Where are schools offering the French curriculum located in Dubai?

French curriculum schools in Dubai are located in a limited number of well-defined education zones. They are mainly found in Oud Metha & Zabeel , Silicon Oasis & Academic City, and Barsha & Quoz . These locations host established international schools offering French national education and bilingual learning environments.

Who is the French curriculum best suited for?

The French curriculum is well suited for families seeking a highly academic and intellectually demanding education, particularly for students who excel in analysis, humanities, and structured reasoning. It is often chosen by parents planning for France or Francophone universities , or those looking for bilingual education with strong academic discipline.

Top French Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026

Q: Are there schools offering the French curriculum in Dubai?

Dubai has several KHDA-regulated schools accredited by the French Ministry of Education (AEFE), delivering the official French national curriculum.

Q: What age groups and grade levels does the French curriculum cover?

French curriculum schools offer education from Petite Section (age 3) through Terminale (age 18), leading to the French Baccalauréat .

Q: What are the main characteristics of the French curriculum?

The French curriculum is academically demanding, with a strong emphasis on analytical thinking, humanities, and philosophy. Many schools also offer bilingual or trilingual instruction.

About French Schools in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has 2 French schools following the French curriculum, concentrated in Corniche & West (1), Gate & Maqta (1).

Annual tuition for 2026-2027 ranges from AED 29,200 to AED 51,660, averaging AED 38,181, based on published fee schedules verified for 2 of 2 schools.

Of the 2 inspected French schools in Abu Dhabi, ADEK rates 2 Very good — 100% are rated Good or above in their latest inspection.

Schools

AED 29,200

Min. Fee

AED 51,660

Max. Fee

AED 38,181

Avg. Fee

100%

Rated Good+

Inspection Rating Distribution

Very good

2 (100%)

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Are there schools offering the French curriculum in Dubai?

Dubai has several KHDA-regulated schools accredited by the French Ministry of Education (AEFE), delivering the official French national curriculum.