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ICE Dubai is located on Rue Meydan, Nad al Sheba 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, beside the Meydan Hotel in the Meydan district. The campus sits within the Meydan complex and is accessed by road, with a local postal address of P.O. Box 22626, Dubai. The school site and contact details are available at the Meydan address with a Dubai phone number +971 4 337 7818.
The school runs from early years through to senior years and is organized into four divisions: Maternelle (preschool), Elémentaire (primary), Collège (middle school), and Lycée (high school). The institution offers education from Petite Section through Terminale as part of its French bilingual program.
ICE Dubai is a co-educational day school. It operates as a French international, bilingual school, affiliated with AEFE and Mission laïque française, with no boarding facilities described.
Not publicly disclosed. The school lists 530 students in its population, indicating an international environment, but no official nationality breakdown is published.
ICE Dubai provides dedicated support for students with additional learning needs. The SEND department identifies students with special educational needs and develops individualized support plans (PPRE, PAP, PPS) with ongoing progress monitoring and parental involvement. The policy aligns with KHDA expectations and the school maintains a formal inclusion framework.
The school is affiliated with France's AEFE network and the Mission laïque française, and is recognized by the French Ministry of Education.
The school is secular (laïque) with no religious instruction as part of its program.
The campus operates Sunday to Thursday, with staff hours from 8:00 to 17:00 (and a shorter 8:00 to 12:00 on Fridays). After-school activities typically run from 15:35 to 16:35, and school bus operations are coordinated to support dismissal times.
ICE Dubai offers a paid school bus service operated by a private company approved by the RTA. The annual cost is 4,000 AED for September to December and 3,000 AED for January to March and April to June per child; fees are non-refundable except in specified cases. Bus routes and timings are determined by the bus coordinator, and a Liveroute app is used to track arrival times. Enrollment depends on seat availability and service coverage; to enroll, use the bus contact channels bus@icedubai.org or phone numbers +971 5 699 70710 or +971 50 119 0424. The school bus policy also covers conduct, safety, and tardiness rules.
Uniform is mandatory. The system comprises a daily uniform and a sports kit. Shoes must be closed-toe and dark in color. Uniforms are available from Threads at Cityland Mall near Global Village, and the supplier's contact is 800THREADS (8473237).
The school runs a canteen service with published menus for the 2025-2026 academic year. Menus include vegetarian and vegan options and various dietary accommodations (e.g., dairy-free and gluten-free). Menus can be downloaded and there is an app to access the school catering service.
The school is governed by the ICE Board, led by a President and a Secretary General, with multiple board members. A Comité de pilotage, including Jeannine Manuel leadership, oversees strategic collaboration and practice exchange. The institution is AEFE-accredited, KHDA-rated, and operates within AFLEC and IB World School frameworks.
ICE Dubai offers a bilingual French-English program from nursery through high school, following the official French curriculum through the end of 4e and offering the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) American Section as well as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, with ICE accredited as an IB World School for the IBDP. In maternelle and élémentaire, the pedagogy is bilingual (French-English) with daily instruction by native-speaking teachers; Arabic is taught per local guidelines, Italian and Mandarin are offered in élémentaire, and reading uses the Jeannine Manuel method while mathematics follows the Singapore method, with a Booster program to support learners. The curriculum emphasizes 21st-century competencies—communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity—across all stages. In collège, subjects include French, English, Arabic, Spanish, arts, music, theatre, physical education, moral and civic education, history-geography, life sciences, physics-chemistry, technology, and mathematics, with bilingual delivery and cross-language project work. In lycée, Seconde leads to a choice between the BFI (American section with Advanced Placements) and the bilingual IB Diploma Programme; ICE is an IB World School for the IBDP and a Cambridge center for IGCSE exams.
ICE Dubai prioritizes student well-being and social-emotional development as a core aim, with the curriculum emphasizing collaboration, respect for others, and understanding diverse perspectives, i.e., learning to work with others and engage ethically in a bilingual environment. The school explicitly targets these social and personal outcomes in its stated objectives and methods, including fostering collaboration and appreciation of different viewpoints. It also highlights wellbeing as a central element of the student experience, and there is year‑round student support across the school levels, including wellbeing-focused activities such as yoga for some year groups.
ICE Dubai has a SENDCO and publishes a SEND policy that defines inclusion and the identification of needs, together with stepped supports such as a Personalised Plan for Success (PPRE), a PAP, and a PPS, all coordinated through a team approach to ensure inclusive education. The policy explains how needs are identified, how plans are developed and reviewed, and how collaboration with families and external services is arranged. It also specifies that the SENDCO leads the inclusion process and that there is ongoing monitoring of pupil progress.
