Lycée Louis Massignon Abu Dhabi

• Curriculum

  French · British

• Ages

  Ages 3–18

• Language

  French, English

• Type

  Local school, international programme

• Fee level

  Mid fees

2026-2027 school year

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)

English support (EAL)

Yes

Learning support (SEN)

Moderately selective

Gifted programme

Yes

Mother-tongue programmes

Arabic

Device policy

None

School bus

Yes

• Additional learning support

  An inclusion team supports students with learning needs and families, using PAP, PPS and PAI plans.

  • Point écoute
  • Cellule d'expertise clinique
  • PAP
  • PPS
  • PAI

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Country affiliation

  Recognised by the French Ministry of National Education and part of the AEFE network; rated by ADEK.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Bus service

  School bus for ages 3 and up, maximum 60-minute journey, one fixed stop near home, registration via Eduka.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Uniform

  Uniform is compulsory from nursery to terminale, designed for the local climate; the sports kit was designed by ESMOD Dubai.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Governance and ownership

  Directly managed by AEFE under the authority of the French Embassy; a parents' association represents families.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Curriculum

  Follows the French national curriculum from nursery to terminale on the French calendar; British section runs from CP.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Exam results

  Reports 100% success in the baccalauréat and brevet and recent Cambridge certification results.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Special educational needs (SEN)

  Students with special educational needs are supported by an inclusion team and multidisciplinary staff with individual plans.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• English as an additional language (EAL)

  Language support is provided for non-French speakers; French proficiency is essential from CP.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Mental wellbeing

  Runs a listening point and wellbeing weeks, with an emphasis on school climate and students' wellbeing.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Safeguarding

  States it has a structured set of policies for child protection, equity and wellbeing.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• History

  Operating in Abu Dhabi since 1972. A bioclimatic nursery building was inaugurated in 2019.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

  CAPE is an independent non-profit parents' association that links teachers, administration and families and organises activities.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Facilities overview

  Includes a bioclimatic nursery building, green spaces and a library (CDI); plans exist to improve the campus environment.

  • Maternelle bioclimatique
  • CDI

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Social and hobbies

  Offers activities such as a school sports league and a student reporters programme, plus a complementary track.

  • UJS Sport scolaire
  • Jeunes Reporters
  • Parcours complémentaire

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Language provision

  French, English and Arabic are taught from nursery; Spanish, German and Latin can be chosen from collège.

  • French
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Spanish
  • German
  • Latin

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Bilingual teaching

  Teaching is based on the French curriculum with a multilingual approach, plus a British international section.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Accreditations

  Holds French ministry recognition, direct AEFE management and an ADEK 'Very good' rating; hosts a regional teacher training centre.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Admissions

  Families create an Eduka account, submit documents, then undergo file review, plus interview or test if needed. Places are limited.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Waitlist

  Re-enrolments after 17 April 2026 go on a waitlist; documents and an advance payment are required by the deadline.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Rabdan Street, Abu Dhabi (UAE) P.O.Box 2314