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Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees AED 39,904 - 69,307
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1307
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Typical class size 20
Introduction

Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan is a French-curriculum day school in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, serving pupils aged 2 to 18. The school offers the French national programme and states that it is homologated by the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger (AEFE) from Petite Section through Terminale. French is the principal language of instruction; Arabic is taught from the Petite Section either as a mother tongue or as a foreign language to meet UAE requirements, and English is introduced from the earliest years. Pupils studying Arabic as a foreign language may take Spanish from class 5e. The campus covers about 35,686 m2 across seven interconnected buildings described as green buildings equipped with solar panels; listed facilities include an auditorium, primary and secondary gymnasia, an official-size football pitch, age-appropriate playgrounds and science laboratories. The school emphasises inclusion, personalised support and a multicultural, trilingual environment preparing students for higher education.

Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan has 1,307 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in French.

Location
The Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in the Meydan district (District 11). The campus address is Al Abjar Street, District 11, Meydan, Dubai, with a P.O. Box of 455627. The school sits in the Nad Al Sheba/Meydan area, accessible by Dubai's major road network. .

Stages
LLFPM runs from pre-primary to the final year, with the French curriculum taught across all levels. It explicitly states provision from the petite section (pre-kindergarten) through terminale (final year). The school presents its structure as PS through terminale in its AEFE-aligned materials. .

Type
LLFPM is a private educational institution that serves both boys and girls (co-educational). It operates as a day school rather than a boarding facility. .

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school reports 26 nationalities represented among its pupils, with around 1,300 students in total. The school notes a multicultural environment and explicitly references Lebanese and French-speaking communities as part of its demographic context in Dubai. .

Additional learning support
The school includes an inclusion focus as a formal part of its project, aligning with Dubai KHDA inclusive education policy and framework. An inclusion director leads the inclusion/pôle inclusion, with explicit references to inclusive practices. .

Country affiliation
LLFPM is part of the French AEFE network (Education française à l'étranger) and is located in the United Arab Emirates. It maintains a pedagogical/administrative cooperation with Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour in Lebanon. .

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is published as a feature of the school; the school presents itself as a multicultural, secular French-language institution welcoming students of all nationalities. .

School day structure
The school day typically runs from about 7:40 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, with a shorter Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Lunch and breaks are part of the regular day as indicated in the school's practical information. .

Bus service
LLFPM publishes a dedicated transport arrangement with an external provider. For school transport, families should contact Shanawaz Bus Rental LLC directly, with a contact email provided for the provider and a LLFPM administrator for follow-up. .
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is mandatory for all students across all classes. The uniform comprises multiple components, which are listed on the page and shown in the final uniform image.

Food Options
Food is provided by Intercat Hospitality LLC. For PS–CP, a full-board option (breakfast and lunch) is available and optional; from CE1, students can use a magnetic card to purchase breakfast and lunch, with options including salads, sandwiches, and hot meals. Magnetic cards can be recharged online, and students may bring meals in an insulated lunch bag if desired.

Governance and Ownership
Governance is exercised by a board of directors through the school's executive committee, guiding daily operations and engagement with staff, students and families. The board's strategic objectives and vision are defined in LLFPM's school development plan. The school is part of Taaleem; Taaleem acquired Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan in 2024, a 100% acquisition fully integrated into Taaleem's financials for FY 2024/25.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan ranges from AED 39,904 to AED 69,307 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- Application (frais de dossier) for new applicants: AED 525 (payment by bank transfer is indicated for the application).

Annual tuition fees by year group and per-term breakdown (academic year 2025–2026)
- Toute Petite Section (TPS) — Annual tuition: AED 39,904. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 3,990.40. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 11,971.20. Total = AED 39,904.00.
- Petite Section (PS) — Annual tuition: AED 39,904. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 3,990.40. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 11,971.20. Total = AED 39,904.00.
- Moyenne Section (MS) — Annual tuition: AED 39,904. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 3,990.40. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 11,971.20. Total = AED 39,904.00.
- Grande Section (GS) — Annual tuition: AED 42,004. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 4,200.40. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 12,601.20. Total = AED 42,004.00.
- CP — Annual tuition: AED 42,004. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 4,200.40. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 12,601.20. Total = AED 42,004.00.
- CE1 — Annual tuition: AED 44,105. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 4,410.50. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 13,231.50. Total = AED 44,105.00.
- CE2 — Annual tuition: AED 44,105. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 4,410.50. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 13,231.50. Total = AED 44,105.00.
- CM1 — Annual tuition: AED 46,205. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 4,620.50. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 13,861.50. Total = AED 46,205.00.
- CM2 — Annual tuition: AED 46,205. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 4,620.50. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 13,861.50. Total = AED 46,205.00.
- 6ème — Annual tuition: AED 50,405. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 5,040.50. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 15,121.50. Total = AED 50,405.00.
- 5ème — Annual tuition: AED 50,405. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 5,040.50. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 15,121.50. Total = AED 50,405.00.
- 4ème — Annual tuition: AED 54,606. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 5,460.60. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 16,381.80. Total = AED 54,606.00.
- 3ème — Annual tuition: AED 54,606. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 5,460.60. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 16,381.80. Total = AED 54,606.00.
- Seconde — Annual tuition: AED 60,906. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 6,090.60. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 18,271.80. Total = AED 60,906.00.
- Première — Annual tuition: AED 69,307. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 6,930.70. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 20,792.10. Total = AED 69,307.00.
- Terminale — Annual tuition: AED 69,307. Initial payment at admission (10%): AED 6,930.70. Each subsequent term instalment (30%): AED 20,792.10. Total = AED 69,307.00.

