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ACS Beirut is in the Manara neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon, located near the Mediterranean Sea. The campus address is 67 Nigeria Street, Jal El-Bahr (P.O. Box 11-8129, Riad El Solh, 1107-2260 Lebanon), and it serves the city of Beirut with an international community of students. The school community includes around 30 nationalities.
Bright Beginnings Daycare; Early Childhood; Elementary School; Middle School; High School.
Independent private coeducational day school.
Lebanon; The Lebanese Ministry of Education accredits ACS Beirut.
No religious affiliation; ACS Beirut enrolls students without regard to religious beliefs.
Students arrive at school before 8:00 am. Pre-School dismisses at 1:25 pm; Elementary, Middle, and High School dismiss at 3:15 pm.
ACS Beirut offers a bus service for 2025-26 with three round-trip lines (Line A, Line B, Line C). Line A serves Achrafieh, Mina El-Hosn, Ras El-Nabee, Mazraa, Ramlet El-Baida, Verdun, Hamra, Rawsheh, Bir Hassan, Jnah, Forn El-Chibak, Sin El-Fil, and Chiyah; Line B serves Mansourieh, Hazmieh, Jal El-Dib, Antelias, Jdaideh, Baabda, and Lwaizeh; Line C serves Dawha, Jiyeh, Rmayli, Awkar, and Rabieh. The bus fee is paid in USD in two installments, with the first payment due upon registration and the second due by January 2026; refunds and cancellations apply under the stated terms. The service is provided by Allo Transport; inquiries can be sent to ACSBuses@acs.edu.lb.
Students follow a dress code: shirts must be collared with logos no larger than a pocket, shoulders covered, and midriff/back concealed; no tank tops; pants worn at the waist and in good condition; skirts/shorts/dresses must reach fingertip length when arms are at the side; athletic wear restricted except ACS athletic shirts/shorts; tights allowed if opaque and covered; footwear must be appropriate for school and PE. Staff dress professionally, with semi-formal attire expected for some functions.
Weekly and monthly menus are provided for the cafeteria and canteen; questions or special dietary concerns can be emailed to cafeteria@acs.edu.lb.
The school is governed by a Board of Trustees with a Heads of School leading the administration; there is a Parents Committee; the Board includes a President of the AA/ACS Board of Governors.
The school offers three diploma pathways in high school: International Baccalaureate (IB), Lebanese Baccalaureate, and American Diploma. In Grades 9–10, the school introduces students to high school coursework with an inquiry-based approach and the Harkness method across subject areas. In Grades 11–12, students choose one of the three diploma pathways to chart a focused path toward university. The school emphasizes clubs, community service, and arts initiatives through cross-divisional student-led activities and mentoring. University preparation is supported by University Counseling, PSAT/SAT testing, MaiaLearning college planning, and university visits, with 100% of graduates matriculating to four-year universities.
The student-teacher ratio is 6:1. The High School average class size is 17.
The school provides University Counseling to help students identify best-fit universities. It offers PSAT/SAT testing, MaiaLearning college planning, and university visits to support applications. All graduates matriculate to four-year universities.
Gifted and Talented is considered in admissions; there is a Gifted and Talented designation on the application.
Counseling services are an integral part of ACS. The SEL Counseling Program places emphasis on an integrative SEL approach aligned with the American School Counselor Association and the International School Counselor Association. It uses a proactive, student-centered, global approach to work with students, parents, and teachers from PreK through 12. Counselors provide prevention and interventions, help students develop executive functioning and interpersonal skills, offer individual, group, and family counseling, run parent and student workshops, manage transitions, and coordinate with Learning Support Services and the College Counselor to link families with ongoing therapy and community supports.
The Learning Support Team enhances the learning experiences of students with diagnosed learning challenges who can attend regular classes with minimal support. They help students develop study habits, time management, organization, and self-advocacy; develop support plans that build on strengths; and coordinate with teachers, parents, and outside professionals to implement intervention strategies. They use a diverse range of assessments, including NWEA MAP and WIDA, to identify needs, target support efficiently, and monitor progress. They cannot provide individualized educational plans (IEP) or modify the curriculum for individual students.
