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Lycée Français International Théodore Monod

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees AED 33,490 - 55,466
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1750
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, French Curriculum
Typical class size 25
Introduction

Lycée Français International Théodore Monod (LFITM) is a French international day school on Saadiyat (Al Dhiba) in Abu Dhabi offering education from maternelle through lycée; the school's admissions policy specifies nursery entry from age two and secondary through terminale (ages up to 18). LFITM follows the French national curriculum while operating a bilingual track developed with École Jeannine‑Manuel that integrates Anglo‑Saxon methods and prepares bilingual students for IGCSE (Cambridge) and the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI); the school is also a British Council partner and an IELTS test centre. Instruction is primarily in French, with reinforced English and Arabic from kindergarten and additional language options (Mandarin, Spanish or German) offered from 5ème. The Saadiyat campus occupies about 34,000 m² and includes science laboratories, an auditorium, a swimming pool, tennis courts, gymnasia, cafeterias and a daycare; the brochure also describes a connected campus with iPad provision from CM1 and programmes in robotics and engineering.

Al Saadiyat Island, SDN4, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Lycée Français International Théodore Monod has 1,750 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, French.

Location
LFITM is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saadiyat Island. The Saadiyat campus is located on Al Dhiba Street, Al Saadiyat (PO Box 6572). A second campus for primary students, Al Bateen Primary Model School, will reopen on Al Bateen in central Abu Dhabi for the 2026–2027 school year. The school operates within the AFLEC network and is affiliated with AEFE and the Mission Laïque Française (MLF).

Stages
LFITM covers early years through terminale, with the Saadiyat campus serving from nursery to terminale and the Al Bateen campus dedicated to primary education (reopening for primary in 2026–27). The two-campus model is designed to serve growing families in Abu Dhabi.

Type
LFITM is a co-educational, French international day school. It operates across two campuses (Saadiyat for all levels and Al Bateen for primary from 2026–27). It is part of AFLEC and AEFE networks.

Pupil Nationality Mix
LFITM hosts about 1,750 students representing 59 nationalities. The most common nationalities and the local-to-international student ratio are not published.

Additional learning support
The school provides SEN/ALN support with on-site specialists, including a clinical psychologist, speech therapist, social worker, specialist teachers, guidance counselors, and nurses. These professionals work to support socio-emotional development and academic needs.

Country affiliation
France. LFITM is a French international school affiliated with AEFE, recognized by the French Ministry of Education, and linked with AFLEC and Mission Laïque Française.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not stated; LFITM is a secular French international school and is part of the Mission Laïque Française network.

School day structure
The school day on the Saadiyat campus starts at 8:00 for most levels, with early doors at 7:30 for primary; classes end at 14:30 for early years and 14:30–16:30 for primary, and 16:30–18:30 for middle and high school. TPS/PS sessions begin at 8:00 and end at 14:30.

Bus service
A door-to-door school bus service is offered for the Saadiyat campus, operated by Elite School Buses Transportation. Buses cover morning and afternoon routes within a defined perimeter, with an anglophone supervisor on board, seat belts, and adherence to DOT standards.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
LFITM does not offer boarding. It operates as a day school and provides a paid door-to-door transport service for the Saadiyat campus. The service runs morning and afternoon routes with an English-speaking attendant on each bus; seats are equipped with belts sized to students, and Nursery children must use appropriate car seats. Enrollment in transport is subject to the school's transport regulations, and families outside Abu Dhabi Island will be contacted by the transport provider to arrange pickups.

Uniform Requirement
Wearing the school uniform is an integral part of LFITM life. Uniforms are available from the official partner THREADS in Abu Dhabi (DALMA Mall, Al Wazn Street) with online ordering and home delivery options. The current uniforms remain valid for the 2025–2026 school year, with new stock gradually introduced as existing stock is sold.

Food Options
LFITM offers school meals provided by Food Nation. Nursery to Grade 1 receive complete lunch trays delivered to the classroom; Grades 2–5 have hot meals in the primary canteen; Grades 4–5 have access to the Grab & Go corner in the secondary canteen. Meals are ordered via the SPARE app, and the Nursery lunch-box option remains available for flexibility.

Governance and Ownership
LFITM is operated by AFLEC (Association Franco-Libanaise pour l'Éducation et la Culture). It is a partner of Mission Laïque Française (MLF) and a member of the AEFE network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Français International Théodore Monod ranges from AED 33,490 to AED 55,466 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- No separate non‑refundable application or admissions processing fee is listed in the school's published approved fees schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Annual tuition fees by school level (AED)
- Maternelle (Kindergarten / MS–GS): AED 33,490 per year.
- Élémentaire (Primary / CP–CM2): AED 40,030 per year.
- Collège (Middle school): AED 47,350 per year (note: the approved schedule shows alternative/reduced figures in a second column for some middle years; both figures appear on the approved schedule).
- Lycée (High school): 2nde (Grade 10 / Year 11) AED 62,530 per year; Terminale (Grade 12 / Year 13) AED 65,250 per year. The approved schedule displays additional alternative values alongside some grades.

