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Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou – Oud Metha

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees AED 31,276
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2616
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum
Taught languages English, Arabic, German, Spanish, Latin
Typical class size 26
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

The Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou – Oud Metha is a school in Dubai that delivers the French national curriculum within the AEFE network, alongside Cambridge IGCSE/ British curriculum options. It operates on two campuses: the Maternelle in Oud Metha and the Elementary to Lycée at Academic City, serving pupils from 3 to 18 years old and drawing over 50 nationalities. The school has been established in Dubai for over 50 years and educates about 2,600 students with more than 300 staff. Its facilities were fully renovated in 2014 and include spacious classrooms with computers and interactive whiteboards, a library, an infirmary, a gymnasium, a teaching kitchen, shaded outdoor play areas, and an after-school program from 15:00 to 15:45. The curriculum is organized into cycles and offers linguistic pathways such as SIFR and SIAR, Arabic as a Foreign Language, and a 100% Baccalaureate pass rate with 42% Very Good mentions.

www.lfigp.org

Oud Metha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou – Oud Metha has 2,616 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in French, English.

Location
Two Dubai campuses: Oud Metha and Academic City. Oud Metha campus houses the Maternelle (Petite Section to Grande Section) and is located in the Oud Metha district. Academic City campus houses the Ecole Elementaire, College and Lyce9e (Terminale) on the Academic City campus in Dubai. The school is part of the AEFE network affiliated with France.

Stages
Oud Metha: Maternelle (Petite Section to Grande Section). Academic City: Ecole Elementaire, College and Lyce9e (CP to Terminale).

Additional learning support
The Inclusion Department is dedicated to supporting students with specific educational, social or emotional needs, identifying their needs, developing personalized support plans, providing psychological support, and promoting inclusive practices in partnership with families and the school team.

Country affiliation
France

School day structure
Oud Metha (Maternelle): morning arrival 8:10; afternoon departures 2:45 and 4:45. Academic City Elementary: morning arrival 8:00; departures 2:15 and 4:00. Academic City Secondary: morning arrival 7:45; departures 3:25 and 5:20.

Bus service
A school bus transport service is provided across three campuses. Expert Transport serves Oud Metha Maternelle and Academic City Elementary; STS serves Academic City Secondary. Service starts the day after the school year begins; schedules are published 24 hours before the first trip; door-to-door service available; fees are billed by the providers. Contacts: Expert Transport for Maternelle/Elementary; STS for Secondary.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou – Oud Metha ranges from AED 31,276 for 2026/27.

Application and assessment fees
- Application (assessment) fee for new applicants: AED 500, payable at time of application and non-refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (Oud Metha — Maternelle / Kindergarten)
- Petite Section (Pre‑KG): AED 31,276 per year.
- Moyenne Section (KG1): AED 31,276 per year.
- Grande Section (KG2): AED 31,276 per year.

How the tuition is presented and typical additional school costs
- The tuition figure above is the annual tuition charge for each Maternelle year at Oud Metha. Expected additional school costs (ranges shown where the school lists variability) include: required supplies and equipment (uniforms AED 86–230; books AED 0–100; laptop/digital device AED 500), and optional services such as student transport (range AED 6,025–9,400), extracurricular activities (AED 300–3,960), medical cover (AED 0–1,500), school trips (AED 10–300) and canteen (range shown up to AED 3,700). These items are charged separately from tuition according to participation and choices.

Enrolment, re‑enrolment and deposit charges
- On acceptance a confirmation invoice is issued: the family must pay AED 500 (application/administration) plus a deposit equal to 10% of the annual tuition to confirm the place; these amounts are non‑refundable. For mid‑year entry the tuition is calculated pro rata. Payment of the confirmation invoice is required within the time stated on the invoice (the school requires prompt settlement; the admission policy specifies a short deadline once invoiced).
- Re‑enrolment (existing students) charge: up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher); this is non‑refundable and is deducted from the first term invoice.
- Enrolment fee for new students: up to 10% of the tuition fee; non‑refundable and deductible from the first term invoice.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school issues invoices from its finance office. For a confirmed place the initial invoice (AED 500 + 10% deposit) must be paid within the deadline indicated on the invoice (the admission rules require settlement within seven days of the invoice for admissions). Other tuition balances and optional fees are invoiced and must be paid under the school's stated deadlines; prorated charges apply for in‑year entry.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable for the Oud Metha (Maternelle) campus; no boarding fees are charged for Oud Metha students.

Other charges and optional programs
- Language or strengthened sections: selecting certain language or reinforced international sections at Maternelle may incur additional annual supplementary charges as listed in the school's fee fact sheets. Other optional programmes (special immersion programmes, entrance/aptitude tests, some specialist activities) carry separate fees (examples: language immersion programme amounts and aptitude/test fees are published as separate items).

Refund and non‑refund rules
- Application and admission deposits indicated above are non‑refundable. Re‑enrolment and enrolment fees, as stated, are non‑refundable and are deductible from the first term invoice where applicable. Prorated tuition is applied only for entry during the school year.

