École Internationale Bilingue Cagnes Le Pain de Sucre vs École Montessori Internationale Les Colibris

	É École Internationale Bilingue Cagnes Le Pain de Sucre Cote D Azur, France	É École Montessori Internationale Les Colibris Cote D Azur, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,600 - 9,750	Fees / year €500 - 11,220
Age range	Age range 2 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 15 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 950	Pupils 150
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Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1982	Opened 2009
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 43 chemin du Pain de Sucre, 06800 Cagnes-sur-Mer, France. The school is located in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Bus for excursions is available from the school.	Location Biot / Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, Côte d'Azur, France. The school is located in a green setting in the Brague National Park. It occupies about 3,000 m2 of outdoor space. Address: 3735 route des Dolines, 06410 Biot, France.
Stages	Stages Nursery from age 2; Primary from CP to CM2.	Stages Toddler 2-3 years; Preschool 3-6 years; Elementary 6-9 years and 9-12 years; Middle School 12-15 years.
School type	School type Private bilingual international school.	School type Montessori school with an international program; bilingual in French and English; accredited by AMF (Association Montessori France) and ISMM (Institut Supérieur Maria Montessori).
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Country affiliation	Country affiliation France; private school declared and approved by the French Ministry of National Education.	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Open from 7:30 to 18:30 with Mini-Club available on Wednesdays and during school holidays.	School day structure School hours 8am to 5:50pm; schedule depends on each class.
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus for excursions is available.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - New registration (frais d'inscription) : EUR 200. - Participation au matériel scolaire (frais de matériel) : EUR 400. - Réinscription (pour l'année suivante) : 1st child EUR 450 (comprend participation au matériel), 2nd child EUR 400, 3rd child EUR 350. Tuition fees (by year group and option) - Scope: The school provides classes from baby/very young children in maternelle through primaire (CP–CM2). A single set of published tuition rates applies to the maternelle and primaire year groups. - Standard full-time tuition (all inclusive of school day, pedagogical materials, activities, meals and goûter): EUR 915 per month. This rate is shown for the full-time maternelle/primary programme. - Optional additions (monthly): - Mini‑club (Wednesdays): + EUR 60 per month. - Mini‑club (vacation weeks): + EUR 60 per month. - Mini‑club (Wednesdays + vacations): + EUR 120 per month (combined). - School bus (ramassage scolaire morning and evening): EUR 100 per month. - Late‑pick‑up penalty: EUR 10 per 5 minutes after 18:30. - Occasional Mini‑Club (single day): EUR 58 per day. - Annual and per‑term conversion (calculation based on the published monthly rate): - Annual tuition (standard full‑time) = EUR 915 × 10 monthly instalments = EUR 9,150 per academic year. The school treats the tuition price as annual and fixed and publishes payment as ten monthly instalments. - Per term amount (calculated from the annual price and the school's trimester change policy) = EUR 9,150 ÷ 3 = EUR 3,050 per term (this per‑term figure is a calculation from the published annual/monthly rates). Billing schedule and payment terms - The tuition price is annual and forfaitaire; it may be paid in full for the year or by ten monthly instalments. Instalments are payable before the 3rd of each month; the ten instalments structure is the published payment schedule. - Payment in full for the academic year paid before 15 September receives a 5% reduction on tuition. - Any direct‑debit (prélèvement) refusal generates bank fees which will be charged to the family; after two consecutive rejected prélèvements the school may suspend direct‑debit and require immediate settlement of the outstanding balance. Faute de règlement d'une seule mensualité, le contrat peut être résilié après mise en demeure. - Families not domiciled in the region must provide a non‑refundable initial payment equal to three months of tuition at the time of inscription. Boarding / residential fees - There are no boarding (internat/pension) provisions or boarding fees published for this school; the school operates day programmes (maternelle and primaire). Other costs and mandatory items - Uniform / tablier: A tablier (maternelle) and an uniform (primaire) are mandatory. Uniforms/tabliers must be ordered from the school's official supplier (SoFrenchSchool) by the published deadline. The dossier notes that uniform/tablier costs are charged through the supplier (price set by the supplier). - Material pack: the participation au matériel scolaire (EUR 400) is charged at registration. - Optional extracurriculars and support (examples): supervised study, extra support groups and certain activities carry additional charges (specific prices to be applied per activity); mini‑club and transport optional charges are published as above. Refund and cancellation rules - Registration fees (frais d'inscription) and most registration‑related charges are non‑refundable. The material participation fee can be refunded only if the registration is cancelled before the published cutoff date (annulation d'inscription before 15 April for the published