Greenwood International School vs Lycée Français International de l’AFLEC – Mudon Campus
Greenwood International School and Lycée Français International de l’AFLEC – Mudon Campus are both in Dubai, about 29 km apart. Both schools offer American programmes, and Lycée Français International de l’AFLEC – Mudon Campus also offers French. Published annual fees are AED 20,124 - 30,860 at Greenwood International School and AED 29,488 - 62,363 at Lycée Français International de l’AFLEC – Mudon Campus, which puts Lycée Français International de l’AFLEC – Mudon Campus roughly 80% higher. Greenwood International School takes pupils from 4 to 18, and Lycée Français International de l’AFLEC – Mudon Campus from 3 to 18. Lycée Français International de l’AFLEC – Mudon Campus is the larger school, with around 3,273 pupils to Greenwood International School's 1,260.
Mudon Campus is in the Mudon area of southern Dubai. It is described as the most accessible for southern neighborhoods, including Damac Hills, Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah, Al Barsha, Marina, Al Quoz, Town Square, Motor City, and Sports City. The campus will open in stages: Primary (Petite Section to CM2) in 2025–2026, with 6e, 5e and 4e planned for 2026 and 2nde under study. It is part of the Lycée Français International AFLEC Dubai network.
Stages
Stages
KG1-KG2, Grades 1-12
Stages
Primary (Petite Section to CM2) opens in 2025–2026; 6e, 5e and 4e will open in 2026; 2nde under study.
School type
School type
Co-educational Day School
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Diverse international student body
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
The school supports inclusive education and accommodates students with Special Educational Needs, including Haut Potentiel Intellectuel. Parents must inform the school about any needs at registration; if needed, a commission may be formed to determine accommodations.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
France
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
Yes, a school bus service will be offered.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
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Fee details
GENERAL SUMMARY (Academic year 2025–2026 — KHDA-approved)
- Application (dépôt de dossier) : AED 500 — non remboursable. - Frais pour nouveaux élèves (ICT, laboratoires, bibliothèque, dossier médical) : AED 5,000 (paiement unique à l'inscription). - Frais d'inscription / droits d'enrôlement (enrôlement) : jusqu'à 10% des droits de scolarité annuels — non remboursables et déductibles de la 1re facture / 1er trimestre. - Frais de réinscription (élèves existants) : jusqu'à 5% des droits de scolarité annuels ou AED 500 (selon le montant le plus élevé) — non remboursables et déductibles du 1er trimestre.
TUITION FEES — ANNUAL (2025–2026) AND PER-TERM (three trimesters) Note : KHDA a accordé une augmentation de 2.35% pour l'exercice 2025–2026 ; les montants annuels ci‑dessous correspondent aux droits annuels pour 2025–2026 et les montants par trimestre correspondent au montant annuel divisé en trois trimestres égaux (la facturation se fait par trimestre : 1er, 2ème et 3ème).
- Maternelle (PS / MS / GS) - Montant annuel 2025–2026 : AED 29,488. - Montant par trimestre (si facturation en 3 trimestres égaux) : AED 9,829 par trimestre.
- Sections / suppléments annuels (ajoutés au droit de scolarité selon inscription à la section) : - Programme de section internationale (Maternelle) : supplément AED 2,500. - Programme de section internationale (Élémentaire) : supplément AED 3,500. - Section internationale américaine : supplément AED 4,280. - Section culturelle (Théâtre, Arts plastiques, Musique) : supplément AED 4,050. - Section Football (masculine et féminine) : supplément AED 3,220.
SUPPLEMENTARY / OPTIONAL CHARGES (estimates and typical ranges) - Uniformes : AED 500 — AED 1,000 (selon niveaux et pièces). - Manuels et fournitures : fourchette indicative par année selon niveau (ex. AED 100–AED 2,300 selon classe). - Transport scolaire (optionnel) : typiquement AED 8,500 par an (tarif indicatif). - Activités périscolaires / extra‑scolaires : AED 2,000 — AED 4,500 par an selon programme. - Frais médicaux / assurance scolaire (optionnels ou facturés selon cas) : exemples indiqués AED 5,000. - Voyages scolaires / sorties : montants variables — fourchette AED 100 — AED 10,000 selon le type de voyage (local / international, niveau). - Photographies, compétitions, remplacements de carte d'identité scolaire, etc. : montants ponctuels indiqués dans la fourchette AED 100–AED 500. - Remise fratrie : dès le 3e enfant une remise de 10% est appliquée sur les droits de scolarité du 3e enfant (et suivants). Des remises pour employés de l'école peuvent aller jusqu'à 30%.
