Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou

Summary of KHDA Inspection

Overall, Lycée Francais International Georges Pompidou School provided an outstanding quality of education for its students.

• The majority of students were proficient tri-lingual learners. There was outstanding attainment and progress in English, French, mathematics and science in all phases. Attainment and progress in Arabic as a first language was good in Primaire and acceptable in Lycée and Collège.
• The outstanding personal development of students throughout the school was reflected in their excellent attendance and punctuality. Their awareness of Islamic values and Emirati culture was good.
• Students benefitted from excellent teaching across the school. Assessment procedures and practices were outstanding in Primaire and Lycée and the new assessment system was extended into the Collège phase.
• Implementation and design of the curriculum supported the strong achievements of students. In the Lycée, adaptation of the curriculum for Arabic and Islamic education was not as strong as in other subjects.
• A very safe and secure environment underpinned the quality learning experiences. This was supported by excellent care and support. Provision for students with SEND was very good.
• Leadership at all levels had set an exceptionally clear strategic direction focused on providing the very best learning outcomes and personal development for all students. School self-evaluation procedures were adapted to take account of best practices found in Islamic education and Arabic.

School’s strengths

• The outstanding attainment and progress in English, French, mathematics and science in all phases.
• The excellent linguistic skills of students where a majority could speak three languages fluently.
• The outstanding personal development of students throughout the school, which was reflected in their excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Outstanding teaching in every phase.
• Outstanding assessment procedures and practices in Primaire and Lycée.
• The effective implementation and design of the curriculum supported the strong achievements of students.
• The very safe and secure environment for learning underpinned by excellent care and support.
• Leaders at all levels shared an exceptionally clear strategic direction that was focused on providing the very best learning outcomes and personal development for all students.