The Academy

Tradition, Excellence, Innovation

Created in 1957, the Nice International Summer Academy is one of the oldest academies in the world.

Some 50,000 students of over 50 nationalities have already come to hone their skills with the greatest professors in Nice, the capital of the Côte d’Azur and one of the most prized tourist destinations in the world.

Nice Classic Live, the music festival associated with the Academy, allows students to enjoy the concert experience under the best conditions. They can also attend all the festival’s concerts, both those by guest artists and by their Masters.

Under the chair of Marie-Josèphe Jude

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Registrations are now open

Registrations for this 2025 edition are now open.

View the list of 2025 teachers !

Graduation ceremonies

Looking back at the diploma awards of the 3 sessions in 2024.

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Graduation ceremonies

Looking back at the diploma awards of the 3 sessions in 2024.

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Lorraine Nubar - Enhanced program

Registration for the Enhanced Program in Vocal Technique and Interpretation are now open. Lorraine Nubar and her assistants will be delighted to welcome you during the first two sessions of the Academy. Session 1: July 21st to 27th and Session 2: July 28th to August 3rd, 2025. You can apply your pre-registration by sending an e-mail to registration@aien.fr

Intensive Dance Workshop

Registration for dance are open. The entire team is excited to welcome you during the first session of the Summer Academy from Monday, July 21st to July 27th, 2025. You can apply your pre-registration by sending an e-mail to registration@aien.fr

Inscrivez-vous en danse !!!

Tradition

For nearly 70 years, the Académie Internationale d'Été de Nice has been a major institution in the French and international musical landscape, as demonstrated by the impact of its initiatives:

- High-level teaching and support for young musicians destined to become the artists of tomorrow.
- The organization of the ``Nice Classic Festival``, featuring prestigious concerts, notably in the unique and magical setting of the Cloister of the Renaissance Monastery of Cimiez in Nice.
Through its history, renowned professors and soloists, and international influence, the Académie d'Été has become an unmissable event dedicated to musicians and artists.

Excellence

Artistic education of the highest quality with renowned masters. The greatest names have passed through it, both as students and as teachers. Legendary artists such as Jean-Pierre Rampal, Maurice André, Alexandre Lagoya, Pierre Sancan, Paul Tortelier, Lily Laskine, Jessye Norman, Aaron Rosand, Leonid Kogan, Dalton Baldwin, and others have performed here. A commitment to teaching in the traditions of the great music schools is upheld.

Innovation

::: VIDEO DEMO RECORDING
Would you like to record a video? The Academy's Studio offers its expertise and technical resources to support your musical career, artistic projects, and communication needs with the video demo recording option.

The Academy also regularly opens its doors on YouTube. Singers, instrumentalists—all musicians can showcase their talent or find masterclass videos that may interest them.

::: THE ACADEMY LAB
Building on the streaming masterclasses conducted in 2020, thanks to an incredible technology featuring the YAMAHA Disklavier, which enabled real-time remote piano performances with outstanding acoustic fidelity, we are offering a select group of students in this 2025 edition the opportunity to attend masterclasses via videoconference.

Registrations will be managed by our exclusive partners.