Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha

Q: Where is Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School located in Dubai?

Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou is located in Academic City , operating from a comprehensive AEFE-accredited French campus in Dubai Academic City with extensive sports and arts facilities. This ideal eastern Dubai location offers exceptional connectivity for families in Academic City, International City, Silicon Oasis, Al Warqa, and Muhaisnah .

Q: What are the tuition fees at Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School?

Tuition ranges from AED 36,920 to AED 50,700 per year, based on level. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School best suited for?

Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou is best suited for French-speaking families seeking outstanding French Baccalaureate education. The school appeals to residents of Academic City, International City, Silicon Oasis, Al Warqa, and Muhaisnah seeking French National education with AEFE-accredited French curriculum with exceptional examination results.

Also known as lycee francais international georges pompidou oud metha

5.0

2023-2024Outstanding

Curriculum

French

Annual Fees

31K AED

Location

Oud Metha

About Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha is a French school established in 1998 in OUD METHA. This institution serves the Dubai community and offers classes for young learners from KG 1 to KG 2.

Currently, the school enrolls 385 boys and girls aged 3 to 6. The environment is designed to support early childhood development through a structured curriculum that adheres to French educational standards.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 31,276 to AED 31,276. The school has received an Outstanding rating for the 2023-2024 inspection period, highlighting its commitment to quality education.

The OUD METHA campus is conveniently located for residents of Al Nasr, Umm Al Hurair, and near Oud Metha Metro Station, making it easily accessible for families in the area.

Location

Oud Metha

Fees & Admissions

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Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)	31,276 AED	~2,606 AED
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	31,276 AED	~2,606 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	31,276 AED	~2,606 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its eighth consecutive "Outstanding". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Outstanding

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Excellent achievement in French, English, mathematics, and science across the school
Children's excellent personal development, understanding of Islamic values, and social responsibility
Well-informed and knowledgeable management board committed to continuous improvement and strong parent partnership
Very effective daily management of the school's campus, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment

What the school was asked to improve

Improve identification and consistency of support and challenge for children of determination
Ensure teachers use inclusive techniques and leaders develop inclusive provision to outstanding standards
Ensure school improvement plans are based on accurate self-evaluation and that all KHDA recommendations are implemented
Improve strategies to ensure stability of high-quality leadership and teaching
Improve the school's self-evaluation and development planning
Develop a professional support system ensuring teachers meet the needs of all groups of children

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–19), inspected 15 to 19 January 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 23 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 1 declined and 22 kept the same rating.

Students

380 → 385

+5 (+1%)

Teachers

20 → 20

unchanged

Students of determination

19 → 33

+14 (+74%)

Emirati students

9 → 5

-4 (-44%)

Declined

School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Outstanding → Very good

Did Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 1 a decline, 1 no change yet.

Clarify that the school caters for children of all aptitudes and abilities by reviewing admission policiesNot measurable from the ratings
Improve the quality of care and supportNo change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024
Improve the quality of self-evaluation and improvement planningDeclined
School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Outstanding → Very good

Performance standards by year (29 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Maternelle	N/A	—
Islamic Education — Progress	Maternelle	N/A	—
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Maternelle	N/A	—
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Maternelle	N/A	—
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Maternelle	N/A	—
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Maternelle	N/A	—
Language of instruction — Attainment	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Language of instruction — Progress	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Attainment	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Protection, care, guidance and support
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Maternelle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Maternelle	Very good	Very good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Outstanding	Very good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Outstanding

This KG-only French curriculum school in Oud Metha was rated outstanding overall. Inspectors praised excellent achievement in French, English, mathematics and science, exemplary behaviour, and strong new leadership, while recommending clearer admission policies, better care and support, stronger self-evaluation, more differentiation, and greater independent learning opportunities for children.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Energetic, enthusiastic leadership from the newly appointed Directrice, highly respected by children and parents
Excellent standards of achievement in French, English, mathematics and science
Children's strong personal development, positive attitudes to learning, and willingness to care for their environment
Effective engagement of parents as partners in supporting children's learning

What the school was asked to improve

Clarify that the school caters for children of all aptitudes and abilities by reviewing admission policies
Improve the quality of care and support
Improve the quality of self-evaluation and improvement planning

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–19), inspected 20 to 24 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Outstanding

2019-2020Outstanding

2018-2019Outstanding

2017-2018Outstanding

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School located in Dubai?

Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou is located in Academic City, operating from a comprehensive AEFE-accredited French campus in Dubai Academic City with extensive sports and arts facilities. This ideal eastern Dubai location offers exceptional connectivity for families in Academic City, International City, Silicon Oasis, Al Warqa, and Muhaisnah.

What curriculum does Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School offer?

The school follows the French curriculum (Programme de l'Éducation Nationale Française), delivering education from maternelle through lycée leading to the French Baccalauréat.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School?

Students enrol from Petite Section (PS) to Terminale, covering ages 3 to 18 through the complete French educational pathway.

What are the tuition fees at Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School?

Tuition ranges from AED 36,920 to AED 50,700 per year, based on level. Additional fees may apply.

Who is Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School best suited for?

Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou is best suited for French-speaking families seeking outstanding French Baccalaureate education. The school appeals to residents of Academic City, International City, Silicon Oasis, Al Warqa, and Muhaisnah seeking French National education with AEFE-accredited French curriculum with exceptional examination results.

What is Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha's KHDA inspection rating?

What did KHDA inspectors say about Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha in 2023-2024?

This KG-only French curriculum school in Oud Metha is rated Outstanding overall. Children achieve excellently in French, English, maths and science, show excellent personal development, and benefit from strong governance and parental engagement. Inspectors recommend improving self-evaluation, inclusion support, attendance, and leadership stability. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: excellent achievement in French, English, mathematics, and science across the school; children's excellent personal development, understanding of Islamic values, and social responsibility; well-informed and knowledgeable management board committed to continuous improvement and strong parent partnership; very effective daily management of the school's campus, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment.

What was Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve identification and consistency of support and challenge for children of determination; ensure teachers use inclusive techniques and leaders develop inclusive provision to outstanding standards; ensure school improvement plans are based on accurate self-evaluation and that all KHDA recommendations are implemented; improve strategies to ensure stability of high-quality leadership and teaching; improve the school's self-evaluation and development planning; develop a professional support system ensuring teachers meet the needs of all groups of children.

Has Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 0 of the 23 indicators rated in both reports improved, 1 declined and 22 kept the same rating. Enrolment went from 380 to 385 students (+1%). Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 0 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

KG 1 to KG 2

Age

3 to 6

Students

385

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

French

Language

French

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Béatrice Maillot ep Mathevet

Since 9/1/2024

Opening year

1998

Teachers

20 (+15 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

French

Largest nationality students

French

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

Curriculum examinations

Last inspection: 15 to 19 January 2024

About Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Annual tuition fees range from AED 31,276 to AED 31,276. The school has received an Outstanding rating for the 2023-2024 inspection period, highlighting its commitment to quality education.

The OUD METHA campus is conveniently located for residents of Al Nasr, Umm Al Hurair, and near Oud Metha Metro Station, making it easily accessible for families in the area.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)

31,276 AED

~2,606 AED

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

31,276 AED

~2,606 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

31,276 AED

~2,606 AED

Inspection Report

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Outstanding

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