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Mouratoglou International School (MIS) in Biot, Sophia Antipolis, near Nice, offers two curricula within a bilingual campus. The French Section follows the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale for grades 6–12, leading to the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat général, with Cambridge English and PIX certifications. The American Section provides 100% English-tuition for grades 5–12, follows the American curriculum with AP courses, and prepares students for the High School Diploma, SAT, TOEFL, and AP exams. A distinctive Dual Diploma combines the French Baccalauréat with the American High School Diploma. Classes are capped at 15 students, and MIS operates as an official SAT and AP exam center. The 12-hectare campus in Biot offers secure, surroundings with on-site medical, psychological, and nursing care, plus sports and academic facilities. The university placement team, with 25 years of experience, supports scholarships (91% of graduates) to North American universities; around 35 students are placed year.
Annual fees
€13,500 – 40,000
Ages
11 to 18 years
Curriculum
American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), French Curriculum
Located in Monaco, The International School of Monaco offers an IB continuum from Early Years through PYP, MYP, DP and CP, with an accompanying BTEC qualification. The school teaches bilingually in English and French, integrating language learning across the curriculum and using a bilingual Singapore Maths approach supported by Information Technology as a core component. The Le Testimonio II campus provides purpose‑built spaces for learning, dining, and wellbeing, including a Care Room for emotional support and a broad enrichment program across academics, service, the arts, sport and adventure. ISM maintains a collaboration with King's College School, Wimbledon, and participates in AFEC‑accredited sport pathways. Students benefit from Model United Nations opportunities, a dedicated Performing Arts department, and strong language and service initiatives that reflect Monaco's international community. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and emphasizes global citizenship through service, leadership, and experiential learning for lifelong global engagement.
International School of Nice (ISN Nice) is a private, co-educational English-language day school in Nice, part of the Globeducate network. It delivers the full IB continuum for students aged 3–18, with the Primary Years Programme in the lower school, and the IB Diploma Programme in the high school, alongside IGCSE preparation in middle and upper levels. English is the language of instruction, with French taught weekly to all students. The campus on the western edge of Nice opened in 1987 and houses a library, SPACE Centre, STEAM room, Marine Learning Hub, science labs, artists' studios, a music block, and a 300-seat theatre, plus a gym, canteen, and sport facilities including a full-size basketball court, football pitch, tennis and volleyball courts. ISN Nice offers a range of after-school activities and clubs, including drama with LAMDA/ABRSM exams, the Globeducate Academic Olympics, and Model United Nations.
Mougins British International School is a British international school in Mougins, near Nice, offering the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Key Stage 5. The programme includes EYFS, Key Stages 1–5, IGCSE at the end of Key Stage 4, and A-level and/or BTEC options in the Sixth Form. The school serves ages 3 to 18 and follows an English-language curriculum for international learners. The campus sits amid woodland and gardens, with outdoor learning on site. Facilities include a library of 11,000 volumes with a dedicated librarian, a dedicated drama and music facility with an indoor theatre, and sports spaces including a full-sized synthetic pitch and gym. A French Bilingual Pathway is offered, alongside EAL and learning-support provisions. Extra-curriculars feature a LAMDA-certified drama centre, choirs and an orchestra, Learnissimo language lessons, and Globeducate events. Pastoral care is supported by a Health and Wellbeing Centre and strong community life through PTA.
Annual fees
€18,000 – 25,600
Ages
3 to 18 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
The Hive Academy offers the American curriculum for Grades 6–12 (ages 11–18). French classes are integrated into the core curriculum and all other classes are taught in English. The school is affiliated with the United States and functions as an AP Test Center, supporting Advanced Placement coursework and examinations on campus. Classes are small, with 12–14 students per class, enabling personalized teaching and frequent feedback. In the afternoon, students pursue activities aligned with their artistic, linguistic, or sporting interests, extending learning beyond the traditional timetable. A diverse community reflects 49 countries represented among students and staff. Native-speaking teachers deliver languages, including Spanish, Italian, extra-French, Chinese and Japanese, with exam options such as DELE, HSK, CILS, DELF, and AP. The Hive Academy emphasizes relevance through community involvement and family partnerships, fostering leadership, respect, and responsibility in daily life. The school supports AP coursework and performance-based experiences through its extracurricular program.
