Dubai · French · fees published for 2026/27
Bilingual French International School vs Lycée Français Jean Mermoz
Talem publishes every year group’s fee at both schools, so the honest comparison is the whole bill, not a range.
What each costs from Petite Section to Première (1ère) — IBDP
Bilingual French International School
16 year groups, Petite Section to Première (1ère) — IBDP
Difference
AED 304,800
38% more at Bilingual French International School
The two schools publish a different number of year groups (16 and 15), so the totals cover different spans. The per-year figures below are the like-for-like comparison.
Bilingual French International School per year
AED 69,648
average across the ladder
Lycée Français Jean Mermoz per year
AED 53,971
average across the ladder
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How the gap opens up
Bilingual French International SchoolLycée Français Jean Mermoz
Cumulative tuition, one point per year group.
Year by year
Every figure below is the fee each school publishes for that year group.
| Year group | Bilingual French International School | Lycée Français Jean Mermoz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petite Section | 46,350 | 39,789 | -6,561 |
| Moyenne Section | 56,650 | 41,999 | -14,651 |
| Grande Section | 59,740 | 46,420 | -13,320 |
| CP | 62,830 | 47,526 | -15,304 |
| CE1 | 65,920 | 48,631 | -17,289 |
| CE2 | 69,010 | 49,735 | -19,275 |
| CM1 | 72,100 | 50,841 | -21,259 |
| CM2 | 75,190 | 53,052 | -22,138 |
| 6ème | 79,310 | 55,262 | -24,048 |
| 5ème | 79,310 | 57,473 | -21,837 |
| 4ème | 84,460 | 59,683 | -24,777 |
| 3ème | 84,460 | 61,893 | -22,567 |
| Seconde | 65,668 | 64,104 | -1,564 |
| Première (1ère) — BFI | 68,643 | 64,634 | -4,009 |
| Terminale | 72,363 | 68,525 | -3,838 |
| Première (1ère) — IBDP | 72,363 | - | - |
Side by side
| Bilingual French International School | Lycée Français Jean Mermoz | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Nad Al Sheba, Dubai | Al Quoz, Dubai |
| Curriculum | French, Bilingual, IB | French |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (KHDA) | Very Good (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 46,350 – 84,460 /yr | AED 39,789 – 68,525 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2013 | 2017 |
| Facilities | Swimming PoolTennis AcademyGolf AccessLibraryRestaurant (Canteen)Medical ClinicPrayer RoomStudent LoungeDigital Learning Tools | Two Libraries (BCD and CDI)Two Science and Technology LaboratoriesCampus NordSemi-Olympic Swimming PoolTwo GymnasiumsTwo Outdoor Sports PitchesAuditorium (300 seats)CanteenTwo Medical Clinics |
Bilingual French International School vs Lycée Français Jean Mermoz at a glance
- Bilingual French International School publishes annual fees from AED 46,350 to AED 84,460, against AED 39,789 to AED 68,525 at Lycée Français Jean Mermoz, which works out roughly 21% above Lycée Français Jean Mermoz across the fee range.
- Both teach the French curriculum; Bilingual French International School additionally offers Bilingual and IB.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Bilingual French International School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2013, with Lycée Français Jean Mermoz following in 2017.
- Location wise, Bilingual French International School sits in Nad Al Sheba and Lycée Français Jean Mermoz in Al Quoz, so the school run may decide it.