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French International Private School Georges Pompidou - Sharjah

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Curriculum

French

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Al Abar

About French International Private School Georges Pompidou - Sharjah

Last updated 25 September 2026 · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology

French International School Georges Pompidou - SHJ is a French curriculum school located in Al Abar, Sharjah. Established in 1974, the school provides education following the French national education system as approved by the French Ministry of National Education. Accredited by the AEFE and evaluated Very Good by Sharjah authorities, it serves co-educational primary students from Pre-KG to Grade 7.

The school delivers the French curriculum established by the French Ministry of National Education. This programme structure ensures students receive an education aligned with standards recognized across French educational institutions worldwide. The school follows a mixed French and UAE MOE curriculum, with French as the primary language of instruction and inclusion of English and Arabic.

Students at French International School Georges Pompidou follow the French academic framework, which emphasizes strong foundations in language, mathematics, sciences, and humanities. With around 300 students from 20 nationalities supported by 25 teachers, the curriculum prepares students for French national examinations and potential continuation within the French educational system.

The campus in Al Abar provides families in Sharjah with access to French-medium education. Parents considering this school can contact the administration directly for current information regarding admissions, grade levels offered, and enrollment procedures.

Location

Al Abar

French International Private School Georges Pompidou - Sharjah fees

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Grade LevelAnnual Fees (recorded)Est. MonthlyFact Sheet
All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified)See PDF AED--

Inspection Report

Latest Rating (2023)
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What inspectors found in 2023

This SPEA review of the French curriculum school found very good achievement in mathematics, science, and the language of instruction (French), with good outcomes in English, Arabic, and social studies. Leadership and management were rated very good overall. Areas for improvement include students' use of technology, innovation and enterprise skills, and consistency of curriculum modification.

Strengths noted by inspectors

  • Very good achievement in mathematics, science, and the language of instruction (French) in KG and Primary.
  • Students show very good learning skills, including collaboration, keenness, and self-assessment.
  • Students display very positive attitudes, behaviour, relationships, self-discipline, and attendance.
  • Leadership, self-evaluation, parent partnerships, and governance are all rated very good.
  • Teachers are well-qualified, and premises are attractive, spacious, and well maintained with strong specialist facilities.

What the school was asked to improve

  • Develop students' use of technology to support writing, editing, and learning skills.
  • Strengthen students' innovation and enterprise skills appropriate to their age.
  • Improve consistency of curriculum modifications between teachers and subjects.
  • Develop critical thinking skills further, especially in writing and in 'other subjects'.
  • Improve students' investigative and mental mathematics skills, particularly by Grade 5.

Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 2-25), inspected 21-24 November, 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Performance standards by year (39 indicators, 1 inspection)
IndicatorPhase2023
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — AttainmentPrimaryGood
Islamic Education — ProgressPrimaryGood
Arabic as a First Language — AttainmentPrimaryAcceptable
Arabic as a First Language — AttainmentKGGood
Arabic as a Second Language — AttainmentPrimaryGood
Arabic as a Second Language — AttainmentKGGood
Arabic — ProgressPrimaryGood
Arabic — ProgressKGGood
Social Studies — AttainmentPrimaryGood
Social Studies — ProgressPrimaryGood
Language of Instruction (French) — AttainmentKGVery good
Language of Instruction (French) — AttainmentPrimaryVery good
Language of Instruction (French) — ProgressKGVery good
Language of Instruction (French) — ProgressPrimaryVery good
English — AttainmentPrimaryGood
English — AttainmentKGVery good
English — ProgressPrimaryGood
English — ProgressKGVery good
Mathematics — AttainmentKGVery good
Mathematics — AttainmentPrimaryVery good
Mathematics — ProgressKGVery good
Mathematics — ProgressPrimaryVery good
Science — AttainmentKGVery good
Science — AttainmentPrimaryVery good
Science — ProgressKGVery good
Science — ProgressPrimaryVery good
Other subjects — AttainmentKGVery good
Other subjects — AttainmentPrimaryVery good
Other subjects — ProgressKGVery good
Other subjects — ProgressPrimaryVery good
Learning skillsKGVery good
Learning skillsPrimaryVery good
Students' personal and social development and their innovation skills
Social responsibility and innovation skillsKGGood
Social responsibility and innovation skillsPrimaryGood
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadershipWhole schoolVery good
Self-evaluation and improvement planningWhole schoolVery good
Partnerships with parents and the communityWhole schoolVery good
GovernanceWhole schoolVery good
Management, staffing, facilities and resourcesWhole schoolVery good

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What did SPEA inspectors say about French International Private School Georges Pompidou - Sharjah in 2023?

This SPEA review of the French curriculum school found very good achievement in mathematics, science, and the language of instruction (French), with good outcomes in English, Arabic, and social studies. Leadership and management were rated very good overall. Areas for improvement include students' use of technology, innovation and enterprise skills, and consistency of curriculum modification. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023: very good achievement in mathematics, science, and the language of instruction (French) in KG and Primary; students show very good learning skills, including collaboration, keenness, and self-assessment; students display very positive attitudes, behaviour, relationships, self-discipline, and attendance; leadership, self-evaluation, parent partnerships, and governance are all rated very good; teachers are well-qualified, and premises are attractive, spacious, and well maintained with strong specialist facilities.

What was French International Private School Georges Pompidou - Sharjah asked to improve in its 2023 inspection?

The 2023 SPEA report recommended that the school: develop students' use of technology to support writing, editing, and learning skills; strengthen students' innovation and enterprise skills appropriate to their age; improve consistency of curriculum modifications between teachers and subjects; develop critical thinking skills further, especially in writing and in 'other subjects'; improve students' investigative and mental mathematics skills, particularly by Grade 5.

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Value for Money
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Campus Facilities
10
Quality of Teachers
12
Curriculum
10
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At a Glance

From the 2024-2025 inspection profile

Grades
Petite Section to 6ème
Age
3-18
Students
300
Genders
Boys and Girls
Curriculum
French
Language
French

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Opening year
1974
Teachers
25
Largest nationality teachers
French
Largest nationality students
20 nationalities
Accreditation
AEFE, SPEA, French Ministry of National Education
Curriculum examinations
Baccalauréat

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