The school provides bilingual instruction in French and English across its curriculum, with the aim of native-like fluency in both languages; in the early years, each language is taught by a native-speaking teacher, supporting authentic bilingual exposure. Arabic language study is also offered in certain year groups, reinforcing multilingual provision within the same program.
ICE Dubai operates a Health Policy that includes a full-time school nurse and a part-time school doctor on site, with annual medical examinations for new students and an on-site health clinic, plus clear emergency protocols and parent contact procedures. The policy outlines how illnesses, medications, accidents, and contagious conditions are managed to protect student wellbeing.
ICE Dubai has a New Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy (V03 2021) that affirms a strong culture of child protection across the school and sets out designated child protection officers, including the Principal, School Nurse, and School Doctor, who are responsible for safeguarding procedures. The policy also details how disclosures are handled and provides emergency contact numbers for safeguarding and child protection services.
Enrollment is conducted through the school's online registration portals for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. Documents to provide include: a copy of the student's passport and sponsor, residence visa for student and sponsor, Emirati ID for student and sponsor, birth certificate (English or Arabic), student photo, vaccination record, current and previous two years' school reports (in English or French), a non-refundable processing fee of AED 500 per child, a certificate of release, a school report indicating the student's name, year, and class, and a KHDA transfer certificate (if the student previously attended a Dubai school). Tuition for 2025-2026 is published per grade level, with KHDA-approved figures; the IBDP program fee is listed separately. Payment can be made by cheque, bank transfer, credit card, or cash in AED; cheques are payable to BILINGUAL FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LLC-FZ. Bank transfer details are provided, including the Emirates NBD account and the corresponding IBAN and SWIFT. Online payments via SKIPLY are available. The school provides separate pages for Maternelle, Elémentaire, Collège, and Lycée with enrollment steps for each level. KHDA notes the school as “Very Good.” For current admissions contact information and fee schedules, see the Admissions section of the site.
Rabdan Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The campus is described as being in the heart of Abu Dhabi and is part of the city's French international education community. It is reachable via major roads and local transport in the capital.
Preschool through Terminale, covering the French education stages from petite section to lycee. The school offers Preschool, Elementary, Collège, and Lycée as its four main levels, serving students from preschool up to final-year senior high school.
The Lycée Louis Massignon is a French international school affiliated with the AEFE network and located in Abu Dhabi. It provides a continuous pathway from preschool to terminale; the elementary level is described as mixed (co‑educational).
The school hosts students from more than 40 nationalities, with about 1,770 students reported for the campus. The largest nationality group is French, representing roughly 44–45% of students. Publicly available data on the exact local (Emirati) versus international ratio is not published; historical reporting from 2012 suggested Emirati students were around 10% at that time.
The Inclusion Division provides inclusive education support, including a listening point, a clinical expertise unit, and AESH support. The team offers services such as a speech therapist, psychologist, and psychomotor therapist, and implements individualised plans (PAI, PPS, PAP) to support students with disabilities or learning needs.
Based in the United Arab Emirates; part of the AEFE network (French national education system abroad).
No religious affiliation is listed. The institution operates within the AEFE framework, which is secular.
Preschool starts at 7:50 am with two recess periods and an early dismissal of 1:15 pm (Fridays finish at 11:30 am). For Moyenne and Grande Sections, classes start at 7:50 am with a mid-morning break, a lunch break, a second short break, and a typical end time of 3:20 pm (Fridays 11:30 am). Collège begins at 7:50 am with a morning break around 9:53–10:08 am, lunch 12:03–1:15 pm, and ends around 3:10 pm to 5:15 pm depending on timetable (Fridays 11:30 am). Lycée begins at 7:50 am with a morning break 9:53–10:08 am, lunch 12:03–1:15 pm, and ends at 17:15 (5:15 pm) (Fridays 11:30 am).
Yes, the Lycée Louis Massignon provides a supervised school transport service. Registration is via Eduka. The service includes 1 morning and 3 afternoon runs from Monday to Thursday, plus 2 Friday afternoon services for secondary students. Journey time is capped at 60 minutes, and stops are fixed (one stop per student) within 200 metres of the home. The service start dates for the 2025–2026 year vary by cohort (secondary 26 August 2025; CP to CM2 27 August 2025; MS and GS 28 August 2025; PS 29 August 2025).
