ABC School International vs École Internationale Bilingue de Nice Le Pain d'Épice

	A ABC School International Cote D Azur, France	É École Internationale Bilingue de Nice Le Pain d'Épice Cote D Azur, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,400 - 10,700	Fees / year €6,800 - 10,400
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1987	Opened 1989
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Nice, France. ABC School International is located at 72 Boulevard Carnot, 06300 Nice. The school serves as a bilingual private institution in the city and is accessible within the Nice area.	Location Two campuses in central Nice: 23 Boulevard Gambetta and 15 Boulevard Gambetta, 06000 Nice, France. The school is located in central Nice, near the Promenade des Anglais.
Stages	Stages Maternelle (kindergarten) and Primaire (primary), with a Classe d'adaptation (adaptation class).	Stages Preschool from age 2; Primary from kindergarten (CP) to CM2.
School type	School type Private bilingual school offering French-English instruction from the early years.	School type Private international bilingual school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Garderie – Etude – Soutien (childcare, study supervision, and academic support) and Classe d'adaptation for intellectually precocious students.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France; private bilingual school under contract with the State.	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Class hours run from 9:00 to 16:30. Children can be welcomed from 7:30 to 18:00. Secretariat hours are 8:30 to 17:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.	School day structure The school year runs from September to the end of June. The school is open 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Baby-Club and Mini-Club on Wednesdays and during school holidays; a Summer Club operates in July. Preschool sessions run 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. for most classes; Pandas and Koalas run 8:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Primary classes run 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.–4:40 p.m. (CP/CE1) and 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m. (CE2–CM2). Before/after-school care is available: Preschool 7:30–8:45 and 4:30–6:30; Primary 7:30–8:30 and after-school care until 5:20–6:00 depending on year group.
Bus service details	Bus service details Ramassage scolaire provides safe transport with experienced drivers, adapted routes, and supervision to ensure punctual and secure arrivals at school.	Bus service details A bus service is provided to and from the school for children who live in Cagnes, Villeneuve Loubet, St Laurent du Var, Promenade des Anglais and in the centre of Nice.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - New-student registration fee: EUR 190 (applies to new pupils only). Annual one-off fees (charged at registration) - Administrative fee: EUR 90 per pupil. - Pedagogical/materials fee (books, files, art and IT materials, supplies): EUR 420 per pupil. - Participation in school shows / spectacles: EUR 60 per pupil. - At registration a deposit of EUR 550 plus payment of the annual fees listed above is required. Tuition fees by year group (2025/2026 academic year) — stated as monthly amounts; annual and per-term amounts are calculated below - Pre-Maternelle and Maternelle 1 & 2 (monthly): - Part-time with snack: EUR 558 per month. - Meal package (for meal days): EUR 173 per month. - Full time (four-day week): EUR 810 per month. - Maternelle (Grande Section) through CM2 (monthly): - Full school week (includes two snacks and the meal): EUR 730 per month. - Dispositif F.L.E. (monthly): - Full programme (includes two snacks and the meal): EUR 1,070 per month. Annual totals and per-term amounts (calculation method stated below) - Calculation method used here: the school calendar shows the instructional year running from 1 September to early July; that span corresponds to approximately ten months of schooling. Annual tuition amounts below are therefore calculated as monthly fee × 10. A three-term academic billing split is presented as Term 1 = 3 months, Term 2 = 3 months, Term 3 = 4 months (term month counts align with the school calendar). These per-term amounts are calculated from the monthly figures above. - Pre-Maternelle / M1–M2: - Monthly: EUR 558. - Annual (monthly × 10): EUR 5,580. - Per term: Term 1 (3 months) EUR 1,674; Term 2 (3 months) EUR 1,674; Term 3 (4 months) EUR 2,232. - Meal package (monthly EUR 173): annual EUR 1,730; per-term: EUR 519 / EUR 519 / EUR 692. - Full-time option (monthly EUR 810): annual EUR 8,100; per-term: EUR 2,430 / EUR 2,430 / EUR 3,240. - Maternelle (GS) – CM2: - Monthly: EUR 730. - Annual (monthly × 10): EUR 7,300. - Per term: Term 1 EUR 2,190; Term 2 EUR 2,190; Term 3 EUR 2,920. - Dispositif F.L.E.: - Monthly: EUR 1,070. - Annual (monthly × 10): EUR 10,700. - Per term: Term 1 EUR 3,210; Term 2 EUR 3,210; Term 3 EUR 4,280. Options and other recurring costs - Wednesday-morning activities: EUR 70 per month (maternelle); EUR 80 per month (primaire). - Supervised study (étude surveillée, primaire): EUR 85 per month. - School transport (ramassage scolaire): - Morning on Nice (4 days): EUR 40 per month. - Morning outside Nice (4 days): EUR 95 per month. - Evening on Nice (4 days): EUR 40 per month. - Evening outside Nice (4 days): EUR 95 per month. Discounts and sibling reductions - A sibling discount applies: 5% off tuition for the second child from the same family; 10% off tuition for the third child from the same family. Billing schedule and payment terms - At registration: a deposit of EUR 550 plus payment of the annual fees (registration, administrative, pedagogical materials, spectacle participation) are required. Monthly tuition is quoted and the school's calendar shows the instructional year runs from 1 September to early July; the figures above present monthly, inferred annual, and per-term amounts accordingly. - Parents must provide a RIB (bank account details) as part of the enrollment documentation, indicating bank transfer details are used for account setup and payments. No explicit statement of acceptance of credit-card payments or other specific payment channels is published in the fee documents. