International Education in French Riviera - Côte d'Azur

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Not much needs to be explained about the benefits of moving to the French Riviera - Côte d'Azur. A vacation hideaway for the rich and famous (or to put it in a French way of speaking, the ‘crème de la crème’), this stunning part of France has welcomed movie stars, artists, writers, royalty, and more for a long time.

While it’s still easy to spot a celebrity or two there, nowadays the Côte d'Azur is also home to a diverse community of international expats. That means top quality international schools are plentiful in the region, so here’s what you need to know about them.

Firstly, where exactly in the French Riviera - Côte d'Azur will you find international schools? It’s a large region, after all. The biggest choice is in Nice, the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast. There are also a few more scattered around the commuter towns of the city, and an additional two international schools in nearby Monaco. Should you wish to base your family in one city and choose a school in the other, they are well-connected by the rail network.

The majority of other international schools in the French Riviera can be found in the technology hub of Sophia Antipolis, which is further to the south of the region. These schools tend to be more recently established with modern, spacious campuses.

Given its elite reputation, many of the Côte d'Azur’s international schools are considered prestigious. While this undoubtedly means your child will receive a very high standard of education, there can be a downside - enrolling is not always easy. In some international schools, you may need to be recommended by someone. By no means does this apply to every international school, but it’s something to be aware of.

Most international schools in the French Riviera - Côte d'Azur offer instruction in English or French. If you would prefer your child to learn in another language, you may have difficulty. British and American school curricula lead the way in the region, but the majority of international schools also offer the French national curriculum.

While you will find some options for the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, it is not very common. Also not very common are boarding schools. However, on the plus side, if you will be moving to the French Riviera - Côte d'Azur with very young children you will have a choice of Montessori schools. If you have teenagers, international schools here have you covered too - there are 7 offering tuition for children up to 18 years of age.

Below, we have compiled the top 5 international schools in French Riviera - Côte d'Azur according to our users. However, there are another 9 schools to choose from in the city. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in French Riviera - Côte d'Azur based on your requirements.