Students who complete the BFI (BAC Français International) at the Lycée International de Valbonne have had a sophisticated anglophone education in language, literature, history, geography and culture. The experience of the student is not just an immersion in a challenging academic environment, but also an enriching cultural one.
Students entering the lycée in 2nde are expected to be fluent in both English and French. Students must be able to understand, speak and write French. It is important to be aware that the majority of classes are taught in French. As for English, they must be capable of expressing themselves in a sophisticated way when working on oral and written assignments.
In 2nde, students study English literature five hours a week and history/geography in English two hours a week. In addition, they have two hours a week of history/geography in French.
In 1ère and Terminale, English literature classes meet four hours a week and history/geography in English two hours a week as well as two hours in French, in addition to two hours a week in Connaissance de Monde-a new American perspective global studies research seminar in English.
ASEICA works in partnership with l'Education Nationale and: Le Lycée International de Valbonne
Lycée Admissions for the 2026-2027 School Year
Information pending update
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IMPORTANT: In case of admission of a new student, the registration documents of both the Lycée and ASEICA, the International Anglophone Section, are to be completed. This section is subject to a fee. See our Section School Fees
More than 920 students currently follow ASEICA Literature and Humanities programs in one of the four collèges in the Sophia Antipolis area offering the Brevet International. After 3ème, students integrate the anglophone section of the Lycée International de Valbonne.
It is important to understand that ASEICA functions within the French state educational system. Children entering the Anglophone sections at Niki de St. Phalle, Eganaude, César or the CoIV will have 65% of their course content provided in French by the French Education Nationale teachers. The remaining 35% is provided in English by ASEICA teachers, although children may receive their English tuition from Education Nationale colleagues.
The admissions policy into the Anglophone section is defined by Education Nationale. The 6ème entrance examination is organized by the Inspection Académique. Students are tested both in French and English (written and oral).
Students who have attended the International anglophone section at Sartoux Elementary School in Valbonne or the Trois Collines Elementary School in Mougins automatically transition into the English program at one of four middle schools, provided they receive a favorable recommendation from the Teachers' Council. Placement at Niki de St. Phalle, L'Eganaude, César, or the CoIV is determined by the Academic Inspector and depends on the place of residence and the number of students from the various sectors accepted into the program.
L'ASEICA works in partnership with l'Education Nationale and:
Le Collège International de Valbonne
Le Collège César, Roquefort-les-Pins
Le Collège Niki de St Phalle, Valbonne, Sophia Antipolis
Le Collège de l’Éganaude, Biot, Sophia Antipolis
Collège Admissions for the 2026-2027 School Year
* Admissions in 6e
Information pending update
More info Site web de l'Académie de Nice
Information meeting
The Académie de Nice will host soon an online information meeting for the 2026/2027 School Year 6e International sections recruitment.
6e online tests registration: Dates to come
6e admission written and oral tests in English/French (50/50): Dates and location to come
6e Test results: result and college allocation notified by the Académie by email only Dates to come
Validation of the collège allocation: Dates to come
Collège registration: Dates to come
* Admissions in 5e, 4e and 3e
5ème, 4ème and 3ème are not recruitment levels in international section collège but there may be a few admissions depending on students leaving the anglophone section at these levels.
See recruitment conditions if applicable : Site web de l'Académie de Nice under "Admission en 5ème, 4ème et 3ème section internationale dans le département des Alpes-Maritimes".
IMPORTANT: Registration must be completed with the Collège allocated by the Académie de Nice and also with ASEICA, the International Anglophone Section.
This section is subject to a fee. See our Section School Fees
---- Information pending update ---- More info Site web de l'Académie de Nice
ASEICA, the "Association pour le soutien de l’Enseignement International sur la Côte d’Azur", has worked with the French state education system for more than 40 years, promoting high quality, bilingual education for thousands of children.
The demand for places is high and entry is based on tests carried out each year. Children should have a good level of English and French, particularly in the older classes.
The test procedure is common to both Sartoux and Trois Collines Mougins schools. Tests and results are overseen by the Inspection Académique. A proof of residency is required by the Inspection Académique and will be checked when applying for the entrance test.
The tests are carried out in both languages, with an increasing expectation of writing and reading ability through the age groups. The combined language scores, weighted according to the grading criteria, are used to generate the list.
Tests results: The Inspection Académique will send results directly to families by email. Children are accepted starting from the best mark according to the number of places available. A waiting list is also kept with these places being allocated when final numbers are known.
Once you receive the results, it is mandatory to confirm online, complete registration with the school and townhall, as well as with ASEICA, the International Anglophone Section.
The majority of children admitted for the tests are in the CP level (year 2, grade 1). From year to year places can become available at other levels. This is dependent on pupils leaving the program.
ASEICA works in partnership with l'Education Nationale and the following primary schools:
Ecole Sartoux
Ecole Trois Collines
Primary Admissions for the 2026-2027 School Year
Information pending update
More info: Académie de Nice website
The Académie de Nice will host soon an information meeting for the 2026/2027 School Year Elementary International sections recruitment.
Available places for School Year 2026-2027
Ecole Elémentaire Sartoux (Valbonne): Information pending update
More info: Académie de Nice website
Ecole des 3 Collines (Mougins): Information pending update
More info: Académie de Nice website
Test registration for admission: Information pending update
More info: Académie de Nice website
Test: Dates and location to come
Results: Notification of allocation and admission results to families by email via ISI1D and online on ISI1D." https://bv.ac-nice.fr/isi1d/famille/
Validation by families: Dates to come
IMPORTANT: It is compulsory to complete registration with the city (for Mougins and Valbonne schools), the elementary school and also with ASEICA, the International Anglophone Section.
This section is subject to a fee. See our Section School Fees for the current School Year.
Anglophone Curriculum for CM1 & CM2 pupils
ASEICA offers lessons on Wednesdays to teach an Anglophone Curriculum to children of CM1 and CM2 age groups that are not already enrolled in the International Anglophone Section.
Time: Wednesdays 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Ecole Elémentaire Sartoux, Valbonne.
English on Wednesday Admissions for the 2025-2026 School Year:
Annual fee: 890 € not refundable once class starts
English on Wednesday Admissions for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Level assesment for new pupils: Dates to come (attendance is compulsory)
Lessons start: Dates to come
IMPORTANT:
Important: English on Wednesdays classes are designed to tutor pupils in the English language. They are not designed to train pupils for the entrance tests for sixième in the local International Sections, and do not in any way guarantee that pupils will pass these tests.
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