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France, Cote D Azur
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The school was founded in 2006 as EBICA Ecole Bilingue Internationale Côte d'Azur (Côte d'Azur Bilingual International School), located in the Sophia Antipolis technology park in Valbonne to serve local and expatriate families seeking a bilingual international school on the French Riviera. In 2018 Globeducate signed a partnership to manage the school and its development strategy, and the IB organisation authorised the Primary Years Programme (PYP). In 2020 the school's name changed to ICS Côte d'Azur for students ages three to 11. In 2021 ICS opened a dedicated STEAM facility called The Hub. In 2022 ICS Côte d'Azur was recognised with two Globeducate awards: Regional School of the Year for France 2022 and Globeducate School of the Year 2022. In 2024 the school undertook major renovations to the Early Years wing, the médiathèque, staff room and classroom furniture. In 2025 an Early Childhood Centre opened in the building opposite the primary school. In 2026 the school opened a 2-Year-Old Kindergarten Class.
ICS Côte d'Azur is a bilingual IB World School in Valbonne near Nice that welcomes children from France and around the world to learn in a multicultural environment. The school teaches a bilingual French-English programme and follows the IB Primary Years Programme, developing inquirers, researchers, problem-solvers and communicators through thematic units. The school's approach also emphasizes social and emotional wellbeing, with students supported to feel safe and grow at their own pace.
The Parent Association contributes to the warm and welcoming family environment of the school. Parents are integral partners in their children's education and connect with the school through a wide range of events. The Association organises fundraising to support initiatives such as purchasing new library books, games and activities. Each grade level has Parent Liaisons who bridge families with teachers and leadership, and they meet with the Parent Association four times a year. Regular parent communication is maintained through Seesaw, and parent-teacher conferences are held twice a year; there are coffee mornings and a monthly learning celebration assembly.
ICS Côte d'Azur is a co-educational day school on a modern campus in Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne, near Nice. It serves children from age 2 to 11 with bilingual instruction in English and French. The school delivers the IB Primary Years Programme in both languages for Early Years and Primary, while the Primary Years curriculum also integrates the national curricula of France and England. The Hub, a dedicated STEAM facility, supports hands‑on learning with robotics, 3D printing and design projects, and is central to problem solving and creativity. Facilities include an Early Years Centre with a 2‑Year‑Old Kindergarten, a Primary Years building with a library, art space, music room and canteen, plus two outdoor playgrounds and an indoor gym. Riviera Kids provides after‑school care and activities. The school is part of Globeducate and emphasizes intercultural events, languages, and a culture of care across an inclusive environment from early years through primary.
