École Internationale Bilingue de Nice Le Pain d'Épice vs École Montessori Internationale Les Colibris

	É École Internationale Bilingue de Nice Le Pain d'Épice Cote D Azur, France	É École Montessori Internationale Les Colibris Cote D Azur, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,800 - 10,400	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 Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 150
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Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1989	Opened 2009
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Two campuses in central Nice: 23 Boulevard Gambetta and 15 Boulevard Gambetta, 06000 Nice, France. The school is located in central Nice, near the Promenade des Anglais.	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 Preschool from age 2; Primary from kindergarten (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 international bilingual 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	Country affiliation France
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School day structure	School day structure The school year runs from September to the end of June. The school is open 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Baby-Club and Mini-Club on Wednesdays and during school holidays; a Summer Club operates in July. Preschool sessions run 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. for most classes; Pandas and Koalas run 8:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Primary classes run 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.–4:40 p.m. (CP/CE1) and 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m. (CE2–CM2). Before/after-school care is available: Preschool 7:30–8:45 and 4:30–6:30; Primary 7:30–8:30 and after-school care until 5:20–6:00 depending on year group.	School day structure School hours 8am to 5:50pm; schedule depends on each class.
Bus service details	Bus service details A bus service is provided to and from the school for children who live in Cagnes, Villeneuve Loubet, St Laurent du Var, Promenade des Anglais and in the centre of Nice.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / registration fees - Registration fee (initial): EUR 400 per family. - Participation in school materials: EUR 250 per child (paid at registration). - Re-registration fees (returning pupils): EUR 450 for the 1st child and EUR 350 for the 2nd child (per child; includes registration and material participation). Tuition — rates by year group (current academic year: 2025–2026) - Maternelle (all nursery classes): TARIF MENSUEL — EUR 975 per month (full-time formula; includes daily care, teaching, pedagogical materials, sporting and musical activities, lunch and afternoon snack). - Primaire (CP to CM2): TARIF MENSUEL — EUR 975 per month (full-time formula; includes teaching, study supervision, pedagogical materials, lunch and afternoon snack). - Mini-Club options (flat add-ons to the monthly tuition): Mini-Club Mercredi EUR 70 per month; Mini-Club Vacances EUR 70 per month. - Occasional Mini-Club / day options: full day + meal EUR 60; half day EUR 40; half day + meal EUR 47 (when using Mini-Club occasional). - Other optional recurring extras: FLE/ESL language support EUR 80 per month; additional academic support charged at EUR 20 per hour after an initial complimentary period. School bus (ramassage scolaire): EUR 100 return / EUR 60 one-way. Annual / per-term equivalents and billing detail (how the school bills) - The published tariff is an annual, fixed price. Tuition is billed on a 10-month instalment basis when paid monthly. The monthly amount shown (EUR 975) is the instalment amount; annual equivalent = EUR 975 × 10 = EUR 9,750. This annual figure is calculated from the school's stated monthly instalment system (calculation provided here as a straightforward multiplication of the stated monthly instalment). - Per-term (approximate) breakdown: if you allocate the annual amount to three school terms, the approximate per-term amount is EUR 3,250 (annual EUR 9,750 ÷ 3). The school's published contract treats the price as an annual fixed sum and does not list a formal per-term tariff; the per-term number above is an approximate allocation for budgeting purposes only. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency: the school accepts annual payment or payment in ten monthly instalments (monthly instalments are payable in advance). For annual payment made before 15 September, a 5% reduction on the tuition amount is applied (not applicable to Mini-Club). Monthly instalments are normally collected according to the school's monthly schedule. - Non‑resident families: a non‑refundable deposit equal to three months of tuition is required for families not domiciled in the region. - Late or failed payments: a rejected direct debit or unpaid instalment leads to bank charges added to the invoice; repeated rejected instalments may result in suspension of direct debit and immediate exigibility of the balance. Failure to remedy a late payment can lead to contract termination after formal notice. Fee payment options (accepted methods and practical notes) - The school accepts bank transfers and direct debits (prélèvements). For