The Hive Academy
American Curriculum · Small Classes
Intimate international school in nearby Biot offering American curriculum with strong French core. Personalised learning and flexible afternoon activities for student athletes. Ideal for families seeking English-language education in a village setting.
~100
Students
15
Nationalities
Project-Based
Approach
Est. 2015
Founded
Overview
The Hive Academy emerged from a vision to create learning spaces where curiosity drives inquiry and collaboration solves real problems. Now in its 16th year, the school has grown to ~100 students across 15 classrooms while maintaining its core commitment: learning through doing.
The Hive model integrates American academic rigour with French cultural immersion and a proven project-based pedagogy that honours individual learning styles. Every student's journey is personalised; every project connects to authentic community needs.
Curriculum & Programs
Bilingual Immersion + Project-Based Learning
50% English, 50% French across all grades. By age 11, students achieve full fluency in both languages, with Cambridge English and official French certifications.
Students don't just learn math; they design sustainable buildings. They don't memorise history; they curate exhibitions. Real outcomes. Real impact.
No one-size-fits-all curriculum. Teachers design learning around each student's strengths, interests, and pace—with rigorous benchmarks to ensure college readiness.
Campus & Facilities
Open Classrooms
Open-plan classrooms with moveable furniture encourage collaboration. Dedicated maker spaces, biology lab, photography studio, and design workshop.
Natural Spaces
Playing field, allotment, and forest classroom on 2.5 hectares of natural grounds. Wi-Fi and video conferencing enable virtual collaborations with partner schools worldwide.
Leadership, Service, and Joy
Student Government, Class Leadership Councils, and Peer Mentorship roles from grade 4 onwards. Real responsibility, real decision-making.
Annual Community Service Week. Students partner with local organisations on real-world projects: environmental conservation, digital literacy coaching.
Winter Concert, Spring Exhibition, Model UN, Debate Team, Literary Magazine. Three annual performance productions (English, French, bilingual).
Admissions
Requirements
- •Complete online form
- •Previous school records
- •Parent educational values statement
- •Campus tour and assessment day
- •Parent conversation with admissions director
Tuition & Fees
- •Preschool – Grade 3: €12,000/year
- •Grades 4–10: €17,500/year
- •Upper School (Grades 11–12): €22,000/year
- •One-time enrolment fee: €2,500
- •Sibling discount: 5%
- •Bursaries available; Payment plans offered
Location
The Hive Academy is ideally situated, offering easy access from major towns and communities across the region.
8 min
Mougins
15 min
Grasse
25 min
Cannes
40 min
Nice Airport
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