Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha
French curriculum, Oud Metha, Petite section–Grande section
Latest documents: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24, Parent Report 2023–24Source B: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only, Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27Source C: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Overall rating
Earlier reports
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Parent Report 2023–24
Summary only
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Overview
The school
- Curriculum
- French
- Year groups
- Petite section–Grande section
- Languages of instruction
- The report’s wording “French” is not one KHDA uses for the language of instruction; needs checking.
- Founded
- 1998
- Extra-curricular activities
- Art, confirmed
Students and staff
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 399 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 20 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 33 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 5 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- French Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 0 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Béatrice Maillot ep Mathevet Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 9 Jan 2024, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2011–12
- 4 changes of principal Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Jacques Corgini, 2011–12 to 2012–13 → Saadia Hachid, 2014–15 to 2015–16 → Catherine Verbrugghe, 2017–18 to 2018–19 → Cécile Valérie Chauvel, 2022–23 → Béatrice Maillot ep Mathevet, 2023–24
Contact
- Address
- Oud Metha
- Phone and email
- +971 4 337 4161beatrice.mathevet@lfigp.org
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source C: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Around the school
The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
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KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Quality
KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA visits schools again from 2026–27. A full inspection gives a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
OverallOverall performance
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Outstanding in 6 reports, Good in 4 reports and Acceptable in 2 reports.
TeachingTeaching for effective learning
Not available2023–24
AssessmentAssessment
Not available2023–24
CurriculumCurriculum
Not available2023–24
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Down from Outstanding Earlier: Outstanding in 1 report.
SafeguardingHealth, safety and safeguarding
Not available2023–24
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Outstanding in 1 report.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA in brief
KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only
Students’ achievement
Children at the school consistently excel in French, English, mathematics, and science. Their proficiency in speaking and listening is very strong, and they demonstrate confidence and competence in both French and English. In mathematics, they show a solid understanding of concepts such as number, size, length, and measures, and are able to articulate their mathematical reasoning. Moreover, the children effectively use scientific vocabulary, especially in activities related to planting and nurturing seeds, showcasing their understanding of scientific principles.
Personal and social development
Children at the school have overwhelmingly positive attitudes towards learning. They enjoy their lessons and are proactive in their work. During the 'morning ritual' sessions, they exhibit self-reliance and take initiative. Their behaviour is exemplary, displaying care and consideration for one another. These students demonstrate a strong work ethic, being both conscientious and highly motivated. Additionally, they are gaining a strong understanding of environmental issues, particularly in areas like recycling.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teacher interactions with pupils are consistently dynamic, fostering an environment where children remain engaged and concentrated on their studies. Teachers typically possess a very strong understanding of their subjects, coupled with a thorough comprehension of the most effective teaching strategies for young learners. The school employs the 'Je Valide' online platform very well, carefully documenting and evaluating each pupil's progress as they advance through the educational levels. The curriculum has been carefully tailored to captivate and stimulate pupils from varied linguistic backgrounds, particularly evident in the bilingual education provided within the international section. Pupils benefit from enriching their knowledge and pursuing personal interests not only within the classroom but also through an extensive array of extracurricular activities available during breaks and after school hours.
Wellbeing
Under new leadership, the school is shaping a vision and policy for wellbeing, already observing encouraging outcomes. The foundations of a wellbeing assessment system has been established, offering insights into both community and individual health. Strategic and operational efforts, along with dedicated resources, are focused on bolstering the overall well-being of the school community and individuals. Every staff member is not only well-informed about well-being principles but also actively promotes and embodies these ideals in daily practice
Inclusion
For students of determination, the school champions parental involvement in education, ensuring they are well-informed about their child's progress and valuing their feedback. It effectively identifies students' starting points and monitors their achievements, although this information isn't always optimally used by all teachers to enhance approaches to a given child's learning. Despite this, evidence from student work and teacher evaluations reveals that most children, particularly those requiring additional support, acquire significant knowledge and skills, making notable progress in their learning journeys.
Leadership and management
The new leader of the school guides her team by showing professional skills and resilience. They aim to keep the school performing well and prioritize the well-being of everyone. The leaders are dedicated to ensuring that students achieve high standards, and they work to keep both morale and staff engagement high. The school's governance pays attention to and considers the opinions of stakeholders.
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Parent Report 2023–24
Summary only
Page 1
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
School year
31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days
- First midterm break
- 12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 20265 days
- National Day
- 2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
- Winter break includes New year’s day
- 14 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 202719 days
- Eid al-Fitr
- 8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
- Spring break
- 5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 20275 days
- Eid al-Adha
- 17 May 2027 to 18 May 20272 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Academics
Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage |
|---|---|
| English | |
| Mathematics | |
| Science |
Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)
Subjects over the years
KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.
