{"id":16883,"date":"2025-05-29T20:16:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T18:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-dubai-life.com\/?p=16883"},"modified":"2025-05-29T20:16:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T18:16:32","slug":"schooling-your-children-in-dubai-a-complete-guide-for-french-families-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-dubai-life.com\/en\/schooling-your-children-in-dubai-a-complete-guide-for-french-families-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Schooling Your Children in Dubai: A Complete Guide for French Families 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dubai: A Top Destination for French Families Seeking a Multicultural, Safe, and Academically Excellent Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is an organized overview of the best French-speaking, bilingual, and British schools in Dubai, including tuition fees, location, programs, and advantages.<\/p>\n

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1. \ud83d\udcda FRENCH CURRICULUM (AEFE)<\/h3>\n

\ud83d\udcca School Comparison \u2013 Location & Annual Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
School<\/th>\nLocation<\/th>\nAnnual Fees<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Lyc\u00e9e Libanais Francophone Priv\u00e9 (LLFP)<\/td>\nAl Garhoud<\/td>\n22,000\u201340,000 AED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LFI Georges Pompidou \u2013 Sharjah Campus<\/td>\nSharjah (near Mirdif)<\/td>\n25,000\u201335,000 AED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LFI Georges Pompidou \u2013 Academic City Campus<\/td>\nDubai Academic City<\/td>\n35,000\u201348,000 AED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lyc\u00e9e Fran\u00e7ais International de Duba\u00ef \u2013 AFLEC<\/td>\nOud Metha<\/td>\n29,000\u201355,000 AED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lyc\u00e9e Fran\u00e7ais Jean Mermoz<\/td>\nAl Quoz<\/td>\n33,000\u201353,000 AED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GEMS World Academy Dubai<\/td>\nAl Barsha South<\/td>\n65,000\u2013110,000 AED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\ud83d\udcda School Comparison \u2013 Levels & Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
School<\/th>\nLevel<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Lyc\u00e9e Libanais Francophone Priv\u00e9 (LLFP)<\/td>\nPS to Terminale<\/td>\nAffordable, strong academic foundation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LFI Georges Pompidou \u2013 Sharjah Campus<\/td>\nPS to CM2<\/td>\nIdeal for families living in Sharjah<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LFI Georges Pompidou \u2013 Academic City Campus<\/td>\nColl\u00e8ge & Lyc\u00e9e<\/td>\nExcellent Baccalaur\u00e9at results<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lyc\u00e9e Fran\u00e7ais International de Duba\u00ef \u2013 AFLEC<\/td>\nPS to Terminale<\/td>\nEstablished, well-regarded academic support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lyc\u00e9e Fran\u00e7ais Jean Mermoz<\/td>\nPS to Terminale<\/td>\nHuman scale, innovative teaching<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GEMS World Academy Dubai<\/td>\nKG to IB<\/td>\nMultilingual (French optional), top facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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2. \ud83c\udf0d BILINGUAL FRENCH\/ENGLISH PROGRAM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
School<\/th>\nLocation<\/th>\nAnnual Fees<\/th>\nLevel<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
International Concept for Education<\/td>\nMeydan, Nad Al Sheba<\/td>\n40,000\u201365,000 AED<\/td>\nPS to CM2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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3. \ud83c\udf1f IB PROGRAM WITH FRENCH SECTION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
School<\/th>\nLocation<\/th>\nAnnual Fees<\/th>\nLevel<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Swiss International Scientific School<\/td>\nAl Jaddaf<\/td>\n60,000\u2013100,000 AED<\/td>\nPS to Terminale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GEMS World Academy Dubai<\/td>\nAl Barsha South<\/td>\n70,000\u2013107,000 AED<\/td>\nKG1 to Grade 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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4. \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 BRITISH CURRICULUM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
School<\/th>\nLocation<\/th>\nAnnual Fees<\/th>\nLevel<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
GEMS Wellington Academy \u2013 DSO<\/td>\nDubai Silicon Oasis<\/td>\n45,000\u201375,000 AED<\/td>\nFS1 to Year 13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GEMS Wellington International School<\/td>\nAl Sufouh<\/td>\n65,000\u201395,000 AED<\/td>\nFS1 to Year 13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dubai College<\/td>\nAl Sufouh<\/td>\n80,000\u201390,000 AED<\/td>\nYear 7 to Year 13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS)<\/td>\nArabian Ranches<\/td>\n55,000\u201395,000 AED<\/td>\nFS1 to Year 13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\ud83d\udcdd Registration Costs & Admission Tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
School<\/th>\nRegistration Fee<\/th>\nTest Required?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Lyc\u00e9e Libanais Francophone Priv\u00e9<\/td>\n500 AED<\/td>\nYes (basic evaluation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LFIGP Sharjah<\/td>\n500 AED<\/td>\nYes (from CP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LFIGP Academic City<\/td>\n500 AED<\/td>\nYes (academic test)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lyc\u00e9e Fran\u00e7ais de Duba\u00ef \u2013 AFLEC<\/td>\n525 AED<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lyc\u00e9e Fran\u00e7ais Jean Mermoz<\/td>\n600 AED<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ICE<\/td>\n630 AED<\/td>\nYes (interview & assessment)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SISD<\/td>\n525 AED<\/td>\nYes (IB evaluation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GEMS World Academy Dubai<\/td>\n525 AED<\/td>\nYes (English + French)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GEMS Wellington Academy (DSO)<\/td>\n500 AED<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GEMS Wellington International<\/td>\n500 AED<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dubai College<\/td>\n500 AED<\/td>\nYes (highly selective)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JESS Arabian Ranches<\/td>\n500 AED<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\ud83d\udccb Registration Steps (Summary)<\/h3>\n
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  1. Pre-register online via the school website.<\/li>\n
  2. Pay the application fee.<\/li>\n
  3. Submit documentation (passports, school records, visas, photos).<\/li>\n
  4. Attend an entrance exam or interview.<\/li>\n
  5. Receive admission decision in 2\u20134 weeks.<\/li>\n
  6. Pay the deposit to secure the place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    \ud83c\udfaf Tips for Choosing the Right School in Dubai<\/h3>\n