Empathy
Emotional intelligence
Practical workshops to develop active listening, kindness and understanding of others.
Soft skillsNice, French Riviera
Bilingual excellence,
international openness
Collège Lycée Bilingue Lafayette offers a rigorous bilingual curriculum combining French excellence with international Cambridge standards.
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Languages
20+
Nationalities
98%
Exam Success
About LafayetteWhere French tradition
Where French tradition
meets international ambition
Located in the heart of Nice on the beautiful French Riviera, Lafayette International School offers a unique bilingual and multidisciplinary curriculum anchored in rigorous bi-cultural education.
Our differentiated pedagogy promotes respect, trust, and self-esteem while awakening a critical and open spirit for the world of tomorrow. We prepare students not just academically, but as global citizens ready to make their mark.
25+
Years of Excellence
98%
Baccalauréat Success
International Vision
Preparing students for a globalized world with multicultural perspectives.
Bilingual Excellence
Rigorous French curriculum enhanced with Cambridge English standards.
Certified Excellence
Official Cambridge University and DELE Spanish examination center.
Personalized Approach
Differentiated pedagogy fostering respect, confidence, and self-esteem.
A book by
The Guardians
of Transmission
Laurent Paulin
Original edition
A Word from the Director
"The Guardians of Transmission"
Discover the pedagogical vision of Director Laurent Paulin on the transmission of knowledge at the heart of a changing world.
An inspiring essay that explores the role of teachers as "guardians" of a cultural, intellectual and human heritage — the foundation of Lafayette's educational philosophy.
Our Curriculum
Three languages, one vision
Our trilingual curriculum prepares students for success in an interconnected world, combining academic rigor with cultural enrichment.
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French Programme
French National CurriculumComplete French education following the national curriculum, preparing students for the Brevet and Baccalauréat examinations with emphasis on language, mathematics, history, and sciences.
Brevet des CollègesBaccalauréatBIF Option
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English Programme
Cambridge StandardsRigorous English curriculum based on Cambridge University standards, with students earning internationally recognized certifications.
Cambridge CertificationsNative Speakers
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Español
DELE CertifiedSpanish language program from 6th grade with DELE exam preparation and certification.
DELE CertificationCultural Immersion
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Theatre / DRAMA
New Era Academy CertifiedUnique artistic program with official New Era Academy certification: stage performance, public speaking and theatrical creation.
New Era AcademyPublic SpeakingStage Performance
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Cambridge Centre
Official exam preparationOfficial preparation centre for University of Cambridge examinations: YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE — exams taken on-site.
Cambridge YLEKET / PETFCE / CAE
Official Examination Center
As an accredited examination center, our students can earn internationally recognized certifications without leaving our campus.
🏛️Cambridge University
📜Instituto Cervantes
🎓French Ministry
🎭New Era Academy
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Our Partners
Official centres & recognised partners
Lafayette collaborates with leading international institutions to offer its students reference certifications.
Our Philosophy
Values that shape tomorrow's leaders
Our educational philosophy goes beyond academics. We nurture the whole child, developing social skills and character traits essential for success.
Respect
Fostering mutual respect in all interactions
Tolerance
Embracing diversity and different perspectives
Responsibility
Taking ownership of actions and choices
Self-Confidence
Building belief in one's abilities
Empathy
Understanding and sharing feelings of others
Curiosity
Nurturing the desire to learn and explore
Integrity
Acting with honesty and strong moral principles
Creativity
Encouraging innovative thinking and expression
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
— William Butler Yeats
Skills & CertificationsFar more than grades :
Far more than grades :
real skills for life
Beyond the academic curriculum, we develop a unique range of human, digital and linguistic skills, validated by recognized official certifications.
Methodology
Study methods
Note-taking, organization, time management and lasting learning strategies.
Hard skillsCore Values
Citizenship & ethics
Respect, responsibility, integrity and commitment: a solid foundation for tomorrow's citizens.
Soft skillsAI Literacy
AI Literacy
Understand, use and question artificial intelligence: uses, limits and ethics.
Future skillsFinancial Education
Finance & autonomy
Budget, savings, investment and real economy for informed financial autonomy.
Life skillsPodcasting
Audio & media studio
Podcast creation: writing, public speaking, editing and broadcasting original episodes.
