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Bilingual French International School

Curriculum
French
KHDA Rating
Very Good
Location
Dubai, Meydan City
Annual Fees
AED 48K - 101K

Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
None / FS 1
AED 48,459
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 59,228
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 62,458
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 80,458
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 80,458
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 80,458
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 80,458
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 80,458
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 90,378
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 90,378
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 90,378
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 90,378
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 100,688
Grade 11 / Year 12
AED 100,688
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

Payment Methods
Cheque (payable to Bilingual French International School LLC-FZ), bank transfer (Emirates NBD, IBAN: AE90 0260 0010 1471 8750 401), SKIPLY app (no surcharge)

Full Payment Terms and Conditions available via the school website. Cash payments accepted at the accounting department.

Additional Costs

File Processing Fee (Admissions)

AED 500
one-time

Non-refundable and non-transferable. Payable per child.

School Transport (Bus)

Variable
annual

Managed by Mrs Nosseir, bus coordinator. Contact bus@icedubai.org for routes and pricing.

Books

Variable
annual

Managed by Mrs El Daccache. Contact bcd@icedubai.org.

After-School Activities (ECAs)

Variable
termly

Mix of school-managed and external provider activities. Contact eca@icedubai.org.

IBDP Track Supplement (Grade 11-12)

Variable
annual

IBDP fees (AED 72,363) are higher than BFI++ track (AED 68,643) for Grade 11.

Discounts & Offers

Loyalty Discount
A loyalty discount can be offered to returning families. Specific terms not publicly disclosed - contact admissions.

Scholarships & Bursaries

No formal scholarship or bursary programme is publicly documented on the school's website. A loyalty discount is available for returning families. Parents seeking financial assistance should contact the bursar (Mr. Sabeh) directly at bursar@icedubai.org.

Value for Money

BFIS sits firmly in the premium segment of Dubai's private school market, with 2025-2026 fees ranging from AED 46,350 (Pre-KG) to AED 84,460 (Grades 8 and 9) for the standard French curriculum track. The school publishes both the KHDA-approved maximum fees and the actual fees charged, with the school consistently charging below the approved ceiling - a parent-friendly practice. Note that Grade 10 (Seconde) is listed at AED 65,827 - a notable reduction from the Grade 9 fee, which reflects the school's fee structure for the upper secondary phase. For Grade 11 (Premiere), the school offers two tracks: the BFI++ pathway at AED 68,643 and the IBDP at AED 72,363. Grade 12 (Terminale) IBDP is set at AED 72,363. A loyalty discount is available, though the specific terms are not publicly detailed. The school accepts payment by cheque (payable to Bilingual French International School LLC-FZ), bank transfer to Emirates NBD, and via the SKIPLY app with no additional charges. The file processing fee is AED 500 per child, payable once and non-refundable. Compared to the other established French-curriculum schools in Dubai, BFIS fees are broadly competitive - the school is not the cheapest option, but it is not the most expensive either. The value proposition rests on the unique combination of French Ministry accreditation, IBDP authorisation, Cambridge examination centre status, very small class sizes (maximum 20 students), and a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:11. For families who value this specific combination of credentials, the fees represent reasonable value. Families seeking a purely French-curriculum school without the IB overlay will find comparable options at lower price points.