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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.

The LaunchPad (Nursery and Reception, ages 3-5, following the Early Years Foundation Stage), Primary School, Secondary School, and Sixth Form.

The school is a British international school.

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.

The school follows the English National Curriculum, aligning with the United Kingdom.

The school day runs from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

The school requires community wear to be worn at all times in school and at school events. A range of uniforms is available for summer, winter and sport, designed for comfort and ease. Uniforms and sports uniforms must be purchased from the Mougins School supplier before the start of the school year; uniform rules apply to all students, and clothing must be in good condition and appropriate for a smart-casual appearance.

Le Café des Amis is the on-site school canteen where the kitchen team prepares fresh meals daily. Garig is the service provider delivering meals using organic, locally sourced, seasonal products and emphasising local producers. The canteen approach focuses on fresh, local ingredients and home-style cooking.

The house system comprises four houses: Renoir (green), Picasso (red), Chagall (yellow) and Matisse (blue). Students join a house on entry and compete in sporting events and other school-wide activities, earning house points for work and helping others to foster cross-age connections.

Under Globeducate umbrella, Mougins British International School is certified by the French Ministry of National Education and accredited by COBIS and ISI. Globeducate's Directorate of Education collaborates to maintain teaching standards and guide continuous improvement through the Platinum Standard, while the school publishes annual academic results and university destinations.

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.

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.

Graduates are prepared for entry to top universities in the UK, France, USA, Canada, Europe and beyond.

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.

Educational programmes foster empathy, cooperation, self-esteem, and emotional regulation. Class tutors respond to pupils' individual emotional needs. Senior students act as mentors to younger pupils and lead by example. A buddy system helps integrate new students and ensures no child feels left out of school life.

Support for students requiring special educational needs (SEN) is provided by the school. Teachers of Mougins School play a crucial role in supporting students with diverse needs, including SEN and EAL learners. The Learning Support and EAL departments provide extra help and guidance. Mougins School is fully accessible to all students, regardless of need.

EAL support is provided for non-native speakers through additional English language classes. There are Learning Support and EAL departments to assist EAL students. Dedicated staff support EAL learners in adapting to school life in English.

Pastoral care supports student wellbeing with dedicated spaces and moments for dialogue, allowing students to express themselves and receive support. The teaching team is trained in active listening and recognizing signs of distress. Educational programmes foster empathy, cooperation, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.

Safeguarding is a top priority and the welfare of all children and young people is protected. The school aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021. Safer recruitment guidelines and police checks are followed. The school uses MyConcern and has designated safeguarding leads to coordinate safeguarding efforts.

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.

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There are no boarding facilities. ISM does not arrange for students to live with host families.

The school has a uniform. The uniform can be purchased from Chat Malo.

The self-service cafeteria provides hot lunches for Transition to Year 10 every school day except Wednesday; the cost is included in tuition. Students in Years 11–13 usually go out for lunch.

ISM has a House System. The houses are Shackleton and Grimaldi. The system fosters teamwork and healthy competition across academic, sporting, artistic and service-based activities.

The school is governed by a Board of Trustees. It maintains a sister-school relationship with King's College School, Wimbledon.

IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). The school is bilingual in English and French across Early Years to Secondary School. Mathematics is taught through a bilingual English-French curriculum based on the Singapore Maths Programme. Information Technology is an integral part of the curriculum.

IB Diploma Programme and IB Career-related Programme results for 2025 were the best in ISM's history, with 100% pass rate for both programmes. Five students achieved 40+ points in the IB Diploma Programme, representing 17% of the cohort. Helena Venturi achieved a perfect 45 points in the IB Diploma Programme.

Graduates have progressed to universities including Saint Louis University, LUISS University, and The International University of Monaco (IUM).

The school's Code of Conduct and Student Profile form the framework for its Personal and Social Education programme.

The curriculum is made accessible to all children and is tailored to meet the child's individual learning needs, language level, and stage of development.

The school is bilingual and English and French language learning is at the centre of all teaching.

Wellbeing and counselling support are provided; safeguarding and wellbeing support are part of the school's provision, with a safeguarding manager leading safeguarding work.

A Safer Recruitment Policy exists and the school has a Whole-School Safeguarding Manager.

1. Submit an application. ISM accepts applications without discrimination of gender, race, religion or nationality, from all parents committed to international education. The school rarely allows exceptions to admission, ensuring the learning environment remains appropriate for all students. 2. Review and selection. The Head of Admissions, the Director and teachers review the applicant's school reports and other documentation requested by the Admissions Office to determine suitability. For Kindergarten to Year 6, readiness is assessed for a bilingual English–French programme; for Year 7 to 11, readiness is assessed for an English-language programme leading to IGCSE and IB Diploma examinations. 3. Admission decision. A place is offered to eligible applicants where a place is available. The Admissions Office communicates the offer and the family completes enrollment steps as required. If no place is available, applicants are notified accordingly.