Note on the billing schedule: for newly admitted pupils a seat-confirmation payment equal to 10% of the annual tuition is payable at admission; the remaining balance is due in three instalments of 30% each (1st, 2nd and 3rd term).

Sibling discount
- A 10% reduction on tuition is applied for the third child in the same family (third child discount).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Seat confirmation / admission payment: 10% of the annual tuition is payable at admission to confirm the place. Remaining balance payable as three term instalments of 30% each. There is an explicit instruction to provide a copy of the transfer for the application fee when applying.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school; no boarding/internat fees are published or indicated. Transport is offered as an external service (see Transport below).

Other costs and optional charges
- Uniform: school uniform is mandatory (all components required). Uniform prices are not published on the school's practical-information page. Parents should budget separately for uniform purchases.
- Canteen / meal service: a commercial caterer (Intercat Hospitality LLC) provides catering; PS–CP families are advised that full-board (breakfast and lunch) is recommended but optional; from CE1 onward pupils use a rechargeable magnetic card to purchase meals. Canteen pricing is not published on the school pages.
- Transport: school transport is provided by an external provider (Shanawaz Bus Rental LLC); the school's practical-information page directs families to contact that provider for transport registration and pricing. Transport fares are not published on the school pages.
- Books, e-resources, school trips, extracurricular activities and similar ancillary items: these categories exist as typical additional costs but the school's published pages do not provide a consolidated price list for them. Third‑party school guides list typical ranges for these items in the local market; individual costs (books, trips, activities) are not published on the school's fee page.

Refunds and cancellation
- The school's published admissions and fees pages do not state a detailed refund or cancellation policy for tuition, application fees or seat-confirmation payments. No school-stated refund schedule is published on the admissions or fee pages. Parents should treat refund terms as unspecified in the school's publicly posted admissions and fees material.

Fee payment options
- The application instruction requires a copy of the transfer for the application fee, indicating bank transfer is used for applications. Other commonly used payment options in the local market (online payment, bank transfer, cash/cheque, credit card) are reported by independent school guides, but the school's admissions and fees pages do not provide a full list of accepted payment methods for all fee types. For the application fee the school cites a bank-transfer procedure.

Summary of where numbers are used
- Annual tuition is stated per grade above and broken down into the 10% seat-confirmation payment and three 30% term instalments to show expected per-term amounts under the school's stated billing schedule. The admission-processing fee (frais de dossier) appears as AED 525 on the school's admissions documentation and must be paid when applying.
Academics

Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan teaches French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan (Dubai) follows a French national curriculum homologated by the AEFE from Petite Section to Terminale, and it prepares students for the French general baccalauréat.

Student Teacher Ratio
The languages policy centers French as the main language of instruction, with Arabic taught from early years as either a mother tongue or a language of instruction and aligned to CECRL; foreign languages include Spanish from 5e for Arabic-language learners.

Exam Results
In the lycée, students progress through Seconde, Première, and Terminale, with access to all baccalaureate specialties authorized for a French international lycée.

Higher Education Progression
The school aligns with KHDA expectations and maintains a pedagogical cooperation agreement with Notre-Dame de Jamhour in Lebanon.