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school is a maternelle and primaire day school; no boarding fees are published. Uniforms and additional one-off items - The 2025/2026 fee schedules list the annual material/package fees and show optional and recurring costs (transport, activities, study) but do not list a compulsory uniform fee for that academic year. (An older fee document from a previous year referenced a clothing package; that item is not shown in the 2025/2026 fee documents.) Refund information - The published 2025/2026 tariff documents specify required deposits and annual fees payable at registration but do not publish a refund policy or rules for pro rata refunds within the tariff files. No explicit refund terms are listed in the fee schedules. Fee payment options (methods stated in school documentation) - A RIB (bank account details) must be provided at enrollment; this indicates bank transfer is a payment channel used for billing. No other individual payment channels (for example explicit credit-card acceptance) are specified in the published fee documents. Notes on calculations included above - Monthly tuition amounts are the figures published in the school's 2025/2026 fee documents; the annual totals and per-term totals above are calculated by multiplying the published monthly amount by ten months and by allocating months to three terms (Term 1 = 3 months; Term 2 = 3 months; Term 3 = 4 months) to align with the school calendar. These annual and per-term totals are presented to give clear per-term and per-year figures for parent planning.	Fee details Application / registration fees - Registration fee (initial): EUR 400 per family. - Participation in school materials: EUR 250 per child (paid at registration). - Re-registration fees (returning pupils): EUR 450 for the 1st child and EUR 350 for the 2nd child (per child; includes registration and material participation). Tuition — rates by year group (current academic year: 2025–2026) - Maternelle (all nursery classes): TARIF MENSUEL — EUR 975 per month (full-time formula; includes daily care, teaching, pedagogical materials, sporting and musical activities, lunch and afternoon snack). - Primaire (CP to CM2): TARIF MENSUEL — EUR 975 per month (full-time formula; includes teaching, study supervision, pedagogical materials, lunch and afternoon snack). - Mini-Club options (flat add-ons to the monthly tuition): Mini-Club Mercredi EUR 70 per month; Mini-Club Vacances EUR 70 per month. - Occasional Mini-Club / day options: full day + meal EUR 60; half day EUR 40; half day + meal EUR 47 (when using Mini-Club occasional). - Other optional recurring extras: FLE/ESL language support EUR 80 per month; additional academic support charged at EUR 20 per hour after an initial complimentary period. School bus (ramassage scolaire): EUR 100 return / EUR 60 one-way. Annual / per-term equivalents and billing detail (how the school bills) - The published tariff is an annual, fixed price. Tuition is billed on a 10-month instalment basis when paid monthly. The monthly amount shown (EUR 975) is the instalment amount; annual equivalent = EUR 975 × 10 = EUR 9,750. This annual figure is calculated from the school's stated monthly instalment system (calculation provided here as a straightforward multiplication of the stated monthly instalment). - Per-term (approximate) breakdown: if you allocate the annual amount to three school terms, the approximate per-term amount is EUR 3,250 (annual EUR 9,750 ÷ 3). The school's published contract treats the price as an annual fixed sum and does not list a formal per-term tariff; the per-term number above is an approximate allocation for budgeting purposes only. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency: the school accepts annual payment or payment in ten monthly instalments (monthly instalments are payable in advance). For annual payment made before 15 September, a 5% reduction on the tuition amount is applied (not applicable to Mini-Club). Monthly instalments are normally collected according to the school's monthly schedule. - Non‑resident families: a non‑refundable deposit equal to three months of tuition is required for families not domiciled in the region. - Late or failed payments: a rejected direct debit or unpaid instalment leads to bank charges added to the invoice; repeated rejected instalments may result in suspension of direct debit and immediate exigibility of the balance. Failure to remedy a late payment can lead to contract termination after formal notice. Fee payment options (accepted methods and practical notes) - The school accepts bank transfers and direct debits (prélèvements). For transfers or direct debits from foreign banks, the ordering party bears any bank charges. After a rejected direct debit, payment must be made by cheque or in cash if requested by the school. These are the payment methods and administrative consequences specifically described in the school contract. Boarding - Boarding is not offered. The school operates as a day school with opening hours and extended day care (Baby Club / Mini-Club) rather than boarding provision. Other compulsory or frequent additional costs - Uniform / tablier: a school smock (tablier) is compulsory in maternelle and uniforms are compulsory in primaire. Uniforms and tabliers must be ordered through the school's designated supplier (Sofrenchschool); the supplier's site handles payment and sizing. Specific prices for uniforms are set by the supplier and are billed separately. - School meals: occasional meal charges and refunds are defined (see refunds section below); the weekly menus and any special-diet arrangements are managed by the school. Additional