BILLING SCHEDULE & PAYMENT TERMS - Facturation / échéances : la scolarité est facturée par trimestres (1er, 2ème, 3ème) ; les frais d'avance pour réinscription sont prélevés au printemps et sont déductibles des frais de l'année suivante. La finalisation de la réinscription requiert le paiement des frais d'avance et le règlement des 1er et 2ème trimestres de l'année en cours selon les indications fournies par l'administration. - Moyens de paiement acceptés : - Application SKIPLY (paiement mobile pour frais de scolarité et transport). - Virement bancaire (coordonnées bancaires fournies par l'école : Account Name: LYCEE FRANCAIS INTERNATIONAL; Account No: 1014440526701; IBAN: AE230260001014440526701; SWIFT: EBILAEAD; Bank: Emirates NBD, Main Branch, Dubai). - Paiement en espèces, par chèque ou par carte de crédit en se présentant au bureau de comptabilité de l'établissement. - Modalités particulières : les frais d'inscription et d'enrôlement sont non remboursables ; les frais d'avance pour réinscription ne sont ni remboursables ni transférables si un membre de la fratrie reste inscrit, sauf cas de départ définitif du pays avec justificatifs et notification dans les délais indiqués par l'administration. Les certificats de radiation et documents officiels ne seront délivrés qu'après règlement intégral des sommes dues.
BOARDING / INTERNAT - Internat / boarding : non applicable — aucun tarif d'internat / pension n'est publié pour cet établissement et aucune offre d'hébergement en internat n'est listée dans les fiches tarifaires.
REFUND & CANCELLATION RULES (principaux points) - Frais de dépôt de dossier (Application fee) : non remboursables. - Frais d'enrôlement (enrolment) : non remboursables, mais déductibles de la 1re facture. - Frais de réinscription : non remboursables et non transférables sauf en cas de départ définitif du pays et présentation des documents requis (lettre officielle/ annulation du visa / certificat de scolarité et lettre officielle de l'employeur) notifiés dans les délais définis par l'administration. Les certificats de radiation ne sont remis que si la totalité des frais est réglée.
NOTES SUR LA FACTURATION ET LES LISTES DE DÉPENSES - Les montants annuels indiqués ci‑dessus sont exprimés en dirhams des Émirats arabes unis (AED) et correspondent aux niveaux publiés pour l'année scolaire 2025–2026 (augmentation KHDA 2.35% incluse). Les suppléments de sections et les services facultatifs (transport, activités, voyages) sont facturés en sus et varient selon les options choisies par la famille.
(Chiffres et modalités fournis ci‑dessus : montants annuels, suppléments, frais d'inscription et modalités de paiement pour l'année scolaire KHDA 2025–2026 tels que publiés dans les fiches de frais et informations d'admission.)
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
The Mudon campus offers on-site after-school care. Supervision ratios are 1 adult for every 8 kindergarten pupils and 1 adult for every 12 elementary pupils. The service runs in these windows: morning 7:30–8:00; early afternoon 14:30–16:30; after-school 16:30–18:00; full afternoon 14:30–18:00. Pricing per session is 20 AED (morning), 60 AED (early afternoon), 60 AED (after-school), and 100 AED (full afternoon). Invoicing is quarterly. Registration contact: inscription.lfi@aflec-fr.org.
Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
Wearing the uniform is mandatory at the establishment (including for sports and winter wear). Uniforms are available from Threads, with two sales locations: BurJuman and Cityland. The BurJuman store has moved to level 2, and the Cityland Mall store remains open. Scribble Street nearby BurJuman offers school-supplies. The two stores provide uniforms, shoes, bags, supplies, labels, swimsuits, lunch boxes, and water bottles. Appointments for Threads can be arranged via Threads' site or the booking link; contact: support@threadsme.com and 800 THREADS (8473237).