The English Language Learning (ELL) program enables students whose first language or prior language of instruction is not English to develop language skills and study at grade level. The ELL program is offered in grades 1–5; in grades 6–12, ELL is offered on an as-needed basis. The ELL team identifies students through proficiency assessment, provides differentiated support, and regularly reports progress to parents. An ELL Specialist plans and delivers the ELL services, which may include individual or small group instruction.
Promoting health and well-being is a vital component of ACS Student Services, taking a holistic approach to physical, mental, and emotional well-being. School nurses collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to provide a safe and supportive learning environment, promote health education, manage chronic diseases, conduct health screenings, respond to crises, support mental health, and monitor nutrition services and physical education. ACS has three certified registered nurses on campus during regular hours, two health centers fully equipped with medications and first-aid supplies, and an on-site doctor available three times per week.
ACS Beirut has adopted a Child Protection Policy based on international law, Lebanese law, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child of which Lebanon is a signatory, with key articles on protection from abuse and sexual exploitation. ACS partners with local institutions such as Himaya and AUBMC to support safeguarding. The school provides age-appropriate personal safety lessons for all grade levels, information sessions for parents, and annual faculty training on safeguarding. The Safe Schools program and related safeguarding resources are in use, along with a Code of Conduct and additional materials.
1. Begin the online application. The Online Application Form takes about 30-40 minutes to complete in one sitting, provided that the documents are scanned and ready for upload. ACS enrolls students without regard to race, creed, national origin, gender, or religious beliefs. A non-refundable 105 USD application fee is charged. 2. Prepare the required documents. The required documents include full academic records (transcripts for the past three years; translations if not in English) and MAP test results if applicable. Identification documents include the student's passport, Lebanese ID or a recent civil status record, a recent passport-sized photo, and a birth certificate for Early Childhood. Recommendation forms are requested via the online application; specialist reports are required if applicable; Non-Lebanese Program Applicants must provide equivalency documentation from the Lebanese Ministry of Education. 3. Submit the application and await notification. After all parts are submitted and the fee is paid, the admissions committee reviews the application and will notify with either a letter of acceptance, a letter of regret, or a letter confirming a place in the wait pool until spots are available. 4. Admissions timeline and outcomes. The 2026-2027 admissions calendar exists and updates will follow the stated timeline. After the review, notifications are issued with acceptance, regret, or wait pool placement; stay informed about the calendar for timing of communications.
The Scholarships Fund helps ACS maintain a strong and diverse student body. Named Scholarships provide need-based support to outstanding students from communities across Lebanon. Named Scholarships enable qualified students from underserved communities to be successful in ACS programs and to add to the diversity of the community. The Palestinian Scholarships Fund provides scholarships to Palestinian refugee youth to help them achieve their full potential.
The school maintains a wait pool for applicants. After the online application is submitted and the fee paid, a place in the wait pool may be offered until spots become available.
Lebanon; Mount Lebanon, Aramoun, Ras-El Zaytoun
Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Early Years through Grade 5; Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (IB DP); Lebanese Program; American High School Program
IB World School
Inclusion & Learning Diversity Coordinator and learning support teachers oversee inclusion; students may be admitted to the Inclusion & Learning Diversity Department; tuition varies on a case-by-case basis
Bus service covers Beirut and the eastern and southern suburbs, including Aramoun and Bchamoun. Parents can track routes via HIS phone app, with notifications for pickup and drop-off
Uniform includes: 2 short sleeve polo shirts, 2 long sleeve polo shirts, 1 sweater, and a full PE outfit; details to be announced.
A cafeteria menu serves breakfast, snack, and lunch. Older students can enroll in this service or abide by the health office's food policy.
Governed by a Board of Trustees.
HIS offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum across the school: Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Elementary, Middle Years Programme (MYP) in the middle years, and the Diploma Programme (DP) in the secondary level. The PYP is designed for ages 3–12 and uses an inquiry-based approach with six trans-disciplinary units; language and mathematics run through the units, and Islamic Studies, Art, Physical Education, Learning Resources Techniques, and ICT are part of the program. The MYP serves students aged 11–16 (Grade 6 to Grade 10) and is organized into eight subject groups—language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical and health education, and design—with additional offerings in Islamic Studies, French, and Turkish; the programme emphasizes approaches to learning, global contexts, and interdisciplinary connections, including student action projects. The DP is a rigorous two-year pre-university track where students choose six subjects from different groups and complete the core: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service, aiming to prepare students for universities locally and internationally. In addition to IB programmes, HIS offers the Lebanese Program and the American High School Program, with bilingual instruction in Standard Arabic and English and language offerings including French and Turkish.
