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Lebanon offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 16 international schools in Lebanon. Filter by curriculum, fees (average LBP 759,532,828), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Antonine International School (AIS) in Ajaltoun, Kesrouan, Lebanon, offers international private education for ages 0 to 18. AIS provides multiple curricula, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for upper secondary, the Lebanese-framed French and American curricula, and a bespoke program. IBDP admission is possible after Grade 10 and requires strong English and a solid foundation in Mathematics and at least one science. The DP comprises six subject groups (Language A: English A; Language B/Ab initio in Arabic or French; Individuals and Societies; Experimental Sciences; Mathematics; The Arts or electives) with HL/SL options, and the core Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity, and Service. AIS supports university-readiness through counseling and SAT preparation, including a weekly SAT course for Grades 10–11 and an annual University Forum with international exchange. The campus features a central library, a laboratory, and the Antonine International Theatre, set in a pine grove with views toward Beirut, the Mediterranean, and nearby mountains. Instruction is in English, with Arabic and French language options.
Al-Hayat International School (HIS) is an IB Continuum World School in Aramoun, Mount Lebanon, offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme alongside the Lebanese Program and the American High School Program. Instruction is bilingual, with English and Standard Arabic used across the curriculum, and language offerings include French and Turkish in some programs. The campus sits on a hilltop with views toward the sea and features facilities such as an ICT Center, a Science Laboratory, a Follett Destiny library system, an Educational Garden, and the Al-Furkan Masjid for prayers and Islamic Studies. In sport, HIS operates an outdoor football field and a basketball court meeting international standards, with plans to host international academies. Distinctive programs include inquiry-based IB learning across ages 3 to 17, integrated Islamic Studies, and varied clubs through the Activities Office, including PYP and MYP clubs, arts showcases, and language-focused activities. Learning community.
The International School of Choueifat in Choueifat, Lebanon, is a co-educational, English-medium independent day school in the SABIS network. It serves students from KG1 to Grade 12, aged 3 to 18, with more than 1,600 pupils from diverse nationalities. The school follows a bespoke SABIS curriculum that builds a solid academic foundation while developing learning techniques, interpersonal skills, and ethical values. Non-selective admissions support broad access and prepare students for admission to universities and successful careers. Facilities include a library with Britannica Online, two computer labs, five ITL exam halls (two with computer stations), and interactive whiteboards. Three cafeterias serve around 1,000 people, with a dedicated KG/Lower Primary canteen. The Alumni Club House and the History Hall preserve SABIS history, and ITL enables instant scoring through Computer-Based Examinations. The SABIS network began expanding internationally in 1975, and ISC-Choueifat traces its roots to 1886. Today the network educates tens of thousands.
Sagesse High School provides an international education for students aged 3 to 18. The school runs three complementary programs—the Lebanese Program, the American Program, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme—culminating in the IB DP for secondary students. Classes span Preschool through Secondary, with divisions that include Preschool, Lower and Upper Elementary, Intermediate levels, and Secondary AP and IBDP tracks. The hilltop campus offers a setting for learning with a holistic approach, supported by a dedicated Special Education Department and counseling services, including Christian Life Counseling, Academic Orientation, Career and University Guidance. The Sagesse Afterschool Center extends the day with an Academic Center and Coding and Robotics, plus Sports Academies such as Basketball, Hip Hop, Mini Football, and Gymnastics. Students engage in Model United Nations, Active Citizenship Program, Student Councils, and Scouts, alongside CAS and a student-led Newsletter. Accreditation by MSA-CESS since 2009 confirms its IB World School status for families.
German International School - Beirut Campus, established in 1954, serves students from early kindergarten through grade twelve in the Manara neighborhood. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside the Lebanese Baccalaureate and offers the German language diploma (Deutsches Sprachdiplom I and II). Instruction relies heavily on technology; all classrooms feature interactive whiteboards, and students in grades six through twelve engage in paperless learning using personal PC tablets that connect directly to classroom panels. The curriculum requires students to study multiple languages, including English, German, Arabic, and options for French or Spanish. The Manara campus houses dedicated physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories where students conduct hands-on experiments like paper chromatography. Operating as a private, non-profit institution, the school maintains no religious or political affiliations and funds its operations entirely through student tuition, receiving no government subsidies.