Food options
Food options
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Food options
A lunch-box service is offered by the catering partner Ben's Farmhouse for all students from kindergarten to the final year. Inscriptions are quarterly; fees are 24 AED per lunch box for primary (complete lunch + juice) and 23 AED per lunch box for secondary (complete lunch). Lunch boxes are ordered through the Spare App. Primary lunch boxes are delivered to classrooms before 12:00; secondary students collect their lunch boxes from kiosks. The menu aims to provide a balanced meal with options including vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, and the program uses HACCP-certified food safety practices. For questions, contact Olaranti@bensfarmhouse.com or +971 52 393 2159.
House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
The Lycée Français International de l'AFLEC Dubai is an establishment associated with the AFLEC network and is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education. Governance includes consultative and decision-making bodies: the School Council (presiding officer the director; approves the internal regulations), the Establishment Council (adopts the school project and internal regulations and sets schedules), the Pedagogical/Cycle Council (defines pedagogical policy), the Second Degree Council (a permanent commission of 15 members preparing the second-degree work), and trimestral class councils for the secondary. The campus operates within the two-campus LFI Dubai framework.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
American curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Michigan state standards, plus UAE MOE requirements
Curriculum details
The Lycée Français International offers the French national curriculum from kindergarten through high school. In kindergarten, English is taught to all students from the petite section. In elementary, connected classes begin from CM1. In middle school, personalized pathways include theatre, music, and the arts. In high school, international university orientation.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
International university orientation is provided to guide students toward higher education abroad.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
The school operates a listening cell for student welfare and trains student ambassadors. Different committees support student life, including a decoration committee, a games committee, and a videos committee. There are two on-site school counsellors and a dedicated Counseling Team that provides emotional support and guidance to students.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
The school supports Besoins Educatifs Particuliers within an inclusive framework, including Haut Potentiel Intellectuel. During the admissions process, parents must inform the school of any Besoins Educatifs Particuliers and therapy reports must be transmitted. Following KHDA guidance, Besoins Educatifs Particuliers do not influence admission, but if needs could endanger the student or others, a commission may set additional conditions (e.g., amended timetable, external follow-up, or a Learning Support Assistant). The school differentiates instruction to help all students master the required competencies, including those with difficulties and those at Haut Potentiel Intellectuel.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
English classes begin in nursery school with three hours per week, and there is an American International Section curriculum taught in English (eight hours per week). English is taught alongside other languages; the curriculum also includes Arabic, German, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Greek, and Latin. The School Profile notes a sustained English-language pathway within the international sections.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a Listening Cell and a student ambassador program. The Counseling Team is listed as part of the school's counseling resources, and two school counsellors are available to support students' emotional and academic needs.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
The safeguarding framework includes a designated safeguarding officer (DSO) for child protection who coordinates actions with outside agencies, with staff training and monthly case conferences. There is a three-tier response system (Green, Yellow, Red) for safeguarding concerns, strict record-keeping and confidentiality, and clear procedures for escalating cases. The policy also covers safeguarding in the curriculum (emotional health, anti-bullying, safety) and mandatory procedures for medical and protective issues, including emergency protocols and secure campus access.
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
The school operates across two campuses (Nakhleh and Sidr) and features STEM rooms, ICT labs, libraries, and gymnasiums.
Facilities overview
The Mudon campus features a room of at least 73 m², a pedagogical kitchen and garden, science laboratories, a semi-Olympic swimming pool, sports fields, motor-skills rooms, and four recreation courtyards. Corridors are at least 4 meters wide, and the campus includes an auditorium with 526 seats and a 535 m² canteen with underground parking.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
Outdoor sports fields support physical education and team sports. Motor-skills rooms provide spaces for movement and physical development. The on-site semi-Olympic swimming pool supports swimming lessons and aquatic activities. The campus includes four recreation courtyards that facilitate active breaks, and the layout provides ample space for PE activities.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
STEM rooms, ICT labs, and libraries support academic learning across the curriculum.
Academic facilities
Science laboratories enable experimentation and inquiry. A pedagogical kitchen and garden support hands-on learning in science and language. There is a classroom of at least 73 m² for larger groups. Wide corridors facilitate movement and supervision during lessons.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
After-school activities will be offered. A daycare service will be available at Mudon. Daycare hours are from 7:30 to 8:00 in the morning and from 14:30 to 16:30 in the afternoon. The Mudon page confirms these extended-day services.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
Founded in 2003, the Lycée Français International de Dubai AFLEC is a private French international school. It is part of the AFLEC network and is recognized by the French Ministry of National Education, with KHDA alignment in the UAE. KHDA and local authorities validated the Mudon campus project in spring 2024, with opening planned for the 2025–2026 school year; the campus will add grades over time (including 6e, 5e and 4e in 2026). Oud Metha and Mudon campuses will share the same leadership, and Mudon's design includes spaces such as 73 m² classrooms, a kitchen and pedagogical garden, science laboratories, a semi‑Olympic pool, sports facilities, four playgrounds, and a 526‑seat auditorium.