schedule). - Tuition is treated as an annual fixed price; absences do not give rise to fee deductions. The only routine refund practice published is for school catering: when a child is absent for more than one week for medical reasons and a medical certificate is provided, the restaurant scolaire is reimbursed on a forfait basis at EUR 4 per missed meal. - In case of contract rupture or suspension, annual tuition remains due except in cases explicitly listed as exceptions (force majeure, long‑term illness or certain justified family moves). The school's contract contains a clause résolutoire detailing these conditions. Fee payment options - The school requests a Relevé d'Identité Bancaire (RIB) and offers SEPA direct‑debit authorization as a documented payment method. Cheque and cash are referenced as acceptable means to regularize unpaid invoices if a direct‑debit is rejected; bank charges for rejected prélèvements are passed to the family. These are the payment methods and procedures documented in the enrolment dossier.	Fee details Application fee - EUR 500 per new student; one-time and non‑refundable. Tuition fees (by year group) - Infant Community (ages 2–3): - Part‑time (2 days/week): EUR 7,140 per year. - Full‑time (4 days/week): EUR 10,200 per year. - Children's House / Maison des Enfants (ages 3–6): - 4 days/week: EUR 10,200 per year. - Elementary (ages 6–12): - 4.5 days/week: EUR 10,610 per year. - Middle School / Collège (ages 12–15): - 4.5 days/week: EUR 11,220 per year. Per‑term and monthly equivalents - Per term (calculated as annual fee ÷ 3): - Infant Community part‑time: EUR 2,380 per term (EUR 7,140 ÷ 3). - Infant Community full‑time: EUR 3,400 per term (EUR 10,200 ÷ 3). - Children's House (3–6): EUR 3,400 per term (EUR 10,200 ÷ 3). - Elementary (6–12): EUR 3,537 per term (EUR 10,610 ÷ 3). - Middle School (12–15): EUR 3,740 per term (EUR 11,220 ÷ 3). - (Term figures are the annual fee divided by three.) - Monthly instalments (as offered by the school when choosing the instalment plan): - Infant Community (2–3) part‑time: EUR 714 per monthly instalment. - Infant Community (2–3) full‑time & Children's House (3–6): EUR 1,020 per monthly instalment. - Elementary (6–9 & 9–12): EUR 1,061 per monthly instalment. - Middle School (12–15): EUR 1,122 per monthly instalment. Billing schedule and payment terms - Two payment options: - One‑time full‑year payment at enrolment by cheque, cash or bank transfer, with a 2% discount. - Ten instalments: a first payment at registration plus nine monthly direct‑debit instalments (direct debits on the 1st of each month from July to March). - All invoices are payable in EUR. Direct debits, transfers and cheques must originate from a French bank account; for foreign bank transfers, bank charges are borne by the payer. A rejected direct debit incurs a EUR 15 bank fee; two consecutive rejections suspend direct debits and the outstanding balance becomes immediately due. Late payments incur a penalty of 10% per overdue invoice; persistent non‑payment may lead to exclusion from class. - In case of mid‑year enrolment, fees are calculated pro rata for remaining months; the payment at registration normally includes the admission fee plus the first three months of schooling and ancillary fees, with subsequent monthly direct debits for the remaining months. Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school does not list on‑site boarding fees in its enrolment materials. The school has a partnership with an external pedagogical farm (Thorenc) that offers a full‑board option for middle‑school students; boarding arrangements and fees are provided by that partner rather than by the school. Other costs and optional services - Canteen (annual options): - Full‑time (4 days/week): EUR 1,280 per year. - Part‑time (2 days/week): EUR 650 per year. - Wednesdays: EUR 330 per year. - A la carte canteen: EUR 10 per meal. - Daycare / Garderie (annual packages and a la carte): - Morning 8:00–8:30: EUR 660 per year. - After‑school 16:15–17:00: EUR 910 per year. - After‑school 16:15–17:30: EUR 1,480 per year. - After‑school 16:15–17:50: EUR 1,800 per year. - A la carte daycare: EUR 11 per hour. - Wednesdays / KidsClub (for enrolled pupils — annual or per‑session options): - Montessori morning session (8:30–11:45): EUR 118 per year (35 sessions). - Afternoon workshops (14:00–17:00): EUR 118 per year (35 sessions). - Full Wednesday day (8:30–17:00): EUR 227 per year (35 sessions). - A la carte Wednesday half day: EUR 42; full day: EUR 80. - Holiday workshops / KidsClub (weekly rates): - Weekly part‑time workshops: typically EUR 180 per week. - Weekly full‑day workshops: typically EUR 340 per week. - Some short weeks (e.g., weeks including a public holiday) have adjusted prices (example: EUR 160/300). Organic lunch option during workshops: EUR 10 per meal or EUR 48 per week. - Extracurricular activities and special trips: not included in tuition; prices vary by activity and are charged separately. Certain extracurriculars may be eligible for a 50% tax credit under French rules for out‑of‑home childcare in applicable circumstances. - Supplies / school photos / school trips: these are not included in tuition and are charged separately. Discounts, cancellations and refund rules - Sibling discounts on tuition (tuition only): second child: 20% reduction; third child and beyond: 30% reduction. One‑time full‑year payment receives a 2% discount. - Admission fee (EUR 500) is non‑refundable. Meals booked as part of a canteen package are not refundable or transferable if not consumed. Extracurricular sessions, holiday workshops and mercredis (Wednesdays) are non‑refundable in case of absence. A written cancellation notice of at least three months is required for Wednesday programmes or regular daycare; one month's written notice is required for holiday workshop cancellations. Fee payment methods and bank details - Accepted payment methods: direct debit (prélèvement), bank transfer (virement), cheque, or cash. All payments must be in EUR. Direct debits and cheques must be issued from a French bank account; international transfer charges are paid by the sender. The school provides its bank details (IBAN and BIC) for transfers and lists the account holder name for payments. Late‑payment penalties and bank fees for rejected payments apply as noted above.