The Diploma Programme develops analytical skills, research abilities, and a global perspective, and is designed to prepare students to excel in higher education at leading universities locally and internationally.
The Counseling Office promotes a safe and healthy environment for students. The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program is at the core of the counseling office and is implemented across all grade levels to promote psychological health, resilience, educational outcomes, and overall psychological wellbeing. SEL is a process taught through individual or group-based activities. The counseling office follows up on students' emotional well-being and designs intervention plans when needed, meeting with students regularly as needed and coordinating with parents and out-of-school specialists to ensure a comprehensive and consistent action plan.
The Special Rights Department ensures equal and fair education for students with special rights and inclusion. The department examines student needs and constructs an individualized educational plan (IEP) and provides pull-out sessions and in-class support. Currently, the policy lists needs such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (mild), Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and other physiological difficulties that may affect progress. Parents have the right to enroll or opt out, with a liability form if they choose not to participate. The policy also notes expansion plans to include services like speech therapy, psychomotor psychotherapy, and behavioral modification interventions.
HIS operates a bilingual program where Standard Arabic and English are languages of instruction. The school relies on a co-teaching model with Arabic and English homeroom teachers working together. language practices are designed to develop students' reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, critiquing, and presenting across the curriculum. The language policy outlines language development stages across lower elementary to secondary classes, emphasizing language as a vehicle for thought, self-expression, and social interaction.
The Counseling Office emphasizes emotional well-being as part of its mission to support safe and healthy student development. The SEL program supports psychological health, resilience, and wellbeing across all grades. The office follows up on emotional well-being and designs intervention plans when needed. Counseling staff meet with students regularly and coordinate with parents and outside specialists to ensure a comprehensive, consistent action plan.
HIS is committed to a safe school environment free from bullying. The anti-bullying policy identifies behaviors that qualify as bullying and outlines the complaint procedure. The Code of Conduct promotes a safe environment in which students learn, feel valued, and develop responsibility for their behavior. The Physical, Social, and Psychological Safety Committee maintains a physically, psychologically, and emotionally safe environment, observes safety across buildings and playgrounds, and organizes safety and awareness campaigns.
1. The school is an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school licensed through the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE). The school serves the educational needs of the local and international community in Beirut and its suburbs. Admissions policy ensures proper admission procedures with transparent, fair, and consistent criteria and requirements. Admissions are open to all students who can benefit from a bilingual international education and whose academic, personal, social, and emotional needs align with HIS programs and services.
The Admissions Office confirms vacancy for the grade level requested or adds the applicant to the waiting list.
Located atop a picturesque hill, the campus provides a beautiful setting for learning. The school offers a holistic experience for every student. Sagesse High School offers three programs: the Lebanese Program, the American Program, and the International Baccalaureate.
Divisions include Preschool, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Intermediate and Secondary LP, Intermediate AP, and Secondary AP & IBDP.
The Special Education Department caters for the needs of students with learning difficulties as defined by the Lebanese Ministry of Education.
Catholic
Rector Fr. Antoine Assaf leads the school; Sagesse High School has accreditation since 2009 by the Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), Pennsylvania, and is an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme.
Lebanese Program, American Program, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
University Guidance Office directs students to universities; Career Counseling Department, in collaboration with Waznat, offers a Career Guidance Program to help secondary students plan and succeed in their university paths.
Counselors support students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. The Career Counseling Department, in collaboration with Waznat, offers a Career Guidance Program to help secondary students plan and succeed in their university paths. Academic Orientation and Guidance is administered by the secondary heads of divisions to assist students in making informed decisions about their course selection and academic paths. The University Guidance Office directs students to their university of choice. Christian Life Counseling provides spiritual support; Catholic Priests are available on campus for guidance, and students may seek individual spiritual counseling during recess, with the department working closely with counselors, teachers, and heads of divisions to provide a full support system. Mental Health initiatives include a Mental Health Club.
