Bilingual French International School - ICE (BFIS) campus

Bilingual French International School - ICE (BFIS)

Key Stats

Annual Fees: US$13K – US$23K

Curriculum: IB · French

Age Range: 3–18

Students: ~550

Location: Nad Al Sheba, Dubai

Updated February 2026


In Brief

International Concept For Education Dubai (ICE) appears to be a French-English bilingual school offering IB and French curricula, but generates extremely limited discussion in Dubai's competitive education market. While positioned as a premium option, the school maintains minimal visibility across parent forums and educational comparison sites compared to established Dubai institutions.

Operating under the ICE acronym, the school follows French curriculum pathways alongside International Baccalaureate programming, targeting families seeking bilingual education in French and English. Parent discussions occasionally surface on expatriate forums, with some families considering ICE alongside other French options like Jean Mermoz School when evaluating bilingual education choices. The school appears to serve the French expatriate community and international families prioritizing multilingual education, though specific details about campus facilities, enrollment numbers, or academic outcomes remain unclear from public sources.

Unlike Dubai's established international schools that generate extensive parent conversations across forums and detailed institutional profiles, ICE maintains remarkably low presence in typical expatriate education discussions. The school does not appear prominently in standard fee comparisons, KHDA rating discussions, or teacher employment conversations that characterize Dubai's competitive international education market, making assessment of facilities, academic performance, or community satisfaction challenging compared to well-documented alternatives.

What parents value
  • Bilingual French-English education model
  • IB and French curriculum pathways
  • Serves French expatriate community needs
  • Option for families seeking multilingual education
Points of consideration
  • Extremely limited visibility in Dubai education discussions
  • Minimal parent reviews or feedback available
  • Academic outcomes and KHDA ratings unclear
  • Fee structure and campus details not readily accessible
  • Limited documentation compared to established Dubai schools

Annual Fees

Year GroupAgeUSDTotal Annual Fee
PS / Pre-KG312,621
MS / KG-1415,425
GS / KG-2516,267
CP / Grade 1617,108
CE1 / Grade 2717,950
CE2 / Grade 3818,791
CM1 / Grade 4919,632
CM2 / Grade 51020,474
6eme / Grade 61121,596
5eme / Grade 71221,596
4eme / Grade 81322,998
3eme / Grade 91422,998
2nde / Grade 101517,924
1ere / Grade 11 (BFI++)1618,691
1ere / Grade 11 (IBDP)1619,704
Terminale / Grade 12 (IBDP)1719,704

Fees converted from AED. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.

Additional Fees

FeeAmount
File Processing Fee136

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Bilingual French International School - ICE (BFIS) campus

Academic Results

Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.


Extra Curriculars

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Inspections & Accreditations

Inspection

No published inspection details are currently available.

Accreditations

Accreditation details are not publicly listed.

Memberships

Membership details are not publicly listed.


Student Body

Dubai's international schools serve a highly diverse student body drawn from over 180 nationalities. Contact the school for current enrolment details.


Leadership

Mr. Patrick Affley - Director

Mr. Patrick Affley is a long-term UAE resident who served 11 years as Founding Principal of Dove Green Private School in Dubai.


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Last updated February 2026