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Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

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Overview

Inaugurated in 2017, Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz (LFJM) is named after the French aviator, explorer and adventurer – Jean Mermoz.

Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz is the first school to open in his name in the Middle East. Jean Mermoz schools are recognised worldwide for their quality education. This school is another entry in Dubai’s already competitive educational sector that has excellent French curriculum schools.

LFJM School opened in Al Quoz, a popular community in the emirate offering a mix of residential and commercial properties.

Following the French curriculum, Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz Al Quoz offers classes from kindergarten until college (Pre-KG – Grade 8). However, the school plans to add secondary years every new academic year. The average age of students enrolled in the school ranges from 3 to 11 years old.

As per the school’s website, there are four classes each year, and the maximum number of students in each class is 26. The student body includes kids from 45 different nationalities and is served by 36 teachers. The majority of students are French.

The language of instruction is French; English and Arabic are offered as additional languages. Since the school opened in 2017, the first KHDA inspection was supposed to be conducted during the 2019 – 2020 academic year. However, due to the ongoing pandemic, the inspection has been postponed.

Families living in Al Quoz and nearby areas can find a variety of American, British, Indian and IB curriculum schools in the district. You can check out our list featuring top schools in Al Quoz for more information.

This Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz review covers the different aspects of the school so parents can make a well-formed decision.

Residential Communities near Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

Jean Mermoz French High School is ideally located in the heart of Dubai. LFJM enjoys proximity to popular communities like:

The nearest neighbourhood is the bustling financial district in the city – Business Bay. The community attracts tenants and investors because of its modern residential and commercial buildings. The area is close to some of the best shopping and entertainment venues in the city.

Families who want to stay close to the school campus can consider:

Campus of Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

The purpose-built Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz campus is a low-rise structure instead of a tall building. This structure makes it more accessible for students with physical disabilities.

Step inside to find state-of-the-art facilities that encourage learning in a caring and stimulating environment. Classrooms are equipped with i3 interactive whiteboards. Seating arrangements are made according to the curriculum and teaching modes adopted by the teacher.

Classrooms LFJM
3D print of a classroom representing seating arrangement according to the requirements curriculum (Image Credit: Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz)

Children have access to a well-stocked library, a motor skills room, a digital workspace, a cafeteria, a dedicated parents centre and a theatre space.

There is a 300-seater auditorium which students widely use to engage in Performing Arts activities and other events. One can also find a prayer room, an indoor play area, and a well-stocked jungle room for students to perform activities like wall climbing.

Nevertheless, special attention has been given to sports facilities on the campus. The school aims to cultivate healthy habits in primary students. So, there is a multi-purpose sports hall, a playground, a synthetic turf pitch, a 25-metre swimming pool and a full-sized football pitch outdoors.

Furthermore, there’s a school clinic available on site. Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz’s uniform can be purchased from Stitches Uniforms LLC.

campus facilities for primary kids at LFJM
Little ones can make the most of a jungle room built to promote the importance of physical education (Image Credit: Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz)

Location of Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz’s location falls in Al Quoz 1, a sub-community of Al Quoz that offers affordable housing options and is packed with several urban amenities.

LFJM Dubai is surrounded by commercial properties, eateries and a park.

Why Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz?

Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz Al Quoz was established to boost the French educational sector in Dubai. Although the school’s primary language of instruction is French, the school pays special attention to English and Arabic.

Being a part of Jean Mermoz schools guarantees that your child will receive the best education. The school believes that quality learning has lasting relevance beyond a student’s life at school. Second, world-class facilities are provided to ensure that the learning processes are fully supported by technology.

Students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities to boost their mental and physical development.

Another reason to opt for the Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz School in Dubai is the school’s digital strategy. LFJM Al Quoz realises that the school must introduce children to technology to help them accept innovative changes.

Hence, the school upgraded classes with i3 interactive whiteboards and shared digital tools such as computers and tablets, enriching the curriculum with subjects like Robotics and Introduction to Programming.

If you are looking for other French curriculum schools in Dubai, check out our reviews of Lycée Français International and Lycee Francais Georges Pompidou, Oud Metha.

