Taaleem Holdings, a leading provider of K-12 premium education in the UAE, has announced the 100 percent acquisition of Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan (LLFP Meydan), a renowned multilingual school based in Dubai, catering to more than 1,300 students from Petite Section of Maternelle to Terminale.
As a French-language school, with additional teaching in Arabic, English, and other selected languages, the acquisition of LLFP Meydan further enhances Taaleem’s diverse educational offering. It offers the French National curriculum through all sections leading to the French national diploma and the French General Baccalaureate.
LLFP Meydan complements Taaleem’s existing network of UK, IB, and American curriculum schools, enabling the Group to reach new communities, share cross-curricular insights, and grow its student population.
Alan Williamson, CEO of Taaleem, commented that, “This acquisition represents the culmination of extensive collaboration and thoughtful planning between the LLFP Meydan Governing Board, school management, and Taaleem, ensuring a seamless transition. Taaleem is fully committed to preserving LLFP Meydan’s unique identity, rich heritage, and dedication to multicultural and trilingual education.”
“The established governance at LLFP Meydan will be maintained, with full representation from the current Board and school leadership continuing in the new structure, guaranteeing continuity and alignment of both institutions’ visions. This acquisition, set to be fully consolidated into Taaleem’s financials in FY 2024/25, is not only value-accretive but also strengthens our commitment to sustainable growth,” Williamson added.
The acquisition of LLFP Meydan is the latest step in Taaleem’s strategy to grow and diversify its educational portfolio, delivering greater value to its students, families, employees, and shareholders.
“This marks a significant milestone for LLFP Meydan, our families, and our community. The new school was opened in 2021 with a vision to provide a humanistic education based on excellence, respect, inclusion, cultural openness, and reflection, and we are delighted to see these values shared by Taaleem. With their proven track record of educational excellence and innovation, we are confident our students will thrive as part of the Taaleem family,” stated Varouj Nerguizian, Chairman of the Board, Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan.
