Lycée Français International Théodore Monod

Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesLicensed
  • French
  • IGCSE

Per yearabout USD 9.12K–17.8K

AED 33.5K–65.3K · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

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About

French international school in Abu Dhabi, founded in 2006. Offers a French curriculum with a multilingual, multicultural approach, a French-English bilingual programme and Cambridge recognition. Campuses in Saadiyat and Bateen.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private Foreign national schoolFrench Schools Abroad (AEFE) · Partner

Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2025-26 school year

  • Curriculum

    French · IGCSE

  • Ages

    Ages 2–18

  • Students

    1,750

  • Language

    French, English

  • Type

    Foreign national school

  • Fee level

Nationalities
50
Founded
2006
Religion
none
School bus
Yes
Accreditations
CIE

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2025-26 school year

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

GradePer year
KG 1AED 33,490≈ USD 9.12K
KG 2AED 33,490≈ USD 9.12K
Grade 1AED 40,030≈ USD 10.9K
Grade 2AED 40,030≈ USD 10.9K
Grade 3AED 40,030≈ USD 10.9K
Grade 4AED 40,030≈ USD 10.9K
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Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2025-26
Lycée Français International Théodore Monod · Annual tuition by grade
per year
KG 1AED 33,490 (about USD 9.12K)
KG 2AED 33,490 (about USD 9.12K)
Grade 1AED 40,030 (about USD 10.9K)
Grade 2AED 40,030 (about USD 10.9K)
Grade 3AED 40,030 (about USD 10.9K)
Grade 4AED 40,030 (about USD 10.9K)
Grade 5AED 40,030 (about USD 10.9K)
Grade 6AED 47,350 (about USD 12.9K)
Grade 7AED 47,350 (about USD 12.9K)
Grade 8AED 47,350 (about USD 12.9K)
Grade 9AED 52,850 (about USD 14.4K)
Grade 10AED 62,530 (about USD 17K)
Grade 11AED 65,250 (about USD 17.8K)
Grade 12AED 65,250 (about USD 17.8K)

Source: school website (lfitm.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
Lycée Français International Théodore Monod · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
Lycée Français International Théodore Monod (this school)AED 33,490 (about USD 9.12K)AED 65,250 (about USD 17.8K)
Al Najah Private SchoolAED 15,060 (about USD 4.1K)AED 32,300 (about USD 8.8K)
Ajyal International School Al FalahAED 22,340 (about USD 6.08K)AED 44,680 (about USD 12.2K)
Bateen World AcademyAED 54,000 (about USD 14.7K)AED 75,310 (about USD 20.5K)
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for GirlsAED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K)AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K)

Source: school website (lfitm.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

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 2026-10-29)

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedIGCSE
  • 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

  • Languages
  • Visual arts
  • Performing arts
  • Sport
  • STEM

Campus and school life

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Facilities

  • Library
  • Campus

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More details

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The essentials

  • Country affiliation

    A French school accredited by the French Ministry of Education and a member of the AEFE network.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Bus service

    Operates a school bus system overseen for safety, compliance and timeliness.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Diving deeper

  • Governance and ownership

    Managed by the Franco-Lebanese association AFLEC, partnered with Mlf, and supervised by ADEK.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

  • Curriculum

    Describes a French-based curriculum with a bilingual French-English programme, Cambridge elements and IGCSE exams.

    • French curriculum
    • Bilingual French-English
    • Cambridge
    • IGCSE

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Exam results

    The 2026 graduating class reports a 100% baccalaureate pass rate and a high share of honours grades.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

  • History

    Founded in 2006, presented as a French-education school in Abu Dhabi.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Community

    Describes an inclusive, multicultural community with students from over 50 nationalities.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

  • Facilities overview

    Saadiyat campus described as well equipped; Bateen campus reopens after renovation for primary students only.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Academic facilities

    Has a secondary knowledge and culture centre (3C), an elementary library (BCD) and a preschool reading space.

    • 3C knowledge and culture centre
    • BCD elementary library
    • Marmothèque preschool library

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

  • Cultural and language

    Organises cultural events such as author meetings, exhibitions and talks, and partners with local cultural institutions.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Languages

  • Language provision

    Instruction in French and English, with an emphasis on a multilingual environment.

    • French
    • English

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Bilingual teaching

    Runs a French-English bilingual programme from Pre-KG to Grade 12 with a dedicated coordinator.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Reputation

  • Accreditations

    States French Ministry accreditation, AEFE network membership and recognition as a Cambridge International School.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

Abu Dhabi, UAE (Saadiyat campus; Bateen campus reopening for primary)

Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.

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