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school provides a bilingual, multidisciplinary curriculum with 50% French and 50% English instruction. From age 2, all sections of kindergarten and primary classes CP to CM2 are offered, in small class sizes. The program follows both French and British national frameworks with reinforced oversight. Linguistic progress is validated by Cambridge English diplomas; the school is a Cambridge English exam center. The curriculum includes artistic, cultural, and environmental projects, plus music (percussion and, from age 4, piano), Italian through music, computing, sports, outings, and a range of after-school activities (Chinese, chess club, choir, robotics, tennis, yoga, calligraphy). It opens from 7:30 to 18:30 with Mini-Club available on Wednesdays and during holidays.	Curriculum details Montessori pedagogy governs the teaching at Les Colibris. The school is accredited by AMF (Association Montessori France) and ISMM (Institut Supérieur Maria Montessori). It provides bilingual education in French and English. It offers continuity in schooling from 2 years to 15 years under the same pedagogy and team. It opened a middle school class for ages 12-15 at the start of the 2020 school year, with a partnership with Thorenc pedagogical farm to provide a full-board option for students continuing to secondary education. The school emphasizes outdoor learning and a connection with nature.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Enrollment begins in January preceding the start of the school year. For the 2026/2027 school year, registrations start in January. Registrations during the year are possible, subject to available places. 2. To discuss enrollment, schedule an appointment with the Director. The Director, Madame Rosfelder, meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings by appointment. The Director welcomes prospective families for enrollment discussions. 3. Online pre-registration saves time. Use the online pre-registration form. A registration dossier can be downloaded for offline completion. 4. When applying, submit the completed dossier with the following documents: family book; health record (vaccinations); transfer certificate and school file (for Primary classes). Include two passport photographs; copies of the CNI for persons authorized to pick up the child; bank account details with direct debit authorization. Include proof of custody or shared custody and ensure documents are current and legible. 5. At the start of the school year, provide civil liability and bodily injury insurance, and a medical certificate of fitness to participate in sports. The Director is available daily by appointment. Schedule an appointment by calling 04 93 73 70 41.	Admissions Registration can be completed year‑round depending on availability, with start dates for new pupils that may be staggered tofacilitate their adaptation. To begin, visit the school by appointment or contact the school to obtain an online registration access code. A file with prices and registration procedures is provided; registration is now done online. To enroll, contact us via the registration form to receive the access code and complete the online enrollment. For the 2025–2026 school year, the required documents are: the fully completed, initialed and signed registration form; the registration fee (for new pupils only); the first tuition payment (monthly or yearly); a signed direct debit authorization; a certificate of individual school insurance; copies of the parents' identity cards or passports; a copy of the child's birth certificate or family book; a health form completed and signed with copies of vaccines; for school‑aged children: the two most recent school reports; AMF membership form (optional). Admission is final when the registration forms are signed by the parents or guardian and fees are paid. Because the school has limited places, it may be necessary to place your child on a waiting list. Registration is valid for the 2025/2026 school year and renews for subsequent years unless terminated by March 1, 2026 and March 1 of each following year; tacit renewal applies with terms of the registration file, except that the rates will be those applicable to the school year in question. The 2025/2026 school year starts on Monday, September 1, 2025, with separate start dates for new pupils communicated by the school to facilitate adaptation. School days and hours vary by class: for ages 2–6, 8:30am–4:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (doors close up to 10 minutes after closing); for ages 6–12 and 12–15, 8:15am–4:15pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 8:15am–12:00pm on Wednesday. The school is located at 3735 route des Dolines, 06410 Biot / Sophia Antipolis, France.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Because places are limited, enrolment may be placed on a waiting list.
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