International School of Nice vs Mougins British International School

	I International School of Nice Cote D Azur, France	M Mougins British International School Cote D Azur, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €15,225 - 26,607	Fees / year €18,000 - 25,600
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 480	Pupils 525
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1987	Opened 1964
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ISN Nice is a private, co-educational day school on the Côte d'Azur in Nice, France. The campus is on the western edge of the city, five minutes from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, with easy access to the A8 motorway. The address is 15 Avenue Claude Debussy, 06200 Nice.	Location The school is located in Mougins, France, on the Sophia Antipolis technology park between Nice and Cannes. The address is 615 Av. Maurice Donat, 06250 Mougins. The campus is set among woodland and gardens with regular outdoor access, and students can walk or cycle to school via trails through the woods.
Stages	Stages ISN Nice provides a full English-language international education for ages 3-18, from preschool through Grade 12. The school is organized into Primary School, Middle School and High School, with High School following the IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme.	Stages The LaunchPad (Nursery and Reception, ages 3-5, following the Early Years Foundation Stage), Primary School, Secondary School, and Sixth Form.
School type	School type Private, co-educational day school; IB World School; English-language instruction; non-sectarian. Globeducate network affiliation.	School type The school is a British international school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix ISN Nice has around 65 nationalities represented and more than 40 home languages spoken by the student body.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support REACH Centre provides one-to-one support and Individual Education Plans for diagnosed learning needs (ages 3-18). EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is available to help students acquire English.	Additional learning support The Needs of our Learners provides an Inclusion Department with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and a RISE Programme for specific learning needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation The school follows the English National Curriculum, aligning with the United Kingdom.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Non-sectarian	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Hours of tuition are 08:30–15:40 for Primary, and 08:30–15:50 for Middle and High School, Monday to Friday. Lower School Lunch 11:00–12:00; Middle School Lunch 12:20–13:00; High School Lunch 13:00–14:00.	School day structure The school day runs from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Bus service details	Bus service details ISN Nice offers six school bus routes across the Côte d'Azur, including Cannes, Monaco Fontvieille, Monaco Grimaldi, Nice, Valbonne and Vence.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - Application (dossier) fee for new registrations: EUR 690 for the first child; EUR 540 for the second, third and fourth child. - Non‑refundable Excellence Fund (one‑off at enrolment): EUR 2,000. - Non‑refundable admission/registration fees for new entrants: EUR 3,200 for Child 1; EUR 1,500 for Child 2; EUR 500 for Child 3; Child 4: EUR 0. Total initially payable for one new child (application + excellence fund + admission fees) is shown as EUR 5,890 (lower totals for subsequent children are published). Tuition fees by school year (annual and per semester) - Young Explorers (pre‑K / Kindergarten): Annual tuition EUR 11,400. Per semester (school year = 2 semesters): EUR 5,700. Down payment to guarantee place: EUR 4,500 (deducted from the annual fee). - Grade 1–5: Annual tuition EUR 14,700. Per semester: EUR 7,350. Down payment: EUR 4,500 (deducted from the annual fee). - Grade 6–8: Annual tuition EUR 18,315. Per semester: EUR 9,157.50. Down payment: EUR 4,500 (deducted from the annual fee). - Grade 9–10 (IGCSE years): Annual tuition EUR 21,060. Per semester: EUR 10,530. Down payment: EUR 4,500 (deducted from the annual fee). - Grade 11–12 (IB Diploma years): Annual tuition EUR 23,550 for Grade 11 and EUR 24,885 for Grade 12. Per semester: EUR 11,775 (Grade 11) and EUR 12,442.50 (Grade 12). Down payment: EUR 4,500 (deducted from the annual fee). Other compulsory or commonly billed costs - Canteen (school meals), billed in addition to tuition (annual): Young Explorers EUR 1,348; Pre‑K/K EUR 1,481; Grade 1–5 EUR 1,784; Grade 6–8 EUR 1,911; Grade 9–11 EUR 1,911; Grade 12 EUR 1,722. Canteen fees are non‑refundable in the event of absence. - Bus/transport: Bus service is an extra, billed in addition to tuition; full‑time/half‑time pricing is set and communicated at the start of the academic year. - EAL (English as an Additional Language) support (price per semester): Grade 1–5 from EUR 3,092 per semester; Grade 6–8 from EUR 3,387 per semester; Grade 9–10 from EUR 3,771 per semester. - REACH (individual support): Annual prices vary by need; published from EUR 1,900 per year (case‑by‑case). - IGCSE/IB external examination fees: charged per exam; indicative range for IGCSE examinations EUR 90–100 per exam (final price notified in April). External IB examination charges apply where relevant. - Private music lessons: EUR 33 per 30‑minute lesson (price quoted per semester where applicable). World language extra classes: annual prices from EUR 1,000. After‑school activity prices are published each year and billed per semester. - PTA annual subscription: EUR 130. Uniforms are mandatory from Young Explorers through Grade 10; uniform costs are charged separately. Badge/voucher and incidental canteen items: e.g., canteen badge replacement EUR 15; voucher of 5 meals EUR 75. