International Summer Academy of Music, Singing and Dance in Nice :: 69th edition
Useful information
Practical information
Practical Information Sheet
All the essential information to prepare your arrival and stay at the Academy.
Summary
Monday from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm in the Conservatory hall — attendance is mandatory.
A bracelet will be given to you: it provides access to the cafeteria and Nice Classic Festival concerts.
Your first meeting with your teacher is Monday at 2:00 pm (unless otherwise notified by email). The classroom is posted in the hall.
- All payments must be settled by June 30 (in accordance with the GTC).
- A recent photo must appear on your registration; your ID may also be requested.
- Please respect the internal rules of the Conservatory, cafeteria and residences (available at the entrance).
The Conservatory and the university residence are secure establishments, but the Academy does not control students' schedules and journeys.
If you accompany your child to Nice, register as a minor accompanist (€109 per week) to access the Conservatory and meals.
Mandatory document: a disclaimer signed by the legal representative must be sent by email to registration@aien.fr before arrival. It will be requested at the entrance of the Conservatory.
The disclaimer template can be found on the last page of the practical information sheet:
A studio number is assigned to you each week (posted in the hall). Access from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm, from Sunday afternoon (Monday morning for the first session).
Studios are shared: a schedule is posted on each door, to be filled in fairly in agreement with all occupants.
Free access to all concerts (teachers and guest artists) throughout the period. Entry after the public, seats subject to availability.
Lunchtime concerts at the Musée Matisse: limited capacity — only 10 seats per concert. Reserve for free at registration@aien.fr.
Student concert: every Saturday at 6 pm on the Festival stage. Register with your teacher.
All meals are taken at the Conservatory, except breakfasts and dinners for students staying at Clairvallon residence.
- Montebello residents: Breakfasts 8:15–9:00 am (Mon–Sun) / Dinners 6:30–8:00 pm (arrival Sunday – Saturday included)
- All students: Lunches 11:30 am–1:30 pm (Mon–Sat)
Saturday dinner (concert evening) is served at the cloister of the monastery of Cimiez.
- Conservatory: 127 Avenue de Brancolar, 06100 Nice
- Montebello Residence: 96 Avenue Valrose, 06100 Nice
- Clairvallon Residence: 26 Avenue Scudéri, 06100 Nice
- Evening concerts: Cloister of the Monastery of Cimiez, Place Jean-Paul II
- Lunchtime concerts: Musée Matisse Auditorium, 164 Av. des Arènes de Cimiez
Laundry, groceries, photocopies, transport: all detailed addresses in the PDF document.
Available options: keyboard harmonization, chamber music, professional video mockup. Contact: registration@aien.fr.
Accompanying pianists: 2 hours included (3 hours for singers). Extra hours available as an option (€30/hour). Send your program at least 3 weeks in advance.
Diploma: awarded on Saturday at 2:00 pm, attendance is mandatory. No diploma will be sent by mail.
General Terms and Conditions
Courses are tailored to the development of intermediate and advanced students, with no age limit. They allow preparation for international competitions as well as entry into higher conservatories of music and major universities. Passionate high-level amateurs may also participate in the programme.
From Monday, starting at 8:30 AM, participants must go to the Academy office located in the reception hall of the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Nice (CRR), 127 avenue de Brancolar, with their registration and payment receipts. In case of dispute, only these documents shall be considered valid.
Master Class
Included are registration fees, tuition with the teacher (subject to acceptance of the application), a minimum of 4 lessons during the session, access to individual practice studios (minimum 3 hours per day), an accompanist for non-pianists (2 hours per session), participation in a student concert selected by the teacher, the opportunity to attend all classes (with teachers' consent), free access to all festival concerts, lunches and afternoon snacks at the conservatory from Monday to Saturday.
Montebello Accommodation Package
Full board accommodation, including 7 nights from Sunday. Adults only.
Clairvallon Accommodation Package
Full board accommodation, including 7 nights from Sunday. Priority for minors and dancers.
Clairvallon Accommodation Package – Minor’s Companion
Full board accommodation, including 7 nights from Sunday.
Other Accommodation
Additional solutions are available depending on availability. For this option, please contact: accommodation.aien@gmail.com
Meals
Lunch is included in the Master Class registration fees for 6 days from Monday, except for dancers (lunches are optional). Breakfast and dinner are included in accommodation packages from your arrival on Sunday evening.
Lunch Package
Lunches and afternoon snacks from Monday to Saturday. Available as an additional service for dancers.
Dinner Package
Dinners and breakfasts from Monday to Saturday. Available as an additional service for non-residents.