Gifted and Talented
Overall, the curriculum aims to develop skills in letters, languages, humanities, sciences, and the arts, fostering abstraction, analysis, synthesis, and cultural openness.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
1. Social and emotional learning (SEL): Wellbeing is a fundamental value at LLFPM, with a focus on both physical and emotional health and an awareness of its link to academic success. The school implements a range of wellbeing initiatives, including a Wellbeing Week, student/teacher/parent workshops, and activities designed by teachers for students. An approach developed by the inclusion team is used to address the needs of all students and support their social-emotional development. The inclusion team provides leadership for inclusive practice, with Rim Ouayjane serving as Director of the Inclusion department. The school notes that wellbeing efforts are part of its inclusive strategy and are linked to broader student development goals.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
2. Special Educational Needs (SEN): LLFPM states that it offers inclusive education aligned with KHDA guidelines to ensure equal academic opportunities for all students from kindergarten through the lycée. The school has an Inclusion team that includes two EBEP referents, a speech therapist (orthophoniste), and a psychologist, working to support learners with diverse needs. Four plans are used to organize support: the individualized reception project (PAI), the personalized schooling plan (PPS), the personalized support plan (PAP), and the educational achievement program (PPRE). A CAT4 cognitive aptitude test is administered to CE2 students to inform planning. LLFPM presents an inclusive model rather than a dedicated specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
3. English as an Additional Language (EAL): LLFPM's language policy emphasizes Arabic instruction (as a mother tongue or foreign language) and French as the central language of schooling, with instruction aligned to the CECRL framework. Arabic is taught from the Petite Section, and French is the main vehicle of instruction, linking language learning with curriculum and project work. Arabic as a foreign language is offered, and from Year 5 some students enrolled in that track may take Spanish during the 2022–2023 academic year. The site does not publicly describe a dedicated EAL program or staff specifically for English language learners. In short, explicit EAL support is not documented on the publicly accessible pages.

Mental Wellbeing
4. Mental Wellbeing: Wellbeing is presented as a core priority at LLFPM, with the aim of helping students understand wellbeing and build personal resilience. The school runs wellbeing initiatives such as Wellbeing Week, workshops for students, teachers, and parents, and teacher-designed activities. The inclusion team has developed a wellbeing approach intended to meet the needs of all students. The emphasis on wellbeing is framed as contributing to both personal development and academic success.

Safeguarding
5. Safeguarding: The Reglèment intérieur includes a Charte de Signalement Ethique et de Protection (Ethical Reporting and Protection Charter), indicating formal safeguarding-related provisions within the school's regulations. LLFPM also describes its inclusive education approach as aligned with KHDA's Inclusive Education Guidelines (2019) and Directives and Guidelines for Inclusive Education (2020), with a dedicated inclusion team and staff such as EBEP referents, a speech therapist, and a psychologist. The combination of safeguarding-related charter, KHDA-aligned policies, and an active inclusion team supports a safeguarding framework at the school. The school also references AEFE accreditation and KHDA alignment as part of its governance, which informs safeguarding practice through recognized regulatory standards. The site explicitly notes the Ethical Reporting and Protection Charter on its internal regulations.
Parent Experience

History
LLFPM traces its origins to 2003, when the Lyce9e Libanais Prive9 Francophone was established in Muhaisnah 4 to serve the Lebanese and Francophone communities in Dubai. In 2021, the school moved to a purpose-built Meydan campus in Dubai, a 35,700-square-metre site with seven green buildings, solar panels, and extensive green spaces. It operates a French national curriculum and is AEFE-homologated, with a pedagogical and administrative cooperation agreement with Colle8ge Notre-Dame de Jamhour in Lebanon. Taaleem Holdings completed a 100% acquisition of LLFP Meydan in November 2024, integrating the school into its premium portfolio; the campus hosts around 1,300 students from 26 nationalities. The 2024 KHDA inspection rated LLFP Meydan as Very Good with several Outstanding features.

Community
LLFPM serves a diverse, multinational community, with around 26 nationalities represented and enrollment of about 1,300 students. The school emphasizes a multilingual, multicultural environment and maintains partnerships that connect French and Libanese educational traditions with international standards. Parents are invited into the learning community, and the school stresses open communication and mutual trust between students, families and staff. External coverage notes the schools trilingual program and international collaborations as core aspects of its community identity.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
LLFPM has a Parent-Teacher Association that coordinates with school leadership to promote parental involvement. The PTA is described as active in organizing events and activities that promote community involvement and engagement. Parents have an open line of communication with the school, reflecting a collaborative relationship between families and staff. Following the 2024 acquisition by Taaleem, LLFP Meydan2s governance includes representation from the current board and school leadership, with the PTA participating in formal channels of family involvement. External sources emphasize the schools commitment to a multilingual, multicultural community and to fostering family engagement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The LLFPM campus spans 35,686 square meters and comprises seven buildings connected by pedestrian bridges, surrounded by wide green spaces. The campus is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The buildings are green buildings equipped with solar panels. An auditorium hosts theatre, conferences, and film screenings. There are Junior and Senior sports facilities, including a football field and a gym, with multiple courts. Play areas exist for different age groups, including a kindergarten outdoor circuit, and an elementary area with a basketball court and gym; middle and high school students have outdoor basketball facilities and a gym. The laboratories are fully equipped for technology, physical sciences, chemistry and life sciences.

Sports Facilities
The Junior Sports Hall contains several courts and an activity room, and includes a gym for daily practice. The Senior Sports Hall is designed for teams and a range of sports and activities, and includes basketball hoops. The sports facilities support year-round events with separate changing rooms and showers, and dedicated team spaces. A football field of official dimensions is available for inter-school tournaments. Elementary facilities include an outdoor basketball court and a gym.

