International School of Nice
International School in French Riviera - Côte d'Azur
Quick answer
International School of Nice (ISN) on the Côte d'Azur serves 470 students from 60 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma at sixth form, accredited by IBO and MSA-CESS. Tuition $11,700-$25,884 per year. Strong fit for diplomatic, corporate and expat families on French Riviera assignments seeking British/IB-track education in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, with strong English-French bilingual provision.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $11,700–$25,884/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 23 (max 23) French Riviera - Côte d'Azur international school · 470 students total.
- 60 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:30 Monday to Friday..
- Accreditations: IBO, MSA-CESS verified.
470
60
23 avg / 23 max
Rolling
IBO, MSA-CESS
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About International School of Nice
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.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $11,700 – $25,884 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 11700-25884 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $20,442(+9%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $21,942 |
| Cost position in French Riviera - Côte d'Azur | 78th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IB Diploma IGCSE High School Diploma (MSA)
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.
French, Spanish, other World Languages are available through our World Languages Programme.
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.
Yes, ISN offers additional help for special learning needs.
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.
8:30 Monday to Friday. – 15:40 or 15:50 - The ISN school buses, which run from Monaco to Cannes and Valbonne depart at 16:00 daily.
Yes, students may register for the school food service. Alternatively, students may bring their lunches from home.
Yes
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