Creation & mediaOfficial
PIX Certification
Digital skills
Official French certification attesting mastery of essential digital skills.
CertificationCertified
Python Certification
Programming
Introduction and advanced Python: algorithms, data and certified concrete projects.
CertificationInternational
TCF
Test de Connaissance du Français
Preparation and TCF for international students: internationally recognized French level.
CertificationOfficial
HSK – Chinese
汉语水平考试
Preparation for the HSK, official Mandarin Chinese certification recognized worldwide.
CertificationOfficial
Microsoft Certification
Office & Pro Tools
Preparation for Microsoft Office Specialist certifications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) internationally recognized.
CertificationOfficial
Apple Certification
Apple Teacher & Apps
Mastery of the Apple ecosystem with a certifying pathway to create, learn and collaborate.
Certification8
Official certifications
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Languages taught
10+
Skills developed
100%
Future-oriented
Join Us
Begin your Lafayette
We welcome students from around the world who are committed to academic excellence and personal growth.
Collège
(Middle School)Interdisciplinary projects, extracurricular activities, and the Brevet examination.
Lycée
(High School)French Baccalaureate preparation with BIF international option.
Baccalauréat Specialities
A wide choice of specialities offered in Première and Terminale to prepare for higher education.
MathématiquesSciences PhysiquesSVTSESHGGSPPhilosophieLLCE
Admission Process
01
Submit Application
Complete our online application form with academic records and personal statement.
02
Schedule Interview
Meet with our admissions team and tour our beautiful campus in Nice.
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Assessment
Participate in our assessment process to determine the best fit for your child.
04
Welcome to Lafayette
Receive your admission decision and begin your journey with us.
What we look for in our students
We seek students who will thrive in our bilingual environment and contribute positively to our school community.
- Adequate skills for bilingual curriculum
- Commitment to learning and growth
- Respect for peers and teachers
- Honesty, fairness, and loyalty
- Positive attitude and active participation
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Our Environment
Study in the heart of the Riviera
Our campus in Nice offers the perfect blend of academic focus and Mediterranean lifestyle, inspiring students to learn and grow.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
2nd airport in France, 100+ direct destinations worldwide.
School Trips
Spain, Paris and England: memorable educational trips every year.
PACA Region
An exceptional region between sea, mountains and cultural heritage.
Lafayette Bilingual Private High School
Located at 10 and 06 Avenue Georges Clémenceau in Nice, the school benefits from a central urban environment, in immediate proximity to public transport (we also have our school bus), shops and services — particularly convenient for families and our students from around 30 nationalities. A supervised and secure setting.
Premises and interior environment
- More than 1400 m² entirely dedicated to teaching and school life
- Modern classrooms, all equipped with video projectors, and some with latest-generation 86-inch interactive digital screens
- Science laboratory available for practical classes depending on the topics covered
- Digital spaces: iPads available to teachers, sometimes distributed to students depending on the course
Leisure and relaxation areas
- Courtyard with benches for relaxing and a ping-pong table
- Lunch space with microwaves and refrigerators accessible to students for lunch boxes
- Foosball and air hockey available
A safe, stimulating and caring environment
- Atmosphere designed to promote personal development, concentration and conviviality
- The school values moments of rest and sharing between students, in a supervised and secure setting
Access & Transport
How to reach us ?
Ideally located in the heart of Nice, Collège Lycée Lafayette is easily accessible by public transport, car, train, or even plane.
Tramway
Line 1
Jean Médecin or Libération stop, 5 minutes' walk from the school.
Bus
Lines 5, 7, 18, 22
Several stops nearby on Avenue Georges Clemenceau.
By Car
Nice-Centre exit
From A8: exit 50 'Nice-Centre / Promenade des Anglais', then follow City Centre.
Parking
Several options
Public parkings Gambetta, Notre-Dame and Sulzer nearby (5-10 min walk).
Train Station
Nice-Ville
Only 700 m on foot from the school, about 8 minutes.
Airport
Nice Côte d'Azur
20 min by tramway lines 2 + 1, or 15 min by car / taxi.
Our address
10 Avenue Georges Clemenceau, 06000 Nice
Get in Touch
Start the conversation
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Contact Information
10 Avenue Georges Clemenceau
06000 Nice, France
+33 4 93 62 00 29
Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri: 7:30am – 6:00pm
collegelyceelafayette@gmail.com
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Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
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