Bilingual International School in French Riviera area

E.B.I.C.A (Ecole Bilingue Internationale Côte D'azur):
Located in the heart of Sophia Antipolis technology park, close to the French Riviera, Ecole Bilingue Internationale Côte D'azur (EBICA) offers a complete double French-English curriculum for students from Preschool through High School. EBICA is a private, international school authorised by International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE). High school students may opt to do the French Baccalaureate (Social – Economy or Scientific) or the GCE - A level certification.

Comprehensive English / French Education from Preschool through High School:

Preschool / Maternelle Program (Ages 3-6)
In Preschool, the French curriculum is based on the Éducation Nationale, the Montessori pedagogy and early reading programme. The English curriculum is based on the IPC programme (International Primary Curriculum).

This program has been specially designed to allow a child’s intellectual development to begin and flourish. Early reading and writing are offered, as well as an introduction to mathematics and science through the educational material used by the teachers.

Primary / Primaire School:
In Primary school, the French curriculum is based on the French Éducation Nationale programme and the English curriculum is based on the IPC programme. Children are encouraged to work together in a non competitive atmosphere. The classes give the children the opportunity to create and function in a world with enthusiasm and responsibility.

Middle School:
In Middle School and High School, the French curriculum is based on the French Éducation Nationale programme and the English curriculum is based on the IGCSE Cambridge and the British and American standards. Our Middle School students follow a double French and English curriculum:

- In the English classes: students follow the IGCSE Cambridge programme as well as the American and British standards, and are prepared for the IGCSE exams.

- In the French classes: students follow the French Éducation Nationale programme which eventually at the end of the 3ème class prepares them for the Brevet des Collèges;

High School:
Our High School curriculum will lead to the French Baccalaureates S or ES for the francophone students, and to the A Levels for the anglophone students. Students may also take the Cambridge ESOL and the TOEFL (English Second Language). These allow students to enter into English speaking universities without the need to take language tests.

Students may also take the DALF/ DELF exams (French Second Language). These allow the students to enter into French Universities without having to take language tests.