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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
École Internationale Bilingue Nice Le Pain d'Épice is a private bilingual school in France for children aged 2 to 11. It offers a bilingual, multidisciplinary curriculum blending the French and British national programmes in a 50/50 English–French model, with immersion beginning at age 2. Cambridge English diplomas validate language progression. The school day runs 7:30 to 18:30, with Mini-Club and Baby-Club, and after‑school care is included; a bus service supports trips. The program combines physical development—baby gym, swimming, tennis—with the arts, including percussion and piano from age four, and Italian integrated into music and computing. Algora robotics and ICT underpin a modern, active pedagogy. Optional activities include Chinese, chess, and yoga. The school is part of the International Bilingual Schools network, which has offered bilingual education since 1989 and serves around 950 students across campuses, taught by qualified French- and English-speaking teachers, with Cambridge language validation.
École Internationale Bilingue de Nice Le Pain d'Épice has instruction in French, English.
Location
Two campuses in central Nice: 23 Boulevard Gambetta and 15 Boulevard Gambetta, 06000 Nice, France. The school is located in central Nice, near the Promenade des Anglais.
Stages
Preschool from age 2; Primary from kindergarten (CP) to CM2.
Type
Private international bilingual school
Country affiliation
France
School day structure
The school year runs from September to the end of June. The school is open 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Baby-Club and Mini-Club on Wednesdays and during school holidays; a Summer Club operates in July. Preschool sessions run 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. for most classes; Pandas and Koalas run 8:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–4:20 p.m. Primary classes run 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.–4:40 p.m. (CP/CE1) and 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m. (CE2–CM2). Before/after-school care is available: Preschool 7:30–8:45 and 4:30–6:30; Primary 7:30–8:30 and after-school care until 5:20–6:00 depending on year group.
Bus service
A bus service is provided to and from the school for children who live in Cagnes, Villeneuve Loubet, St Laurent du Var, Promenade des Anglais and in the centre of Nice.
Fees
Annual tuition at École Internationale Bilingue de Nice Le Pain d'Épice ranges from EUR 6,800 to EUR 10,400 for 2026/27.
Application / registration fees - Registration fee (initial): EUR 400 per family. - Participation in school materials: EUR 250 per child (paid at registration). - Re-registration fees (returning pupils): EUR 450 for the 1st child and EUR 350 for the 2nd child (per child; includes registration and material participation).
Tuition — rates by year group (current academic year: 2025–2026) - Maternelle (all nursery classes): TARIF MENSUEL — EUR 975 per month (full-time formula; includes daily care, teaching, pedagogical materials, sporting and musical activities, lunch and afternoon snack). - Primaire (CP to CM2): TARIF MENSUEL — EUR 975 per month (full-time formula; includes teaching, study supervision, pedagogical materials, lunch and afternoon snack). - Mini-Club options (flat add-ons to the monthly tuition): Mini-Club Mercredi EUR 70 per month; Mini-Club Vacances EUR 70 per month. - Occasional Mini-Club / day options: full day + meal EUR 60; half day EUR 40; half day + meal EUR 47 (when using Mini-Club occasional). - Other optional recurring extras: FLE/ESL language support EUR 80 per month; additional academic support charged at EUR 20 per hour after an initial complimentary period. School bus (ramassage scolaire): EUR 100 return / EUR 60 one-way.
Annual / per-term equivalents and billing detail (how the school bills) - The published tariff is an annual, fixed price. Tuition is billed on a 10-month instalment basis when paid monthly. The monthly amount shown (EUR 975) is the instalment amount; annual equivalent = EUR 975 × 10 = EUR 9,750. This annual figure is calculated from the school's stated monthly instalment system (calculation provided here as a straightforward multiplication of the stated monthly instalment). - Per-term (approximate) breakdown: if you allocate the annual amount to three school terms, the approximate per-term amount is EUR 3,250 (annual EUR 9,750 ÷ 3). The school's published contract treats the price as an annual fixed sum and does not list a formal per-term tariff; the per-term number above is an approximate allocation for budgeting purposes only.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency: the school accepts annual payment or payment in ten monthly instalments (monthly instalments are payable in advance). For annual payment made before 15 September, a 5% reduction on the tuition amount is applied (not applicable to Mini-Club). Monthly instalments are normally collected according to the school's monthly schedule. - Non‑resident families: a non‑refundable deposit equal to three months of tuition is required for families not domiciled in the region. - Late or failed payments: a rejected direct debit or unpaid instalment leads to bank charges added to the invoice; repeated rejected instalments may result in suspension of direct debit and immediate exigibility of the balance. Failure to remedy a late payment can lead to contract termination after formal notice.
