Lycée Français Jean Mermoz de Dubai (LFJM)
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$13K – US$23K
Curriculum: IB · French
Age Range: 3–18
Students: -
Location: Nad Al Sheba, Dubai
Updated February 2026
In Brief
The Bilingual French International School ICE Dubai is a French bilingual school offering IB and French curricula with Cambridge accreditation, led by an experienced board including former French Ambassador Yves Aubin de La Messuzière. While the school emphasizes early bilingualism and multicultural education, it maintains relatively low visibility compared to Dubai's tier-one international institutions.
Operating under the French Ministry of National Education and partnered with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE), BFIS ICE combines French national curriculum with IB World School and Cambridge International School accreditation. The school's governance includes distinguished figures such as board president Yves Aubin de La Messuzière, a former French Ambassador and Officer of the Legion of Honour, alongside General Secretary Francis Cauet who brings 30 years of principal experience. Under Principal Abir Alaywan's leadership, the school integrates bilingual French-English instruction while meeting UAE requirements for Arabic language, history, and culture education.
The school positions itself as fostering inquiry, leadership, and multicultural understanding through its unique blend of French educational philosophy with Anglo-Saxon best practices around kindness, autonomy, collaboration, and creativity. Unlike Dubai's predominantly British curriculum schools, BFIS ICE offers families seeking French education an alternative pathway that maintains international recognition through IB and Cambridge frameworks. However, the school generates minimal discussion in typical expatriate education forums compared to established institutions like JESS, Dubai College, or GEMS schools, suggesting it serves a more specialized community primarily interested in French-language education.
What parents value
- –Distinguished governance including former French Ambassador and experienced education professionals
- –Unique bilingual French-English curriculum combining French national standards with IB and Cambridge accreditation
- –Early bilingualism focus with cultural immersion approach
- –French Ministry of National Education accreditation and AEFE partnership providing authentic French education
- –Multicultural education approach integrating local Arabic requirements
Points of consideration
- –Limited visibility in Dubai's competitive international school market compared to tier-one institutions
- –Specialized appeal primarily for families seeking French-language education
- –Minimal parent discussion or reviews available in typical expatriate forums
- –Campus facilities and student demographics not detailed in available sources
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PS (Pre-KG) | 3 | 12,621 |
| MS (KG-1) | 4 | 15,425 |
| GS (KG-2) | 5 | 16,267 |
| CP (Grade 1) | 6 | 17,108 |
| CE1 (Grade 2) | 7 | 17,950 |
| CE2 (Grade 3) | 8 | 18,791 |
| CM1 (Grade 4) | 9 | 19,632 |
| CM2 (Grade 5) | 10 | 20,474 |
| 6eme (Grade 6) | 11 | 21,596 |
| 5eme (Grade 7) | 12 | 21,596 |
| 4eme (Grade 8) | 13 | 22,998 |
| 3eme (Grade 9) | 14 | 22,998 |
| 2nde (Grade 10) | 15 | 17,924 |
| 1ere BFI++ (Grade 11) | 16 | 18,691 |
| 1ere IBDP (Grade 11) | 16 | 19,704 |
| Terminale IBDP (Grade 12) | 17 | 19,704 |
Fees converted from AED. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| File Processing Fee | 136 |
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Academic Results
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Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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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
Abir Alaywan - Principal
Abir Alaywan is the Principal of Lycée Français Bilingue International in Dubai since August 2021, with prior experience as Vice Principal and Primary School Director at Lycée Français International Elite - AFLEC in Lebanon, along with roles in pedagogical quality assurance, Head of English Department, and Cambridge ESOL examiner.