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![PY3 Embark on a "Classe Bleue": A Residential Trip to the Coast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750157876/ebicaschoolcom/i4l3n3o1zo4rcxdwib93/PY3ClasseVerteResidentialTrip.png","width":250}])
Jennifer Wallace
From PY3 to PY6, every year our students have the opportunity to attend a 5-day residential trip with their teachers and other ICS staff. In early June, our PY3 took their trip to the Mediterranean coast.
![Innovation on a global stage: the Globeducate Robotics Challenge 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749544255/ebicaschoolcom/bnjnnz7k9czw2zsywjn4/ChallengeRoboticsGlobeducate2025Thumbnail.png","width":250}])
Jennifer Wallace
Six of our students had the exciting opportunity to travel to Paris to take part in the Globeducate Robotics Challenge, hosted this year by Le Collège EIB Monceau. The event brought together teams from across the Globeducate international schools network.
![Bilingual Teaching at ICS Côte d’Azur: 5 Proven Methods That Empower Preschool and Primary Learners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748430393/ebicaschoolcom/cu0gsaa9umithc59l7hy/5bilingualmethodsthumbnail.png","width":250}])
Jennifer Wallace
At ICS Côte d'Azur, bilingualism is not just an academic goal — it’s the foundation for success in our preschool and primary programmes. Learn more in our latest blog post about the methods we use in our classrooms.
![The Treasures of Tuscany: Our PY5 & 6 Residential Trip Brings Learning to Life]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748268723/ebicaschoolcom/n4uuylnvvb4hd1ayfqao/TuscanyThumbnail.png","width":250}])
Jennifer Wallace
Our PY5 and PY6 students recently returned from an unforgettable residential trip to Tuscany. Their jam-packed schedule included visits to stunning sights, fascinating museums, historic churches, and underground ruins.
![International Day at ICS: A Celebration of our Diversity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747215077/ebicaschoolcom/q62gt5xnbgv0soh4hhls/IntlDay2025.png","width":250}])
Jennifer Wallace
Every April we celebrate International Day at ICS Côte d'Azur, the perfect event to showcase all the beautiful cultures that make up our diverse community.
![Why We Celebrate Book Week at ICS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744112652/ebicaschoolcom/ib34msbfvsvzjxhkwnev/BookWeekThumbnail.png","width":250}])
Jennifer Wallace
Book Week at ICS is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading and encourage literacy in both English and French through engaging activities. Find out more in our latest blog post.
![Why Participating in International Sports Tournaments is Important for Children’s Growth]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742986653/ebicaschoolcom/w110r8ce6j6dnbn3svrg/MedCupThumbnail.png","width":250}])
Jennifer Wallace
Participating in sports tournaments offers children invaluable opportunities to develop crucial life skills that extend far beyond the playing field. Read more about our recent experience at the Med Cup football tournament in Verona.
![How we Introduce Coding without Screens in the KG Classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740989528/ebicaschoolcom/cawazja9kgq2ngyvxamo/KGCodingThumbnail.png","width":250}])
Jennifer Wallace
Our KG classes had their very first introduction to coding this week, with a project called ‘Unplugged Algorithmics' that is designed to introduce kindergarten students to the basics of programming without using computers.
![Shaping the Future: Globeducate Schools & AI Featured on BBC News]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739435053/ebicaschoolcom/vsdztjybvm12qgaz2qjp/GlobeducateAIReadsThumbnail.png","width":250}])
Amy Grace
Globeducate and PASCAL International Education are shaping the future with AI, with their HiAi! initiative gaining global attention. Their student-created AI chatbot, AInstein Junior, impressed the BBC, leading to a special feature and an AI-powered robot showcased in the UK.
![Developing Oracy in a Bilingual School: Staff Training]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739272433/ebicaschoolcom/blzpcvrjhlsz8rywby8s/StaffTrainingOracyThumbnail.png","width":250}])
Jennifer Wallace
During the February school holidays, our staff training day focused on oracy, exploring strategies like TPR and LEA to boost students' confidence in both French and English. French and English teachers collaborated to integrate these approaches, fostering a bilingual environment for KG1 to PY6 students.