Discounts and sibling / staff concessions
- The school operates discount schemes: staff discounts (up to 50%) and sibling discounts according to position (examples given in the school's financial information). The precise percentage depends on the sibling order and the scheme in force for the year.

Fee payment methods and invoicing platform
- Admissions and invoicing are handled through the school's online admissions/billing portal (Eduka). Invoices are issued by the school's finance office and the school uses Eduka as its billing platform; Eduka supports typical payment channels (online card gateways and bank transfer options through its payment gateway integrations). Families follow the invoice instructions and the school's billing schedule when making payments.

Summary (Oud Metha Maternelle — headline items)
- Annual tuition (PS / KG1 / KG2): AED 31,276 per year.
- Application fee (new students): AED 500 (non‑refundable).
- Enrolment deposit: up to 10% of annual tuition (non‑refundable, deductible from first term).
- Re‑enrolment fee (existing students): up to 5% of annual tuition or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non‑refundable and deductible from first term.
- Optional transport and services, uniforms, books and excursions are charged separately within the ranges shown above.
Academics

Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou – Oud Metha teaches French Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou follows the French national education system within the AEFE network, with campuses at Oud Metha and at Academic City (Elementary and Secondary). The curriculum is organized into cycles: Elementary (6-9 years) CP, CE1, CE2; Elementary and Collège (9-12 years) CM1, CM2, and 6e; College (12-15 years) 5e, 4e, 3e; the Determination Cycle (15-16 years) Seconde; and the Terminal Cycle (16-18 years) Première and Terminale with options in literature, sciences, economics, technologies or arts. Core subjects include French, mathematics, sciences, history-geography, English, technology, and civic education, with progression across cycles. The school offers linguistic pathways called Parcours linguistiques et sportifs, including reinforced French (SIFR) or reinforced English (SIAR): CP has 4h30 of English and 15h of French (SIFR) or 9h English and 12h French (SIAR); from CE1 to CM2 the allocations are 3h English and 14h45 French (SIFR) or 9h French and 9h English (SIAR). Arabic as a Foreign Language (ALE) is offered at beginner and advanced levels and is mandatory through Year 3. Final exams support preparation for the Baccalaureate with results described as 97-100% success rate annually and about 42% of students earning a Very Good mention, with a notable share achieving Very Good mentions at the Baccalaureate.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school has about 2,500 students and 200 teachers, giving an approximate student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 1.

Exam Results
The school reports a 100% pass rate at the Baccalaureate, with 42% of students earning a Very Good mention.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at leading universities around the world, reflecting strong outcomes in national examinations and alignment with the French national curriculum.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Pre-enrollment prerequisites. The KHDA age criteria apply. For entry to Maternelle, children born in 2022 join Petite Section in 2025/2026; for entry to PS/MS/GS, an age waiver is required for those born between September 1 and December 31 of 2022, 2021, or 2020. The child must be toilet trained before starting. A placement test and/or an interview may be required, payable at 300 AED; final acceptance decisions are made by the principal and the school reserves the right to refuse an application.

Step 2. Enrollment modalities. Enrollment is online only through Eduka. The process includes creating the child's file, acknowledging receipt, and the inscriptions service issuing a decision. If accepted, an invoice for 500 AED processing fees plus 10% of the annual tuition is sent by the finance service; payment within the deadlines confirms admission by email. A form on Eduka collects information about the child's habits and the family's motivations for choosing LFIGP, and dossiers are reviewed in order of arrival against criteria such as Emirati nationality, staff children, siblings already enrolled, prior AEFE experience, or other curriculums.

Step 3. Language pathways. In Maternelle, PS join the Section Internationale Français Renforcé (SIFR) with three hours of English per week. In MS and GS, parents may choose between the Section Internationale Français Renforcé and the Section Internationale Anglais Renforcé. For the English-reinforced option, priority is given to pupils previously in LFIGP's English-reinforced MS/GS, then to AEFE international sections, then to students with strong command of French; the program uses two teachers and KHDA fees apply as indicated in the KHDA School Fact Sheet.

Step 4. Waiting list. The school opens a waiting list when applications exceed places. Being on the waiting list does not guarantee admission. Parents on the waiting list are informed as soon as a vacancy arises. The waiting list helps manage admissions and supports a smooth transition for new arrivals.

Step 5. Inclusion. The Inclusion team may be consulted to assess needed supports; admission of students with identified special educational needs may require AESH support, and families are responsible for arranging and funding this assistance. The school may conduct an interview with the family and educators to determine supports.

Step 6. Payments and documents. If a place is offered, an invoice for 500 AED processing fee and 10% of the annual tuition is issued; these fees are non-refundable. For mid-year entry, tuition is prorated and payment is due within 7 days; failure to pay may cancel the place and the slot may be offered to another family on the waiting list. Required documents include copies of identity papers, the last two years of report cards, and other items specified in the pre-registration dossier; a valid UAE resident visa for the student and parents is necessary to enroll.

Waitlist
The school opens a waiting list when applications exceed available places. Being on the waiting list does not guarantee admission. Parents on the waiting list are informed as soon as a vacancy arises.
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