ISN Nice and ICS Milan Recognised in Top 150 Private Schools Index 2024

Globeducate is thrilled to announce that ISN Nice and ICS Milan, both part of the Globeducate ICS cluster of premium IB schools, have been included in Carfax Education’s Top Private Schools 2024 list. Inclusion on the list, ranking the schools in the top 15 international schools for Europe, highlights the schools' excellence in international education and their commitment to preparing students for a global future.

The ICS cluster, which encompasses schools in London, Milan, Nice and Rome, and Côte d´Azur, is renowned for delivering top-tier International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, cultivating innovation, critical thinking, and leadership skills among students. Both ISN Nice and ICS Milan have consistently excelled in these areas and have strong STEAM education programmes and facilities, as reflected in their inclusion on this prestigious list.

Mel Curtis, Head of ISN Nice, expressed her pride in the school’s achievements:

"At ISN, we aim for Academics PLUS, providing a secure and supportive pastoral base to encourage holistic growth for each learner. Our innovative and transformative approach of 'I can’t do it yet' encourages students to maximise their potential through a focus on wellbeing. ISN provides a dynamic framework of essential life skills and values rooted in research-based pedagogy. We nurture cognitive abilities and advanced thinking skills linked to real-world situations. I am immensely proud to see ISN recognised and listed again in The Schools Index."

A proud parent from ISN Nice, Elina, commented: "Being part of the ISN community is a privilege. The teachers here are more than educators, they’re mentors who inspire our children to reach new heights. Their dedication and support have been instrumental in our children’s growth."

ICS Milan’s commitment to holistic student development has earned it a well-deserved spot on the global stage. The school continues to empower students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

“We are incredibly proud to have earned a place among the world’s top private schools in Carfax Education’s The Schools Index,” said Antonia Giovanazzi, Executive Principal of ICS Milan. "I am absolutely delighted that ICS Milan has been named one of the top private schools globally in The Schools Index 2024. It is a wonderful reflection and testament to our mission to prepare each of our students to become global citizens who can shape the world. We prepare our students, not just for exams but for life. Their journey is as important as their destination and our overriding principle is that each student arrives at their destination of choice, their chosen gateway to their own future.

"To ensure this, we create and cultivate a whole school environment and culture where students feel safe to be challenged and to challenge the accepted norm, to take risks, to think critically and to have a collective social responsibility for their peers, their communities, and their planet. To do this, we have built, trained, and nurtured a team of outstanding educators from all curves of the globe to guide, inspire, and support our students on their journey. I am so proud of everyone in the team who helps make this happen each and every day, with passion, with commitment, and with abundant and infectious positivity."

Both schools reflect the values and commitment to excellence shared by all members of the ICS cluster. Daniel Jones, Chief Education Officer of Globeducate, highlighted the importance of this recognition:

"We are extremely proud of ISN Nice and ICS Milan for this well-deserved recognition. It affirms the quality of education we strive to deliver across our ICS cluster, ensuring that our students are prepared to face the challenges of the future with confidence and competence and feel prepared to be global citizens who can shape the world."

This recognition is a milestone for our ICS cluster, further establishing its reputation as a leader in premium IB international education.

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