per-activity club fees (robotics, chess, languages, sport classes, etc.) are charged separately to parents when applicable. Refunds, cancellations and contract exit - Registration and dossier fees are non‑refundable in all cases. The participation fee for school materials is refundable only if the registration is cancelled before 15 April. The school treats tuition as an annual fixed price; except for restaurant and mini‑club fees, annual tuition fees are generally due even if the pupil leaves during the school year, subject to limited exceptions (death, long-term illness, parental job-related mutation to another department, or other justified force majeure). When a pupil departs during the year, a two-month notice remains due unless otherwise agreed with the Direction. In case of absence for more than one week and supported by a medical certificate, school meal fees are refundable at EUR 4 per meal. Summary of the most commonly asked numeric items (2025–2026 academic year) - Tuition (maternelle and primaire, full-time): EUR 975 per month; annual equivalent EUR 9,750 (monthly instalment ×10). - Initial registration: EUR 400 per family; participation in materials EUR 250 per child. Re-registration: EUR 450 (1st child) / EUR 350 (2nd child). - Mini-Club Mercredi: EUR 70 per month; Mini-Club Vacances: EUR 70 per month; occasional full day + meal EUR 60; half day EUR 40; half day + meal EUR 47. Bus: EUR 100 return / EUR 60 one-way. FLE/ESL: EUR 80 per month. (Information presented above reflects the school's published fee schedule and contract terms for the 2025–2026 academic year.)
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Day school with extended hours. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with the possibility of reception on Wednesdays and during holidays at the Mini-Club and Baby-Club.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school uniform is obligatory; the dress code is blue and white. Primary uniforms are blue and white. Smocks are mandatory for preschool: Chicks – yellow, Rabbits – orange, Squirrels – red, Pandas – green, Koalas – blue. Smocks must be ordered before April 15 through Sofrenchschool.
Food options	Food options The canteen offers balanced and organic meals tailored to students' needs. Meals are supervised by professionals, and children share a convivial meal while adopting healthy eating habits in a safe environment.	Food options Mealtimes are a convivial part of the day. We provide meals and snacks. Weekly menus are posted. Our cook prepares daily healthy and well-balanced meals. Special diets can be catered for on doctors' orders with a medical certificate. Children are not allowed to bring sweets or snacks to school.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership ABC School International is a private bilingual school in Nice founded in 1987. It operates under a state contract for nursery and primary education and is overseen by the national Education Inspectorate. It is in association with the University of Cambridge and functions as a Cambridge International centre, offering two curricula: French as the first language bilingual with English preparing for the Baccalaureate, and English as the first language bilingual with French preparing for the Cambridge Primary program.	Governance and ownership A private educational establishment recognized and approved by the National Education system since 1989. The founder and principal is Madame Pascale ROSFELDER-ALHADEFF. The EIB group includes multiple campuses: EIB Nice (Le Pain d'Épice), EIB Cagnes-sur-Mer (Le Pain de Sucre), and EIB Pegomas (Le Pain de Sucre 3).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ABC School International in Nice offers a bilingual French-English program from maternelle through CM2. There are two curricula: Français 1re Langue Bilingue Anglais, preparing for the Baccalauréat général; and Anglais 1re Langue Bilingue Français, preparing for the Cambridge Primary Program. It is a private school under contract with the State for maternelle and primary and operates a Cambridge International Center, preparing children for Cambridge exams from age seven (YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE). The teaching follows the French National Education program with French and English teachers, small class sizes, and multimedia and internet resources integrated into teaching. The Cambridge Primary track is conducted in association with the University of Cambridge. ABC School was founded in 1987 by Mr. André Rosset and is located at 72 Boulevard Carnot, Nice 06300.	Curriculum details The school offers a bilingual and multidisciplinary curriculum in accordance with the French and Anglophone national education systems. The program is 50% English and 50% French. It uses an individualized and active pedagogy tailored to the students' needs and based on their autonomy. Linguistic acquisition is validated by the Cambridge English diplomas. It includes gross motor skills and sport activities such as baby gym, gross motor skill development, swimming, and tennis, along with musical initiation and, from age four, piano. ICT and use of interactive whiteboards, educational field trips, and extracurricular activities (Chinese, chess club, choir in Italian, Italian, yoga, …) are part of the program.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented ABC School welcomes intellectually precocious children and provides differentiated teaching aligned with their cognitive functioning and progression pace. Small classes and cross-age projects with an attentive staff support cognitive and psychosocial development. When appropriate, progression can be accelerated through two-level classes to harmonize learning and avoid gaps.