Subjects over the years, Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud MethaEnglish, by inspection report
| Rated | 2015–16 | 2017–18 | 2018–19 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English attainmentMaternelle | Not in this report | ||||
| English attainmentOverall school performance Outstanding | English attainment, Overall school performance Outstanding: not rated from 2017–18 to 2023–24 | ||||
| English progressMaternelle | Not in this report | ||||
| English progressOverall school performance Outstanding | English progress, Overall school performance Outstanding: not rated from 2017–18 to 2023–24 | ||||
| Language of instruction attainmentMaternelle | Not in this report | ||||
| Language of instruction attainmentOverall school performance Outstanding | Language of instruction attainment, Overall school performance Outstanding: not rated from 2017–18 to 2023–24 | ||||
| Language of instruction progressMaternelle | Not in this report | ||||
| Language of instruction progressOverall school performance Outstanding | Language of instruction progress, Overall school performance Outstanding: not rated from 2017–18 to 2023–24 | ||||
International and benchmark tests
The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.
Registration requirements: Not Applicable
Earlier reports
- 2018–19: no verdict read
- 2017–18: The school’s provision for raising the achievement of Emirati children — is above expectations
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
School life
Sports and activities
What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.
Art & design
- Art · street art project · paint a wall mural
Facilities
- Sports hall
Also mentioned: Emirati heritage
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Full Inspection Report 2018–19
Page 9
Checked 16 September 2026.
What the school offers
As the 2023–24 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.
Languages besides English
- Arabic · Children learn Arabic in KG2. They attend two lessons of Arabic a week of 30 minutes duration.
Facilities
- Premises and facilities
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- The school collaborates with external specialists to support the identification process further. p. 17
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 4
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees
Tuition across 3 year groupsNote 1
AED 31,276 to AED 31,276Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Petite section to Grande section, 2026–27
Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26
| Year group | 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27 | 2025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | ||
| Petite section | AED 31,276 | AED 31,276 |
| Moyenne section | AED 31,276 | AED 31,276 |
| Grande section | AED 31,276 | AED 31,276 |
Checked 16 September 2026.
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The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition for 3 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 3 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
What a year costs, 2026–27
Choose a year group above to see KHDA's total for it, what the school requires you to buy, and the services you can add.
Findings
7 findings in the last report: 4 strengths, 3 development points, 3 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Attainment and progress
Note 11 strength
Strength
The excellent standards of children’s achievement in French, English, mathematics, and science
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Personal development and wellbeing
1 strength
Strength
Children’s excellent personal development, understanding of Islamic values and social responsibility
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Governance
1 strength
Strength
The well-informed and knowledgeable management board’s commitment to the continuous improvement of the school together with the engagement of parents as partners in supporting their children’s learning
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Health, safety and safeguarding
1 strength
Strength
The very effective daily management of the school’s campus that is conducive to learning and ensures a safe and secure environment
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Inclusion of students of determination
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reportsNote 2Students of determination
Improve the identification and the consistency of support and challenge for children of determination.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8
Teaching
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reports
Ensure that teachers use techniques for inclusion in their lessons and leaders understand how to develop inclusive provision to the expected and exacting standards in an outstanding school.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports
Ensure that school improvement plans are based upon accurate self-evaluation and that all KHDA’s recommendations are implemented.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Findings from 1 of 8 reports
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Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
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Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2015–16 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
History
12 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.
History of Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud MethaOverall rating by academic year, newest first
- 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
- 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
- 2023–24Same as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- 2022–23Same as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2019–20 to 2021–22No inspection.
- 2018–19Same as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- 2017–18Same as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- 2016–17Same as 2015–16Report not online
- 2015–16Same as 2014–15Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
- 2014–15Up from GoodFull Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- 2013–14Same as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- 2012–13Same as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- 2011–12Same as 2010–11Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- 2010–11Up from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- 2009–10Same as 2008–09Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- 2008–09First reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 399 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 365 | 20 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 43 | 20 | 4% |
| 2021–22 | 97 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 347 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 267 | Not available | Not available |
| 2018–19 | 267 | 18 | 22% |
| 2017–18 | 258 | 17 | Not available |
| 2016–17 | 255 | Not available | Not available |
| 2015–16 | 249 | 17 | 1% |
| 2014–15 | 252 | 17 | 0% |
| 2013–14 | 834 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 529 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 498 | Not available | Not available |
| 2010–11 | 494 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Sources
Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.
Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English
- Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
Not online: the 2016–17 report. The timeline takes that year’s rating from KHDA’s open data.
Parent Reports · PDF, English
A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.
Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English
KHDA school directory · web page, English
KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2020–21 (opens in a new tab)