The Special Education Department caters for the needs of students with learning difficulties as defined by the Lebanese Ministry of Education.
Counselors help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Christian Life Counseling provides spiritual support and individual counseling on request, with Catholic priests available on campus. The Mental Health Club supports student mental wellbeing through focused activities and initiatives.
The Child Protection Policy outlines procedures to safeguard students from abuse or danger while on school premises or under the school's supervision. The Designated Senior Person for child protection is Dr. Lina Riachi Haddad (School Counselor); the Vice-Designated Person is Fr. Tony Karam, and Designated Persons oversee each division. The policy requires staff to complete training, maintains secure records, and sets procedures for reporting to children's social care or police; it also covers safer recruitment procedures and liaison with local authorities and agencies. The policy is reviewed annually and is designed to ensure safeguarding across the curriculum.
The school has three programs: the Lebanese Program (LP), the American Program (AP), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Admission for 2026–2027 opens for Preschool in the third week of January 2026 and for Grades 1–12 in the third week of March 2026; applications submitted after June 15 are considered late. The applicant must submit a complete SHS Application Form, a Medical Form with vaccination card, and, where applicable, documentation for special needs, copies of passport and civil registry records, the last report card, and, for Grades 4 and up, a recommendation letter from the principal of the previous school. Preschool tours and interviews run weekly from January 19; placement exams for Grades 1–12 are scheduled for July 8–10. Age requirements are: KG1 three years old by January 31; KG2 four; KG3 five; Grade 1 six by January 31; Grades 2–12 must have completed the previous grade. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Officer with input from the Admissions Committee; the Rector makes the final decision. An appointment with the Admissions Officer is required to submit applications; walk-ins are not accepted. Acceptance letters for Preschool are issued about two weeks after the interview; for Grades 1–12, acceptance letters are issued in the third week of July. Waiting lists are used when there are no vacancies in a grade/program or for late applications submitted after July 15. A non-refundable admissions fee is charged in cash. Requirements for registration include submitting documentation within one week of acceptance and paying the non-refundable development fund: USD 1,500 per family for KG1–Grade 10 LP/AP and USD 2,000 per family for Grade 11 LP/AP-IB2, with specific documentation for local and international applicants. The Special Education Department provides services where applicable, and the Rector retains final admissions authority.
The school has a Financial Aid Office that offers tuition assistance by reductions in tuition fees. To apply, schedule an appointment with the social aid officer. Eligibility requires submitting a financial aid application, evidence of cleared tuition fees from previous years, and documentation including salary attestations for every employed family member, civil status documents, utility bills, bank statements, health insurance, and other requested items. Financial aid applications are valid for one academic year, and may be reviewed or withdrawn if information is incorrect or if need assessment changes; a home visit may be required.
Waiting List: Applicants may be placed on the admission waiting list when there are no vacancies in a specific grade level or program at the time of application, or if they submit a late application after July 15.
CPF Beirut is located on Rue Mme Curie, BP 13-6283, Chouran, Beirut, Lebanon. CPF Metn is located at Street No.4 Dik El Mehdi, Metn, Lebanon.
In CPF Metn, the French Section offers the full French curriculum from Petite Section through Terminale; the English Section is multilingual and delivers the IB World School with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).
Private school under Lebanese law; AEFE-affiliated.
PAI / PPRE / PAP provide additional learning support.
Lebanon.
Protestant.
Beirut: four full days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) with a Wednesday morning half-day. Primary hours run roughly from 7:35 to 15:20; Secondary hours run roughly from 7:45 to 18:25 with a midday break.
A school bus service is offered and operated by Eido Group. The round-trip bus fee is 545 USD per term and a single-trip fee is 445 USD per term. Inscriptions with Eido Group representatives occur in the CPF hall.
The CPF uses a dress code that includes an embroidered school apron as part of the uniform, plus sportswear such as T‑shirts (short and long sleeve), polo shirts, shorts, leggings, jogging pants, and hoodies. Prices for the uniform items are listed on the Tabliers, tenues de sport et autres accessoires page.
