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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
ABC School International is a private bilingual French-English school in Nice serving ages 3 to 18. The curriculum blends the French National Education program with Cambridge Primary options. From maternelle through CM2, students can follow two curricula: Français 1re Langue Bilingue Anglais (leading toward the Baccalauréat général) and Anglais 1re Langue Bilingue Français (leading toward the Cambridge Primary Program). The school operates under a State contract for nursery and primary and runs as a Cambridge International Center, preparing children for Cambridge exams from age seven (YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE). Teaching uses French and English teachers, small classes, and multimedia resources, with differentiation and cross-age projects. It emphasizes language immersion, including language stays in Scotland and sea/green class trips. Facilities include a canteen, transport, and after-school care, with a campus at 72 Boulevard Carnot. Founded in 1987 by Mr. André Rosset, it is overseen by Academic Inspection and governance.
ABC School International has instruction in English, French.
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.
Stages
Maternelle (kindergarten) and Primaire (primary), with a Classe d'adaptation (adaptation class).
Type
Private bilingual school offering French-English instruction from the early years.
Additional learning support
Garderie – Etude – Soutien (childcare, study supervision, and academic support) and Classe d'adaptation for intellectually precocious students.
Country affiliation
France; private bilingual school under contract with the State.
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.
Bus service
Ramassage scolaire provides safe transport with experienced drivers, adapted routes, and supervision to ensure punctual and secure arrivals at school.
Fees
Annual tuition at ABC School International ranges from EUR 7,400 to EUR 10,700 for 2026/27.
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.
Academics
ABC School International teaches French Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) for students aged 3 to 11.
Curriculum
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.
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.
Wellbeing
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
An adaptation class provides a personalized welcome to facilitate better integration for students arriving from abroad. The school recognises that every child learns at their own pace and uses a personalized approach. To ensure effective immersion, each class limits the number of students from the same nationality to 10%, encouraging linguistic diversity and natural French learning within the group. An accompanying educational and family support system helps the child flourish academically and socially. From the start of the year, an assessment determines an individualized programme with clear quarterly objectives, with regular progress reviews in partnership with parents to adjust teaching methods as needed.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a bilingual French-English program from kindergarten, promoting early mastery of both languages. English is taught by native English-speaking teachers who do not speak or understand French. The program maintains a bilingual framework throughout the early years to support language development. There are two curricula: French as the first language with bilingual English preparing for the Baccalaureate, and English as the first language with bilingual French preparing for the Cambridge Primary Program. The school was founded in 1987 and operates as a private bilingual school under contract with the State for kindergarten and primary, with Cambridge preparation integrated into the curriculum from a young age.
Safeguarding
The school provides safe transport to and from the campus with trained drivers, secure routes, and supervision to ensure punctual, secure travel. After-school care, supervised study, and tutoring are available to support students. The cantine serves balanced, bio meals supervised by professionals to promote healthy habits. An on-site program of care and academic support contributes to a secure and nurturing environment for learners. These provisions collectively support student welfare on a daily basis.
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).
Scholarships
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FAQs
What curriculum does ABC School International follow?
ABC School International in Nice offers a bilingual French-English program from maternelle through CM2, with two curriculum streams available.
Does the school offer adaptation support?
Yes, an adaptation class provides a personalised welcome to help new students integrate, facilitating better integration into the bilingual environment.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 3 to 18, from maternelle through the end of secondary education.
Where is the school located?
ABC School International is located in Nice, on the French Riviera, offering bilingual education in a Mediterranean setting.