Community
Community
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Community
APELFI (Amicale des Parents d'Élèves du Lycée Français International de l'AFLEC) animates school life through conferences, the Kermesse, wellbeing and educational projects, a book fair, and more. It is made up of 21 volunteer members including a president, a vice-president, a treasurer and a secretary, and it works to involve parents and represent the voice of families in collaboration with the school.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
APELFI (amicale des parents d'élèves du Lycée Français International de l'AFLEC) is the school's parent association, composed of volunteer parents who engage in life at the establishment. The group has a 21‑member board (president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary) and leads events and projects such as conferences, the Kermesse, wellbeing initiatives, and book exchanges. APELFI provides communications and resources for new parents (Guide des Nouveaux Parents) and can be contacted at apelfi.dubai@aflec-fr.org; information is shared through its channels and guides.
Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
The Mudon campus offers after-school cultural activities. The périscolaire program includes cultural engagement and sports. The activities support student interaction and personal development outside classroom hours.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
All kindergarten and elementary classes at Mudon are international. Classes at Mudon receive six hours of English per week. Arabic language instruction is provided as part of the program.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
After-school activities include cultural and sports programs. These programs promote social interaction among students. They provide opportunities for recreational engagement beyond class.
Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Mudon offers sports and physical activity opportunities with a semi-Olympic pool, sports fields, four recreation yards, and wide corridors. An after-school care service is available at Mudon. A daycare service is offered from 7:30 to 8:00 and from 14:30 to 16:30.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
The Lycée Français International offers the national French curriculum from kindergarten through high school and teaches nine languages. English is taught for all students starting in kindergarten. In elementary, connected classrooms begin at CM1, and in middle school there are personalized pathways in theatre, music, and the arts. In high school, international university orientation is provided.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
10-year Good rating from KHDA
Accreditations
The school is accredited by the French Ministère de l'Éducation nationale.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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Admissions
1. Enrollment applications are submitted online via Global Campus for both the Oud Metha campus and the Mudon campus. For the next academic year, select 2026-2027; for the current year, select 2025-2026. A birth-year enrollment table explains intake by year: for 2026-2027, a child born between January 1 and December 31, 2023 starts in Petite Section. 2. After completing the application, payment of 500 AED per child must be made by bank transfer. Details and banking coordinates are provided on the tuition page. 3. After payment, the dossier is reviewed by the admissions committee. Additional documents may be requested. Depending on the case, the process may include an interview with the student and/or family and a skills verification for entry, which can take the form of a short video by the parents for younger children or tests starting from CP. This procedure is mandatory for students not from a French homologated establishment, and a list of documents to complete the enrollment file is provided in JPG or PDF format. 4. The family is informed of the admission decision; if accepted, an enrollment proposal is issued. 5. Enrollment is confirmed after payment of the tuition fees stated in the enrollment proposal. The payment completes the enrollment for the student. 6. KHDA registration modalities: After enrollment, this step completes the registration with the local authorities and enables entry to the establishment. This step is mandatory for all Dubai students. The KHDA registration contact is Ms. Meriem DOUIRI (khda.registration@aflec-fr.org) and the enrollment office can be reached at inscription.lfi@aflec-fr.org. 7. Local Emirati guidelines apply in some cases: for children born after August 31 and up to December 31, parents must sign a release letter if the child transfers within the Emirates to a school with an American or English curriculum, which may require repeating a grade (applies to Petite Section through CP). Students already enrolled in UAE who transfer between French establishments are exempt. A list of documents to complete the enrollment file is provided in JPG or PDF format.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
The school offers scholarships for eligible students. French nationals registered with the Consulate General of France may be eligible for a school scholarship, subject to acceptance of their file. Families can submit scholarship applications and AESH support requests directly through the SCOLAIDE portal. More information is available on the Consulate of France in Dubai's scholarships page.