Uniforms are compulsory for all students from Nursery (Petite Section) through Terminale (Year 12). The uniform is designed for comfort and the local climate, with a classic collection and a dedicated sportswear line. The Primary line was co-created with teachers, pupils and parents, and the sportswear was designed by ESMOD Dubai. Uniforms can be purchased in Designesty shop at Carrefour Abu Dhabi Airport Road (Unit 57 Basement Floor) or ordered online at bbsartdesign.com.
The school offers a canteen service with balanced meals provided by an external caterer, with registrations handled online via Eduka. Families can provide a lunchbox or use the canteen; a funded account is required for canteen meals, and meals cannot be issued if funds are insufficient.
The Lycée Louis Massignon is a French international school approved by the French Ministry of Education and directly managed by the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad). It is part of the AEFE network. It also functions as the AEFE Middle East regional training institute and serves as a baccalaureate examination centre for nine countries.
The Lyce9e Louis Massignon Abu Dhabi follows the French national curriculum with a multilingual framework: French, English and Arabic are taught to all students, with Spanish, German and Latin added from colle8ge. The school operates from preschool to lycée (Grade 12), and maintains a British International Section from CP to Terminale. From Premie8re (Grade 11) onward, students may pursue the International French Baccalaureate (BFI) in the British Section, with the first French International Baccalaureate (British pathway) launched in 2025. The Parcours Avenir provides career guidance, and the school reports 100% pass rates at the Brevet and Baccalaureate levels. Inclusion is supported through ALN provisions for learners with specific needs.
Lycée Louis Massignon operates a dedicated P46le Inclusion to support social and emotional learning (SEL) and wellbeing. The division includes a listening point (point écoute) and a clinical expertise unit, with staff: a social worker, Mélanie Denis, a specialized educator, Herminie Villette, and a psychomotrician, Héloefs Dugue9, who provide in-school support for students, families, and staff. The team focuses on wellbeing, confidence, and inclusion, and works with in-school specialists from Wonderful Minds (speech therapist, psychologist, and psychomotrician) to address communication, emotional, and developmental needs. Interventions are organized through individualized plans such as a PA4I, PPRE, PAP, and PPS to tailor support to each learner. Governance includes an inclusion commission and school follow-up structures to monitor student progress and ensure coordinated support. The school also runs wellbeing-focused activities, including the Semaine de la bienveillance et du bien-eat; these initiatives promote a calm, supportive climate for students.
The school provides dedicated SEN support through the P46le Inclusion, which is designed to be inclusive and to adapt its operations for all learners. The Inclusion team includes a point écoute (listening point) and a cellule de9xpertise clinique to assess and coordinate care, with personnel such as a social worker (Me9lanie Denis) and a specialized educator (Herminie Villette), plus a psychomotrician (He9loefs Dugue9). The team administers disability-related provisions including a projet dccueil individualise9 (PAI), a programme personnalise9 de re9ussite e9ducative (PPRE), a plan de9 accompagnement personnalise9 (PAP), and a projet personnalisse9 de se9colarisation (PPS), and identifies PAP, PPS and HPI referents in secondary school. Auxiliar staff (AESH) support students with additional needs on site, and the inclusion team coordinates with educational teams and the school
follow-up structures. The LLM policies page confirms a structured framework for childhood protection, anti-bullying, and other inclusion policies that underpin SEN support. The SEN approach is integrated within AEFE guidance but the school is not a standalone SEN specialist institution; it provides inclusive, school-based supports for a range of needs.
EAL support is provided for non-French-speaking students through targeted language interventions and multilingual programming. French as a Foreign Language (FLSco) is led by Inna Latycheva to assist early acquisition of French and coordinate with PAP/PPRE initiatives. The school also offers a British International Section (Section Internationale Britannique, SIB) from CP to Terminale with native-English instruction and a pathway toward the BFI; DNBI is available in 3e. From preschool onwards, five languages are taught at LLM: French, English, and Arabic for all students, with German, Spanish, and Latin offered later in the curriculum. Arabic is taught as either a mother-tongue (ALM) or foreign language (ALE), with increased hours in higher grades, and a European language option (ELCE) from 5e. These provisions collectively support students with diverse language backgrounds, and the school notes explicit language-shedding accommodations for non-French speakers.
Mental wellbeing is a central focus of the Inclusion Division, which includes a wellbeing emphasis in the school culture and explicit support for self-confidence and emotional wellbeing. The P46le Inclusion's mission highlights wellbeing as a key outcome, and the team offers ongoing psychosocial support through its listening point and clinical expertise unit. The school promotes a climate of benevolence and solidarity through dedicated activities and events, such as weeks dedicated to wellbeing and inclusion (e.g., Semaine de la bienveillance et du bien-eat). The inclusion team provides direct in-school support and coordinates with families to reinforce wellbeing at home and in class. These practices are reflected in ongoing events and blog posts highlighting wellbeing initiatives at the LLM.