The CPF Beirut cafeteria operates with Today's cuisine by Cat & Mouth, offering meals prepared daily with fresh, seasonal ingredients and clearly labeled allergens. There are three dining options: Menu Kiosque, Menu Self, and Menu Cantine. Menu offerings include items such as viennoiserie, bagels, manakish, croissants, and salads, with hot meals available on the daily menu.
CPF is a private Lebanese-law school managed by PPFL (Présence Protestante Française au Liban). It is affiliated with AEFE and its teachings are validated by the French National Education.
From 6th to 3rd, the Collège Protestant Français uses digital tools (interactive whiteboards in all classrooms, tablets, and a digital workspace) and follows the official programs of the French Ministry of Education, ensuring continuity for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Lebanese Brevet. Three languages are taught: French, Arabic, and English, reinforced from grade 6, with Spanish offered from grade 4; the school operates two cycles: Cycle 3 (CM1–CM2–6e) and Cycle 4 (5e–4e–3e). The Lycée (Seconde–Terminale) is designed to help each student realize their potential, build their future project, and develop the knowledge and skills needed for higher education and professional life. It follows the 2018 Bac reform with a personalized path around common subjects, chosen specialties, and orientation support from Seconde. The Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) is a full diploma offered since 2023, emphasizing multiculturalism and international openness, with the aim of developing deep trilingual proficiency in Arabic, English, and French and broader cultural understanding. The CPF prepares students to succeed in top universities and to become conscious, responsible global citizens.
100% pass rate at the Baccalaureate.
The Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) is offered since 2023 and is designed to provide trilingual proficiency in Arabic, English, and French and intercultural openness. CPF states it forms students capable of succeeding in the best universities and becoming engaged global citizens.
Social and emotional development is supported through solidarity projects and preventive programs that foster empathy, community involvement, and peer support.
Staff receive training on learners with special educational needs (EBEP) and there are awareness activities for dyslexia and related learning differences.
Instruction is provided in French, Arabic and English from kindergarten, and the school prepares students for the French Baccalaureate and the French International Baccalaureate (trilingual French-Arabic-English).
The school psychologist conducts group and individual sessions to help students manage exam-related stress.
Safety measures include regular evacuation drills and safety containment exercises for students and staff; a health service is on site with a dedicated health team.
1. Inscriptions PS MS GS (Kindergarten) for 2026-2027: The second wave of pre-registration for the September 2026 intake runs from February 23 to June 5, 2026 on the CPF Eduka platform. Interviews are held monthly from February through June, and responses are issued as interviews take place, depending on space availability. Submitting a pre-registration dossier does not commit the school to enrollment. The documents referenced include the Constitution demande d'inscription PS MS GS 2026-2027 (2ème vague) and the Demande d'inscription pour l'année 2026-2027.
2. Inscriptions CP à Terminale (CP to Terminale) for 2026-2027: The pre-registration requests for September 2026 for CP to Terminale are available from February 2, 2026 on the school's site. Dossiers and required documents must be prepared and submitted to the inscriptions office with Madame Ghida Ghandour Hamzeh between 8:00–12:00 and 14:00–15:00 on weekdays, per the school calendar. A non-refundable dossier fee of 100 USD is charged and remains with the College regardless of the final enrollment decision. Applications are reviewed during the year, and families are informed individually about follow-up; final enrollment is contingent on payment of 3,000 USD per student to the development fund.
3. How to apply and submission details: The enrollment process requires using Eduka to complete the dossier; existing families should log in with their Eduka account, while new families must create an Eduka account first. After the entry is submitted, an automatic email confirms that the enrollment dossier has been transmitted. To begin an application, click Faire une demande (Submit an application) via cpfbeyrouth.eduka.school.
The school participates in AEFE scholarships. The first AEFE scholarship campaign for 2026-2027 opens on January 7, 2026 for French families; for CPF families, the deadline to deposit applications with the Consulate's scholarship service is January 30, 2026 between 8:00 and 12:00. Purple application forms can be collected at CPF's reception for families already receiving scholarships, or at the Principal's Secretary (Mme Daaboul). A poster for the 1st campaign (2026-2027) is provided. The 2nd CPF scholarship campaign for 2025-2026 has also been launched; more information is available via the school's notices.