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School Details

COVID-19 Protocols

The Government of Dubai has developed protocols for schools to follow until the pandemic is over. This is an accumulative effort and approach to keep everyone safe and healthy, including students, teachers, parents, and relevant third parties.

The KHDA has uploaded FAQs for schools on the official website for your convenience. Here’s an overview of the preventive SOPs in place.

  • Sterilise the school building, classrooms, laboratories and other facilities regularly, according to the recommendations of the National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management.
  • Assess the temperature of everyone who enters the school building daily.
  • Maintain physical distance guidelines as recommended by the relevant health authorities and reduce the headcount capacity in classrooms.
  • From this academic year, 1-metre distancing is recommended. Schools must take appropriate precautions to ensure that students and teachers stay physically distanced where possible.
  • Buses may run at full capacity provided they comply with health and safety protocols.
  • Schools shall reinstate Physical Education, swimming lessons and sports activities. Changing rooms and sports areas will be sanitised after each group of students.
  • The canteen shall reopen and resume live cooking.
  • School trips, excursions and holiday camps shall be resumed. 
  • After-hours care, extracurricular activities, performances, assemblies and other events at school or external venues are allowed.
  • Students older than six years, staff and visitors to schools must continue to wear face masks.
  • Vaccination is not compulsory. Unvaccinated school staff must submit a negative PCR test each week. Students are not obliged to submit negative PCR tests.
  • From October 3rd 2021, all teaching and learning at Dubai private schools will only be face-to-face. Students who wish to continue with distance learning after the stated date must provide a medical certificate issued by Dubai Health Authority.

Grades Offered at Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz Dubai delivers authentic French education. Currently, the school offers education until Grade 8, but it is expected to introduce secondary grades in the coming years.

PhasesGrades Covered
Kindergarten Petite Section (PS), Moyenne Section (MS) and Grande Section (GS) / Pre-KG – KG 2
Cycle 1 Cours Préparatoire (CP), Cours Élémentaire (CE1) and Cours Elémentaire (CE2) / Grade 1 – Grade 3
Cycle 2 Cours Moyen (CM1) and Cours Moyen (CM2) / Grade 4 and Grade 5
College Sixième (6e), Cinquième (5e), Quatrième (4e) and Troisième (3e) / Grade 6 – Grade 9
Lycee Cycle de détermination (2nd), Cycle terminal (1st) and Terminale (T) / Grade 10 – Grade 12

Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz Curriculum

French curriculum taught at LFJM
Helping students become responsible citizens is one of many objectives of the curriculum (Image Credit: Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz)

The school follows the French curriculum. It also adopts the culture of the UAE through courses like Islamic Education, Moral Education, Social Studies and Arabic Studies.

Years offered at the school range from nursery classes to CE 2. However, it is expected that the school will gradually add a secondary section.

The curriculum is focused on three aspects of students’ learning experience:

  • Helping them become a Citizen of the World
  • Autonomy – Development of the Spirit of Analysis and Synthesis
  • Cultural and Sporting Environment

Kindergarten

The learning process at the kindergarten level is imperative for the success of elementary school learning. At this stage, little ones are provided with the freedom and facilities to engage their mental and emotional capacity. It supports young students’ curiosity to learn and skill development through five major components. The school helps kindergartners:

  • Mobilise language in all its dimensions 
  • Act, comprehend and express themselves through physical activity 
  • Act, express and understand through artistic activity 
  • Discover numbers and different tools to shape their thought process 
  • Explore the world

Primary School

Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz’s curriculum for primary school is a bit more rigorous than the kindergarten level. The school focuses on the further development of basic skills with the help of extracurricular activities.

Middle School

As soon as children transition into college students, they are allotted a certain autonomy through time management skills and independent study habits. Usually, at this stage, students are introduced to teacher-specific subjects.

Throughout these years, children are supported by their teachers and a peer group, who play an essential role in helping them organize and adjust to their new life and environment at college.

In addition to this, students learn a fourth language from the 5th year. They participate in competitions and trips, learn to speak in public and work in groups. They also develop strong critical thinking skills in a stimulating and engaging program that requires their commitment.

At the end of the 3rd year, the Diplôme Bational du Brevet (DNB) examines the knowledge and skills that students have acquired at the end of college. Students take written exams in mathematics, French and history-geography, as well as an oral exam in art history.