Located in Al Mathaf on Main Street, in front of the National Museum, Wellspring Learning Community - Mathaf Campus delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum in an English-language environment. The campus serves students from ages 3 to 18 and operates alongside a Lebanese program based on the Lebanese National Curriculum. The English-language IB PYP, MYP and DP are complemented by a Lebanese Life Sciences track for Brevet seniors, with Arabic taught as a second language through MYP grade 10 and a third language option (Spanish, French, or Arabic) in upper grades. Facilities include Smart Classrooms with interactive whiteboards, Art and Music Rooms, a Computer Lab, a Mobile iPad Lab, a Library, and a Learning Garden with indoor and outdoor PE spaces. The school is the first and only IB Continuum World School in Lebanon offering all three IB programmes in English, with Service Learning and student leadership in a co-educational environment.
American Community School Beirut is an independent private, coeducational day school in Beirut, Lebanon, serving students from ages 1 to 18. It is accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education. The school offers three diploma pathways in high school: International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma), Lebanese Baccalaureate, and American Diploma. In Grades 9–10, students begin high school coursework with an inquiry-based approach and Harkness method across subjects; in Grades 11–12, students select a diploma pathway to focus toward university admission. The campus supports divisions: Bright Beginnings Daycare, Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School, libraries that house 60,000 records and digital resources worldwide. Signature programs include Harkness Learning, Innovation and Design Spaces (a Buzwair Science and Engineering Wing and a Makerspace), Outdoor and Nature Education, and Week Without Walls. ACS ONE at Summit near Deir El Qamar and SEA Ras Beirut Campus with maritime facilities. 100% of graduates matriculate to four-year universities.
The Grand Lycée Franco-Libanais (GLFL) is a Mission Laïque Française-contracted school in Lebanon, part of the MLF AEFE network. It blends the French curriculum with Lebanese programs, preparing students for the Lebanese Brevet, the Diplôme National du Brevet, the French Baccalaureate, and the French International Baccalaureate (BFI). In collège and lycée, Seconde and above follow official French programs with a Lebanese Complementary Program; the OIB is offered from Seconde, emphasising Arabic. Optional LV3 languages include Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic, Latin; plus Cinema-Audiovisuel and Arts Plastiques. Two hours of targeted study support, Pronote progress tracking, and an Orientation Service aid students and families. The campus hosts more than 12 sports fields and a swimming pool for around 2,700 students, with CCC libraries and tri-lingual resources enriching learning. The school fosters bilingual and intercultural understanding through projects, parental involvement, a dedicated guidance service, and a climate of respect and curiosity across classrooms.
Welcome to Collège Protestant Français (CPF) - Campus Beyrouth, an established institution located in the vibrant Ras Beirut district. We offer the official French Curriculum, leading to the Diplôme National du Brevet, the Lebanese Brevet, and the French Baccalaureate. A notable offering is the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), a unique track that actively develops trilingual fluency in French, Arabic, and English. The campus features dedicated spaces for learning and physical activity, such as specialized science laboratories, an expansive library, an art room, and a sports and cultural center complete with a gymnasium and swimming pool. Students engage in distinctive extracurricular programs like our student-run Web Radio, which provides hands-on media broadcasting and journalism experience. Furthermore, we emphasize civic responsibility through organized solidarity projects and sustainable development (EDD) initiatives. With active physical education tournaments and musical recreation events, CPF provides a supportive, engaging atmosphere where students succeed collaboratively.
Brummana High School is a long-standing non-profit day and boarding school in Lebanon with a British Quaker heritage dating back to 1873. Serving students aged 3 to 18, it offers two main curricula: the Lebanese Programme leading to the Lebanese Baccalaureate and the International Programme, which culminates in IGCSE (Grade 10), AS Level (Grade 11) and A Level (Grade 12), with the option for students to transfer into the International Baccalaureate Programme after Grade 10. The language of instruction is English, with Arabic and French taught as second languages. The 15-acre campus features historic spaces such as the Meeting House alongside modern facilities including a robotics lab and updated classrooms. The High School International Programme is accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education, the Educational Development Trust and the International Baccalaureate Organization, and Brummana is a Cambridge International School accredited by CELFA. The school upholds Quaker values of non-violence, equality and service, reinforced by a 10:1 student–teacher ratio and broad community-service opportunities.
