France, Cote-d-azur
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École Internationale Bilingue Cagnes Le Pain de Sucre is a private bilingual school in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, offering a 50/50 French-English curriculum for ages 2 to 11 (kindergarten through CM2). The program aligns with both the French and British national frameworks and is taught by a multilingual team of francophone and anglophone teachers, with small class sizes that support individualized learning. From age 2, students begin language immersion in 50% French and 50% English, and linguistic progress is validated by Cambridge English diplomas. The school is a Cambridge English exam center. The timetable runs from 7:30 to 18:30 with optional Mini-Club and after-school care. The curriculum encompasses academic and artistic projects, computing, music, Italian through music, sports, outings, and a range of after-school activities including Chinese, chess, choir, robotics, tennis, yoga, and calligraphy. Facilities emphasize a healthy, secure environment and autonomous, active learning.
43 chemin du pain de sucre , Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, 06800
École Internationale Bilingue Cagnes Le Pain de Sucre has 950 pupils, instruction in French, English.
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.
Nursery from age 2; Primary from CP to CM2.
Private bilingual international school.
France; private school declared and approved by the French Ministry of National Education.
Open from 7:30 to 18:30 with Mini-Club available on Wednesdays and during school holidays.
Bus for excursions is available.
Annual tuition at École Internationale Bilingue Cagnes Le Pain de Sucre ranges from EUR 9,600 to EUR 9,750 for 2026/27.
École Internationale Bilingue Cagnes Le Pain de Sucre teaches French Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.
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.
Small class sizes.
The school fosters a warm climate of dialogue and mutual respect based on trust, so each child flourishes academically and socially. It prepares students to become confident and responsible citizens of the world, to live in society and to act by providing them with fundamental tools. From age 2, all preschool sections and primary classes are offered. The teaching team is multicultural, with qualified francophone and anglophone teachers delivering a bilingual, multidisciplinary program aligned with French and British curricula, in a healthy and secure environment. The program includes language validation through Cambridge English diplomas, artistic, cultural and environmental projects, and a wide range of physical, musical and academic activities, with optional extracurriculars such as Chinese, chess, choir, robotics, tennis, yoga and calligraphy. The school operates from 7:30 to 18:30, with Mini-Club available on Wednesdays and during holidays.
An English-French bilingual program operates with 50% French and 50% English instruction. The French academic program is reinforced and follows the hours of French public schools for French, mathematics, history, and art history; the English program follows the English curriculum with the same materials, and all English classes from nursery (age 2) to primary are equipped with an interactive whiteboard. Immersion begins in the small section (2 years) and English is spoken daily, with ability-grouped classes to tailor instruction. From age 2, Italian is introduced in music. The school is a Cambridge examination center, preparing students for Cambridge exams such as Starters, Movers and Flyers.
In a climate of dialogue, respect and trust, children are encouraged to express themselves and participate actively, developing confidence and autonomy. The values developed include tolerance, self-respect and respect for others, empathy, cooperation, integrity, responsibility, self-confidence, curiosity, enthusiasm and autonomy. This approach is integrated into multilingual, international learning, with opportunities to practice these values in daily academic and cultural activities.
Security is a priority; the school is secured by video surveillance and a rigorous safety plan (PPMS). Access to the school is restricted and not allowed except for meetings, appointments or celebrations. The school uses various channels to communicate with families, including the site, email, notices, and life journals to share information about menus, events and conduct.
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.