Distance Learning at Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

As per the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) instructions, all schools across the UAE will discontinue distance learning from January 2022.

KHDA Rating

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) ensures that private schools in Dubai contribute positively to the Emirate’s educational sector.

The agency evaluates schools on various parameters, including quality of education, curriculum, school performance and campus facilities. The final ratings are published in an annual report by DSIB. The image below represents the six-point scale used to rate schools.

KHDA School Ratings
The KHDA scale ranges from ‘Outstanding’ to ‘Very Weak’

Since Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz Al Quoz 1 was inaugurated in 2017, the first inspection is expected soon. We will update this section as soon as the detailed inspection report is released.

Academic Calendar for Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

The 10-month long Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz academic calendar is split into three terms. Please note that Islamic holidays are subject to moon sightings.

  • The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December, followed by a three-week winter break.
  • The second term starts in the first week of January and ends in the last week of March, followed by a two-week spring break.
  • The third term starts in the third week of April and ends in the first week of July, followed by a two-month summer vacation.

Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz school timings are from 07:30 am to 02:30 pm. However, students taking part in extracurricular activities can stay back until 04:00 pm.

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Admission and Fees

How to Apply to Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz?

To register your child with the school, you must follow these simple steps. Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz’s admission process is open to students belonging to different religions and cultures.

The first step is to complete the online registration. Interested candidates need to create an account and fill out the form. This account will also help you establish contact with the LFJM Al Quoz 1 registration team should you need help.

Parents are also requested to submit the following documents at the time of admission:

  • Passport of the parents or legal guardian
  • Photo of the parents or legal guardian
  • Visa and Emirates ID of parents (only for UAE residents)
  • Passport of the applicant
  • Photo of the applicant 
  • Visa and Emirates ID of the applicant (only for UAE residents)
  • Record of the applicant’s vaccination
  • The applicant’s school report 
  • Family record book
  • Certificate of cancellation

Once the registration is complete, parents are required to pay AED 500 as the non-refundable and non-transferable registration fee via bank transfer, cash or cheque.

Registration process for you child at LFJM
Being a non-selective school, LFJM welcomes students from all communities (Image Credit: Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz)

After the registration fee has been paid, your dossier will be forwarded to the admission team for scrutiny. If your child is studying at a school affiliated with/approved by AEFE or has been schooled in France, he or she will only need to appear for an interview. Students receiving education from an establishment that is not approved by the AEFE will have to sit for an entrance test besides the interview.

After the entrance exam and interview have been conducted, you will be informed of the final result via email. If your child receives an admission offer, you are required to pay 10% of the annual fee as the registration deposit. Please note that the deposit is non-transferable and non-refundable but will be adjusted against the first term’s tuition fees.

A successful admission means that the student will be sent a welcome booklet in June with all the essential information for the start of the school year.

Before starting the admission process, you must ensure that your child meets the following age placement criteria.

GradesMinimum Entry AgeMaximum Entry AgeMinimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
PS
Minimum Entry Age
3
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
MS
Minimum Entry Age
4
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
GS
Minimum Entry Age
5
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
CP
Minimum Entry Age
6
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
CE 1
Minimum Entry Age
7
Maximum Entry Age
9
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
6
Grades
CE 2
Minimum Entry Age
8
Maximum Entry Age
10
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
7
Grades
CM 1
Minimum Entry Age
9
Maximum Entry Age
11
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
8
Grades
CM 2
Minimum Entry Age
10
Maximum Entry Age
12
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
9
Grades
Sixieme
Minimum Entry Age
11
Maximum Entry Age
13
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
10
Grades
Cinquieme
Minimum Entry Age
12
Maximum Entry Age
14
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
11
Grades
Quatrieme
Minimum Entry Age
13
Maximum Entry Age
15
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
12
Grades
Triosieme
Minimum Entry Age
14
Maximum Entry Age
17
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
13
Grades
Seconde
Minimum Entry Age
15
Maximum Entry Age
18
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
14
Grades
Premiere
Minimum Entry Age
16
Maximum Entry Age
19
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
15
Grades
Terminale
Minimum Entry Age
17
Maximum Entry Age
20
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
16

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Fee Structure at Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz fee structure is approved by the KHDA. It is on the higher side of the spectrum.

