École Sainte-Anne des Sœurs de Besançon

Lebanon, Beirut

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 0 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1914

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages French, Arabic, English, Italian, Spanish

Strengths Languages, Sport, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

École Sainte-Anne des Sœurs de Besançon is a bilingual school based in Beirut, offering the French Curriculum alongside a bespoke program for students from 0 to 18. The school is organized into four cycles from maternelle to terminale, with two sections per class. It provides options in Sciences générales, Sciences de la vie, Socio-economie and Lettres et Humanités as part of the baccalaureate track, and pursues Lebanese and French International Baccalaureate certification with ongoing homologation. Classrooms feature interactive boards and a commitment to digital pedagogy. The library system includes a BCD (for younger students) and a CDI (older students) with Arabic, French and English resources. Support services include daily nursing and a school psychologist. Extracurriculars include Club MUN, Club Media, Club Alwan and Club Ecolo; a July-August holiday camp; and a cantine offering ecological snacks. Education for Sustainable Development is woven through the curriculum, with eco-delegates driving activities across campuses.

Besancon Ste Anne, Wadi Abou Jamil, Beirut

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The Essentials

Location

Located in Beyrouth, Lebanon, on Wadi Abou Jamil, Besançon Sainte-Anne Beyrouth serves as the Beirut campus of the Besançon network. The Beyrouth campus can be contacted at +9611372746 and directionsa@besancon.edu.lb.

Stages

The school offers maternelle (preschool), élémentaire (primary), collège (middle school), and lycée (high school).

Additional learning support

A nurse attends to student health on site every day; a psychologist provides student well-being support.

Religious affiliation

Catholic

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Fees

Application & admission fees (academic year 2026/27)

- Opening-of-file (dossier) fee: USD 50.
- Admission fee payable at acceptance: USD 300.
- Advance on tuition (inscription escomptée de la scolarité) payable at admission: 15,000,000 LBP.

Tuition fees by year group

- A full published schedule of tuition fees by year group and per term is not provided among the school's public admission materials for the 2026/27 cycle; only the advance on tuition (15,000,000 LBP) is specified as payable at admission.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Families must confirm an offered place within fifteen (15) days of notification. The opening-of-file fee, the admission fee and the advance on tuition are charged at admission/registration.
- Parents commit to pay the child's tuition in full and on time according to the school's specified deadlines; the enrollment form requires this commitment.

Boarding fees

- No boarding program is listed among the school's described services; the school operates a daily transport service for pupil collection. No boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs and fees

- Uniform: a school uniform is mandatory; the cost of uniforms is not published in the available admissions materials.
- Health/administrative requirements: a medical file and vaccination record are required at registration (parents must supply a completed medical form and vaccination copy); any health-card or clinic-related administrative fees are not itemized.
- Ancillary services mentioned (without published prices): school canteen, transport (bus service), extracurricular activities and after-school care (garderie Rossignol). Prices for these services are not published in the available materials.

Refund information

- No specific published refund or cancellation policy for the opening-of-file fee, admission fee or the advance on tuition was included in the school's publicly available admission documents for 2026/27. The admissions documents require parental acceptance of the school regulations and commitment to pay tuition.

Fee payment options and currencies

- Fees are shown in both USD and Lebanese pounds (LBP) in the admissions schedule (the opening-of-file and admission fees are listed in USD; the advance on tuition is listed in LBP). No specific payment methods (cash, bank transfer, credit/debit card, cheque) are published in the available admission materials.

Brief summary of findings and remaining items not published

- The admissions material for the 2026/27 academic year publishes three required amounts at registration: USD 50 (opening-of-file), USD 300 (admission fee) and an advance on tuition of 15,000,000 LBP. A detailed tuition schedule by year group, per-term breakdowns, published boarding fees, explicit refund/cancellation rules, and specific accepted payment methods were not published in the available admission and registration documents.

Academics

Curriculum

Maternelle: A multilingual and multicultural environment from the Petite Section, with two cultures and three languages; the school is oriented toward ensuring every child succeeds by valuing their learning and progression, with kindness at the heart of learning and deep trust in each child's potential. Ecole élémentaire: A primary school structured in two cycles: the cycle of fundamental learning (CP, CE1, CE2) and the consolidation cycle (CM1, CM2). It aims to develop essential skills in oral and written expression, reading, calculation and problem solving, while fostering artistic, musical, physical development; it provides basics in history, geography, science and technology, arts education, a foreign language, and introduces linguistic diversity. Values and civics education are shared with families, emphasizing respect for persons, children's rights, gender equality, and the civic symbols and history of France, Lebanon and the European Union. Lycée: The final stage of secondary education, structured into Seconde, Première and Terminale; Seconde offers broad exploration of disciplines; from Première, students select three specialties; the baccalaureate certifies knowledge and opens pathways to higher education; for the 2025-2026 school year, Sainte Anne Besançon Beyrouth offers the following specialties: Sciences générales, Sciences de la vie, Socio-économie, Lettres et Humanités.

Higher Education Progression

The baccalauréat marks the first step toward higher education and opens the path to many study opportunities.

