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)
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.
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.
1 year / Maternelle (Cycle 1)
Maternelle for ages 5-6. Preparing for transition to Élémentaire with structured learning and cognitive development. Oud Metha campus.
1 year / Élémentaire (Cycle 2)
First year of elementary for ages 6-7. Fundamental learning in reading, writing, and mathematics. Academic City campus.
1 year / Élémentaire (Cycle 2)
Elementary for ages 7-8. Deepening fundamental skills in French, Mathematics, and English.
1 year / Élémentaire (Cycle 2)
Elementary for ages 8-9. Final year of Cycle 2 with consolidation of fundamental learning.
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 | - |
Estimate total annual fees for your family
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.
Non-refundable
Membership fee AED 7,000 for new families at Oud Metha (non-refundable). Level placement test AED 300 for non-AEFE students.
| 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
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.
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.
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.
77+ classrooms across both campuses equipped with digital tools
Two dedicated ICT labs at the Elementary campus
Over 9,000 books for elementary students
28,000+ documents with cinema room at Secondary campus
Large auditorium for assemblies and events
Dedicated spaces for theatre and dance performances
Specialist art studios with exhibition space
Student-run web radio broadcasting facility
Multiple gymnasiums across campuses
On-campus swimming facility at Academic City
Outdoor fields for football, athletics, and team sports
Dedicated movement and coordination space at Oud Metha
Separate lounges for Collège and Lycée students
Age-appropriate play structures with shaded outdoor areas at Oud Metha
Hands-on cooking and learning kitchen at Oud Metha
Medical facilities on each campus with part-time doctors
Dedicated sensory room for students of determination at Oud Metha
On-site catering by Ansamble (Gold-rated UAE Food Safety)
Rooftop and carport solar panels by TotalEnergies at Academic City. E3D certification.
Proviseur (Head of School)
Head of the LFIGP school network across all campuses.
Director of Elementary (Academic City)
Leads the Élémentaire campus at Academic City serving CP through CM2.
Principal of Oud Metha Campus
Joined September 2024. Leads the Maternelle campus at Oud Metha.
Head of History & Geography
Department head for History and Geography at the Secondary campus.
Head of Economics & Social Sciences
Department head for Economics and Social Sciences.
Head of Sciences
Department head for Sciences at the Secondary campus.
Head of Arabic
Department head for Arabic language across the school.
Dubai Academic City, Al Ruwayyah, Dubai, UAE (Main Campus) / Oud Metha, Bur Dubai (Maternelle Campus)
Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou
AED 31,276 - 50,700/yr