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) An adaptation class provides a personalized welcome to facilitate better integration for students arriving from abroad. The school recognises that every child learns at their own pace and uses a personalized approach. To ensure effective immersion, each class limits the number of students from the same nationality to 10%, encouraging linguistic diversity and natural French learning within the group. An accompanying educational and family support system helps the child flourish academically and socially. From the start of the year, an assessment determines an individualized programme with clear quarterly objectives, with regular progress reviews in partnership with parents to adjust teaching methods as needed.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school offers a bilingual French-English program from kindergarten, promoting early mastery of both languages. English is taught by native English-speaking teachers who do not speak or understand French. The program maintains a bilingual framework throughout the early years to support language development. There are two curricula: French as the first language with bilingual English preparing for the Baccalaureate, and English as the first language with bilingual French preparing for the Cambridge Primary Program. The school was founded in 1987 and operates as a private bilingual school under contract with the State for kindergarten and primary, with Cambridge preparation integrated into the curriculum from a young age.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school provides safe transport to and from the campus with trained drivers, secure routes, and supervision to ensure punctual, secure travel. After-school care, supervised study, and tutoring are available to support students. The cantine serves balanced, bio meals supervised by professionals to promote healthy habits. An on-site program of care and academic support contributes to a secure and nurturing environment for learners. These provisions collectively support student welfare on a daily basis.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview ABC School International is a private bilingual French-English school in Nice offering a program from nursery through primary. It was founded in 1987 by Mr. André Rosset and operates under a state contract for nursery and all primary grades, with oversight by the Academic Inspection. The curriculum follows the French National Education program and is taught by teams of French and English teachers in small classes with cross-age projects. The school is associated with Cambridge University and provides Cambridge examinations from around seven years of age, including YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE, and it runs language-immersion trips to Scotland. The school provides Cambridge exam preparation and daily services such as school transport, a canteen, and after-school care. The campus is located at 72 Boulevard Carnot, Nice.	Facilities overview The school operates from 7:30 to 18:30, Monday through Friday, with the Mini-Club and Baby-Club welcoming children on Wednesdays and during school holidays, and a July option from July 1 to July 13. The uniform policy requires an apron in kindergarten and a school uniform for all primary classes, available through the official supplier. The school provides a school restaurant with four service times and afternoon snacks; meals are healthy and varied with fresh, local products. Dietary needs are accommodated on medical prescription, and meat-free and pork-free options are available. After‑school care is included in the tariffs, and there are after‑school activities such as chess club, choir, Chinese, Italian, yoga, Zumba, karate and robotics. The school bus enables transport and organization of trips to sport facilities, and the site is secured with video surveillance and a PPMS safety plan; communications with families occur through the site, email, and notice boards.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Sports activities include baby gym, motor skills development, swimming, athletics, and tennis. The bus can shuttle students to sport facilities such as swimming pools and tennis courts. The program supports physical development and active participation through a structured PE program. The school also arranges outings and opportunities to participate in external sports activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities ABC School International has a state association contract for nursery and primary education and is overseen by the Academic Inspection. Student achievement is nationally recognized, and no examination is required when progressing to public-school sixth grade. The school employs French and English teachers who follow the French National Education program, with small class sizes and cross-age projects, and a teaching method that emphasizes differentiation and individualized work. It is in association with the Cambridge program, providing Cambridge opportunities. For more than 27 years, the school has used a proven teaching method that supports progression, including the use of two-level classes when appropriate.	Academic facilities The school uses a bilingual, multidisciplinary curriculum with 50% French and 50% English. The program aligns with French and British national curricula with reinforced follow-up. Language learning is validated by Cambridge English diplomas. The curriculum includes artistic, cultural and environmental projects; musical initiation with percussion and piano from age four; Italian in music; computing; and educational outings and trips. Algora robotics education is offered as a new program.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities ABC School International offers a range of extracurricular activities. Wednesday mornings include English classes for younger children and playful activities; from CP onward, students study Chinese and English with activities. The school organizes sea trips (classes de mer) or field trips (classes vertes) during the school year. A Summer School runs throughout July with morning English lessons, afternoon activities, and outdoor outings such as cinema visits and park outings. Language stays in Scotland are organized to provide immersive language experiences.	