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Admissions

The school welcomes you to Sainte Anne Besançon Beirut. Registration forms are available. The site links to an organizational chart, admission, a message from the head of establishment, Congregation, history, the establishment project, internal regulations, the educational project, digital resources, admissions, reenrollment, recruitment, and continuing education. School life includes MUN, Media, Alwan, and Eco clubs; extracurricular activities; a holiday camp; and a canteen. Committees cover Parent Committees, the Teachers' Committee, and the Alumni Association. Publications include SA Presse. Pedagogy covers Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School, as well as Educational Pathways, Education for Sustainable Development, and Digital (Numérique). The site also features information on Admissions and Re-enrollment, Recruitment, and Continuing Education. The Newsletter is a biweekly electronic publication describing school activities. Latest additions include various photo albums and notices (e.g., 07 May 2026 Recrutons; 20 Apr 2026 Inscriptions 2026-2027; 07 Jan 2026 Inscriptions 2026-2027; 09 Dec 2025 Sainte Barbe). Direction contact details are listed: Phone +9611372746 and email directionsa@besancon.edu.lb. Fait à Beyrouth (Dated in Beirut): November 8, 2020.

The site also provides a health service page.

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FAQs

Where is the Beyrouth campus located and what age range does it serve?

École Sainte‑Anne des Sœurs de Besançon Beirut is located in Beyrouth, on Wadi Abou Jamil, and is the Beirut campus of the Besançon network. It serves students from ages 0 to 18, covering maternelle, élémentaire, collège and lycée.

Is the school co-educational and what curriculum framework does it follow?

Yes, the school is co‑educational. It follows a French‑inspired cycle structure across four levels, with a multilingual, multicultural approach from the earliest years (three languages across two cultures). The lycée offers specialties and leads toward the baccalaureat, with ongoing work toward Lebanese and French International Baccalaureate certification.

Who is the head of the school and how can families contact the Beirut campus?

The head of school is Sr. Pascale Khoury Hanna. Families can contact the Beirut campus at +9611372746 or directionsa@besancon.edu.lb.

What are the initial admissions fees due when applying to Sainte-Anne Besançon Beirut?

At registration, families pay an opening‑of‑file fee of USD 50, an admission fee of USD 300, and an advance on tuition of 15,000,000 LBP. A place must be confirmed within 15 days of notification.

What is known about tuition schedules and other costs?

A full tuition schedule by grade is not published publicly; only the upfront fees are specified. Other costs such as uniform, transport, canteen, extracurricular activities, and after‑school care exist, but published prices are not provided.

Is there boarding or a bus service?

Boarding is not listed as an option. The school does offer a daily transport service for pupil collection.

How is the curriculum structured across the four levels (maternelle, élémentaire, collège, lycée)?

Maternelle provides a multilingual, multicultural environment from Petite Section. Ecole élémentaire is organized into two cycles (CP–CE2 and CM1–CM2). Lycée runs Seconde, Première, Terminale, with specialties in Première. The school is pursuing Lebanese and French International Baccalaureate certification.

What specialties are offered at the Lycée for 2025-2026?

For 2025‑2026, the specialties are Sciences générales, Sciences de la vie, Socio‑économie, and Lettres et Humanités.

Are there any published details on exam results or class sizes?

Specific exam results and student–teacher ratios are not published in the available information. The baccalaureat remains the pathway to higher education.

What learning facilities does the school provide on campus?

The campus features interactive boards in all classrooms, plus a BCD library for younger students and a CDI for older students with materials in Arabic, French and English. There is an on‑site nurse daily and a canteen offering eco‑friendly meals.

What extracurricular and sports facilities exist?

Extracurricular options include Club MUN, Club Media, Club Alwan and Club Ecolo; a Colonie de vacances summer camp for ages 3–15; and a Club Sportif with football and table tennis.

Are there health and wellbeing facilities?

Yes. An on‑site health nurse attends daily, and a school psychologist supports student wellbeing. They focus on health education, screenings and safeguarding, including COVID‑19 protocols.

What clubs and activities are available to students?

In addition to the clubs listed (MUN, Media, Alwan, Ecolo), there are after‑school activities, a holiday camp, and a canteen service.

Are there student leadership or environmental initiatives?

Eco‑delegates lead Education for Sustainable Development initiatives, which are integrated across the curriculum.

Is there after‑school care and holiday programs?

Yes. After‑school care is offered via Garderie Rossignol, and there is a July–August summer camp for ages 3–15.

What wellbeing support does the school provide?

The school provides an on‑site nurse and a school psychologist who offer ongoing support to students, families and staff, with a focus on wellbeing and safeguarding.

Does the school provide safeguarding and health protocols?

Yes. There are safeguarding measures and a COVID‑19 health protocol with procedures for suspected cases and coordination with health authorities.

Are there specific support services for EAL or SEN?

Specific EAL or SEN programs are not published; the information highlights general wellbeing and safeguarding services.

Is there a school uniform and how is it determined?

Yes, a school uniform is mandatory and its design is determined in consultation with the Congregation to avoid signs of social or religious difference.

Does the school have a house system or boarding?

There is no listed boarding option and no information about a house system in the available materials.

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