German International School Beirut (DISB) - Naameh Campus provides a multicultural learning experience for students from Early Years through Grade 12. The school follows the German Curriculum, leading to the Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD I and II), alongside the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Instruction is delivered in German, English, and Arabic, giving students strong multilingual foundations. The Naameh campus is equipped with specialized chemistry, physics, and biology laboratories, as well as dedicated sports fields and courts that support daily physical activities. A truly unique feature of DISB is its "Begegnungsschule" (encounter school) tradition. This signature initiative intentionally integrates German and Lebanese cultures, fostering cross-cultural understanding. Furthermore, the school incorporates mandatory community service initiatives, such as local beach clean-ups and fundraising for children's cancer charities, ensuring students actively engage with and support the surrounding community.
Situated in Lebanon, Ahliah School delivers instruction in English for core subjects—English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Art—within a framework aligned to Ahliah Standards and largely drawn from Common Core International Standards. In Lower School, grades 1 through 6 (ages 6 to 11) emphasize active learning, critical thinking, problem solving, project-based learning, and guided inquiry in a student-centered approach. Language Arts cover English, Arabic, and French, supporting multilingual development; Arabic is taught using Classical Arabic. The curriculum includes music, art, and physical education, with dedicated opportunities to appreciate the arts. Global Citizenship education reinforces appreciation of diversity, multiple perspectives, and the ability to communicate across languages while engaging with local, regional, and global issues. The school supports wellbeing with a full-time nurse, a health program, and a healthy eating policy; regular parent meetings enhance home-school partnership. Preschool and school hours run 7:20 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with 2:00 p.m. dismissal.
Eastwood International School Beirut is a private international school offering an IB Continuum from PYP to DP, alongside an American High School Diploma and a Lebanese program. The Early Years program is Montessori-based and can be taught in English or French, with exposure to French and Arabic languages. The IB-PYP is available in English and French (including the French Section) and the IB-MYP is taught in English, with the IB-DP delivered in English. Mindfulness is taught across Nursery to Grade 12 and students can participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. A Design + Technology program fosters critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, and university preparation guidance is provided in high school. The campus features technology-enabled classrooms with garden or sea views, a modern science lab, a top-floor library, a large multipurpose room, a nurse, and a cafeteria. After-school programs include Leadership, Mindfulness, Robotics, Photography, Theater, and more opportunities.
Wellspring Learning Community's City Centre Campus in Beirut offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 11 to 19. The campus features specialized spaces, including dedicated science laboratories, a rooftop sports court, an Apple computer lab, and fully equipped music and art studios. Students are required to bring iPads to school, integrating digital tools directly into their daily lessons. A distinctive feature of the school is its strong commitment to "Service as Action." Students actively participate in community and personal projects designed to impact their local environment positively. Furthermore, the school routinely trains its students to participate in local and international Model United Nations (MUN) events and TEDxYouth, encouraging debate, public speaking, and active citizenship. With a curriculum instructed in English, students also study Arabic and choose between French or Spanish, preparing them for an interconnected global society.
International College Beirut (IC) is an independent, non-profit school with two campuses, Ain Aar and Ras Beirut. Founded in 1891, IC is chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and serves about 3,500 students. IC offers four programs: the Lebanese Program, the French Program, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program with PYP and DP, and the American College Preparatory Program. The Primary Years Programme runs through early years and primary grades; after PYP, students select a program. All programs require three languages: Arabic (host), a language of instruction (French or English), and an additional language (French in the English stream, English in the French stream). Other languages are offered in the Secondary School. The school promotes intercultural understanding through multilingual communication and reports a 100% university acceptance rate worldwide. Facilities span two campuses with modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, art and music studios, STEAM spaces, auditoriums, and athletic facilities. The Ali Ghandour Center for Leadership, Diversity, and Civic Engagement offers a three-year Community Engaged Learning program. IC runs over 130 clubs across Arts, Culture, and Service.
LWIS-CiS City International School is a private international day school in Beirut offering English-medium instruction and a blended curriculum that includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, an American High School Program, and a bespoke approach for multilingual learners. The school serves KG1 to Grade 12, with Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Senior School divisions, and delivers Arabic as a first/second language, French as a second language, and Spanish in the Senior School. It is an IB World School authorized for the Diploma Programme and NEASC-accredited since 2011; it is also a member of the LWIS Network. The campus comprises three blocks with labs, libraries, arts spaces, a cafeteria, an infirmary, and multiple sports facilities, including an indoor arena and rented fields. The school emphasizes a learner-centered, multinational environment, and offers a broad extracurricular program featuring music, drama, photography, sports, MUN, and community service. A Lebanese Program runs alongside the international curricula.
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