transfers or direct debits from foreign banks, the ordering party bears any bank charges. After a rejected direct debit, payment must be made by cheque or in cash if requested by the school. These are the payment methods and administrative consequences specifically described in the school contract. Boarding - Boarding is not offered. The school operates as a day school with opening hours and extended day care (Baby Club / Mini-Club) rather than boarding provision. Other compulsory or frequent additional costs - Uniform / tablier: a school smock (tablier) is compulsory in maternelle and uniforms are compulsory in primaire. Uniforms and tabliers must be ordered through the school's designated supplier (Sofrenchschool); the supplier's site handles payment and sizing. Specific prices for uniforms are set by the supplier and are billed separately. - School meals: occasional meal charges and refunds are defined (see refunds section below); the weekly menus and any special-diet arrangements are managed by the school. Additional per-activity club fees (robotics, chess, languages, sport classes, etc.) are charged separately to parents when applicable. Refunds, cancellations and contract exit - Registration and dossier fees are non‑refundable in all cases. The participation fee for school materials is refundable only if the registration is cancelled before 15 April. The school treats tuition as an annual fixed price; except for restaurant and mini‑club fees, annual tuition fees are generally due even if the pupil leaves during the school year, subject to limited exceptions (death, long-term illness, parental job-related mutation to another department, or other justified force majeure). When a pupil departs during the year, a two-month notice remains due unless otherwise agreed with the Direction. In case of absence for more than one week and supported by a medical certificate, school meal fees are refundable at EUR 4 per meal. Summary of the most commonly asked numeric items (2025–2026 academic year) - Tuition (maternelle and primaire, full-time): EUR 975 per month; annual equivalent EUR 9,750 (monthly instalment ×10). - Initial registration: EUR 400 per family; participation in materials EUR 250 per child. Re-registration: EUR 450 (1st child) / EUR 350 (2nd child). - Mini-Club Mercredi: EUR 70 per month; Mini-Club Vacances: EUR 70 per month; occasional full day + meal EUR 60; half day EUR 40; half day + meal EUR 47. Bus: EUR 100 return / EUR 60 one-way. FLE/ESL: EUR 80 per month. (Information presented above reflects the school's published fee schedule and contract terms for the 2025–2026 academic year.)	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 offers a bilingual and multidisciplinary curriculum in accordance with the French and Anglophone national education systems. The program is 50% English and 50% French. It uses an individualized and active pedagogy tailored to the students' needs and based on their autonomy. Linguistic acquisition is validated by the Cambridge English diplomas. It includes gross motor skills and sport activities such as baby gym, gross motor skill development, swimming, and tennis, along with musical initiation and, from age four, piano. ICT and use of interactive whiteboards, educational field trips, and extracurricular activities (Chinese, chess club, choir in Italian, Italian, yoga, …) are part of the program.	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
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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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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The enrollment dossier must be completed and submitted to the Head of School along with the requested documents. After review of the dossier and an interview with the family and child, admission will be offered and the child may join the school depending on available space. For changes to address, family situation, or phone number, parents must inform us immediately and provide supporting documents. Year‑round enrollments are possible depending on space. Applications for the following school year for the youngest sections are accepted from November of the preceding year; for other levels, admissions open from January 15. In the Toute Petite Section, children can join from age two on their birthday, subject to space; due to small class sizes, early registration is advised. Primary classes: after reviewing the dossier, level assessments may be decided. Online pre-registration is available. Documents to provide for any enrollment request include: the completed enrollment form dated and signed by both parents; 2 passport photos; the family record book; the health record (vaccinations); the certificate of withdrawal and school records (for primary); bank details; proof of custody or custody arrangement; civil liability and personal injury insurance; the medical certificate of fitness to participate in sport (for primary); the full enrollment fee. The school can also provide: a FLE class (French as a Foreign Language) and an ESL class (English as a Second Language).	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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