Safeguarding and child protection are explicit policy areas at Lyce9e Louis Massignon, with a dedicated Child Protection section and a range of related policies. The Policies page lists a childhood protection policy (child protection) and an anti-bullying policy, alongside other safeguarding and student-protection documents, all designed to ensure safe school operations. The school provides contact channels for safeguarding-related concerns, including established email contacts for different sections (maternelle/CP, elementary, and collège/lyce9e) as part of its safeguarding framework. The safeguarding framework is complemented by the Protection de le9nfance information, which outlines practical details and availability for staff, families, and students. These elements together establish a structured approach to protecting children and responding to safeguarding concerns.
1. The Lyce9e Louis Massignon welcomes pupils from Petite Section to Terminale. It is approved by the French Ministry of Education and is part of the AEFE network. It offers a British International Section from CP to Terminale and an International French Baccalaureate (BFI) British Section beginning in 1. This structure supports continuation within the French educational framework and the AEFE network. 2. Create your family space on Eduka, the joint platform used by LLM and LFITM. One account per parent is required to manage applications and communications. The platform centralizes pre-registration, documents, and progress updates. 3. Pre-registration and submission: complete the full application on Eduka and attach all documents requested. The system requires you to finish the application on Eduka before it can be submitted to the admissions team. The platform is the formal channel for submission. 4. File review: the admissions committee analyzes the submitted file. If necessary, an interview or placement test will be conducted to assess fit and level alignment. The review determines whether the applicant meets the school;s entry requirements. 5. Interview or test: an interview or placement test is conducted for certain levels or when transferring from another school system. Results are communicated as part of the admission decision. 6. Admission notification and enrollment: admission is communicated by email; check spam. Finalizing registration involves entering additional information on Eduka, paying fees, and confirming enrollment. Families may receive instructions to complete the enrollment in Eduka with payment steps. 7. Required documents: passports for the child and both parents; vaccination booklet; Certificat de radiation / Exeat; recent school reports; official translations if necessary; KHDA transfer certificate if the child attended school in Dubai or Sharjah. Keep documents ready for submission and potential translation requirements. The documents verify identity, health status, and prior schooling. 8. Re-enrollment and waiting list: re-enrollment for the 2025-26 school year closed on 18 April 2025. After that date, reenrollment is placed on a waiting list and places are offered as available. When invited, an advance payment of 1,000 AED toward tuition may be requested to secure enrollment.
Waitlist exists for reenrollment. Re-enrollment closed on 18 April 2025; thereafter, reenrollment is placed on a waiting list. The school reviews waiting list applications and may invite families to make an advance payment of 1,000 AED toward tuition to secure enrollment.
The Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in the Meydan district (District 11). The campus address is Al Abjar Street, District 11, Meydan, Dubai, with a P.O. Box of 455627. The school sits in the Nad Al Sheba/Meydan area, accessible by Dubai's major road network. .
LLFPM runs from pre-primary to the final year, with the French curriculum taught across all levels. It explicitly states provision from the petite section (pre-kindergarten) through terminale (final year). The school presents its structure as PS through terminale in its AEFE-aligned materials. .
LLFPM is a private educational institution that serves both boys and girls (co-educational). It operates as a day school rather than a boarding facility. .
The school reports 26 nationalities represented among its pupils, with around 1,300 students in total. The school notes a multicultural environment and explicitly references Lebanese and French-speaking communities as part of its demographic context in Dubai. .
The school includes an inclusion focus as a formal part of its project, aligning with Dubai KHDA inclusive education policy and framework. An inclusion director leads the inclusion/pôle inclusion, with explicit references to inclusive practices. .
LLFPM is part of the French AEFE network (Education française à l'étranger) and is located in the United Arab Emirates. It maintains a pedagogical/administrative cooperation with Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour in Lebanon. .
No religious affiliation is published as a feature of the school; the school presents itself as a multicultural, secular French-language institution welcoming students of all nationalities. .
The school day typically runs from about 7:40 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, with a shorter Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Lunch and breaks are part of the regular day as indicated in the school's practical information. .
LLFPM publishes a dedicated transport arrangement with an external provider. For school transport, families should contact Shanawaz Bus Rental LLC directly, with a contact email provided for the provider and a LLFPM administrator for follow-up. .
Uniform is mandatory for all students across all classes. The uniform comprises multiple components, which are listed on the page and shown in the final uniform image.
