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Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Secondary School
Introduction
Lafayette International School in Nice, France, offers a bilingual, multidisciplinary program anchored in the French and English curricula. It uses a differentiated pedagogy that respects each student's pace and fosters self-confidence, respect and critical thinking. With small class sizes, students engage in a broad range of multi-sport, cultural and leisure activities and prepare to access universities abroad. Located at 10 and 06 Avenue Georges Clémenceau in Nice, the school serves families from around thirty nationalities and has supported learners since 1982. A standout feature is the NEW ERA Theater facility for performances, complemented by an arts program that includes music education with piano-percussion and singing in Italian, violin, and a chess club. The school runs Cambridge English exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), DELE and Mandarin HSK exams and offers English, Spanish and Chinese through these programs. Ongoing progress checks and a rich language and culture program support growth worldwide.
Lafayette International School has instruction in French, English.
Location
Located in Nice on the Côte d'Azur, France. Address: 10 Avenue George Clemenceau, 06000 Nice, France. The Lafayette campus offers a bilingual, international curriculum as Lafayette International School.
Stages
Collège (middle school) and Lycée (high school) levels; Lafayette Middle School and Lafayette High School operate as part of the private international school in Nice.
Type
Private international high school/college in Nice, France.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school accepts different nationalities.
Country affiliation
France
Fees
Application / Registration fees
- Processing (frais de dossier): EUR 350 each year.
Tuition fees (published schedule)
- Annual tuition (single published figure for collège / lycée): EUR 6,954 (annual, all taxes included). - Published monthly equivalent (as shown on the school's fee form): EUR 695.40 per month. - Per-term equivalent (simple division of the published annual fee into three school terms): EUR 2,318.00 per term. (Calculated from the published annual amount EUR 6,954.) - The published fee schedule does not show a separate per-year-group breakdown (e.g., separate figures by grade such as 6ème, 5ème, etc.); a single annual tuition amount is shown for the collège/lycée level.
Optional / supplementary fees and recurring extras
- Supervised study (étude dirigée): EUR 65.08 per month (listed as an optional monthly service). - School bus (service bus, reserved for collégiens): EUR 65.08 per month. - Price per other optional services: indicated as EUR 65.08 per option per month. - End-of-year optional school trip (provisional cost shown on the form): approximately EUR 636.54 (one-off, optional). - Assistance / translation for non-French speakers (when organised as extra help): EUR 17.51 per hour. - Examination fees for Cambridge and DELE examinations: charged separately and set by the local examination associations (parents pay the examination body's published fees). - Books and school textbooks: paid by parents (not included in the tuition figure).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is presented as an annual, fixed fee. The published form indicates payment is made by direct debit (prélèvements) by default. - Parents who do not opt for direct debit are required to pay by trimester; payment for each trimester must be made before the 5th day of the first month of the trimester. - For foreign students, a trimester in advance is requested at registration; fees paid to reserve a place at registration are acquired by the school and are non‑refundable in the case of absence at the start of the school year. - Late payment: late payments are subject to legal interest charges (the published form references the legal interest rate of 1.5%).
Boarding / internat
- No boarding (internat) options or boarding fees are listed on the school's published enrolment/fees form; no boarding fee is shown in the available fee document.
Other costs and one-off charges
- Registration/processing fee (EUR 350) is charged each year. - Books, course materials and relevant classroom supplies are the responsibility of parents and are not included in the stated tuition amount. - Optional activity costs, school trips, exam registration fees and any specialist support (e.g., translation, extra tuition) are billed in addition to the tuition and are charged separately. Example amounts shown on the published form include the provisional trip cost (~EUR 636.54) and EUR 17.51/hour for translation support.
Refund information
- The published enrollment form states that fees paid to reserve a place at registration (including the registration fee and a trimester in advance for foreign students) are acquired by the school and are not refundable in the event of absence at the start of the school year. The document also indicates that no reimbursement will be due in case of departure when a trimester has been paid in advance.
Fee payment options (methods)
- The published form identifies direct debit (prélèvements) as the standard payment method. Parents who do not use direct debit are invoiced on a trimester basis and must pay before the 5th of the first month of the trimester. No explicit mention of credit-card or specific bank-transfer instructions appears on the published fee form.
Sibling discounts
- Sibling reductions are listed on the published form: a 10% reduction is applied per child for two children; for three children the published note indicates a 10% reduction for each child and 15% for the third child (as presented on the form).
Academics
Lafayette International School teaches British Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 11 to 18.
Curriculum
Lafayette International School offers a bilingual and multidisciplinary program anchored in the French and English curricula. The program uses a differentiated pedagogy that respects each student's pace and fosters self-confidence, respect and critical thinking. It features small class sizes and includes multi-sport, cultural and leisure activities. The program prepares students to access universities in France and abroad.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes.
Higher Education Progression
The school prepares students to access universities in France and abroad.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers a bilingual and multidisciplinary curriculum anchored on rigorous bi-cultural education, with a differentiated pedagogy that promotes respect, confidence and self-esteem and fosters an open, critical mind for the world of tomorrow.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English (Cambridge) is included as part of the school's language program.
Mental Wellbeing
The environment is secure, stimulating and caring, designed to support personal development, concentration and conviviality.
Safeguarding
A supervised and secure environment prioritizes student safety and well-being.
FAQs
What type of school is Lafayette International School?
Lafayette International School is a co-educational, serving students aged 11 to 18 located in France. Lafayette International School offers a bilingual and multidisciplinary program anchored in the French and English curricula. The program uses a differentiated pedagogy that respects each student's pa
What curriculum does Lafayette International School follow?
Lafayette International School offers a bilingual and multidisciplinary program anchored in the French and English curricula. The program uses a differentiated pedagogy that respects each student's pace and fosters self-confidence, respect and critical thinking. It features small class sizes and includes multi-sport, cultural and leisure activities. The program prepares students to access universities in France and abroad.
What age range does Lafayette International School cater for?
Lafayette International School welcomes students from age 11 to 18.
What are the fees at Lafayette International School?
Annual fees at Lafayette International School range from 7,304 to 7,304. **Application / Registration fees**
- Processing (frais de dossier): EUR 350 each year.
**Tuition fees (published schedule)**
- Annual tuition (single published figure for collège / lycée): EUR 6,954 (annual, all taxes included).
- Published monthly equivalent (as shown on the school's fee form
What languages are taught at Lafayette International School?
English CAMBRIDGE, Spanish DELE, and Chinese HSK are offered. Language support includes bridging classes for beginners in French or English, and FLE (French as a Foreign Language) courses based on level. Foreign students will start Spanish in January and integrate into the normal French class from J
What facilities does Lafayette International School offer?
The school offers a bilingual and multidisciplinary curriculum anchored on rigorous bi-cultural education and a differentiated pedagogy that fosters respect, confidence and self-esteem. The school has the NEW ERA Theater facility for performances. The arts program includes music education with piano
When was Lafayette International School founded?
Lafayette International School was founded in 1982. Located at 10 and 06 Avenue Georges Clémenceau in Nice, Lafayette International School sits in a central urban environment near transport, shops, and services. It serves families and students from around thirty nationalities. Education professionals have been involved with the school since 1982. The