YearsAnnual Tuition Fee
Petite Section (PS) AED 36,000
Moyenne Section (MS) AED 38,000
Grande Section (GS) AED 42,000
Cours Préparatoire (CP) AED 43,000
Cours Élémentaire (CE1) AED 44,000
Cours Elémentaire (CE2) AED 45,000
Cours Moyen (CM1) AED 46,000
Cours Moyen (CM2) AED 48,000
Sixième (6e) AED 50,000
Cinquième (5e) AED 52,000
Quatrième (4e) AED 54,000

Additional charges include:

  • Registration fee: AED 500
  • Admission fee: AED 3,000

A sibling discount of 10% of the tuition fee applies to the third child onwards at the school.

You can pay Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz fees via cash, credit, bank transfer or cheque.

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Facilities

Lunch Options at Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

There is a cafeteria at the school; however, the catering service is outsourced to Swiss Canonica. The company is a Geneva-based family business that has been operating since 1948. Meals provided at the school are nutritious.

Parents can also book meals for a whole year in advance in August, but please bear that the billing will be done monthly. In case you want to cancel a meal for a day, you must inform the school at least 48 hours in advance.

Additionally, a meal basket will be delivered to the student during school trips and outings before departure from the school.

School Transportation at Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz in Dubai has outsourced the transport service to Maverick.

All vehicles are maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements. Maverick takes all measures to ensure maximum safety for students travelling on our buses by installing various security systems.

  • Seat belt
  • Voice reminder system
  • Ringing system
  • GPS tracking system
  • Tablet presence system
  • CCTV and DVR cameras
  • Patrol system
  • Outdoor digital signage
  • Air-conditioned buses

Sports Facilities

Sports facilities at Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz
Students can enjoy a swimming session in this 25-metre full-sized pool (Image Credit: Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz)

Engaging children in sports activities is beneficial for their physical as well as mental health. Hence, the school provides top-notch sports facilities, including a full-sized football pitch, a 25-metre swimming pool, a gymnasium, a multi-purpose sports hall, a playground and a synthetic turf pitch.

Extra-curricular Activities at Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

Students can take part in a plethora of extracurricular activities to pursue their passion and interest during school hours as well as after school. Also, Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz Dubai has partnered with Just Play to bring other exciting options related to extracurricular activities. Students can opt for:

Visual Arts
Chess Club
English Club
Basketball
Capoeira
Football
Music
Karate
Dance club (Classic and Modern)
Artificial Intelligence Club
Gymnastics
Lego Education
Ninja Warriors
Mad Science
Theatre
Yoga
Lego WeDo 2.0
Multisports
Swimming Club
Couture Machine
Creativity Club
extra curricular activities offered by LFJM
Students’ drawings are hanged up for an exhibition (Image Credit: Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz)

Field Trips from Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz arranges regular school trips to assist the learning process.  These trips are either for entertainment purposes or to familiarise students with heritage sites in the UAE.

After-school Care at Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

Numerous extracurricular activities are offered after school from 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm.

Medical Care at Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz

As per the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) guidelines, Lycee Francais JM maintains a medical facility. The school clinic is managed by a registered nurse who administers first-aid treatment and maintains a medical record of each student for future reference.

Moreover, at the time of admission, the school asks for an updated vaccination record of the students to know if the child suffers from any special medical condition or requires any specific treatment.

Also, parents are advised to provide the latest contact information so that the school can reach them easily in an emergency.

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Contact

Mode of Communication between Teachers and Parents

Parents association known as ‘The Friends of Jean Mermoz’ is a successful attempt to actively involve parents in school events and their child’s academic career. Parents volunteer to be a part of the school and create an important link between the community and Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz.

The three key areas that this association focuses on include:

  • Participation in key events of the year
  • Welcoming new parents
  • Organising breakfasts or dinners to bring parents together

Furthermore, you can request to join the grade-specific WhatsApp group to remain posted about any important notifications such as a change in school policy, event schedule and more.

However, if you are more comfortable with traditional communication channels, use the Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz contact details mentioned below, including links to social media sites.

Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz Contact Information

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