Food is provided by Intercat Hospitality LLC. For PS–CP, a full-board option (breakfast and lunch) is available and optional; from CE1, students can use a magnetic card to purchase breakfast and lunch, with options including salads, sandwiches, and hot meals. Magnetic cards can be recharged online, and students may bring meals in an insulated lunch bag if desired.
Governance is exercised by a board of directors through the school's executive committee, guiding daily operations and engagement with staff, students and families. The board's strategic objectives and vision are defined in LLFPM's school development plan. The school is part of Taaleem; Taaleem acquired Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan in 2024, a 100% acquisition fully integrated into Taaleem's financials for FY 2024/25.
Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan (Dubai) follows a French national curriculum homologated by the AEFE from Petite Section to Terminale, and it prepares students for the French general baccalauréat.
The languages policy centers French as the main language of instruction, with Arabic taught from early years as either a mother tongue or a language of instruction and aligned to CECRL; foreign languages include Spanish from 5e for Arabic-language learners.
In the lycée, students progress through Seconde, Première, and Terminale, with access to all baccalaureate specialties authorized for a French international lycée.
The school aligns with KHDA expectations and maintains a pedagogical cooperation agreement with Notre-Dame de Jamhour in Lebanon.
Overall, the curriculum aims to develop skills in letters, languages, humanities, sciences, and the arts, fostering abstraction, analysis, synthesis, and cultural openness.
1. Social and emotional learning (SEL): Wellbeing is a fundamental value at LLFPM, with a focus on both physical and emotional health and an awareness of its link to academic success. The school implements a range of wellbeing initiatives, including a Wellbeing Week, student/teacher/parent workshops, and activities designed by teachers for students. An approach developed by the inclusion team is used to address the needs of all students and support their social-emotional development. The inclusion team provides leadership for inclusive practice, with Rim Ouayjane serving as Director of the Inclusion department. The school notes that wellbeing efforts are part of its inclusive strategy and are linked to broader student development goals.
2. Special Educational Needs (SEN): LLFPM states that it offers inclusive education aligned with KHDA guidelines to ensure equal academic opportunities for all students from kindergarten through the lycée. The school has an Inclusion team that includes two EBEP referents, a speech therapist (orthophoniste), and a psychologist, working to support learners with diverse needs. Four plans are used to organize support: the individualized reception project (PAI), the personalized schooling plan (PPS), the personalized support plan (PAP), and the educational achievement program (PPRE). A CAT4 cognitive aptitude test is administered to CE2 students to inform planning. LLFPM presents an inclusive model rather than a dedicated specialist SEN institution.
3. English as an Additional Language (EAL): LLFPM's language policy emphasizes Arabic instruction (as a mother tongue or foreign language) and French as the central language of schooling, with instruction aligned to the CECRL framework. Arabic is taught from the Petite Section, and French is the main vehicle of instruction, linking language learning with curriculum and project work. Arabic as a foreign language is offered, and from Year 5 some students enrolled in that track may take Spanish during the 2022–2023 academic year. The site does not publicly describe a dedicated EAL program or staff specifically for English language learners. In short, explicit EAL support is not documented on the publicly accessible pages.
4. Mental Wellbeing: Wellbeing is presented as a core priority at LLFPM, with the aim of helping students understand wellbeing and build personal resilience. The school runs wellbeing initiatives such as Wellbeing Week, workshops for students, teachers, and parents, and teacher-designed activities. The inclusion team has developed a wellbeing approach intended to meet the needs of all students. The emphasis on wellbeing is framed as contributing to both personal development and academic success.
5. Safeguarding: The Reglèment intérieur includes a Charte de Signalement Ethique et de Protection (Ethical Reporting and Protection Charter), indicating formal safeguarding-related provisions within the school's regulations. LLFPM also describes its inclusive education approach as aligned with KHDA's Inclusive Education Guidelines (2019) and Directives and Guidelines for Inclusive Education (2020), with a dedicated inclusion team and staff such as EBEP referents, a speech therapist, and a psychologist. The combination of safeguarding-related charter, KHDA-aligned policies, and an active inclusion team supports a safeguarding framework at the school. The school also references AEFE accreditation and KHDA alignment as part of its governance, which informs safeguarding practice through recognized regulatory standards. The site explicitly notes the Ethical Reporting and Protection Charter on its internal regulations.