Extra curricular facilities Divers after-school clubs are offered: chess club, choir, Chinese, Italian, yoga, Zumba, karate, and robotics. These activities are optional and not included in the tuition. The Baby-Club and Mini-Club organize activities and outings on Wednesdays and during school holidays, with rotating themes. The Algora robotics program is offered as a new option. A variety of after-school activities beyond the regular timetable are available.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History ABC School International was created by Mr. André Rosset in 1987. It is a private bilingual school under contract with the State, located in Nice. The school offers a bilingual French-English program from kindergarten, with two curricula: French as the first language (bilingual English) preparing for the Baccalaureate, and English as the first language (bilingual French) preparing for the Cambridge Primary Program. It is a Cambridge International Center preparing children for Cambridge exams from age seven, and teaching emphasizes multimedia and the Internet as integral parts of learning.	History The École Internationale Bilingue Nice Le Pain d'Épice is part of the International Bilingual Schools network. It has offered bilingual education since 1989 and is a private establishment declared and approved by National Education. Language immersion begins at age 2, with a curriculum that is 50% French and 50% English. The founder-director, Madame Pascale Rosfelder, notes that the EIB group serves around 950 students across campuses including EIB Cagnes-sur-Mer “Le Pain de Sucre,” EIB Nice “Le Pain d'Épice,” and EIB Pegomas “Le Pain de Sucre 3.” For 40 years, the International Schools have offered a bilingual curriculum that combines the French national programs with the English curriculum.
Community	Community ABC School International runs a varied school life with Wednesday morning English classes for younger students and, from CP onward, Chinese and English instruction and activities. There are green class trips (Classe verte) and a July summer school offering English, activities, and outdoor excursions. The school also arranges language and cultural trips to Scotland, with Altamount Manor in Blairgowrie hosting programs that include English lessons and golf, plus day trips to Edinburgh and Loch Ness. Current events include open enrolment for the 2026/2027 school year and Carnaval and sea trips organized in partnership with associations such as SOS Grand Bleu.	Community In a warm climate of dialogue and respect based on trust, every child flourishes academically and socially. The school prepares students to become confident, responsible global citizens who live in society and act with the necessary tools. From age 2, language immersion is provided, and a broad program includes artistic, cultural and environmental projects, as well as sports, music and information technology. Extracurricular options include Chinese, chess club, Italian, yoga, and a robotics program with Algora, with hours from 7:30 to 18:30 and Mini-Club and Baby-Club available on Wednesdays and during holidays.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Cambridge examination preparation begins at age seven, covering YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE. The Cambridge exam preparation provides a structured path through the primary years. The school offers bilingual instruction from the earliest years to support language development. Language stays in Scotland provide immersive experiences with English courses and cultural excursions.	Academic & intellectual The school has a bilingual and multidisciplinary curriculum with 50% French and 50% English, aligned to French and British national programs. The school has maternelle from age 2 and primary classes CP through CM2. The school has language proficiency validated by Cambridge English diplomas and a program of artistic, cultural and environmental projects. The school has a climate of dialogue and respect that supports academic and social development.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The school has artistic, cultural and environmental projects. The school has music initiation, percussion, and from age 4, piano. The school has Italian integrated into music and computing as part of the curriculum.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school provides bilingual French-English instruction from kindergarten. It organises language stays in Scotland as part of language education. The stays include English courses and cultural excursions, with daily activities such as golf and visits to landmarks, to immerse students in the English language and culture. The stays are designed to facilitate language immersion and development in real-world contexts.	Cultural & language The school is open to the world and fosters a multicultural environment. The school has a bilingual program with 50% French and 50% English. The school has a diverse faculty of qualified French- and English-speaking teachers. From age 2, linguistic immersion begins.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Wednesday mornings feature English classes for the youngest pupils and playful activities. From CP onward, students study Chinese and English and participate in further playful activities. The school offers a variety of activities balancing learning with social engagement. The activities include sea trips and green classes during the school year, and a July summer school with morning English and afternoon activities and outdoor days.	Social & hobbies The school has motor and sports activities, including baby gym, motor skills, swimming, athletics, and tennis. The school has after‑school activities (optional) such as Chinese, chess club, Italian and yoga. The school operates a Mini-Club and Baby-Club with extended hours from 7:30 to 18:30, and offers bus-access for excursions.
