International Concept for Education
- French
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 12.6K–23K
AED 46.4K–84.5K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
French-bilingual school in Dubai following the French national programme from maternelle to lycée, offering the IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSE examinations, and preparing for the French International Baccalaureate.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
French · IB Diploma · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
French, English
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| PS / Pre-KG | AED 46,350≈ USD 12.6K |
| MS / KG-1 | AED 56,650≈ USD 15.4K |
| GS / KG-2 | AED 59,740≈ USD 16.3K |
| CP / Grade 1 | AED 62,830≈ USD 17.1K |
| CE1 / Grade 2 | AED 65,920≈ USD 17.9K |
| CE2 / Grade 3 | AED 69,010≈ USD 18.8K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| PS / Pre-KG | AED 46,350 (about USD 12.6K) |
| MS / KG-1 | AED 56,650 (about USD 15.4K) |
| GS / KG-2 | AED 59,740 (about USD 16.3K) |
| CP / Grade 1 | AED 62,830 (about USD 17.1K) |
| CE1 / Grade 2 | AED 65,920 (about USD 17.9K) |
| CE2 / Grade 3 | AED 69,010 (about USD 18.8K) |
| CM1 / Grade 4 | AED 72,100 (about USD 19.6K) |
| CM2 / Grade 5 | AED 75,190 (about USD 20.5K) |
| 6ème / Grade 6 | AED 79,310 (about USD 21.6K) |
| 5ème / Grade 7 | AED 79,310 (about USD 21.6K) |
| 4ème / Grade 8 | AED 84,460 (about USD 23K) |
| 3ème / Grade 9 | AED 84,460 (about USD 23K) |
| 2nde / Grade 10 | AED 65,827 (about USD 17.9K) |
| 1ère / Grade 11 | AED 68,643 (about USD 18.7K) |
| Terminale / Grade 12 | AED 72,363 (about USD 19.7K) |
Source: school website (icedubai.org) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International Concept for Education (this school) | AED 46,350 (about USD 12.6K) | AED 84,460 (about USD 23K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
Source: school website (icedubai.org) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
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Campus and school life
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Facilities
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- IB, CIE
- Inspection
- KHDA · Very Good · 2023-2024
More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
The school states it is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and follows the French programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the French national programme, with the IB Diploma and French International Baccalaureate preparation at lycée level.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Takes part in academic events such as a science fair and a digital challenge.
- Science Fair
- Digital challenge
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaches in French and English, emphasising balanced ability in both languages.
- French
- English
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Aims for students to master French and English, and works with a French school network on its bilingual strategy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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