1. To start registration, create an EDUKA family account. New families must create a family account, receive a temporary password by email, and log in to complete the registration for their child. Access to the enrollment flow is available via the Enregistrement link on the admissions page. 2. Openings for the 2026-2027 academic year are announced for October 9, 2025, and a webinar is scheduled for January 26, 2026. This provides an opportunity to learn about the French education pathway in Dubai and the LLFPM admission process. 3. Prepare the documents required for admission: a photo of the child; a photocopy of the child's passport with visa/residence card if available; a photocopy of the parents' passports with visa/residence card if available; the child's birth certificate; photocopies of the child's school reports for 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and the first term of the current academic year; for kindergarten, provide a daycare attestation; a copy of the dossier fee transfer (525 AED). 4. Complete the enrollment via the Enregistrement link and consider organizing a personalized visit to the school. A visit can be scheduled through the Organiser une visite option to meet the team and see the facilities. 5. The admissions process emphasizes early planning for 2026-2027, with open registration and information sessions to assist families in understanding the French curriculum, AEFE accreditation, and the Dubai KHDA context.
The Lycée International Jean Mermoz is located in the Cocody district of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The campus address places the site in the Cocody Angré area and is listed as Boulevard Latrille, BP 3726 Abidjan 01. It operates as a French international school within the Cocody area and is accessible via local transport networks in Abidjan. The school uses an external bus service arranged through ATMS-CI for some routes.
The school covers 16 levels of instruction from Toute Petite Section (TPS) through Terminale, with 15 levels homologated. The progression spans maternelle (TPS/PS to Grande Section), élémentaire (CP to CM2), collège (Sixième to Seconde) and lycée (Première to Terminale).
The institution is a private French international school and is part of the Mission Laïque Française network, homologated by the French Ministry of Education and associated with the AEFE framework. It is a single, co-educational French curriculum setting that serves students from early years to high school.
The student body is mixed, with approximately 35% French, 31% Ivorian, and 33% from other nationalities. The total enrollment is about 2,395 pupils across the age range from preschool to terminale. The school maintains an international profile with a diverse national mix.
The school provides student support through two CPEs (guidance staff) and a health service with an on-site infirmary. There is an external Cambridge-oriented program and language support through the collège des langues. These services are coordinated with the school's admissions, health, and academic teams.
France, via the Mission Laïque Française network and AEFE; the school is a French international establishment abroad.
Religious affiliation is not part of the school's stated framework; it operates as a secular, laïque French international school within the Mission Laïque Française.
In the primary years (TPS–CM2), the day runs from about 7:30 a.m. to around 12:45–12:50 p.m., with the primary cycle described as continuing through the school day. In the secondary years (collège et lycée), timetables vary by grade: Sixième typically 7:30–11:30, Seconde around 8:30–12:00, and 5e–3e around 13:30–16:00, while Terminale is around 7:30–11:30 and Première around 8:30–12:00; start times commonly begin around 7:30.
The school provides a school bus service managed by the external provider ATMS-CI. In 2024–2025, ATMS-CI maintained a front desk at the lycée for registrations and re-registrations, with service hours roughly 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; contact details and route information are published by the school. There are separate documents for ABIDJAN and Bassam routes, and there is a dedicated transport contact for families. NB: bus service does not operate during intermediate holidays.
Uniforms are compulsory. The uniform supplier is STITCHES (AE). STITCHES is located at Al Quoz 1, Hessa Street, Dubai. The uniform colors and design are not published on the site.
The LFJM Dubai provides a school meals program through SwissCanonica Catering. Menus are developed with a nutrition specialist to ensure balanced, nutritious meals, prepared by a chef and team on site. They emphasize high-quality, traceable ingredients and no GMOs, with rotating country-themed menus.
LFJM Dubai is an AEFE partner school, part of the AEFE network. The LFJM campuses in Dubai include two sites: Campus Nord (Al Quoz) and Campus Sud (Hessa Street).
LFJM Dubai follows the French national curriculum under the AEFE network, delivering a bilingual, intercultural education with strong English and Arabic language provisions. In primary, the curriculum is organized into Cycle 1 (maternelle), Cycle 2 (CP–CE2), and Cycle 3 (CM1–CM2–6e). In the collège, the school runs 6e to 3e and culminates in the Diplôme National du Brevet, with core subjects including French, English, Arabic, Spanish from 5e, mathematics, physics–chemistry, SVT, technology from 5e, history-geography, education morale et civique, media et information, arts, music, and an option of English literature. In the lycée, Seconde, Première and Terminale lead to the Baccalauréat général, with terminale offering specialty subjects in HGGSP, HLP, LLCE, mathematics, physics–chemistry, SVT and SES. English language provision starts from Petite Section with five weekly English periods following the Cambridge curriculum; CE2 onward includes Cambridge exam preparation and an 8-period English Literature option from 3e, with Cambridge Young Learners up to FCE and IGCSE First/Second Language. The Arabic program includes tracks for native speakers and non-natives, aligned with UAE standards and CEFR.
