France, Cote-d-azur
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The Essentials Curriculum is a modern PSHE programme focusing on well-being, mental health and life skills. L'écouterie is a safe space to meet the school counsellor for confidential support. The school organises events related to mental health and well-being, and runs community projects to develop empathy, teamwork and leadership. A CAS Pastoral Team supports older students and Student Facilitators help new students integrate. A Ludothèque provides a calm space for relaxation, with a focus on emotional wellbeing across the school.
The REACH Centre provides individualised educational support for students aged 3–18 with diagnosed learning needs to access the curriculum. One-to-one tuition is available up to twice a week (at additional cost) with a recent Educational Psychologist assessment. The Director of Inclusion coordinates this process and supports exam accommodations for IGCSE and IB. Diagnoses include Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Dyscalculia, executive functioning difficulties, sensory needs and giftedness; an Individual Education Plan is created to meet each student's needs.
English is the language of instruction; however, all students learn French with five French sessions per week according to their level. English and French are taught from Pre-K to Grade 12, Spanish is taught in the Middle School and is optional in grades 9–12. Additional languages can be studied at extra cost.
The Essentials Curriculum addresses well-being, mental health and life skills. L'écouterie provides confidential counselling with a school counsellor. The school organises mental health events and supports wellbeing through community projects and a dedicated CAS pastoral team; Ludothèque offers a quiet space for relaxation and reflection to promote balance and mental health.
Safeguarding is a core commitment with policy documents available through the ISN Policies page. The ISN Safeguarding Policy was revised January 2025. Safeguarding leadership is provided by the Director of Student Life and Safeguarding. Other safeguarding policies cover behaviour, anti-bullying, attendance and medical/first aid; Every student deserves to feel safe at school and will be supported as needed.
International School of Nice (ISN Nice) is a private, co-educational English-language day school in Nice, part of the Globeducate network. It delivers the full IB continuum for students aged 3–18, with the Primary Years Programme in the lower school, and the IB Diploma Programme in the high school, alongside IGCSE preparation in middle and upper levels. English is the language of instruction, with French taught weekly to all students. The campus on the western edge of Nice opened in 1987 and houses a library, SPACE Centre, STEAM room, Marine Learning Hub, science labs, artists' studios, a music block, and a 300-seat theatre, plus a gym, canteen, and sport facilities including a full-size basketball court, football pitch, tennis and volleyball courts. ISN Nice offers a range of after-school activities and clubs, including drama with LAMDA/ABRSM exams, the Globeducate Academic Olympics, and Model United Nations.