Why choose Mouratoglou
International School ?
A life project
At the Mouratoglou International School (MIS), we support students who want to learn with determination, progress with method, and grow with balance. Located in Sophia Antipolis, We are an international school (middle and high school) offering both French and American schooling, with the possibility of an additional year of study. dual diploma.
What makes us different An educational approach inspired by high-level coaching, designed to reveal the potential of each student.
An international middle and high school designed to reveal every potential
Like thousands of young people, Patrick Mouratoglou was personally confronted with the rigidity of a standardized education system. It was from this experience that the Mouratoglou International School was born: the school he himself would have liked to have had.
Our conviction is profound:
The traditional education system is rooted in yesterday's reality. It doesn't prepare children for agility, new tools or new societal challenges. The Mouratoglou International School is here to change that, by training individuals capable of evolving in a society undergoing profound change through sport, new skills and academic excellence.
Our international college and high school is distinguished by :
- 2 CIS and MSA accreditations
- reduced staffing levels (15 students on average per class)
- from subjects that nobody teaches yet
- exceptional university placement
- Dual Diploma French and American: regional exclusivity
- a safety and a multicultural environment (+45 nationalities)
- the Mouratoglou methodology who trained the champions
- 25 years of excellence
Results that speak for themselves :
key figures
of the Mouratoglou International School
Mouratoglou International School is based on solid experience and concrete results. Every student progresses in junior high school before moving on to high school with method and confidence. Our international high school prepares students for an ambitious career in a recognized international environment.
+600 graduate students
for 25 years
98% baccalaureate pass rate
100% DNB pass rate
100% High School Diploma pass rate
91% of students obtaining scholarships
+ More than 35 students placed each year
in France, USA, Canada, UK
Make it Bright. Bright Minds. Brighter Future.
The Mouratoglou Methodology:
empower each student to be the actor of his or her own success
Mouratoglou International School has transposed the principles of top-level success to the world of education: profile understanding, personalized plan, structured requirements, discipline, mental focus, and continuous progress.
In our collège et lycée international, teachers do not teach in a uniform manner: they accompany, orient, motivate and develop autonomy. The aim is not just to get good marks, but to train students capable of succeeding. over time, with confidence.
Listening: understanding the profile before teaching
At Mouratoglou International School, teaching begins with understanding, because each student has a unique way of working.
Before setting up an academic support program, we take the time to identify your natural strengths and areas for improvement:
- visual, auditory or experiential memory;
- attention span;
- pressure;
- motivational drivers;
- confidence level;
This observation and analysis phase forms the basis of our approach.
Because a student who feels understood develops confidence, commitment and efficiency more quickly.
Adapting: building customized support
Thanks to our small class sizes (average of 15 pupils per section), we can offer truly personalized supervision.
Teaching methods are adjusted, the pace of learning is modulated and motivational levers are precisely identified.
As in high-level training, support evolves according to each individual's objectives, profile and pace of progress.
This customization promotes :
- better assimilation of knowledge
- steady progress
- a lasting commitment to effort
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Demanding: pushing for excellence without sacrificing balance
High standards are at the heart of our DNA, but never at the expense of well-being.
In high school, academic expectations naturally intensify. We support this rise in responsibility with method and guidance.
We develop in our students :
- intellectual rigor;
- quality of oral and written expression;
- constructive pressure management;
- trust based on hard work and results.
Our vision of excellence is ambitious and structured, aiming for sustainable, balanced and controlled performance.
Proving: results are the only measure that counts
The results of the Mouratoglou International School testify to the soundness of our methodology:
- 98 % baccalauréat pass rate over nine consecutive years, including 72 % honors;
- 100 % DNB passes, including 81 % honors;
- 100 % High School Diploma pass rate;
- Average score of 4.5/5 on AP exams (2024);
- Average SAT score of 1200 (2022-2024);
- 91 % of students in the American section obtaining a scholarship (academic or sports) when they are admitted to American universities.
Every year, our graduates go on to work at renowned institutions in France and abroad: Georgetown, NYU, Sciences Po, Bocconi, EHL...
These results are the natural extension of structured, consistent support
PROGRESS: never be satisfied
Prepare the after before you've reached the before.
Thanks to our dual degrees, bilingual environment and integrated university placement service for over 25 years, we support every student in building their future.
We support you in your strategic orientation, in your choice of specializations, in the preparation of international files, and in the optimization of applications and scholarships.
We prepare our students to work with ease in a global, multicultural and demanding environment.
In our school, graduation isn't the end, it's the first day of what's to come.
SCHOOL program
Two sections and a Dual Diploma
Mouratoglou International School offers 2 sections (French and American) and a Dual Diploma depending on the student's and family's plans:
French schooling
A solid academic framework (middle and high school) with high standards, working methods and controlled progress.
AMERICAN schooling
A course adapted to American standards, ideal for students aiming for international continuity.
The ultimate passport to the world's university elite
Our international college and high school offers this fourfold institutional recognition, enabling our students to stand out from the rest in the face of the demands of the international academic elite.
The international sesame
(CIS & MSA)
Mouratoglou International School is one of the few schools on the French Riviera to combine both CIS and MSA accreditations. For expatriate families, this is the absolute guarantee of a seamless education: your child's credits are 100 % transferable, and his or her file will be immediately recognized by the world's most selective institutions.
A dedicated College Counseling department
U.S. universities recruit exceptional profiles, not just report cards. Our team of in-house experts is dedicated to your child's future. With an official on-campus SAT test center, specialized application strategies, and direct exchanges with colleges, we support your child’s journey from A to Z.
The secret weapon of student-athletes (NCAA)
We have decisive regional exclusivity. Our courses are officially approved by the NCAA. This is the essential springboard for our athletic talent to be spotted by university coaches.
A demanding and deeply human international college and high school
The Mouratoglou International School has a clear educational culture: high standards and benevolence.
Our values structure our day-to-day work: perseverance, self-discipline, listening, respect, trust, autonomy, balance, openness to the world, diversity and well-being.
It's this combination that allows students to progress with serenity: we expect a lot, but we really support them.
FAQ
Is Mouratoglou International School just for athletes?
The Mouratoglou International School is not just for athletes. It welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds: athletes, artists, enthusiasts, or students aiming for an ambitious academic career. What they all have in common is the desire to progress methodically.
What makes the Mouratoglou International School different from a traditional international school?
The Mouratoglou Methodology: listening, personalization, structured requirements, frequent feedback and measurable progress, with a culture of mental focus and autonomy.
What makes the Mouratoglou International School different from a traditional international school?
It is particularly suited to students motivated by an international project, or wishing to strengthen their academic record. The admissions team assesses suitability according to level, project and workload.