Mouratoglou International School
Tennis academy · American curriculum
A tennis academy with an international school attached. 12-hectare campus in Biot with 33 courts and swimming pools. Pupils train every school day alongside a full American or French curriculum. Founded in 1996 by Patrick Mouratoglou, Serena Williams' former coach.
School’s official website: mouratoglou.com (opens in a new tab)5–12
US grades
33
Courts
US + FR
Curriculum
1996
Founded
Overview
Patrick Mouratoglou, Serena Williams' former coach, founded the academy in 1996. Its international school in Biot, in the Sophia Antipolis park, pairs high-level tennis with an American section (with Advanced Placement courses) or a French section (Brevet and Baccalauréat). A dual diploma combines the French Bac and the American High School Diploma.
Pupils from grade 5 to grade 12 train every school day on the academy’s 33 courts, with fitness work alongside, and can board on campus.
Curriculum and programmes
American and French sections
The programme balances demanding academics with intensive tennis. Students choose between the French Baccalauréat, the American High School Diploma or a dual diploma.
The American section runs middle school (grades 5–8) and high school (grades 9–12) with honors, non-honors and Advanced Placement tracks. The French section covers the collège and lycée years, with Brevet, Baccalauréat, Cambridge English and PIX certification.
- American & French sections
- Tennis integration
- AP courses
Campus and facilities
Tennis courts
33 courts for training all year, match play and tournament preparation.
Daily training
About 2h30 to 3h of tennis a day, plus around 1h30 of fitness, built into the school timetable.
Support facilities
Fitness facilities and swimming pools on a 12-hectare campus. Ask the school about medical, physiotherapy and nutrition support.
Life beyond competition
Boarding on campus, with 1 to 3 students per room, each with a private bathroom, air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
Meals are served on campus for day pupils and boarders.
The day splits between lessons, tennis and fitness, so school and training fit together.
- Boarding
- Daily training
- Campus life
Admissions
Requirements
- Previous school reports
- Choice of section (American or French)
- Choice of tennis and boarding formula
- Contact the school for the current admissions process
Tuition and fees
- Fees depend on the section (American or French)
- They also depend on the tennis and boarding formula you choose
- Ask the school for the current year’s rates
Location
The academy and its school are in Biot, inside the Sophia Antipolis technology park, about 8 minutes from Antibes.
Distances from the main towns:
10 min
Mougins
25 min
Cannes
8 min
Antibes
20 min
Nice Airport
Biot
Sophia Antipolis park
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