Options
Several options are available to enrich your experience within the Academy. Discover all possibilities on our website.
Register directly online on our website. The registration deadline is June 30.
- Registration confirmation will be sent exclusively by email. Please make sure to provide a valid email address.
- Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- After June 30, the Academy does not guarantee the student's choice of teacher.
- Once the programme has started, it is no longer possible to change teachers. However, the student may add one or more additional lessons.
Payments are made through the secure HelloAsso platform, which acts as a payment service provider for the Academy. HelloAsso's terms of use also apply. Payment must accompany registration.
Payment Terms
1) Master Class and Enhanced Programme
Payment in three instalments is possible for any registration made before May 1. The first instalment is due immediately, by credit card only. From May 1 onwards, payment must be made in a single instalment, by credit card.
2) Dance, options, accommodation, meals added after registration
Payment must be made in full, immediately and by credit card only. The application is processed upon payment validation.
Accepted Payment Methods
- Credit card via secure website
- Bank transfer, indicating exclusively the payment reference provided by the Academy.
In case of cancellation by a registered participant before June 30, the Académie Internationale d'Été de Nice will only accept refunds upon presentation of a medical certificate or irrefutable proof of the impossibility for the person to attend.
After June 30, any stay that is cancelled, interrupted or shortened by the student will not give rise to any refund or postponement. Fees paid are systematically retained by AIEN, except in cases of force majeure. No refund will be issued.
Options are final at the time of registration and non-refundable as the Academy must secure these options with third parties.
The Academy reserves the right, in the event of external circumstances beyond its control, unavailability of one or more teachers, or insufficient participants, to cancel all or part of the programme. Amounts paid will then be refunded, excluding any compensation. Participants leaving the programme without valid reason will not be entitled to any refund. This also applies to options, accommodation and meals.
- Although the Académie Internationale d'Été de Nice has taken all necessary measures to insure its participants throughout the session (within French territory), it is recommended to take out insurance for instruments and personal belongings.
- Minors must be accompanied by a responsible parent or legal guardian. Otherwise, the signature of one or the other is mandatory, and a declaration releasing the Academy from all liability must be provided upon registration. In all cases, minor students must report their presence at the registration office during online registration (proof of date of birth / ID will be required).
- By registering with the Académie Internationale d'Été de Nice, the student authorises the recording of their image and performances as an artist-performer in the usual context of the Academy (classes, auditions and concerts) for the production of educational videos. In consideration of the pricing defined above, the student authorises worldwide and for the legal duration of neighbouring rights, the following uses of these videos by the Academy and its partners: reproduction and publication on media made available to the public, linear and non-linear broadcasting by all means including digital networks, incorporation into composite works (databases, interactive multimedia works, educational compilations). Teachers may select the best videos from their classes and make them available to students and the public on the Academy's communication media and tools.
In case of dispute, only the Tribunal de Grande Instance de Nice shall have jurisdiction.
- Registration with the Académie Internationale d'Été de Nice implies acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions, acknowledgement of its Privacy Policy, the information sheet and the internal regulations of the conservatory and school restaurant.
- If the student is housed by the Academy, they accept the internal regulations of the residences.
Nice Conservatory
Unique place for classes, dining and rehearsal
Conservatoire "Pierre Cochereau" rented for the occasion
Come study in a location offering optimal work conditions for everyone, in the heart of Cimiez hill, in Nice.
The Nice Conservatory with Regional Reach makes its exceptional facilities available to offer you the best conditions for learning and musical practice.
Facilities and Equipment
- Over 150 named rooms and studios
- Over 100 pianos serviced and maintained
- Professional Recording Studio
- Concert Hall and Auditorium
- Music Library
Common Areas and Relaxation
- Large welcome hall with vending machines
- 3 shaded patios to relax
- Outdoor space with lawn
- Cafeteria "Lolotte's Table"
- Water fountain (remember to bring your water bottle)
Opening hours
The conservatory is open from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM throughout the entire academy period.
Air conditioning
Air conditioning is installed in the majority of rooms for your comfort during the Nice summer.
Security and Access
Access to the conservatory is through a secure airlock with identity verification upon your arrival.
Address of the Conservatory
Nice Regional Conservatory - Pierre Cochereau
127 Brancolar Avenue
06000 Nice
Administrative Headquarters of the Academy
(lieu des concerts du festival)
POPE JOHN PAUL II SQUARE
MONASTERY OF CIMIEZ
06000 NICE - FRANCE
Location
Panoramic view: From certain rooms of the conservatory, you will be able to enjoy an unobstructed view of Nice and its magnificent panoramas.