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Ecole Internationale Française - Sharjah

Updated July 2026

The Ecole Internationale Française de Sharjah is a long-standing French international school in the UAE, operating as a conventioned establishment of the AEFE and accredited by the French Ministry of National Education. It provides a rigorous French curriculum to students from preschool through the middle school levels.

Teaching approach

The school is committed to academic excellence, curiosity, and self-confidence, operating within a serene and caring environment. It emphasizes values such as respect, effort, openness to the world, and community spirit, while promoting diversity and equity. The institution is recognized as "Very good" by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).

Programmes

The school follows the French national curriculum, covering stages from Maternelle (preschool) through Elémentaire (primary) and Collège (middle school). The academic offering is designed to meet the standards of the French educational system while incorporating an international perspective.

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Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

Admissions are managed exclusively online through the Eduka platform. The process involves creating a student file, which is then reviewed by the pedagogical team before a place is offered, followed by a reservation fee payment to finalize enrollment. The school provides assistance for the process and requires specific procedures for student transfers or requests for school certificates.

Calendar

The school provides downloadable academic calendars for the current and upcoming school years. These documents outline the key dates and structure of the academic year for students.

About the campus

The school is located in the Halwan Suburb of the Al Abar area in Sharjah. It provides essential campus services including a canteen and school transportation for students.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities (APS) throughout the school year. These include ludic, artistic, and sports-based programs available to students up to the CM2 level, typically scheduled daily from 14:45 to 16:20.

  • Vertine DuvauchelleCheffe d’établissement / Principal

    Vertine Duvauchelle serves as the Cheffe d’établissement (Principal) of the École Internationale Française de Sharjah. She emphasizes the school's commitment to French academic excellence, student well-being, and fostering values such as respect, effort, and curiosity within a supportive international environment.