Per‑term amounts and billing schedule
- The tuition billing schedule is a three‑installment plan: 40% due in the first installment, then 30% and 30% for the second and third installments. Specific deadlines shown on the approved schedule are: 04 October 2025 (40%), 31 January 2026 (30%), and 30 April 2026 (30%). Calculate each term amount by applying those percentages to the annual tuition for the pupil's year group. Example calculations (AED):
- Maternelle (AED 33,490): 1st payment 40% = AED 13,396; 2nd payment 30% = AED 10,047; 3rd payment 30% = AED 10,047.
- Élémentaire (AED 40,030): 1st payment 40% = AED 16,012; 2nd payment 30% = AED 12,009; 3rd payment 30% = AED 12,009.
- Lycée — 2nde (AED 62,530): 1st payment 40% = AED 25,012; 2nd = AED 18,759; 3rd = AED 18,759. Terminale (AED 65,250): 1st payment 40% = AED 26,100; 2nd = AED 19,575; 3rd = AED 19,575.
- Re‑registration or final enrolment is confirmed only once the required payment is received.

Optional / additional annual charges
- School transport (bus): AED 5,000 per student per year.
- Bilingual programme surcharge: AED 4,500 per year in kindergarten; AED 5,250 per year from CP up to and including 2nde; AED 5,250 for the BFI (bilingual/section fees). These are charged in addition to the base tuition.
- Textbooks, school meals (canteen), uniforms, school trips and extra‑curricular activities are not included in the tuition amounts and are payable in addition. The school's published practical guide names the canteen partner and the official uniform supplier (THREADS, Dalma Mall) for the 2025–2026 year.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school (Primaire – Collège – Lycée) and no boarding (internat) charges are published.

Other typical charges and notes
- The approved fees schedule explicitly excludes costs for textbooks, lunches, uniforms, field trips and after‑school activities; families should budget separately for these items.
- The bilingual programme surcharge and the school bus fee are mandatory only for families who choose those options; check the registration steps for how and when those options are added to the invoice.

Refunds and cancellations
- A detailed refund or withdrawal policy is not published alongside the approved tuition sheet and was not located in the school's publicly available admissions or procedural documents. Re‑registration is described as final only after payment; specific timelines, conditions or amounts for refunds/partial refunds are not stated in the publicly posted materials reviewed.

Fee payment options and banking details
- Bank transfer is accepted; the school publishes full bank details (bank name, IBAN, SWIFT and account name) for tuition payments. Families should use the school's bank details when instructed during registration.
- The publicly posted bank details indicate the account at First Abu Dhabi Bank with IBAN and SWIFT provided. No fully detailed, publicly posted list of alternative accepted payment methods (credit‑card, online card portal) was found in the documents reviewed; contact the admissions or accounts office for card/payment‑gateway acceptance.

Summary of gaps found in public materials
- The approved fees schedule provides the core annual tuition amounts, the three‑installment payment timetable, the bilingual surcharge and the bus price, and it states which items are excluded from tuition.
- The documents reviewed do not list a separate non‑refundable application fee, do not publish a full refund/withdrawal policy in the publicly available admissions materials, and do not supply an explicit public list of all accepted payment methods (card vs bank transfer). For these specific items (application fee, refund rules, card acceptance) contact with admissions/accounts is required to confirm the school's practice.
Academics

Lycée Français International Théodore Monod teaches British Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
LFITM is a French international school in Abu Dhabi, affiliated with AEFE and AFLEC and recognized by ADEK, with Saadiyat Campus for maternelle through lycée and an Al Bateen Primary campus planned to open in 2026–27. The curriculum combines the French national program taught in French with multilingual options: a bilingual French–English Cambridge pathway for the elementary years and a standard French program with foundational English. From year 6 (6e), students may join the Section Internationale Américaine (SIA) in secondary, continuing the bilingual approach and preparing for the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). The school is Cambridge-recognized and acts as an official Cambridge exam center, offering Cambridge English certificates (KET, PET, FCE), IGCSE, and IELTS. LFITM reports 100% pass rates at the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat, plus a 93% pass rate at IGCSE, and supports knowledge and culture through its PCC and PREI programs, including five-minute reading across French, English and Arabic.

Student Teacher Ratio
Not specified on site.

Exam Results
The school reports 100% pass rates at the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and the Baccalauréat, with 93% of students passing IGCSE.

