ABC School International vs École Internationale Bilingue Campus de Pégomas
ABC School International and École Internationale Bilingue Campus de Pégomas are both in Cote D Azur, about 32 km apart. Both schools offer French programmes. ABC School International also offers Cambridge (Primary), and École Internationale Bilingue Campus de Pégomas also offers British and Singapore. Published annual fees are close, at €7,400 - 10,700 for ABC School International and €7,000 - 9,550 for École Internationale Bilingue Campus de Pégomas. ABC School International takes pupils from 3 to 11, and École Internationale Bilingue Campus de Pégomas from 2 to 11.
British Curriculum, French Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English, French
Instruction language
English, French
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
La Bergerie, 1257 Avenue de Grasse, 06580 Pégomas, France. The campus is set on a two-hectare estate with a swimming pool and gym, near Cannes, Grasse, Mouans-Sartoux, and Mougins, offering a natural setting with small class sizes and access to local transport links around the area.
Stages
Stages
Maternelle (kindergarten) and Primaire (primary), with a Classe d'adaptation (adaptation class).
Stages
Maternelle (from age 2) and Primary (CP to CM2).
School type
School type
Private bilingual school offering French-English instruction from the early years.
School type
Private bilingual international school on the Campus de Pégomas.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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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
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
France; private bilingual school under contract with the State.
Country affiliation
France
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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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
Maternelle schedules: TPS 9:00–11:20 and 14:00–16:20; PS 9:00–11:20 and 14:00–16:20; MS 9:00–12:00 and 13:30–16:30; GS 9:00–12:00 and 13:30–16:30. Primary schedules: CP 8:30–12:00 and 13:30–16:50; CE1–CE2–CM1–CM2 8:30–12:20 and 13:45–16:50; after-school study CP–CE1 17:00–17:30; CE2–CM1–CM2 17:00–18:00. School open hours are 7:30–18:30, with class starts at 9:00 for maternelle and 8:30 for primaire; arrivals and departures follow the detailed timings above.
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
School bus service available for outings and daily transport.
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.
- 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 and registration fees - New-family administrative (frais de dossier) fee: EUR 400 per family. - Material participation (matériel scolaire): EUR 200 (charged at registration). This material participation is refundable only if the registration is cancelled before May 15.
Tuition — monthly, per-term and per-year amounts (2025–2026 academic year) - Academic year length and billing basis: - The school year runs from September to the end of June (10 chargeable months). Tuition is presented as a monthly forfait; annual fees can be paid in advance. - Full-time (maternelle and primary — 4 days/week): - Monthly: EUR 955 per month. - Annual (10 months, September–June): EUR 9,550 per year (EUR 955 × 10). - Per term (school year divided into three trimesters): EUR 3,183.33 per trimester (EUR 9,550 ÷ 3). - Happyland (Mini-Club — Wednesdays and small school holidays): - Monthly option: EUR 120 per month. - Annual (10 months): EUR 1,200 per year. Per trimester: EUR 400. - Part-time (mi-temps) options (available for 2-year-old class): - Mi-temps (mornings only): EUR 700 per month → EUR 7,000 per year → EUR 2,333.33 per trimester. - Mi-temps + lunch: EUR 780 per month → EUR 7,800 per year → EUR 2,600.00 per trimester. - Mi-temps + lunch + Mini-Club: EUR 850 per month → EUR 8,500 per year → EUR 2,833.33 per trimester.
Other fees and extra costs - Occasional Mini-Club day (with lunch): EUR 60 per day. - Private/support lessons (FLE or ESL): EUR 25 per hour (first term offered). - Late pick-up fee after 18:30: EUR 10 per each 5 minutes late. - Meal reimbursement in case of medical absence (>1 week with medical certificate): EUR 4 per meal refunded. - Uniforms/tabliers and any required personal items: ordered and paid for by parents through the supplier indicated by the school (parents pay supplier directly). - Special case for families not domiciled in the region: registration is accompanied by a non‑refundable payment equal to three months of tuition.
Discounts and sibling reductions - Sibling discounts as stated: - For 2 children: −5% for the first child and −10% for the second child. - For 3 children: −15% for the third child. - A 5% reduction is applied when the full year is paid in advance (payment due before 15 September).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment methods accepted for the 2025–2026 year: - Monthly by direct debit (prélèvement) — recommended; parents provide bank details and an authorization mandate. - Annual payment by bank transfer or cheque (annual payment must be made before 15 September to qualify for the 5% discount). - Monthly instalments: - The annual charge can be spread over ten monthly instalments payable before the 5th of each month. - Consequences of non‑payment or contract breach: - The annual tuition is fixed and no pro‑rata deductions are made for absences or vacations, except for meal refunds under the medical-absence rule. - In case of departure during the school year, a two‑month notice period remains due unless otherwise agreed with the Direction.
Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; the school provides day‑school (maternelle and primary) services only.
Refunds and non‑refundability - Registration and administrative fees are non‑refundable. The material participation fee is refundable only if registration is cancelled before May 15. Meal fees are refundable at the stated fixed rate when absence exceeds one week and is justified by a medical certificate. For families not resident in the region, the three‑month tuition deposit is non‑refundable.
Summary of key numeric items (2025–2026) - Full‑time tuition: EUR 955 per month → EUR 9,550 per year → EUR 3,183.33 per trimester. - Happyland (Mini‑Club): EUR 120 per month → EUR 1,200 per year → EUR 400 per trimester. - Registration (new family): EUR 400; material participation: EUR 200 (refundable only if cancelled before May 15).
(Amounts and terms above correspond to the school's published fee schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year.)
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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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
Bilingual and multidisciplinary curriculum aligned with the French and English national education systems; language immersion from age 2; the primary school combines preschool and elementary education (CP–CM2); cultural, artistic, and sporting activities are integral.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Small class sizes are emphasized.
Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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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
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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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
1. The school provides a bilingual program with 50% instruction in English and 50% in French. Enrollment is by appointment with the Director. The Founder-Director, Madame Rosfelder-Alhadeff, and the Director, Madame Véronique Humbert, are available to answer questions. Appointments are held Monday through Friday.
2. Registrations for the upcoming school year begin in January prior to the start of the year. For the 2025/2026 year, enrollments are possible throughout the year, subject to places available. For the 2026/2027 year, registrations are open. You will receive guidance on the process and timelines during your appointment.
3. Online pre-registration is available to save time. Use the online pre-registration form to provide initial information. Online pre-registration helps streamline the subsequent steps.
4. Submit the completed registration dossier and the following documents: Family record book; Health record (vaccinations); Transfer certificate and school file (for Primary classes). Include two passport photos and copies of the identity documents of the persons authorized to pick up the child. Provide the full payment of the registration fees, bank account details, and authorization for direct debit. Include custody or custody arrangement documents.
5. Documents to provide at the start of the school year: Civil liability and bodily injury insurance; Medical certificate of fitness to participate in sports.
6. The Director receives visitors daily by appointment. Schedule an appointment by calling 04 93 09 65 56. The Director will review enrolment details and answer questions. The school supports families through the enrollment process with in-person meetings as needed.
7. Download the registration dossier. The FR version and an English (UK) version are available for download.
8. Rentree 2025/2026 – Admissions throughout the year are accepted subject to place availability. Rentree 2026-2027 – Admissions are open.