Social and emotional learning at the Lyce9e Frane7ais Jean Mermoz Dubai is grounded in its mission to support well-being and personal development, with climate initiatives such as the Non au Harce8lement day and the Phare program that trains adult referees and student ambassadors to promote a supportive, inclusive school culture.
The school operates a Pf4le inclusion that identifies Besoins Educatifs Particuliers (EBEP) and develops a Plan d'accompagnement personalize (PAP) and Projet personalize de scolarisation (PPS), coordinating with families, teaching teams, and medico-social services to support learners with conditions including significant learning difficulties, health-related needs, learning disabilities, social or familial challenges, high potential, and disability.
English as an Additional Language is taught from preschool with five weekly English periods aligned to the Cambridge curriculum, with ability-based streaming in secondary and an optional English-first-language Literature track; LFJM Dubai is an official Cambridge exam center offering Young Learners up to IGCSE assessments.
Mental wellbeing is addressed through climate initiatives such as the Phare program and anti-bullying activities (Non au Harc0ement), and LFJM hosts parent events on adolescent mental health with school psychologists.
Safeguarding and child protection at LFJM Dubai include a four-step harassment protocol and the pHARe program that trains staff and student ambassadors to prevent harassment and promote safety, supplemented by parent engagement.
The Lycée Français Jean Mermoz de Dubai operates as a French international school in Dubai and is a partner of the AEFE network. Admission is organized through Admission Guidelines and a procedures flow (Procédure d'inscription), with Tuition Fees and a FAQ Inscriptions section available as part of the admissions resources. A visit option (Visite) is offered for prospective families. The school also provides Terms & Conditions. These admission resources are accessible from the school's admissions menu.
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LFITM is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saadiyat Island. The Saadiyat campus is located on Al Dhiba Street, Al Saadiyat (PO Box 6572). A second campus for primary students, Al Bateen Primary Model School, will reopen on Al Bateen in central Abu Dhabi for the 2026–2027 school year. The school operates within the AFLEC network and is affiliated with AEFE and the Mission Laïque Française (MLF).
LFITM covers early years through terminale, with the Saadiyat campus serving from nursery to terminale and the Al Bateen campus dedicated to primary education (reopening for primary in 2026–27). The two-campus model is designed to serve growing families in Abu Dhabi.
LFITM is a co-educational, French international day school. It operates across two campuses (Saadiyat for all levels and Al Bateen for primary from 2026–27). It is part of AFLEC and AEFE networks.
LFITM hosts about 1,750 students representing 59 nationalities. The most common nationalities and the local-to-international student ratio are not published.
The school provides SEN/ALN support with on-site specialists, including a clinical psychologist, speech therapist, social worker, specialist teachers, guidance counselors, and nurses. These professionals work to support socio-emotional development and academic needs.
France. LFITM is a French international school affiliated with AEFE, recognized by the French Ministry of Education, and linked with AFLEC and Mission Laïque Française.
Religious affiliation is not stated; LFITM is a secular French international school and is part of the Mission Laïque Française network.
The school day on the Saadiyat campus starts at 8:00 for most levels, with early doors at 7:30 for primary; classes end at 14:30 for early years and 14:30–16:30 for primary, and 16:30–18:30 for middle and high school. TPS/PS sessions begin at 8:00 and end at 14:30.
A door-to-door school bus service is offered for the Saadiyat campus, operated by Elite School Buses Transportation. Buses cover morning and afternoon routes within a defined perimeter, with an anglophone supervisor on board, seat belts, and adherence to DOT standards.
LFITM does not offer boarding. It operates as a day school and provides a paid door-to-door transport service for the Saadiyat campus. The service runs morning and afternoon routes with an English-speaking attendant on each bus; seats are equipped with belts sized to students, and Nursery children must use appropriate car seats. Enrollment in transport is subject to the school's transport regulations, and families outside Abu Dhabi Island will be contacted by the transport provider to arrange pickups.
Wearing the school uniform is an integral part of LFITM life. Uniforms are available from the official partner THREADS in Abu Dhabi (DALMA Mall, Al Wazn Street) with online ordering and home delivery options. The current uniforms remain valid for the 2025–2026 school year, with new stock gradually introduced as existing stock is sold.