Higher Education Progression
The LFITM emphasizes university progression globally, with a curriculum designed to prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
Not specified on site.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Lycée Français International Théodore Monod (LFITM) is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school places a strong emphasis on social and emotional development as part of its educational project, highlighting socio-emotional competencies such as the ability to cooperate, innovate, and adapt. The principal's message stresses that excellence and benevolence guide all actions to help every student progress with confidence within an inclusive, multiculturally minded community. The périscolaire (after-school) program is designed to foster personal development, strengthen intellectual and physical aptitudes, and encourage students' engagement in life within the community. The school also integrates arts, music, sports, and creativity to nurture teamwork and personal balance, supporting SEL through daily practice and structured activities.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
LFITM describes itself as an inclusive school that values diversity and mutual aid among students. There is no public disclosure of a detailed list of specific SEN provisions or of a dedicated SEN unit or specialist institution on the school's publicly accessible materials. The internal regulations are published in multiple languages, indicating governance and student conduct policies but not a separate SEN framework. Because explicit SEN offerings (types of needs supported, staff for SEN, or accreditation as a specialist SEN institution) are not publicly disclosed, it is not clear from available information which kinds of SEN LFITM can actively support beyond the general inclusivity statement. The school's stated commitment to safety, wellbeing, and inclusivity suggests an environment designed to accommodate a range of learners, but specific SEN details are not publicly enumerated.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
LFITM operates a bilingual pathway (parcours bilingue) coordinated by Tina Ho, indicating formal English and French language integration within the curriculum. The school presents itself as offering a multilingual and multicultural education, underscoring its bilingual approach. Tina Ho is listed as the Coordinatrice du parcours bilingue, confirming dedicated leadership for the bilingual pathway. The school's interface includes language options (Français/Anglais), reinforcing its bilingual orientation. There is no explicit separate EAL department detailed beyond the bilingual pathway.

Mental Wellbeing
LFITM explicitly foregrounds safety and wellbeing as part of its mission, describing the school as inclusive and placing value on teamwork, mutual support, and a warm, nurturing environment. The mission notes that the school aims to provide a warm, benevolent, and stimulating setting where every child can thrive. The périscolaire program and the school's emphasis on socio-emotional skills contribute to mental wellbeing by fostering personal development, social interaction, and balance through a range of activities. The campus architecture and daily routines are described as warm and nurturing to support students' mental wellbeing. These elements collectively indicate a structured approach to student wellbeing and mental health, integrated into school life.

Safeguarding
The school provides an internal code of conduct (règlement intérieur) available in French, English, and Arabic, reflecting formal safeguarding and behavior policies. LFITM states it is an inclusive environment that values diversity and mutual aid, which supports safeguarding by promoting a safe and respectful community. While safeguarding is addressed through general policies and codes of conduct, explicit, detailed safeguarding procedures or child protection policies are not publicly enumerated in the available materials. The combination of multilingual policy documents and a focus on safety and wellbeing suggests a framework for safeguarding, but specific safeguarding procedures are not publicly disclosed.
Parent Experience

History
LFITM was founded in 2006. It began on the Al Bateen campus and later moved to a modern Saadiyat Island campus to accommodate growth. The Saadiyat campus serves Nursery through Terminale and offers two pathways: a bilingual French–English pathway and a standard French pathway. In September 2026–2027, the historic Al Bateen campus will reopen to welcome primary school students, subject to ADEK approval, complementing the Saadiyat campus. LFITM is part of the AFLEC network of French international schools.

Community
LFITM hosts more than 1,750 students representing 59 nationalities, reflecting a multilingual and multicultural community. The school emphasizes culture through partnerships that provide a wide range of artistic and cultural projects, with art, music, sports, and creativity playing central roles in its educational approach. The school is active in community life, including graduation ceremonies; the Class of 2025 graduation demonstrated strong engagement with a 100% Baccalauréat success rate.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Association (APE) is a team of volunteer parents reflecting the school's cultural diversity and actively involved in LFITM life. APE's objectives include promoting the French language and student well‑being, uniting the community through events and year‑end celebrations, guiding parental communication with the school, and representing parent interests in meetings and committees. Membership requires an annual contribution of 100 AED, payable by envelope at the school entrance or by emailing ape.ltm@aflec-fr.org. To join, provide your full name, the names and classes of your children, and your email address. APE can be reached at ape.ltm@aflec-fr.org.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
LFITM operates two campuses in Abu Dhabi. The Saadiyat Campus serves Nursery through Grade 12 and offers two pathways: a French–English bilingual pathway starting in Nursery and a standard French pathway. The Al Bateen Campus will welcome primary school students beginning in September 2026–2027, subject to ADEK approval. The Saadiyat Campus is described as a state‑of‑the‑art site with modern facilities and cutting‑edge equipment. The school is an official examination centre for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat, accredited by the French Ministry of Education.

