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Why We Celebrate Book Week at ICS
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.

How we Introduce Coding without Screens in the KG Classroom
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
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
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.

Globeducate: Pioneering Sustainability in Education
Jennifer Wallace

Globeducate's Environmental Footprint Report for 2024 shows that great improvements have been made to implement impactful initiatives on school campuses, including at ICS Côte d'Azur. For more details, read our blog post.

What is the Galette des Rois?
Jennifer Wallace

French cultural traditions are very important at ICS, and in France, January means Galette des Rois! This delicious tradition celebrates the Epiphany, with a ceramic 'fève' hidden inside the pastry.

What is the IB Primary Years Programme?
Janet Goswell and Amanda Scott

Discover what an IB World School (International Baccalaureate) is and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) offered at our bilingual school ICS Côte d'Azur.

Joining ICS Côte d’Azur from the United States
Jennifer Wallace

Around 20% of families join ICS Côte d’Azur from the US every year, so we asked a few of our current families who had recently moved across the Atlantic for their feedback regarding the similarities and differences between the schools in the USA, and why they chose ICS Côte d’Azur to continue their children’s education.

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