LFITM offers school meals provided by Food Nation. Nursery to Grade 1 receive complete lunch trays delivered to the classroom; Grades 2–5 have hot meals in the primary canteen; Grades 4–5 have access to the Grab & Go corner in the secondary canteen. Meals are ordered via the SPARE app, and the Nursery lunch-box option remains available for flexibility.
LFITM is operated by AFLEC (Association Franco-Libanaise pour l'Éducation et la Culture). It is a partner of Mission Laïque Française (MLF) and a member of the AEFE network.
LFITM is a French international school in Abu Dhabi, affiliated with AEFE and AFLEC and recognized by ADEK, with Saadiyat Campus for maternelle through lycée and an Al Bateen Primary campus planned to open in 2026–27. The curriculum combines the French national program taught in French with multilingual options: a bilingual French–English Cambridge pathway for the elementary years and a standard French program with foundational English. From year 6 (6e), students may join the Section Internationale Américaine (SIA) in secondary, continuing the bilingual approach and preparing for the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). The school is Cambridge-recognized and acts as an official Cambridge exam center, offering Cambridge English certificates (KET, PET, FCE), IGCSE, and IELTS. LFITM reports 100% pass rates at the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat, plus a 93% pass rate at IGCSE, and supports knowledge and culture through its PCC and PREI programs, including five-minute reading across French, English and Arabic.
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The school reports 100% pass rates at the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and the Baccalauréat, with 93% of students passing IGCSE.
The LFITM emphasizes university progression globally, with a curriculum designed to prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide.
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The Lycée Français International Théodore Monod (LFITM) is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school places a strong emphasis on social and emotional development as part of its educational project, highlighting socio-emotional competencies such as the ability to cooperate, innovate, and adapt. The principal's message stresses that excellence and benevolence guide all actions to help every student progress with confidence within an inclusive, multiculturally minded community. The périscolaire (after-school) program is designed to foster personal development, strengthen intellectual and physical aptitudes, and encourage students' engagement in life within the community. The school also integrates arts, music, sports, and creativity to nurture teamwork and personal balance, supporting SEL through daily practice and structured activities.
LFITM describes itself as an inclusive school that values diversity and mutual aid among students. There is no public disclosure of a detailed list of specific SEN provisions or of a dedicated SEN unit or specialist institution on the school's publicly accessible materials. The internal regulations are published in multiple languages, indicating governance and student conduct policies but not a separate SEN framework. Because explicit SEN offerings (types of needs supported, staff for SEN, or accreditation as a specialist SEN institution) are not publicly disclosed, it is not clear from available information which kinds of SEN LFITM can actively support beyond the general inclusivity statement. The school's stated commitment to safety, wellbeing, and inclusivity suggests an environment designed to accommodate a range of learners, but specific SEN details are not publicly enumerated.
LFITM operates a bilingual pathway (parcours bilingue) coordinated by Tina Ho, indicating formal English and French language integration within the curriculum. The school presents itself as offering a multilingual and multicultural education, underscoring its bilingual approach. Tina Ho is listed as the Coordinatrice du parcours bilingue, confirming dedicated leadership for the bilingual pathway. The school's interface includes language options (Français/Anglais), reinforcing its bilingual orientation. There is no explicit separate EAL department detailed beyond the bilingual pathway.
LFITM explicitly foregrounds safety and wellbeing as part of its mission, describing the school as inclusive and placing value on teamwork, mutual support, and a warm, nurturing environment. The mission notes that the school aims to provide a warm, benevolent, and stimulating setting where every child can thrive. The périscolaire program and the school's emphasis on socio-emotional skills contribute to mental wellbeing by fostering personal development, social interaction, and balance through a range of activities. The campus architecture and daily routines are described as warm and nurturing to support students' mental wellbeing. These elements collectively indicate a structured approach to student wellbeing and mental health, integrated into school life.
The school provides an internal code of conduct (règlement intérieur) available in French, English, and Arabic, reflecting formal safeguarding and behavior policies. LFITM states it is an inclusive environment that values diversity and mutual aid, which supports safeguarding by promoting a safe and respectful community. While safeguarding is addressed through general policies and codes of conduct, explicit, detailed safeguarding procedures or child protection policies are not publicly enumerated in the available materials. The combination of multilingual policy documents and a focus on safety and wellbeing suggests a framework for safeguarding, but specific safeguarding procedures are not publicly disclosed.
LFITM regularly organizes information sessions and campus tours to allow families to discover the environment and ask their questions. These events provide insight into LFITM's programs and campus life as part of the admissions experience. Admissions for the 2026/2027 school year are open; reserve your child's place today. Brochures and additional information are available through the Admissions page.
