ICS Côte d´Azur
Part of Globeducate, Secular
Updated July 2026
IB PYP
ICS Côte d'Azur is an IB World School located in Valbonne, France, providing a bilingual English-French education for children aged 2 to 11. It is part of the Globeducate network and focuses on inquiry-based learning within a multicultural environment.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school fosters a culture of care where student wellbeing, inclusion, and happiness are central to academic and personal growth. It promotes inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to become independent problem-solvers, researchers, and communicators. The school emphasizes global citizenship, sustainability, and the development of a growth mindset.
Programmes
The school offers a bilingual curriculum with a 50:50 split between English and French instruction, following the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). The academic structure spans from a 2-year-old kindergarten class through to the end of primary school (PY6). The programme integrates STEAM education and outdoor learning into the core curriculum.
Outcomes
Students participate in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibition in their final year (PY6), which serves as the culmination of their primary journey. The school celebrates student achievements through graduation ceremonies, sports competitions, and environmental awards, such as the Eco-Schools Silver Award.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides targeted support for students with identified needs, including SEN (Special Educational Needs), FLE (Français langue étrangère), and EAL (English as an Additional Language). These programmes are subject to additional charges and are managed by a dedicated coordination team.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does ICS Côte d´Azur offer?
- ICS Côte d´Azur offers IB PYP.
- Is ICS Côte d´Azur a day or boarding school?
- ICS Côte d´Azur is a day school.
- What accreditations does ICS Côte d´Azur hold?
- ICS Côte d´Azur holds accreditations including IB.
- Is ICS Côte d´Azur co-educational?
- ICS Côte d´Azur is a co-ed school.
- Where is ICS Côte d´Azur located?
- ICS Côte d´Azur is an international school in Antibes, France.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school welcomes applications for children aged 2 to 11 years. The admissions process requires an application fee of €690 for the first child and €540 for subsequent siblings, along with a registration fee that varies by child order. Families may choose to pay tuition fees in one, two, three, six, or nine instalments, and sibling discounts are available for families without employer subsidies.
Calendar
The school operates a standard academic year, with the 2026/27 calendar available for download on the school website. The school year typically begins in early September, with events such as "New Families Welcome" and "Returning Families Meet & Greet" scheduled for late August. The school remains open for visits throughout the summer.
Facilities
About the campus
Located in the Sophia Antipolis technology park in Valbonne, the campus is divided into an Early Childhood Centre and a Primary Years building. Facilities include French and English classrooms, a STEAM education lab ("The Hub"), a library, music rooms, an indoor dojo, a motricity and sensory room, and a canteen serving fresh meals. Outdoor amenities feature landscaped playgrounds and dedicated outdoor learning spaces surrounded by forest.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and childcare options. Students participate in competitive sports, such as the FRISL basketball tournament, and engage in robotics through the Globeducate Robotics Challenge. Environmental stewardship is encouraged through the school's Eco-Schools programme.
- Gina BianchiHead of ICS Côte d'Azur Bilingual School
Gina Bianchi holds a Master’s Degree in Education (Administration and Supervision) and has extensive experience as a principal in both the US and France. She has received multiple honours, including being named a Chevalier in the Ordre des Palmes académiques by the French Ministry of Education.
- Morgane ScherlenHead of Early Years and Safeguarding
Morgane Scherlen holds a Master MEEF from Université Paris-Sorbonne and a certification in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Her career includes experience as a classroom teacher, specialist teacher for students with additional needs, and bookseller specializing in children's literature.
- Janet GoswellIB Primary Years Programme Coordinator, PY6 English Teacher
Janet Goswell holds a BA (Hons) in Teaching from Lancaster University and has been the IB PYP Coordinator at ICS for 4 years. Her background includes working as a systems trainer and PA before transitioning into education, where she previously worked as an HLTA.
- Gabrielle DinocourtSTEAM Coordinator, FLE Teacher
Gabrielle Dinocourt holds a Master’s in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and has taught French in various international settings, including the UK, Estonia, the US, and Macao. Her background also includes experience in the tourism and hospitality sector.
- Emily BatemanSEN and FLE/EAL Coordinator
Emily Bateman holds a BSc (Hons) in Speech Pathology and Therapy and is an authorised Orthophoniste in France. She has experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist with the NHS in the UK and has operated a private practice specializing in multilingual populations.