Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
470 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
ISN Nice offers EAL classes (English as an additional language) to students from Grade 2 and above. Students who join in High School must be fluent in English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, other World Languages are available through our World Languages Programme. |
| Max. number of students per class |
23 |
| Average number of students per class |
23 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
At ISN, technology is thoughtfully integrated to enhance learning at every stage of a student’s journey. From Early Years and Primary, pupils engage in hands-on problem-solving through LEGO Education, developing creativity, collaboration and early coding skills in an age-appropriate way. From Grade 6 onwards, students are equipped with laptops, enabling them to build digital literacy, conduct research, collaborate efficiently and develop responsible online learning habits. Our dedicated Space Centre further extends innovation into areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics and STEAM, empowering students to apply technology to real-world challenges. Through these initiatives, ISN ensures that technology is not just a tool, but a meaningful driver of curiosity, critical thinking and future-ready skills. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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| Results in these examinations |
Average IB Score - With a world average of 32 points, ISN diploma candidates consistently achieve above the worldwide average. As well as the IB Diploma Programme, our international school also offers the IB Certificate and High School Diploma, which both saw a 100% pass rate. We are the only school on the French Riviera to offer this dual accreditation. We are delighted to announce that 100% of our 2025 graduates who applied to university have received offers, marking another exceptional year for ISN students. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes an evening in Middle School, increasing to one hour by IB DP. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% of students who applied to university were offered a place. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, ISN offers additional help for special learning needs. |
| Learning support offered |
At the International School of Nice, we value neurodiversity awareness. Aiding students for almost a decade, our REACH Centre provides individualised educational support for those ages 3-18 with diagnosed learning needs to access the curriculum. Intellectual diversities such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia, as well as giftedness, are all within this category and part of ISN’s inclusion practices. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, there is a full time school counsellor on site. L'écouterie is a safe space for our students at our international school to meet with our school counsellor, to talk in confidence anytime they need some help, advice or coping strategies. As a school we are working hard to change attitudes towards discussing mental health, and we are proud that are students speak openly about visiting L'écouterie, and encourage their peers to seek help if they need it too. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
There are no entry exams but students may require EAL, provided by the school, and in High School a good level of English is required to complete the International Exams. |
| Waiting list |
For certain grades there is sometimes a waiting list. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline and we are open all year for visits. Applications for the next academic year are already open! |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, students are accepted throughout the academic year. |
| School start time |
8:30 Monday to Friday. |
| School finish time |
15:40 or 15:50 - The ISN school buses, which run from Monaco to Cannes and Valbonne depart at 16:00 daily. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No, however there are after school activities available Monday to Thursday. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, our dedicated school bus services, exclusively for ISN students, enable learners to journey safely to and from our secure campus. Buses run from Monaco to the Antibes, Cannes and Valbonne areas. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, students may register for the school food service. Alternatively, students may bring their lunches from home. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes, students from EY to Grade 10 are required to wear the school uniform. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide variety of after school activities are provided. These change each semester and include activies such as football, basketball, tennis, karate, gymnastics, art, chess, volleyball, STEAM and more. |
| Sports activities included |
Football, basketball, tennis, dance and more. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, ISN participates in the FRISL (French Riviera International Sports League) again other schools in the area. In addition ISN attends the MEDCUP. |
| Facilities at the school |
Facilities include: A Marine Learning Hub, Space Centre (STEAM education room), whole school library, three science laboratories, Art & Design studios, music studio, 300-seat theatre, canteen, outdoor learning spaces. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, play areas, handball court, basketball court, a large all-weather football pitch and volleyball court |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School of Nice is a private, co-educational day school for children from ages 3 - 18 years. The school was founded more than 45 years ago and offers the International Baccalaureate programme to families who value a globally recognised education. IGCSEs and the High School Diploma are also offered. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At ISN, our approach is rooted in Academics PLUS — combining strong academics with a secure and supportive wellbeing focus to ensure every student thrives. Through innovative teaching and a growth mindset philosophy of “I CAN’T DO IT YET,” we nurture wellbeing, critical thinking, and the real-world skills students need to reach their full potential. |