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school has a climate that encourages students to think, to implement strategies, to set goals and to develop self-confidence. The school prepares students to be global citizens who are confident and responsible in an international context.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Green classes and sea-class trips are offered during the school year. In July, Summer School provides morning English lessons, diverse afternoon activities, and outdoor days on alternating days (cinema, sports, parks). Afternoons include visits and hikes to Blairgowrie and nearby sites. The language immersion approach promotes active use of English through daily activities, sport, and cultural visits.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school provides a warm climate based on dialogue and respect for others, built on trust, where each child thrives academically and socially. The school offers opportunities for cultural, artistic and sports activities and maintains open access to the world through its programs. The school emphasizes wellbeing through a safe, structured environment and balanced daily routines.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught are French and English. Bilingual education starts in kindergarten. Cambridge exam preparation begins at age seven, including YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE.	Language provision English and French are taught in a 50/50 bilingual program. The French academic program aligns with the French national education system, and the English program follows Anglophone curricula using the same hours for core subjects. From age two, Italian is introduced in music, and English is practiced daily through immersion with certified teachers. Cambridge ESOL exams are offered (Starters, Movers, Flyers).
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers a bilingual French-English program from kindergarten, fostering early mastery of both languages. French and English are integrated throughout the curriculum from the earliest grades. ABC School International was founded in 1987.	Bilingual teaching 50% French – 50% English bilingual education. The French academic program is enhanced and aligned with the French national education system, while the English program follows an Anglophone curriculum using the same hours for core subjects. In a bilingual environment, students learn English and French through immersion with certified Anglophone and French teachers. The school is a Cambridge ESOL exam centre, preparing for certificates (Starters, Movers, Flyers).
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The school organizes language study trips to Scotland, providing immersion experiences.	Immersion programs The linguistic immersion program begins at age two. English is practiced daily and classes are organised with groups at different levels to tailor teaching to each student. From age two, Italian is introduced in music classes.
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Accreditations	Accreditations ABC School International is a private bilingual preschool and primary school in Nice, France. The school operates under a state contract for kindergarten and primary education and is in association with the University of Cambridge.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school is a private bilingual kindergarten and primary school in Nice. The school teaches bilingual French–English instruction from the earliest years, from nursery through CM2. The school has a state contract for kindergarten and primary education and is overseen by the Académie (Inspection Académique), with student levels nationally recognized. The school is in association with Cambridge University and Cambridge International, and Cambridge examinations are part of its program starting from age 7 (YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE).	Admissions The enrollment dossier must be completed and submitted to the Head of School along with the requested documents. After review of the dossier and an interview with the family and child, admission will be offered and the child may join the school depending on available space. For changes to address, family situation, or phone number, parents must inform us immediately and provide supporting documents. Year‑round enrollments are possible depending on space. Applications for the following school year for the youngest sections are accepted from November of the preceding year; for other levels, admissions open from January 15. In the Toute Petite Section, children can join from age two on their birthday, subject to space; due to small class sizes, early registration is advised. Primary classes: after reviewing the dossier, level assessments may be decided. Online pre-registration is available. Documents to provide for any enrollment request include: the completed enrollment form dated and signed by both parents; 2 passport photos; the family record book; the health record (vaccinations); the certificate of withdrawal and school records (for primary); bank details; proof of custody or custody arrangement; civil liability and personal injury insurance; the medical certificate of fitness to participate in sport (for primary); the full enrollment fee. The school can also provide: a FLE class (French as a Foreign Language) and an ESL class (English as a Second Language).
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