Welcome to ICE
ICE was founded in 2013 with a vision for a different kind of education.
Our school is, consubstantially, French, bilingual, international, and firmly positioned in the landscape of international independent schools in the UAE.
- As a French school, we follow the guidelines of the French national curriculum and are accredited by the French Ministry of Education. Accordingly, we belong to the network of French accredited schools abroad (AEFE);
- As a bilingual school, our curriculum includes the teaching of English and teaching in English, which entails a distribution of curriculum content and skills between both languages;
- As an international school, the cultural diversity of our families enriches our community and the everyday learning experiences of our children;
As well, the PYP accreditation of the International Baccalaureate contributes to our school’s international mindedness by combining the rigor and coherence of a French education with a pedagogical approach nurtured by the best student-centered Anglo-Saxon practices focused on kindness, independent thinking, collaboration and creativity.
As a Dubai school, we are anchored in our environment, where Arabic language instruction, and the history and culture of our host country, contribute to shape our students’ lives, whether they are settled in the UAE or only with us for a few years.
Vision and Mission
Our Vision
Blend the rigour and coherence of a French education, anchored in critical thinking and the intellectual values of the Enlightenment, with the Anglo-Saxon tradition of openness, independent thinking, and creativity.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide students with challenging educational programmes that develop a desire for life-long learning as well as excellence in character, knowledge, and skills. We aim to develop active, compassionate young men and women who are globally-minded and caring individuals, helping to innovate and light the way for their communities to create a better world. Graduates of ICE will have developed self-discipline, technological skills, self-confidence, and respect for all nations and their diversities.
Governing board
President
Mr. Yves Aubin de La Messuzière
President of the Board of ICE, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Commander of the National Order of Merit, Knight of Academic Palms and former Ambassador of France.
General Secretary
Mr. André Servant
General Secretary of the Board of ICE, Head of the BBA program at the ESA “École Supérieure des Affaires”
ICE Board members
Mr. Shoaib Khoori – Managing Director at MHK group
Mr. Shafiq Khoori – Executive Director at MHK Group
Mr. Rimah Hammoud – Post-graduate diploma in Law, Vice-President of AFLEC (French-Lebanese Association for Education and Culture), Member of the Board of Directors of Mission Laïque Française
Mr. Ali Ayache – Board member – Architect
Mrs. Aliette Vandevoorde – Principal for 20 years & Superintendent of the Maisons d’Education of the Legion of Honor (1987-2000)
Mrs. Taroub Audi – Deputy Treasurer of AFLEC , Director of Guidance and Pedagogical Coordination
Mrs. Andrée Daouk – Member of the Board of AFLEC and of Mission Laïque Francaise
Mr. Ian Hill – Former Deputy Director General of the International Baccalaureate Organization – Geneva
Mr. Gilbert Pietryk – Honorary Inspector General of the French National Education, Vice-President of AFLEC
Mr. Francis Alin – Academy Inspector, General Secretary of AFLEC
Mrs. Nathalie de Gaulle – Independent Board member
Mr. Jean-Pierre Villeléger – Board member
Steering Committee
As part of the evolution of the project and the sharing of teaching practices and professional development with the Jeannine Manuel Foundation, a steering committee was created to ensure a governance body from the Board. This committee is formed by:
Mme Elizabeth Zéboulon – Director General of Jeannine Manuel schools
Bernard Manuel – President of Jeannine Manuel schools
Mr. Gilbert Pietryk – Honorary Inspector General of the French National Education, Vice-President of AFLEC
Mr. Rimah Hammoud – Post-graduate diploma in Law, Vice-President of AFLEC (French-Lebanese Association for Education and Culture), Member of the Board of Directors of Mission Laïque Française
Management Team
Mrs Marina TORRALBA
Administration - After school activities & School Restaurant
Contacts and Location
Contact Us
ICE is open from Sunday till Thursday from 8 am till 5 pm.
For general inquiries you can reach us by phone + 971 4 33 77 818 or by email on ice@icedubai.org
Alternatively, we are reachable on the following email addresses or extensions:
| Department | Extension | |
| Admissions | admission@icedubai.org | 207 |
| Principal | principal@icedubai.org | 205 |
| PYP coordinator | pypcoordinator@icedubai.org | - |
| Arabic & Islamic department coordinator | salwa.mohammed@icedubai.org | - |
| Special Education Needs and Disabilities | sendco@icedubai.org | 208 |
| Bursar | bursar@icedubai.org | 204 |
| KHDA coordinator | administrator.khda@icedubai.org | 202 |
| Clinic | nurse@icedubai.org | 200 |
| School bus transportation | bus@icedubai.org | 204 |
| After school activities | activities@icedubai.org | 206 |