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is quoted on an annual basis; the school year is made up of two semesters (Semester 1: September–January; Semester 2: February–June). Any semester begun must be paid for in full. Families enrolling mid‑year are charged on a prorata basis, with full month charged for the month of arrival. - Required initial payments at enrolment (new students): application fee, registration/admission fee, Excellence Fund contribution and an initial down payment on tuition of EUR 4,500. For re‑enrolment, a down payment of EUR 4,500 is requested (to be paid by March 1st for the following academic year unless opting out by the published deadline). - Payment timing: the first payment is the down payment on enrolment or re‑enrolment; a second payment is due at the end of August; the remaining balance is payable according to the payment option selected. The school allows payment in 1 or 2 instalments by bank transfer, and via direct debit (SEPA) in 3, 6 or 9 instalments (direct debit is preferred from a French bank account but SEPA from listed countries is accepted). All bank charges are at the payer's expense. Late payment and debt recovery - Late payment interest and penalties: interest is charged at the legal rate plus two percentage points and a late‑payment penalty of 10% of the unpaid invoice is applied automatically for missed deadlines. Debt‑recovery administrative charges are applied in stages (several reminder letters free; later reminders and formal actions carry fees—for example, reminder letters and final recovery charges up to the specified amounts; a bailiff command can incur higher costs). Fees for returned direct debits or unpaid cheques are charged. Non‑payment may result in exclusion from classes and the immediate payability of all outstanding sums. Refunds, cancellations and early departure - Application fees, registration/admission fees and the Excellence Fund are non‑refundable. The EUR 4,500 down payment may be refunded if the family cancels by registered letter within 15 days of the student's admission date; beyond 15 days amounts paid at enrolment are generally not refunded. In special circumstances (for example, the school proposes an educational arrangement or directs a student to education not provided at ISN, or for Grade 5 and Grade 8 students who obtain a place in a French state collège/lycée under the rules described), the school will refund sums already paid as set out in the financial terms. - Early departures by parents require 90 days' (3 months) written notice by registered letter; any semester during which the child attends must be paid in full. Amounts paid will not be refunded in the normal course. Expulsion for breach of obligations does not entitle the family to a refund of fees already paid. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable: ISN operates as a private day international school; no boarding fee schedule is published. Fee payment options and practical notes - Accepted methods of payment: cash (subject to legal limits), bank transfer (typically in one or two instalments; all bank charges at payer's expense), SEPA direct debit (from eligible European/associated countries) arranged for payment in 3, 6 or 9 instalments, and credit card payments (Visa, Mastercard). Families who choose direct debit must provide bank details and, where required, a Relevé d'Identité Bancaire or SEPA form. Charges for rejected debits apply. - Sibling discounts: a 10% reduction on tuition is applied from the third child enrolled (subject to conditions) and a 20% reduction from the fourth child enrolled (subject to conditions). (Values and terms above reflect the published fee schedule and the school's financial terms for the current academic year.)	Fee details Application & One‑off Fees - Excellence Fund (one‑time, paid at enrolment): €2,000. - Application fee (non‑refundable, payable at pre‑application): First child €690; second child €540; third child €540; fourth child €540. - Registration fee (one‑time, non‑refundable, payable at registration) for first child from Year 2 (CP): €3,500; second child €1,500; third child €500; fourth child no fee. - Book deposit (one‑off for Years 7–13): €200 (refundable on return of books in good condition). