Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
225 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
38 |
| Most common nationality |
French |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
ICS offers a language support programme for French as a foreign language (FLE) learners and English as a foreign language (EAL) learners. These support lessons for beginners assist acquisition in either language, bringing them the linguistic competencies required to access the curriculum and progress with confidence. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
None. Only English and French. |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
None as we are primary school only |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
15-30 minutes from Year 2 only |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a head of SEN, Emily Bateman, who also has an assistant. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Individualised learning pathways, support from Emily Bateman if needed |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Not in school, but we have outside practitioners we work with. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Students are invited to meet with the Head of School in person or online before starting school |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students joining in PY3 or above may be asked to sit a language placement test in French and/or English |
| Waiting list |
For some classes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:15 |
| School finish time |
15:45
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Riviera Kids, an external provider, offers after-school childcare for children of all ages on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 15:45 to 18:00 (12:00 to 18:00 on Wednesdays). |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Dance, football, judo, painting, chess, theatre, private music lessons |
| Sports activities included |
Hockey, netball, football, gymnastics, dance, tag rugby, basketball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Football and basketball teams |
| Facilities at the school |
In the Primary building: The Hub (STEAM education centre), library, canteen, assembly hall.
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| Sports facilities at the school |
2 small outdoor stadiums and a climbing wall on the primary playground
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
ICS Côte d’Azur bilingual school is a co-educational, international primary school on the French Riveria. Located within the Sophia Antipolis technology park, the school offers a comprehensive bilingual education for children aged 2-11.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
ICS offers a bilingual English–French education grounded in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), placing the child at the centre of all learning. Teaching is inquiry-based, concept-driven and experiential, encouraging students to think critically, collaborate, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Language learning is embedded across the curriculum, supporting bilingualism in authentic and meaningful contexts. A strong culture of care underpins the school’s approach, ensuring that students feel safe, valued and supported both academically and emotionally. Through a balance of academic rigour, creativity and wellbeing, ICS nurtures internationally minded learners who are confident, curious and compassionate. |