Lycee Francais International
Lycee Francais International is a French curriculum private school in Oud Metha, Dubai. Rated Outstanding by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 29,488–62,363.
Fee notes
2026-27 KHDA fact sheets, checked 12 October 2026. Tuition shown is payable tuition after any discount explicitly published in each sheet. Gross tuition and the published discount are retained separately. Fixed compulsory charges are separate; optional supplies, services, variable examination charges and enrolment charges are excluded. Confirm discount eligibility and current intake with admissions. Approved fee grades are not evidence of current admissions availability.
Parent sentiment: Predominantly Positive.
What parents praise
- Strong trilingual education (French
- Arabic
- English)
- Dedicated and attentive staff
- High academic standards and excellent student outcomes
Concerns parents raise
- Arabic language instruction can be challenging for some students
These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.
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 (2023-24).
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~12 min, pick-up ~15 min, 8.9 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~16 min, 14 km by road
- Mirdif: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~27 min, 16.8 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~16 min, pick-up ~24 min, 17.1 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~18 min, pick-up ~27 min, 21.5 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~30 min, 26.7 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~29 min, 28.5 km by road
- Emirates Hills: drop-off ~24 min, pick-up ~32 min, 29.4 km by road
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~29 min, pick-up ~33 min, 29.5 km by road
- The Springs: drop-off ~27 min, pick-up ~32 min, 29.5 km by road
Related pages
- Nearby area: Downtown Dubai guide
- French-curriculum schools in Dubai
- Dubai schools under AED 40,000 a year
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 (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at Lycee Francais International?
Published annual fees are AED 29,488–62,363. 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 (~12 min), Jumeirah (~14 min), Umm Suqeim (~16 min). See the school-run section for more communities.