Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
42 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
ISN Nice offers EAL classes (English as an additional language) to students from Grade 2 and above. Students who join in High School must be fluent in English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, other World Languages can be made available for the IB Diploma Programme |
| Max. number of students per class |
23 |
| Average number of students per class |
23 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
|
| Results in these examinations |
Average IB Score - With a world average of 32 points, ISN diploma candidates achieved a mean score of 35 points in 2022. Highest IB Score - Three of our students achieved the remarkable score of 43 out of 45 points. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes an evening in Middle School, increasing to one hour by IB DP. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% of students who applied to university were offered a place. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, ISN offers additional help for special learning needs. |
| Learning support offered |
The Learning Center at ISN is designed to provide help for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, a minor form of Dyspraxia and ADHD or other needs involving organizational and study skills, with support to help them cope in the classroom environment. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, there is a school counsellor on site |
| Entry evaluation for students |
An evaluation of the student's level of Maths and English may be required to enter High School |
| Waiting list |
For certain grades |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:50 or 16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, basketball, tennis, karate, gymnastics, Capoeira, art, chess, volleyball, boxing, circus |
| Sports activities included |
Football, basketball, tennis, hockey, tag rugby, athletics, dance |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
2 libraries, science laboratories, Makerspace (STEAM education room), Art & Design studios, music studio, 300-seat theatre, canteen, Outdoor learning spaces |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, playground, handball court, tennis court, full-size basketball court, a large all-weather football pitch and volleyball court |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School of Nice is a private, co-educational day school for children from preschool through to Grade 12. The school was founded more than 40 years ago and offers the International Baccalaureate programme to families who value a globally recognised education. |