Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou, usually shortened to LFIGP, is the senior French school in Dubai and one of the oldest international schools of any system in the emirate, having opened in 1973. It teaches the French national programme to several thousand pupils across more than one campus and serves a large, settled French speaking community. It is the anchor of the French sector in the Dubai international schools market and a natural first choice for families who want continuity with the education system in France.
This profile covers the French curriculum and Baccalaureate pathways, the fee band, the admissions calendar and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a promotion.
Lycée Georges Pompidou at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | French national curriculum, French Baccalaureate, international section |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Maternelle to Terminale (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Accreditation | French Ministry of Education programme; AEFE network; regulated by KHDA |
| Fee band | Value to lower mid tier (see Dubai fees guide) |
| Campus area | Oud Metha and a newer Meydan and Mudon side campus |
Curriculum and academics
Lycée Georges Pompidou delivers the French national curriculum set by the French Ministry of Education, running from maternelle through the école, collège and lycée to the French Baccalaureate. As an AEFE network school it teaches the same programme and follows the same examinations as a state lycée in France, which makes a transfer back to the French system or on to a French university straightforward. An international section in the upper years adds further language and pathway options for families who want a more bilingual route.
French is the medium of instruction, with English and Arabic taught throughout, and the school is known for strong results at the Baccalaureate. Parents weighing the French route can read our guide to the French curriculum schools, which explains how the brevet, the Baccalaureate and the AEFE network work for families on the move.
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Lycée Georges Pompidou fees
Lycée Georges Pompidou sits in the value to lower mid part of the Dubai market, which is typical of AEFE network schools where fees are kept accessible to a broad French community. Published tuition runs from roughly AED 36,900 in the early years to around AED 50,700 in the upper school, well below the premium British and IB through schools mapped in our Dubai school fees guide. The relatively flat fee curve across the year groups is one of the reasons the lycée appeals to families budgeting for more than one child.
Budget for the line items that sit on top of tuition. Expect a registration charge, the AEFE network contribution that French system schools apply, uniform or equipment costs and optional school transport. Dubai schools bill tuition across the terms and the KHDA caps annual increases, so the figure quoted at offer is a reliable basis for a relocation budget.
Admissions and intake
Lycée Georges Pompidou runs a French September to July academic year and opens admissions ahead of each rentrée. The school admits across the year groups subject to availability, with priority often given to children transferring from other French system schools to keep continuity of the programme. Because the established campuses are popular, families relocating to Dubai are advised to register as early as the published window allows rather than waiting until arrival.
Applications are made online and ask for the child's recent French school reports where they exist, passport and visa documentation and, for transfers, a certificate of radiation from the previous school. Pupils joining from outside the French system may be assessed for their level of French. Plan around the school's waiting lists at the busiest year groups and campuses.
Location and who goes there
The lycée operates across more than one campus, with its long established site at Oud Metha near the heart of older Dubai and a newer campus serving the Meydan and Mudon side of the city as the French community has spread. The two site model lets families choose the campus closest to home, which keeps the school run manageable across a large catchment. The parent body is predominantly French and Francophone, drawing on the substantial French speaking expatriate population in business, hospitality and the professions.
For the wider picture of how the French sector sits alongside the British, IB and American schools across the emirate, see the Dubai schools hub.
Lycée Georges Pompidou reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou fees?
Published tuition runs from roughly AED 36,900 in the early years to around AED 50,700 in the upper school, which places the lycée in Dubai's value to lower mid band. Budget separately for registration, the AEFE network contribution and optional transport.
Is Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou a good school?
The lycée is the longest established French school in Dubai, founded in 1973 and part of the AEFE network, with a strong record at the French Baccalaureate. Whether it suits your family depends on wanting a French Ministry programme rather than a British or American one.
What curriculum does Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou follow?
The school follows the French national curriculum set by the French Ministry of Education from maternelle to the Baccalaureate, with an international section offering additional pathways in the upper years.
When do Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou applications open?
The school runs a French September to July year and opens admissions ahead of each rentrée, admitting across the year groups subject to availability. Apply early because places at the established campuses fill quickly.
Where is Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou located?
The lycée operates across more than one campus in Dubai, with its long established site at Oud Metha and a newer campus serving the Meydan and Mudon side of the city.
