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The five schools Baabda parents researched most this year, chosen from the 12 international schools in the city. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026.
Antonine Sisters School Hazmieh–Jamhour offers a bilingual, faith-informed education for ages 0 to 18 across two campuses. The Hazmieh campus hosts the French-language branch through preschool to Grade 6, while the Jamhour campus houses the upper secondary English-language branch from Grade 7 to Grade 12. Arabic is the mother tongue in both branches; in the French stream French is the first language and English the second, and in the English stream English is first with French as the second language. The school is pursuing International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme authorization, complementing Lebanese and French programmes with targeted language support and differentiated instruction. It emphasizes citizenship, Christian and patriotic values, and opportunities for gifted learners. A rich profile of science, arts, and sports, together with extensive clubs, fosters well-rounded development. Facilities support musical, artistic, and athletic pursuits, while service and sustainability initiatives reinforce community engagement and environmental responsibility. A compassionate, globally minded community.
Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour is a Catholic, Jesuit secondary school in Hazmieh, Lebanon, offering a French Curriculum alongside a bespoke program tailored to its context. Founded by the Jesuit Fathers of the Near East Province in 1953, it continues the educational lineage of Université Saint-Joseph and maintains ties with Saint-Joseph University. The college serves the Lebanese community with a campus that hosts Centre sportif, culturel et social, a hub for sport, culture and social life, plus CIO and the Center for Formation and Pedagogical Resources (CFRP) to support guidance and teaching resources. Lebanese and French language tracks are taught, with some students exempted from the Lebanese program while following the same college instruction. Extracurriculars include a Music School with weekly lessons, technology clubs such as Clubs de Technologie and the J-Tech Academy, and the Éveil Sportif et Artistique program, alongside a Service Social office assisting families with scholarships and guidance.
Collège Élysée is a private, secular Lebanese school in Hazmieh with two campuses: Petite École at Mekhitarists' site (Maternelle through 7th) and Grand Collège at Carmes site (CE1 to Terminale). The Grand Collège campus is a five-story building, while Petite École occupies a two-story building. Founded in 1997, it expanded to two sites between 2007 and 2013 and joined the AEFE network in 2018. Education follows Lebanese Ministry of Education guidelines, emphasizing a French curriculum in many subjects; Arabic and French are taught from maternelle, English from CP, and Spanish from 6th. The lycée is homologated by the French Ministry of Education and the school prepares students for the French baccalaureate. Collège Élysée has ISA 2013, CELF language label 2015, and Green School label 2016. Extracurriculars include STEM clubs (robotics, astronomy, AI), Chorale, and diverse clubs promoting culture, service, leadership, and sustainability, including Scouts and student-governance bodies.
Collège Saint-François-Xavier des Sœurs des Saints-Cœurs is a Catholic school in Beirut's Hadath district, located on Rue Naoura, Lebanon. It participates in the AEFE network through its French affiliation and teaches the French curriculum, preparing students for study abroad. The school serves 303 students across 15 levels, with eight homologated from Petite Section through CM2 and continuing to Terminale. CNED is not used at any level. Operated by the Sisters of the Saints-Cœurs, it combines a faith-based environment with a structured French education. The AEFE network supports a Francophone pathway from early years through lycée. This blend of local context and a long-standing French education informs its community. Catholic values strongly shape governance and daily life. Facilities and resources support a French-language program across primary and secondary levels. With 303 students, it fosters a close community and AEFE diploma pathway. A supportive, multilingual environment helps students grow academically and personally.
Saints-Cœurs Ain Najm sits on a 53,250 m² pine-forested campus in Ain Saadé, Metn, Broumana, Lebanon. It is AEFE-affiliated and offers the French curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for the two years, with TOK, EE, and CAS as core elements. Students study English A: Language and Literature (SL/HL) and Arabic B (HL for Arabic) as described; Lebanese passport holders enroll Arabic B at HL; other DP subjects include Business Management, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Maths AA, and Arts. The 360-degree campus tour shows the Green Theater, administration, and dedicated blocks for Maternal, Elementary, and Secondary. The school holds ISO 9001-2015 and the EFE3D sustainability label. Extracurricular life includes the Eco, Media, and Sports Clubs, plus a Leadership Club (MUN/MGG) and service groups like the Missionary Group and Scout and Guide. The environment promotes intercultural understanding within an international framework. The DP fosters inquiry and collaboration for study.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 12 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by total enrolment.
Average school size is 1,235 students · based on the 6 schools that report enrolment.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 5 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in LBP.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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