Lycee Francais International
Lycee Francais International is a French curriculum private school in Oud Metha, Dubai, rated Outstanding by KHDA (2024). Annual fees: AED 35,000–52,000.
Parent sentiment: Predominantly Positive.
What parents praise
- Strong trilingual education (French
- Arabic
- English)
- Dedicated and attentive staff
- High academic standards and excellent student outcomes
Areas of strength — KHDA inspection
- Outstanding overall (stepped up from Very Good in the 2023-24 round)
- Excellent outcomes in French, English, mathematics and aspects of science
- Outstanding curriculum, well adapted to all students' needs
- Positive governance and strong engagement of parents as partners
- Strong wellbeing provision
Summarised from Lycee Francais International’s KHDA inspection report (2024).
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~13 min, pick-up ~10 min, 9 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~16 min, pick-up ~13 min, 14.8 km by road
- Mirdif: drop-off ~19 min, pick-up ~21 min, 16.3 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~17 min, pick-up ~19 min, 17.9 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~23 min, 22.4 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~22 min, pick-up ~23 min, 24.5 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~24 min, 26.4 km by road
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~27 min, pick-up ~27 min, 27.2 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~22 min, pick-up ~26 min, 27.5 km by road
- Arabian Ranches: drop-off ~27 min, pick-up ~28 min, 29.6 km by road
Data last reviewed: 2026-03-05. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lycee Francais International's KHDA rating?
Lycee Francais International is rated Outstanding in its most recent KHDA inspection (2024). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at Lycee Francais International?
Published annual fees are AED 35,000–52,000. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does Lycee Francais International follow?
Lycee Francais International follows the French curriculum.
Which communities is Lycee Francais International near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Downtown Dubai (~13 min), Jumeirah (~16 min), Umm Suqeim (~17 min). See the school-run section for more communities.