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Lycée Louis Massignon Abu Dhabi has instruction in Arabic, French.
Location
Rabdan Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The campus is described as being in the heart of Abu Dhabi and is part of the city's French international education community. It is reachable via major roads and local transport in the capital.
Stages
Preschool through Terminale, covering the French education stages from petite section to lycee. The school offers Preschool, Elementary, Collège, and Lycée as its four main levels, serving students from preschool up to final-year senior high school.
Type
The Lycée Louis Massignon is a French international school affiliated with the AEFE network and located in Abu Dhabi. It provides a continuous pathway from preschool to terminale; the elementary level is described as mixed (co‑educational).
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school hosts students from more than 40 nationalities, with about 1,770 students reported for the campus. The largest nationality group is French, representing roughly 44–45% of students. Publicly available data on the exact local (Emirati) versus international ratio is not published; historical reporting from 2012 suggested Emirati students were around 10% at that time.
Additional learning support
The Inclusion Division provides inclusive education support, including a listening point, a clinical expertise unit, and AESH support. The team offers services such as a speech therapist, psychologist, and psychomotor therapist, and implements individualised plans (PAI, PPS, PAP) to support students with disabilities or learning needs.
Country affiliation
Based in the United Arab Emirates; part of the AEFE network (French national education system abroad).
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed. The institution operates within the AEFE framework, which is secular.
School day structure
Preschool starts at 7:50 am with two recess periods and an early dismissal of 1:15 pm (Fridays finish at 11:30 am). For Moyenne and Grande Sections, classes start at 7:50 am with a mid-morning break, a lunch break, a second short break, and a typical end time of 3:20 pm (Fridays 11:30 am). Collège begins at 7:50 am with a morning break around 9:53–10:08 am, lunch 12:03–1:15 pm, and ends around 3:10 pm to 5:15 pm depending on timetable (Fridays 11:30 am). Lycée begins at 7:50 am with a morning break 9:53–10:08 am, lunch 12:03–1:15 pm, and ends at 17:15 (5:15 pm) (Fridays 11:30 am).
Bus service
Yes, the Lycée Louis Massignon provides a supervised school transport service. Registration is via Eduka. The service includes 1 morning and 3 afternoon runs from Monday to Thursday, plus 2 Friday afternoon services for secondary students. Journey time is capped at 60 minutes, and stops are fixed (one stop per student) within 200 metres of the home. The service start dates for the 2025–2026 year vary by cohort (secondary 26 August 2025; CP to CM2 27 August 2025; MS and GS 28 August 2025; PS 29 August 2025).
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Fees
Annual tuition at Lycée Louis Massignon Abu Dhabi ranges from AED 34,450 to AED 52,210 for 2026/27.
Application / registration fees - Re-enrolment advance: AED 1,000 payable at the re‑registration stage for returning pupils. - Registration / enrolment (one‑off) for new pupils / international section: AED 3,000 (applies at first-year enrolment as a registration/administrative fee).
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term breakdown) - The figures below show the school's published annual tuition amounts (AED) and an inferred three‑term payment split. The school bills quarterly with the first term covering four months and the two following terms shorter; using that structure produces a 40% / 30% / 30% split of the annual tuition for Term 1 / Term 2 / Term 3 respectively (first term therefore carries the larger payment).
- Elementary (CP–CM2 / Grades 1–5) - Annual tuition: AED 38,710. - Per-term (inferred): Term 1 = AED 15,484; Term 2 = AED 11,613; Term 3 = AED 11,613.
- Lower Secondary (6ème–3ème / Grades 6–9) - Annual tuition: AED 43,540. - Per-term (inferred): Term 1 = AED 17,416; Term 2 = AED 13,062; Term 3 = AED 13,062.
- Upper Secondary (2nde–Terminale / Grades 10–12) - Annual tuition: AED 52,210. - Per-term (inferred): Term 1 = AED 20,884; Term 2 = AED 15,663; Term 3 = AED 15,663.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed across the school year in three payments/quarters. The first quarter covers four months and is larger than the two subsequent payments. Payments are due each term as invoiced by the school. - At re‑registration the school issues a request for an advance payment (AED 1,000) which must be paid within the timeframe specified in the re‑registration instructions to confirm the place. - The school's published fee schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year is ADEK‑approved (the school states fees are distributed across the year and paid quarterly).
Boarding fees - The Lycée Louis Massignon is a day school; boarding facilities are not offered.