Fee payment options (accepted methods and practical notes) - The school accepts bank transfers and direct debits (prélèvements). For transfers or direct debits from foreign banks, the ordering party bears any bank charges. After a rejected direct debit, payment must be made by cheque or in cash if requested by the school. These are the payment methods and administrative consequences specifically described in the school contract.
Boarding - Boarding is not offered. The school operates as a day school with opening hours and extended day care (Baby Club / Mini-Club) rather than boarding provision.
Other compulsory or frequent additional costs - Uniform / tablier: a school smock (tablier) is compulsory in maternelle and uniforms are compulsory in primaire. Uniforms and tabliers must be ordered through the school's designated supplier (Sofrenchschool); the supplier's site handles payment and sizing. Specific prices for uniforms are set by the supplier and are billed separately. - School meals: occasional meal charges and refunds are defined (see refunds section below); the weekly menus and any special-diet arrangements are managed by the school. Additional per-activity club fees (robotics, chess, languages, sport classes, etc.) are charged separately to parents when applicable.
Refunds, cancellations and contract exit - Registration and dossier fees are non‑refundable in all cases. The participation fee for school materials is refundable only if the registration is cancelled before 15 April. The school treats tuition as an annual fixed price; except for restaurant and mini‑club fees, annual tuition fees are generally due even if the pupil leaves during the school year, subject to limited exceptions (death, long-term illness, parental job-related mutation to another department, or other justified force majeure). When a pupil departs during the year, a two-month notice remains due unless otherwise agreed with the Direction. In case of absence for more than one week and supported by a medical certificate, school meal fees are refundable at EUR 4 per meal.
Summary of the most commonly asked numeric items (2025–2026 academic year) - Tuition (maternelle and primaire, full-time): EUR 975 per month; annual equivalent EUR 9,750 (monthly instalment ×10). - Initial registration: EUR 400 per family; participation in materials EUR 250 per child. Re-registration: EUR 450 (1st child) / EUR 350 (2nd child). - Mini-Club Mercredi: EUR 70 per month; Mini-Club Vacances: EUR 70 per month; occasional full day + meal EUR 60; half day EUR 40; half day + meal EUR 47. Bus: EUR 100 return / EUR 60 one-way. FLE/ESL: EUR 80 per month.
(Information presented above reflects the school's published fee schedule and contract terms for the 2025–2026 academic year.)
Academics
École Internationale Bilingue de Nice Le Pain d'Épice teaches Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.
Curriculum
The school offers a bilingual and multidisciplinary curriculum in accordance with the French and Anglophone national education systems. The program is 50% English and 50% French. It uses an individualized and active pedagogy tailored to the students' needs and based on their autonomy. Linguistic acquisition is validated by the Cambridge English diplomas. It includes gross motor skills and sport activities such as baby gym, gross motor skill development, swimming, and tennis, along with musical initiation and, from age four, piano. ICT and use of interactive whiteboards, educational field trips, and extracurricular activities (Chinese, chess club, choir in Italian, Italian, yoga, …) are part of the program.
Admissions
Admissions
The enrollment dossier must be completed and submitted to the Head of School along with the requested documents. After review of the dossier and an interview with the family and child, admission will be offered and the child may join the school depending on available space. For changes to address, family situation, or phone number, parents must inform us immediately and provide supporting documents. Year‑round enrollments are possible depending on space. Applications for the following school year for the youngest sections are accepted from November of the preceding year; for other levels, admissions open from January 15. In the Toute Petite Section, children can join from age two on their birthday, subject to space; due to small class sizes, early registration is advised. Primary classes: after reviewing the dossier, level assessments may be decided. Online pre-registration is available. Documents to provide for any enrollment request include: the completed enrollment form dated and signed by both parents; 2 passport photos; the family record book; the health record (vaccinations); the certificate of withdrawal and school records (for primary); bank details; proof of custody or custody arrangement; civil liability and personal injury insurance; the medical certificate of fitness to participate in sport (for primary); the full enrollment fee. The school can also provide: a FLE class (French as a Foreign Language) and an ESL class (English as a Second Language).
FAQs
What curriculum does EIB Nice Le Pain d'Epice follow?
The school offers a bilingual, multidisciplinary curriculum in accordance with both the French and Anglophone education systems.
How many students attend the school?
Approximately 950 students attend EIB Nice Le Pain d'Epice from early years through primary education.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves children aged 2 to 11, covering nursery and elementary levels in Nice.
Where is the school located?
The school is located in Nice on the French Riviera.