Academic Facilities
High-tech laboratories for technology, physics, chemistry and life sciences are fully equipped. The auditorium supports theatre and cultural events as well as academic programming. The campus comprises seven buildings connected by bridges and designed to support integrated learning spaces. The facilities are aligned with the French national education program and KHDA requirements.

Extra Curricular Facilities
A range of quality extracurricular activities is offered to students from kindergarten (GS) to grade 4, including artistic and cultural activities, culinary activities, sports (football, basketball, karate, dance and gymnastics), scientific activities, playful activities and strategy games. Activities are supervised by LLFPM staff or approved external providers. No sessions are held during school holidays or during Ramadan. The activities program opens with a minimum of six participants, ends at 15:30 for kindergarten and 16:30 for elementary and middle school, and students attending transport go home by bus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The LLFPM offers quality extracurricular activities from preschool (Petite Section) through 4ème, including scientific activities and academic support. Activities are led by LLFPM teachers or approved external providers, with sessions not held during school holidays or Ramadan. The activities conclude at 15:30 for the kindergarten and 16:30 for elementary and middle school, with bus options for those using transport. The program supports student development through a range of intellectually engaging options.

Arts & Creative
The school provides artistic and cultural activities as part of its extracurricular offerings. These activities are organized for students across eligible grade levels and delivered by LLFPM staff or external providers. The program emphasizes creative engagement outside classroom learning.

Cultural & Language
The school uses a multilingual framework: Arabic is taught as a mother tongue or foreign language, aligned with CECRL requirements; French is central to learning and serves as the main vehicle of instruction and projects. Arabic is taught from Petite Section to expose students to the host country culture. From grade 5 in the 2022–2023 school year, students enrolled in Arabic as a foreign language could study Spanish.

Social & Hobbies
The extracurricular program includes activities such as artistic and cultural activities, culinary activities, sports (football, basketball, karate, dance, gymnastics), scientific activities, playful activities, strategy games, and homework help for students from kindergarten through 4ème. These activities are run by LLFPM staff or approved external providers.

Community & Service
The LLFPM community centers on active parental involvement alongside staff and administration to promote excellence, academic development, belonging, and student well-being. The school emphasizes open communication with parents and governance that includes parent participation.

Leadership & Professional
LLFPM maintains a formal cooperation agreement with Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour in Lebanon to support pedagogical, academic, and administrative collaboration. This partnership links the Lebanese Francophone private Lycée Meydan with the Lebanese institution.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus spans 35,686 square meters across seven interconnected buildings with extensive green spaces. The facilities are designed as green buildings with solar panels and sensors to optimize electricity use. Inclusion aligns with the Dubai KHDA framework and French Education Nationale guidelines to ensure equal academic opportunities for all students. Well-being is prioritized through a dedicated program, including a wellbeing week, workshops, and inclusion-focused initiatives. The school hosts approximately 1,300 students from multiple nationalities and prepares them for the French Baccalauréat or the Brevet des collèges.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic is taught from Kindergarten as either a first language or a foreign language, in line with local authorities and the Emirati program that develops the four language competencies defined by the CEFR. French occupies a central role and is not limited to being a language of schooling; students are constantly exposed to French as the language of communication and in projects. French is the vehicle of instruction, linking the sciences and the arts and embedding humanistic values with innovation. Arabic as a foreign language is offered, and from the fifth grade, students may take Spanish courses during the 2022–2023 school year.
Reputation

Awards
No awards information is provided on the site.

Accreditations
The school follows a French curriculum that is homologated by the AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français e0 l'c9tranger).
Admissions

Admissions
1. To start registration, create an EDUKA family account. New families must create a family account, receive a temporary password by email, and log in to complete the registration for their child. Access to the enrollment flow is available via the Enregistrement link on the admissions page. 2. Openings for the 2026-2027 academic year are announced for October 9, 2025, and a webinar is scheduled for January 26, 2026. This provides an opportunity to learn about the French education pathway in Dubai and the LLFPM admission process. 3. Prepare the documents required for admission: a photo of the child; a photocopy of the child's passport with visa/residence card if available; a photocopy of the parents' passports with visa/residence card if available; the child's birth certificate; photocopies of the child's school reports for 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and the first term of the current academic year; for kindergarten, provide a daycare attestation; a copy of the dossier fee transfer (525 AED). 4. Complete the enrollment via the Enregistrement link and consider organizing a personalized visit to the school. A visit can be scheduled through the Organiser une visite option to meet the team and see the facilities. 5. The admissions process emphasizes early planning for 2026-2027, with open registration and information sessions to assist families in understanding the French curriculum, AEFE accreditation, and the Dubai KHDA context.
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