The International School of Nice was founded in 1976 and was taken over by the French Riviera Chamber of Commerce in 1994. The ISN is an essential part of the educational infrastructure on the Cote d'Azur and provides an anglophone programme for students aged 4 to 18 years, culminating in the International Baccalaureate diploma programme. The ISN has grown and developed as a leading International School in the region with excellent exam results and university placement record. ISN is fully accredited by two international agencies - the European Council for International Schools and the Middle States Association of the United States.

The School is a clear reflection of the international community on the French Riviera with an enrolment of 42 nationalities including British, American, French, Scandinavian, Italian, German, and Dutch students.... The average length of stay for students is six years and more students are completing their whole primary and secondary education at the school. The teaching staff is composed mainly of British, American and French teachers, and the Director is Australian.

ISN is recognised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation of Geneva and offers IB courses to grades 11 & 12. In grade 10, students prepare a selection of IGCSE examinations.The School also serves as a test centre for the PSAT, SAT I & SAT II, SSAT, Advanced Placement and ACT exams.

The school year runs from September to June and there are a large number of extra-curricular activities including sports tournaments with local schools, Model United Nations, Student Council and Field Trips in France and abroad. We have a strong drama and music programme and regularly perform plays, musical performances and musicals, attracting audiences from all over the region.

The purpose-built facility has been open since 1987 and is located 5 minutes from Nice International airport with easy access to the A8 motorway. Facilities include classrooms and laboratories, libraries, art rooms, a photography dark room, music room, a 300-seat capacity theatre, gymnasium, cafeteria, all-weather sports playing fields and recreation areas.

Total enrolment (2009) is 350 students with 42 teachers and 4 administrators. The Faculty has an average of 15 years teaching experience and an average length of stay of 10 years.

General information

The maximum class size is up to 22 students, but IB classes are often much smaller depending on options chosen.

The School office is open Monday to Friday from 08.30 - 17.00 during school time, and 09.00 - 17.00 during holidays.