INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
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At the International School of Nice on the azure coast of France, our private primary school provides for children ages three to 11 and follows the IB Primary Years Programme.
The international primary school section is contained in its own wing, complete with classrooms, a language room, an art studio, an outdoor learning area and a playground, as well as a dedicated area in the whole school library.
Our preschool children, aged 3 to 6, start their journey in our Young Explorers class (ages 3-4), progress to Pre-Kindergarten (ages 4-5), and then move into Kindergarten (ages 5-6).
Once they reach primary school age, children continue through Grades 1 to 5 (ages 6-11) before transitioning to Grade 6 in middle school at age 11.
For more information about our international primary school or to book a visit to see the school, please fill out the form and we’ll be in touch.
At the International School of Nice, we acknowledge that the needs of all children are different. A feature of the teaching in the lower school is that it is focused on the individual needs of children.
Our team of experienced teachers provides a programme of study based on your child’s interests and curiosity. This makes learning meaningful and inspires children to take action on what they have learned.
We believe that students have a fundamental right to learn in a safe, supportive and secure environment where they can flourish in their own unique way. Every teacher promotes and celebrates the successes of each child.
Our class sizes are small, with a maximum of 15 students for the Young Explorers class and 23 for Pre-K, K and Grades 1 to 5, enabling our teachers to provide children with personalised attention.
Day in the Life of Primary
My daughter is in her fourth year at ISN and truly loves going to school, which reflects how warm and nurturing the environment at ISN Primary is. The limited number of children in each class allows teachers to give genuine, individual attention to every child. The individual level of care makes the school feel like a close, supportive community, that we are very grateful to be a part of.
- Lavinia, ISN Parent
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Homeroom groupings
In the international primary school, children are placed in homeroom groupings in the care of the main homeroom teacher, who actively engages them in developing skills and knowledge in and across all of the core subject areas of the PYP curriculum.
Subject areas include English language and literature, French, mathematics, science, arts, social studies and physical, social and personal education.
Specialist-led classes
English as an Additional Language (EAL), French, music and physical education are taught in our international school by specialist teachers who teach across the whole school.
Children from Kindergarten onwards take enriching, specialist-led classes in our library, music studio, information technology room, 300-seat theatre, gymnasium and sports facilities in the secondary area, preparing them for transitioning into middle school.
All you need to know
Policies
The Primary School handbook and Policies.
Lists
The Supply List for the Primary School can be seen here.
Activities
A list of our after school activities can be found here.
Primary School Frequently Asked Questions:
- WHAT CURRICULUM DOES THE PRIMARY SCHOOL FOLLOW?
- WHAT AGE GROUPS AND GRADE LEVELS ARE IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
- DOES MY CHILD NEED TO SPEAK ENGLISH BEFORE JOINING?
- HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE IN A CLASS IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
- HOW AND WHEN CAN WE APPLY FOR A PLACE IN PRIMARY SCHOOL?
WHAT CURRICULUM DOES THE PRIMARY SCHOOL FOLLOW?
WHAT AGE GROUPS AND GRADE LEVELS ARE IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
DOES MY CHILD NEED TO SPEAK ENGLISH BEFORE JOINING?
HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE IN A CLASS IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
HOW AND WHEN CAN WE APPLY FOR A PLACE IN PRIMARY SCHOOL?
Latest Blogs and News from Primary School
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This year at ISN, our traditional Eco Week grew into three inspiring Eco Weeks, bringing together students from Kindergarten to High School in a vibrant celebration of solidarity, sustainability, and student-led action.
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ISN was proud to welcome students from EDHEC Business School for a series of inspiring workshops across Primary, Middle, and High School. Designed around several Sustainable Development Goals.
![Parents Join the PYP Learning Journey: Watch Me Learn in Action]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770886789/isnnice/pyidmrpqdfhoau6xes0d/WatchMeLearnThumbnail.png","width":250}])
It was wonderful to see so many parents join us for our regular Primary School Watch Me Learn session. These sessions are a special part of life at ISN, giving families the chance to see first-hand what their children are learning through the IB Primary Years Programme.
![Nurturing every learner: a culture of care and wellbeing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765205007/isnnice/kkvgmqdgydsyyhxgmfl9/CultureofCareThumbnail.png","width":250}]){kind=icon}
At the ISN, inclusive education is more than a philosophy; it’s a commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our compassionate, multicultural community celebrates differences and recognises the unique strengths of every learner.
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At ISN Nice, we understand that families seek both global opportunity and a rooted sense of belonging. We believe that our location on the Côte d’Azur offers a unique environment where children can flourish intellectually, socially, and culturally.
![Family Favourites: Top Activities for Children on the French Riviera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752650440/isnnice/sunzlh8oghwi2efby4ot/Top10thumbnail.png","width":250}])
Life on the French Riviera offers more than sunshine and sea views – it brings with it a lifestyle full of weekend adventures and after-school discoveries.
![ISN Students Run for a Cause at Mimosa Kids Fun Run 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746623232/isnnice/usgkklngjkrw2c3q0q4a/MimosaThumbnail.png","width":250}])
On Sunday, 27 April, nearly 400 enthusiastic young runners — including students aged 5 to 15 from ISN Nice — brought the Stade du Fort Carré in Antibes to life during the sixth annual Mimosa Kids Fun Run.