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term) - LaunchPad (Nursery: Petite & Moyenne Section): Annual €15,960. Per term (invoiceable on a term basis): €5,320 (annual ÷ 3). - Year 1 (Grande Section / Reception): Annual €18,000. Per term: €6,000. - Years 2–6 (Primary): Annual €20,580. Per term: €6,860. - Years 7–9 (Lower Secondary / Collège): Annual €23,165. Per term: €7,721.67 (rounded where necessary). - Years 10–13 (Upper Secondary / Lycée, GCSE/IGCSE/A‑Level years): Annual €25,600. Per term: €8,533.33 (rounded where necessary). Note on discounts: A 10% sibling reduction applies where three children are enrolled and no employer subsidy applies; a 20% reduction applies for families with four or more children and no employer subsidy. Joint parental liability for fees applies. Billing schedule and payment terms - Term dates (composition used for invoicing): 1st Term 1 September–31 December; 2nd Term 1 January–31 March; 3rd Term 1 April–3 July. Ongoing term remains fully payable in case of cancellation during that term. - Invoicing may be issued annually or on a term basis; the school issues invoices that include tuition and additional billed items. For returning students a down payment is required before re‑enrolment deadlines (amounts and deadlines specified at re‑enrolment). - Payment schedules accepted for tuition by SEPA direct debit (preferred): - Single annual debit on the specified June due date; or - Two instalments (June 1 and December 1 as per the published schedule); or - Nine monthly instalments (June to February as per the published schedule). SEPA direct debit is preferred from a French or eligible European account; bank charges for foreign transfers are the payer's responsibility. - Other tuition payment methods: cash (within French legal cash limits), bank transfer (per the invoicing schedule). Cheques or credit card are accepted only for certain items (extracurricular activities, holiday courses, travel, application fees). Rejected direct debits or cheques incur administrative fees unless remedied quickly. Late payment interest and penalty charges apply for overdue invoices. Boarding - Mougins British International School does not list any boarding provision or boarding fees; the school's fees and conditions cover day‑school services (meals, uniforms, extracurricular activities) and additional optional items billed separately. Other costs and optional fees - Canteen (lunch) fee (Primary and Secondary): Annual €1,725; canteen badge (new students): €15; occasional meal price: €12. Canteen fees are invoiced with tuition and are not refundable if a pupil does not consume meals. - Laptop programme (Year 6–13): School‑prepared laptop for Years 6–11 approx. €700 (including insurance); Year 12–13 students may buy or bring their own device (registration required). - Optional annual PTA contribution (voluntary): €150. School trips and extra‑curricular activities will incur additional charges; an example annual estimate for some trips is listed in the optional fees section and specific trip costs are invoiced when organised (large residential trips are charged separately). - EAL (English as an Additional Language) and Learning Support (RISE) programmes have specified cycle prices depending on level and hours; these are additional to tuition and are invoiced per cycle or term as applicable. Example cycle & annual totals for EAL levels are shown in the school's fees schedule. - Uniforms and sports kits are purchased separately via the school uniform shop; the school invoices other optional activity charges separately. A one‑off book deposit for Years 7–13 (€200) is refundable on return of books in good condition. Refunds, cancellation and early‑departure rules - Application fee: refundable only if the school is informed of cancellation by registered letter within 15 calendar days following receipt of payment. Excellence Fund and registration fees are non‑refundable. - Re‑enrolment deposit: families must meet re‑enrolment payment conditions; a specified down payment is required at re‑enrolment and is deducted from annual tuition when paid. The down payment may be refunded only in specific, limited circumstances set out in the school's terms (for example, where the school itself changes the proposed educational arrangements or in limited transfer cases). - Early departure: parents must give 90 days' (three months') written notice by registered letter; any ongoing school term remains fully payable. Failure to provide the required notice will render the next term due except in justified, legitimate circumstances. - Canteen fees are not refundable for pupil absence (even with a medical certificate). Refunds of other optional items (such as trips) depend on the specific activity terms and the timing; where the school cancels arrangements or changes provision to services not offered by the school, previously paid tuition or deposits may be refunded in line with the school's cancellation clauses. Penalties & charges - Late payment interest is charged at the legal rate plus two percentage points, together with a 10% late payment penalty on unpaid invoices; debt‑recovery fees apply for escalation of non‑payment (fixed fees for successive dunning steps and a bailiff fee). A fee is charged for rejected direct debits or unpaid cheques; the school may suspend services or terminate the contract for non‑payment. Important practical notes on invoicing and timing - For students enrolling mid‑term, fees are charged pro rata by month; however the month in which a student begins is invoiced in full.