Academic Facilities
LFITM welcomes over 1,750 students representing 59 nationalities and operates two campuses with modern facilities aligned to the French education system. The Saadiyat Campus serves Nursery to Grade 12 and provides two pathways (French–English bilingual and standard French). The institution has official recognition as an examination centre for the DNB and the Baccalauréat, allowing exams to be taken on site. IGCSE examinations are also part of its offerings, with a high level of achievement reported across exams.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Art, music, and sports are central to LFITM's approach, with a focus on creativity and a range of clubs and associations. The Parents' Association participates actively in school life, supporting events and community engagement. LFITM emphasizes leadership and entrepreneurship through student participation in relevant clubs and associations.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
From preschool through Grade 5, LFITM offers two learning pathways: a French–English bilingual pathway taught by native-speaking teachers and a standard French pathway, with early English exposure and Arabic introduction. Starting from Grade 6, students may join the American International Section (SIA), which continues the bilingual program and strengthens English through literature and history-geography. LFITM provides post-LFITM guidance with a dedicated guidance counselor, regular meetings with professionals and university representatives, and a pathway to leading international universities. The Harvard Young Leaders Program develops leadership, public speaking, project management, and critical thinking, and LFITM supports students as Young International Reporters to cover cultural, sports, and educational events.

Arts & Creative
LFITM provides cultural and artistic experiences through partnerships with the French Embassy, Institut Français, Sorbonne University, and Louvre Abu Dhabi. The Saadiyat Campus has an auditorium and facilities for performances, and projects such as From the Blank Page to the Stage. The Knowledge and Culture Hub (PCC) offers reading spaces (Marmothèque), a library and knowledge centers, and a three-language DEAR reading initiative in French, English, and Arabic.

Cultural & Language
From preschool, LFITM offers two pathways: French-English bilingual pathway taught by native-speaking teachers and a standard French pathway, with early English and Arabic exposure. In elementary, families choose between a French-English bilingual pathway (taught by native-speaking teachers and following the Cambridge curriculum) and a standard French pathway. From Grade 6, students may join the American International Section (SIA) to continue the bilingual program and strengthen English while maintaining French; three languages of instruction are used across the school, reinforced by initiatives like DEAR (French, English, and Arabic).

Social & Hobbies
The After-School Program offers a wide range of sports and cultural activities and is supported by modern facilities at the Saadiyat Campus, including an auditorium, swimming pool, gymnasiums, and courts for basketball, volleyball, and football. The program aims to develop personal growth, intellectual and physical abilities, and community participation. LFITM also promotes involvement in clubs and associations as part of its Leadership and Entrepreneurship focus.

Community & Service
The Parents' Association (APE) is a key partner in school and community life. It aims to promote the French language and student well-being, and to unite the community through events, while guiding parents in communications with the school. The school supports community engagement through clubs and associations and a culture of volunteer involvement.

Leadership & Professional
LFITM offers the Harvard Young Leaders Program, a leadership development initiative in partnership with Harvard University, and provides a dedicated guidance counselor with regular meetings with university representatives and a pathway to international universities. Graduates participate in an Alumni Network that supports current students, and opportunities like Young International Reporters (JRI) foster leadership, communication, and event coverage.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
LFITM has been rated Very Good by ADEK for quality of teaching and facilities. The Saadiyat Campus hosts an auditorium, swimming pool, gymnasiums, and sports courts to support fitness and team activities. The school emphasizes well-being of every member of the community and a caring, inclusive campus environment.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include French (aligned with the Éducation nationale), English (through bilingual tracks and the SIA in secondary, following the Cambridge program), and Arabic (introduced early and used in language activities). In secondary, the SIA continues the bilingual instruction and the BFI is offered. A DEAR reading program operates in French, English and Arabic.

Bilingual Teaching
LFITM offers a French-English bilingual pathway across the primary and secondary levels. In nursery, the bilingual pathway is taught by native-English teachers, providing natural English immersion. In elementary, the bilingual pathway is taught by native-English teachers and follows the Cambridge program. In secondary, the school features the American International Section (SIA), which continues the bilingual program from elementary and prepares students for the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI).

Immersion Programs
Immersion is achieved through the French-English bilingual pathway in early years, with native-English teachers. English is introduced in the early years and Arabic is also taught. A reading initiative (DEAR) provides five minutes of reading in French, English and Arabic across levels.
Admissions

Admissions
LFITM regularly organizes information sessions and campus tours to allow families to discover the environment and ask their questions. These events provide insight into LFITM's programs and campus life as part of the admissions experience. Admissions for the 2026/2027 school year are open; reserve your child's place today. Brochures and additional information are available through the Admissions page.
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