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France, Cote D Azur
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The school uses a holistic wellbeing policy addressing emotional, social, physical, and mental development. Educational programmes foster empathy, cooperation, self-esteem, and emotional regulation; dedicated spaces for dialogue allow pupils to express themselves and receive support; the teaching team is trained in active listening and identifying distress to provide care; initiatives promote physical activity, life balance, and healthy habits; a positive school climate is cultivated in partnership with families to support wellbeing.
The school offers FLE (French as a Foreign Language) and EAL (English as an Additional Language) for students from PY3, designed for non-native speakers; these programmes provide tailored instruction in small groups, with Level 1 at 4–6 hours per 10-day cycle and Level 2 at 2–4 hours per 10-day cycle; the aim is to enable access to the curriculum and active participation in class.
Mental wellbeing is supported through a holistic wellbeing approach that covers emotional, social, physical, and mental development; programmes promote empathy, emotional regulation, and healthy habits; dedicated spaces for dialogue and a positive school climate are emphasized, with ongoing collaboration with families.
The safeguarding and child protection policy focuses on early help, prevention, protection, and support; staff receive induction and annual training; a Designated Safeguarding Lead oversees safeguarding (Morgane Scherlen, Head of Early Years); online safety filters are in place; data-protection and photo/video consent policies govern school processes.
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.
