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Pain de Sucre International Bilingual School in Cagnes-sur-Mer is a private school offering a 50/50 French and English bilingual program from age 2. It has offered bilingual education since 1982 and serves all kindergarten levels and primary classes (CP to CM2). It is part of the EIB network with campuses in Nice and Pegomas, including Le Pain de Sucre in Cagnes-sur-Mer, Le Pain de Sucre 3 in Pegomas, and Le Pain d'Épice in Nice. It has been a private establishment declared and approved by National Education since 1989. The founder-director notes that the network has provided a bilingual curriculum for 40 years, with native-language teachers delivering 50% French and 50% English.
From age 2, language immersion is provided within a warm climate of dialogue and respect. The school offers artistic, cultural and environmental projects, plus sports and musical activities such as baby gym, swimming, athletics and tennis, and piano from age 4. Periscolaire activities include Chinese, chess club, choir, robotics, tennis, yoga and calligraphy. Educational outings and trips are organized, with a bus available for school activities. The school operates from 7:30 to 18:30 with Mini-Club available on Wednesdays and during school holidays.
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.