Other compulsory or commonly charged costs (examples and typical amounts where published) - Registration / one‑off administration fee for first‑year enrolment: AED 3,000. - Examination fees: national examination charges (examples reported) include the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) ~ AED 100 and baccalaureate examination fees (amounts reported vary by year/subject; published examples show EAF and Baccalauréat fees around AED 290–720 depending on the exam). These examination fees are charged in addition to tuition where applicable. - Extracurricular activities (after‑school activities): AED 1,540 per semester / half‑year for a standard activity package (half‑year basis reported). - School canteen / catering: Activation of the canteen app and issuance of the physical card: AED 20; card replacement fee AED 11. The canteen is managed through the school's dedicated application and meal purchases are charged to the pupil's account. - Uniforms: Uniform is mandatory from Petite Section to Terminale. Uniforms are purchased separately (onsite partner retail outlet and an online store are used for purchasing). Specific garment prices are charged directly by the uniform supplier. - Transport (school bus): The bus service is a paid, optional service (for children from age 3+). Bus registration can be annual or termly and the service is sold as a forfait (morning + afternoon services); tariffs are published annually by the school and are charged in addition to tuition. A 3rd‑child reduction is applied for multiple siblings on the bus.
Refunds and financial regulations - The school requires an advance at re‑registration (AED 1,000). Refunds and the precise financial regulations (withdrawal, pro‑rata refunds, deadlines) are governed by the school's financial regulations and parent handbook; families are required to follow the school's stated financial rules and the published fee approval documentation. For questions about refunds or cancellation, contact the school's finance or admissions office.
Fee payment options - Registration, re‑registration and many administrative payments are handled through the school's registration platform (Eduka) and related school payment channels; canteen payments use the Direct School Education application. Parents are instructed to use the school's payment pathways (Eduka / school finance office) when settling tuition and ancillary charges. For payment methods accepted (card, bank transfer, etc.) and to obtain bank account details or online payment links, contact the school's finance office or use the payment options available in the school's registration/payment platforms.
How fees are applied in practice (short notes) - Nursery / kindergarten tuition covers the majority of school supplies; elementary tuition covers textbooks supplied by the school (families provide consumables); secondary families must provide textbooks and equipment as listed per class.
Contact for fee queries - School switchboard: +971 2 444 8085 (finance/admissions contacts are provided on the school's admissions pages).
(Notes: annual tuition figures above are taken from the published fee schedule for 2025–2026 as published for the school and as reproduced in independent fee databases; the per‑term numbers shown are calculated using the school's stated term structure — first term = 4 months, next two terms shorter — and therefore represent an inferred 40%/30%/30% split of the published annual tuition.)
Academics
Lycée Louis Massignon Abu Dhabi teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The Lyce9e Louis Massignon Abu Dhabi follows the French national curriculum with a multilingual framework: French, English and Arabic are taught to all students, with Spanish, German and Latin added from colle8ge. The school operates from preschool to lycée (Grade 12), and maintains a British International Section from CP to Terminale. From Premie8re (Grade 11) onward, students may pursue the International French Baccalaureate (BFI) in the British Section, with the first French International Baccalaureate (British pathway) launched in 2025. The Parcours Avenir provides career guidance, and the school reports 100% pass rates at the Brevet and Baccalaureate levels. Inclusion is supported through ALN provisions for learners with specific needs.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. The Lyce9e Louis Massignon welcomes pupils from Petite Section to Terminale. It is approved by the French Ministry of Education and is part of the AEFE network. It offers a British International Section from CP to Terminale and an International French Baccalaureate (BFI) British Section beginning in 1. This structure supports continuation within the French educational framework and the AEFE network. 2. Create your family space on Eduka, the joint platform used by LLM and LFITM. One account per parent is required to manage applications and communications. The platform centralizes pre-registration, documents, and progress updates. 3. Pre-registration and submission: complete the full application on Eduka and attach all documents requested. The system requires you to finish the application on Eduka before it can be submitted to the admissions team. The platform is the formal channel for submission. 4. File review: the admissions committee analyzes the submitted file. If necessary, an interview or placement test will be conducted to assess fit and level alignment. The review determines whether the applicant meets the school;s entry requirements. 5. Interview or test: an interview or placement test is conducted for certain levels or when transferring from another school system. Results are communicated as part of the admission decision. 6. Admission notification and enrollment: admission is communicated by email; check spam. Finalizing registration involves entering additional information on Eduka, paying fees, and confirming enrollment. Families may receive instructions to complete the enrollment in Eduka with payment steps. 7. Required documents: passports for the child and both parents; vaccination booklet; Certificat de radiation / Exeat; recent school reports; official translations if necessary; KHDA transfer certificate if the child attended school in Dubai or Sharjah. Keep documents ready for submission and potential translation requirements. The documents verify identity, health status, and prior schooling. 8. Re-enrollment and waiting list: re-enrollment for the 2025-26 school year closed on 18 April 2025. After that date, reenrollment is placed on a waiting list and places are offered as available. When invited, an advance payment of 1,000 AED toward tuition may be requested to secure enrollment.
Waitlist
Waitlist exists for reenrollment. Re-enrollment closed on 18 April 2025; thereafter, reenrollment is placed on a waiting list. The school reviews waiting list applications and may invite families to make an advance payment of 1,000 AED toward tuition to secure enrollment.