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ISN Nice offers an IB-based curriculum for ages 3–18. The lower school follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); the middle school uses the ISN Middle School Programme and prepares students for IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP); the high school follows the IGCSE curriculum and the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP). ISN Nice has been an IB World School since 1990. English is the language of instruction and all students study French with five weekly French sessions.	Curriculum details Follows the English National Curriculum across all years from Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5, including IGCSE at the end of Key Stage 4 and A-level and/or BTEC at Key Stage 5. The educational framework is organized into Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stages 1–5, with continuous assessment and end-of-Key Stage evaluations to monitor progress. At the end of Key Stage 4 students sit IGCSE examinations, and at age 18 they take A-level and/or BTEC examinations.
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Exam results	Exam results In 2025, 100% of graduates who applied to university received offers. The average IB Diploma score was 32 out of 45, and the highest score achieved was 40 out of 45. The IB Certificate and High School Diploma both posted a 100% pass rate in 2025.	Exam results IGCSE examinations are taken at the end of Key Stage 4; A-level and/or BTEC examinations are taken at age 18; these qualifications are widely recognised by universities worldwide.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression ISN alumni have gone on to pursue higher education at top colleges and universities all over the world.	Higher education progression Graduates are prepared for entry to top universities in the UK, France, USA, Canada, Europe and beyond.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The REACH Centre provides individualized educational support for students aged 3–18 with diagnosed learning needs, including giftedness.	Gifted and talented THRIVE Programme provides over 60 enrichment activities across sports, performing arts, environmental projects, coding, and community engagement; all students participate four days a week to discover passions, develop life skills, and grow as confident, curious learners.
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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
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
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 —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Start online application for in-year admissions (2025-2026) or begin the process for 2026-2027. Applications can be submitted at any time. If a school place is available, a new student may join mid‑semester. The curriculum is taught in English to serve the international community on the Côte d'Azur. 2. Prepare the documents required to apply online, as listed in Requirements. Gather the documents in advance to avoid delays. The admissions team can answer questions as needed. 3. Understand grade placement: ISN Nice follows the American system for labeling class levels. Preschool through high school; students join the grade corresponding to their age as of 1 September; a grade equivalency chart is available. 4. Admission decisions are based on: the availability of a place at the appropriate grade level; ISN's ability to meet the student's needs; the student's ability to fulfil ISN programme requirements. ISN Nice operates a small community with class sizes up to 23 and maintains a waiting list. 5. Ready to discover our school further or apply? See How to Apply to book an in-person/virtual open morning or a personalised tour; the documents required are listed in Requirements. You can also contact the admissions team via the provided numbers.	Admissions The school teaches the English National Curriculum to students aged 3 to 18. The school follows a four-step admissions process: 1. Meet with us (book a visit or meeting); 2) Provide information (submit the required documents); 3) Review by Admissions Committee (your child's file is assessed); 4) Secure your place (upon successful review). If you have already decided to register, bring your child's passport and latest school report, and complete the application form to start registration. Applications for September 2026 are open, and the school operates a rolling admissions policy with spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The minimum age is 3 and children are placed in year groups by age as of September 1; a year group equivalence guide can be downloaded. Documentation required to start the process includes your child's passport and latest school report. There is an application fee. After submission, the Admissions Committee reviews the file; final decisions are typically provided within 14 working days, though this timeline may be extended for SEN or EAL needs or if a reference check from the current school is delayed.
Scholarships	Scholarships We do not currently offer scholarships or financial aid programmes.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist ISN Nice operates a waiting list. School places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis due to the small class sizes; early applications are encouraged.	Waitlist —
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