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Premium International Schools in Lebanon

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About international schools in Lebanon

Premium international schools in Lebanon typically offer a mix of internationally recognised pathways - International Baccalaureate, British (Cambridge IGCSE/A-levels), American-style diplomas and French curricula - often alongside or with the option to follow the Lebanese programme for equivalency. Instruction is commonly in English or French while Arabic is taught at most schools and usually required for Lebanese nationals, and many schools publish fee schedules as split amounts in Lebanese pounds and US dollars. Annual charges for premium schools vary by age and programme but are frequently several thousand US dollars for younger grades and rise for upper secondary, with schools increasingly levying a USD component or ancillary fee. Admissions focus on the August/September intake but places are sometimes offered year-round; expect placement tests, language assessments and the legalised school records needed by the Ministry of Education for official equivalency and placement.

Compare 30 Premium international schools in Lebanon. Filter by curriculum, fees (average LBP 301,053,180), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 30 schools · avg fee LBP 301,053,180
Schools listed
30
Curricula
9
Average annual fee
LBP 301,053,180
Fee range
LBP 480,000 – 1,888,011,486
Most common curriculum
French Curriculum (21 schools)
Average school size
1,322 pupils
Largest by enrolment
International College Beirut
Oldest
Brummana High School (1873)
With boarding
2

11 international schools in Beirut

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7 international schools in Jounieh

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5 international schools in Baabda

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1 international school in Aley

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1 international school in Jbail

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1 international school in Nabatieh

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1 international school in Saida

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1 international school in Tripoli

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1 international school in Tyre

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1 international school in Brummana

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FAQs for Lebanon

What international curricula do premium schools in Lebanon usually offer?
Premium international schools commonly run the International Baccalaureate, British (Cambridge IGCSE/A-level) pathways, American high-school programmes and French curricula; several schools also offer the Lebanese curriculum or a dual track so students can pursue Lebanese-equivalent qualifications alongside an international diploma. These arrangements vary by school and by grade, so check each school’s senior-school options and whether the programme you need is offered.
What languages are used and what language support can I expect for a relocated child?
Most premium schools teach core subjects in English or French and provide Arabic as a compulsory or core subject, with additional modern languages offered as electives; many schools also run English as an Additional Language (EAL) or French support for newcomers. Schools publish language policies and support services for non-native speakers, so ask specific schools about early years immersion, EAL/French resourcing and how Arabic requirements are handled for non-Lebanese pupils.
How much do premium international schools in Lebanon cost and how are fees charged?
Fees vary widely by age and programme, but premium international schools typically publish annual tuition components in both Lebanese pounds and a fixed US dollar portion (often shown as an ancillary or USD contribution), with total costs rising for older year groups and diploma years. Expect to budget from several thousand US dollars a year for early years up to notably higher sums for upper secondary; check each school’s current fee schedule because some levy separate one-off development or registration charges and may change the USD/LBP split.
When should we start the admissions process and what documents are normally required?
The main intake for most schools is ahead of the new academic year (August/September), so families typically begin enquiries and applications in the spring or early summer, though many schools accept applications and place students on a rolling basis if spaces are available. Typical requirements include recent school reports, copies of birth certificate and passports, immunisation records, any translated/legalised academic records needed for equivalency, and results of placement tests or language assessments; schools will detail their own deadlines and document lists.
Will an international diploma from a Lebanese international school be recognised for university entry in Lebanon and abroad?
International diplomas such as the IB, A-levels and recognised American or French qualifications are widely accepted by overseas universities and may be granted official equivalency by the Lebanese Ministry of Education if the school and curriculum meet the Ministry’s requirements and you submit the prescribed legalised documents. Families planning to study in Lebanon should check the Ministry’s equivalency rules and the school’s guidance early in the process, since additional exams or paperwork can be required to obtain Lebanese-equivalent certification.