Empathy
Emotional intelligence
Practical workshops to develop active listening, kindness and understanding of others.
Soft skillsCollège Lycée Bilingue Lafayette offers a rigorous bilingual curriculum combining French excellence with international Cambridge standards.
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.
Preparing students for a globalized world with multicultural perspectives.
Rigorous French curriculum enhanced with Cambridge English standards.
Official Cambridge University and DELE Spanish examination center.
Differentiated pedagogy fostering respect, confidence, and self-esteem.
A book by
Laurent Paulin
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 trilingual curriculum prepares students for success in an interconnected world, combining academic rigor with cultural enrichment.
Complete French education following the national curriculum, preparing students for the Brevet and Baccalauréat examinations with emphasis on language, mathematics, history, and sciences.
Rigorous English curriculum based on Cambridge University standards, with students earning internationally recognized certifications.
Spanish language program from 6th grade with DELE exam preparation and certification.
Unique artistic program with official New Era Academy certification: stage performance, public speaking and theatrical creation.
Official preparation centre for University of Cambridge examinations: YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE — exams taken on-site.
As an accredited examination center, our students can earn internationally recognized certifications without leaving our campus.
Schedule a visit to discover how Lafayette can shape your child's future.
Lafayette collaborates with leading international institutions to offer its students reference certifications.
Our educational philosophy goes beyond academics. We nurture the whole child, developing social skills and character traits essential for success.
Fostering mutual respect in all interactions
Embracing diversity and different perspectives
Taking ownership of actions and choices
Building belief in one's abilities
Understanding and sharing feelings of others
Nurturing the desire to learn and explore
Acting with honesty and strong moral principles
Encouraging innovative thinking and expression
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
— William Butler Yeats
Beyond the academic curriculum, we develop a unique range of human, digital and linguistic skills, validated by recognized official certifications.
Emotional intelligence
Practical workshops to develop active listening, kindness and understanding of others.
Soft skillsStudy methods
Note-taking, organization, time management and lasting learning strategies.
Hard skillsCitizenship & ethics
Respect, responsibility, integrity and commitment: a solid foundation for tomorrow's citizens.
Soft skillsAI Literacy
Understand, use and question artificial intelligence: uses, limits and ethics.
Future skillsFinance & autonomy
Budget, savings, investment and real economy for informed financial autonomy.
Life skillsAudio & media studio
Podcast creation: writing, public speaking, editing and broadcasting original episodes.
Creation & mediaDigital skills
Official French certification attesting mastery of essential digital skills.
CertificationProgramming
Introduction and advanced Python: algorithms, data and certified concrete projects.
CertificationTest de Connaissance du Français
Preparation and TCF for international students: internationally recognized French level.
Certification汉语水平考试
Preparation for the HSK, official Mandarin Chinese certification recognized worldwide.
CertificationOffice & Pro Tools
Preparation for Microsoft Office Specialist certifications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) internationally recognized.
CertificationApple Teacher & Apps
Mastery of the Apple ecosystem with a certifying pathway to create, learn and collaborate.
CertificationOfficial certifications
Languages taught
Skills developed
Future-oriented
We welcome students from around the world who are committed to academic excellence and personal growth.
Interdisciplinary projects, extracurricular activities, and the Brevet examination.
French Baccalaureate preparation with BIF international option.
A wide choice of specialities offered in Première and Terminale to prepare for higher education.
Complete our online application form with academic records and personal statement.
Meet with our admissions team and tour our beautiful campus in Nice.
Participate in our assessment process to determine the best fit for your child.
Receive your admission decision and begin your journey with us.
We seek students who will thrive in our bilingual environment and contribute positively to our school community.
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Our campus in Nice offers the perfect blend of academic focus and Mediterranean lifestyle, inspiring students to learn and grow.
2nd airport in France, 100+ direct destinations worldwide.
Spain, Paris and England: memorable educational trips every year.
An exceptional region between sea, mountains and cultural heritage.
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.
Ideally located in the heart of Nice, Collège Lycée Lafayette is easily accessible by public transport, car, train, or even plane.
Line 1
Jean Médecin or Libération stop, 5 minutes' walk from the school.
Lines 5, 7, 18, 22
Several stops nearby on Avenue Georges Clemenceau.
Nice-Centre exit
From A8: exit 50 'Nice-Centre / Promenade des Anglais', then follow City Centre.
Several options
Public parkings Gambetta, Notre-Dame and Sulzer nearby (5-10 min walk).
Nice-Ville
Only 700 m on foot from the school, about 8 minutes.
Nice Côte d'Azur
20 min by tramway lines 2 + 1, or 15 min by car / taxi.
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