Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou
About
Inspection Rating
Very Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
French, English, Arabic, Spanish, German, Latin
Phone
Website
Address
Dubai Academic City, Al Ruwayyah, Dubai, UAE (Main Campus) / Oud Metha, Bur Dubai (Maternelle Campus)
Programs Offered
15 ProgrammesPetite Section (PS)
1 year / Maternelle (Cycle 1)
Maternelle for ages 3-4. All students join the SIFR track (French curriculum + 3 hours of English per week). Oud Metha campus.
Moyenne Section (MS)
1 year / Maternelle (Cycle 1)
Maternelle for ages 4-5. Continuation of play-based learning with language development, physical activity, and artistic expression. Oud Metha campus.
Grande Section (GS)
1 year / Maternelle (Cycle 1)
Maternelle for ages 5-6. Preparing for transition to Élémentaire with structured learning and cognitive development. Oud Metha campus.
CP (Cours Préparatoire)
1 year / Élémentaire (Cycle 2)
First year of elementary for ages 6-7. Fundamental learning in reading, writing, and mathematics. Academic City campus.
CE1 (Cours Élémentaire 1)
1 year / Élémentaire (Cycle 2)
Elementary for ages 7-8. Deepening fundamental skills in French, Mathematics, and English.
CE2 (Cours Élémentaire 2)
1 year / Élémentaire (Cycle 2)
Elementary for ages 8-9. Final year of Cycle 2 with consolidation of fundamental learning.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petite Section (PS) | Maternelle (Cycle 1) | 3-4 | 31,276 | - |
| Moyenne Section (MS) | Maternelle (Cycle 1) | 4-5 | 31,276 | - |
| Grande Section (GS) | Maternelle (Cycle 1) | 5-6 | 31,276 | - |
| CP | Élémentaire (Cycle 2) | 6-7 | 36,920 | - |
| CE1 | Élémentaire (Cycle 2) | 7-8 | 36,920 | - |
| CE2 | Élémentaire (Cycle 2) | 8-9 | 36,920 | - |
| CM1 | Élémentaire (Cycle 3) | 9-10 | 36,920 | - |
| CM2 | Élémentaire (Cycle 3) | 10-11 | 36,920 | - |
| 6ème | Collège (Cycle 3) | 11-12 | 46,695 | - |
| 5ème | Collège (Cycle 4) | 12-13 | 46,695 | - |
| 4ème | Collège (Cycle 4) | 13-14 | 46,695 | - |
| 3ème | Collège (Cycle 4) | 14-15 | 46,695 | - |
| 2nde | Lycée | 15-16 | 50,700 | - |
| 1ère | Lycée | 16-17 | 50,700 | - |
| Terminale | Lycée | 17-18 | 50,700 | - |
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Transport AED 4,225-8,000/year. Optional sections: International (AED 2,750-3,025), Euro College (AED 3,465), Euro Lycee (AED 4,050), British (AED 6,930). Textbooks AED 300-1,100/year.
Payment Information
Non-refundable
Membership fee AED 7,000 for new families at Oud Metha (non-refundable). Level placement test AED 300 for non-AEFE students.
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | GoodGood | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Curriculum
Play-based learning across five areas of development at the Oud Metha campus. All students join the SIFR track (French + 3 hours English/week). Optional enhanced English International Section available.
Teaching Approach
Problem-solving, training, and play-based activities in spacious classrooms with shaded playgrounds and dedicated outdoor spaces.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
Fundamental learning cycle at the Academic City Elementary campus. Focus on reading, writing, oral expression, and mathematics.
Teaching Approach
Structured learning with specialist teaching. Daily French and Mathematics lessons building fundamental literacy and numeracy.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
Consolidation cycle bridging elementary and secondary. Introduction of History, Geography, and Science & Technology.
Teaching Approach
Building on fundamental skills with increasing complexity. 6ème serves as the adaptation year transitioning to secondary methods.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
Facilities
Academic
Classrooms with Interactive Whiteboards
77+ classrooms across both campuses equipped with digital tools
Computer Labs
Two dedicated ICT labs at the Elementary campus
Elementary Library
Over 9,000 books for elementary students
CDI (Documentation & Information Centre)
28,000+ documents with cinema room at Secondary campus
Auditorium
Large auditorium for assemblies and events
Performing Arts
Performance Halls
Dedicated spaces for theatre and dance performances
Art Workshops & Gallery
Specialist art studios with exhibition space
Web Radio Station
Student-run web radio broadcasting facility
Sports & Recreation
Gymnasiums
Multiple gymnasiums across campuses
Swimming Pool
On-campus swimming facility at Academic City
Sports Fields
Outdoor fields for football, athletics, and team sports
Motor Skills Room
Dedicated movement and coordination space at Oud Metha
Student Life
Student Lounges
Separate lounges for Collège and Lycée students
Early Years
Shaded Playgrounds
Age-appropriate play structures with shaded outdoor areas at Oud Metha
Pedagogical Kitchen
Hands-on cooking and learning kitchen at Oud Metha
Wellbeing
Infirmaries
Medical facilities on each campus with part-time doctors
SEND Soft-Play Room
Dedicated sensory room for students of determination at Oud Metha
Dining
School Restaurants & Kiosks
On-site catering by Ansamble (Gold-rated UAE Food Safety)
Sustainability
Solar Photovoltaic Installation
Rooftop and carport solar panels by TotalEnergies at Academic City. E3D certification.
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Magali Claude Durand-Assouly
Proviseur (Head of School)
Head of the LFIGP school network across all campuses.
Pascal Navarro
Director of Elementary (Academic City)
Leads the Élémentaire campus at Academic City serving CP through CM2.
Béatrice Mathevet
Principal of Oud Metha Campus
Joined September 2024. Leads the Maternelle campus at Oud Metha.
Bruno Le Roux
Head of History & Geography
Department head for History and Geography at the Secondary campus.
Aicha Hammouda
Head of Economics & Social Sciences
Department head for Economics and Social Sciences.
Fatma Kilani
Head of Sciences
Department head for Sciences at the Secondary campus.
Nour Saad
Head of Arabic
Department head for Arabic language across the school.
Location
Dubai Academic City, Al Ruwayyah, Dubai, UAE (Main Campus) / Oud Metha, Bur Dubai (Maternelle Campus)