Compare International Schools in Saida, Lebanon

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Lycée Célestin-Freinet is located in Hlalieh (Hlaliyeh), Bramiyeh, Saïda, Lebanon. The school follows a French Curriculum within Lebanon. It operates with 15 levels of instruction, nine of which are accredited. Accredited levels are Petite Section (Preschool 1), Moyenne Section (Preschool 2), Grande Section (Preschool 3), CP (1st grade), CE1 (2nd grade), CE2 (3rd grade), CM1 (4th grade), CM2 (5th grade), and Sixième (6th grade). Levels beyond Sixième—Cinquième (5th grade), Quatrième (4th grade), Troisième (3rd grade), Seconde (10th grade), Première (11th grade), Terminale (12th grade)—are not accredited. CNED is not used for any level. The levels are named in French, providing a clear continuity with the French education system from early childhood through lower secondary. This structure supports predictable progression and assessment within a familiar framework for families relocating from abroad. The school aims to combine a Lebanese context with a French-language program, preparing students for further study in Francophone environments.

Location

Located in Bramiyeh, Saïda, Lebanon. The Bramiyeh area is part of the city of Saïda in southern Lebanon. Address: Bramiyeh, Saïda, Lebanon.

Stages

15 levels of instruction; 9 levels are homologated (Petite Section through Sixième). Seconde, Première and Terminale are not homologated; CNED: No for the listed levels.

Country affiliation

Lebanon

Application fees
- No published application, registration, or admission fee amount is available for Lycée Célestin-Freinet for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26).

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)
- No published schedule of tuition fees broken down by year group or by term/year is available. There are no publicly listed per-term or per-year tuition figures for kindergarten, primary, collège, or lycée levels.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule, payment deadlines, installment options, or late-payment penalties are available. No official statement of whether fees are charged annually, per semester, or per term is published.

Boarding fees (internat) - if applicable
- The school listing does not indicate provision of a boarding (internat) service and no boarding fees are published. There is no published tariff for full-board or weekly boarding.

Other costs and ancillary fees
- No published amounts are available for additional costs such as school uniforms, school meals/canteen, transport/shuttle, textbooks, compulsory insurance, extracurricular activities, exam fees, or materials packs. No standard ancillary-fee schedule is published.

Refund information and cancellation policy
- No published refund policy, pro‑rata fee calculations, or conditions for reimbursement upon withdrawal are available. There is no publicly stated policy for deposits, non‑refundable fees, or refund timelines.

Fee payment options
- No published list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, cheque/cash) or banking details is available. The school's contact telephone number is published for enquiries.

Summary of findings and gaps
- The official AEFE school listing for Lycée Célestin-Freinet provides location, contact phone number, and the educational levels offered but does not publish any fee schedule, billing terms, payment methods, boarding arrangements, or refund policies for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Because no fee figures or schedules are published, specific amounts per term or per year, and detailed billing or refund terms cannot be provided here.

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Makassed Houssam Eddine Hariri High School

Instructs in Arabic, English, French

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees LBP 45,000,000 - 65,000,000

Type Co-educational

Makassed Houssam Eddine Hariri High School is a co‑educational K‑12 school located in Saida, Lebanon, serving students from age 3 to 18. The campus supports a mix of national and international programs, including the Lebanese Baccalaureate in General Science, Social Studies and Economics, and Life Sciences, the French Baccalaureate (Scientific track), and a Foreign High School Preparatory Program. The school holds associate membership with NESA for the IB world school designation and is authorized to teach the PYP and IBDP, while AEFE authorizes the French program. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and life‑long learning, with reinforced libraries and science and technology laboratories. Facilities include well‑stocked libraries, science labs, and a technology lab. The school prepares students for SATs and university entrance exams, and guides higher education in French and Arabic universities. Distinctive features include a trilingual environment, robust MUN program, and commitment to inclusive education and community service worldwide.

Location

Sharhabil, Saïda (Sidon), Lebanon. The school is part of The Makassed Islamic Philanthropic Society in Saida. Postal address is P.O. Box 67, Saida, Lebanon.

Stages

Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. High School programs include the Lebanese Baccalaureate (branches: General Science, Social Studies and Economics, Life Sciences), the French Baccalaureate (Science track), and a Foreign High School Preparatory Program for entering Freshmen.

Additional learning support

Learning Support Center helps learners with learning difficulties and other special needs, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, memory and attention issues, ADHD, cerebral palsy, mild intellectual delay, and hearing or vision impairment. The SEN team provides three interventions: full integration in the regular class with examinations in private or small groups; partial integration with targeted support outside the regular class; and integration in the Learning Support Center with tailored accommodations and curriculum adjustments across the curriculum, methods, time, and examinations.

Country affiliation

Lebanon

Religious affiliation

Islamic

Application / seat reservation

- A seat reservation (deposit) is required to secure a place for the coming year; parents must reserve the seat by the published deadline and pay the school's required reservation deposit.

Annual tuition by year group (academic year 2025/26)

- Nursery (روضة / Early Years): USD 2,750; LBP 45,000,000 per year. Annual fee divided into three instalments.

- Primary (Grades 1–3): USD 3,000; LBP 50,000,000 per year. Annual fee divided into three instalments.

- Primary (Grades 4–6): USD 3,000; LBP 55,000,000 per year. Annual fee divided into three instalments.

- Middle School: USD 3,000; LBP 60,000,000 per year. Annual fee divided into three instalments.

- Secondary / High School: USD 3,000; LBP 65,000,000 per year. Annual fee divided into three instalments.

Per-term (installment) amounts (standard three-installment schedule)

- Installments are the annual tuition split into three payments. Representative per-term amounts (rounded):
- Nursery: LBP 15,000,000 per instalment (approx.). USD portions are shown as equal thirds where a USD total is given (e.g., USD 2,750 ÷ 3).
- Primary (1–3) — LBP 50,000,000 ÷ 3 ≈ LBP 16,666,667 per instalment; USD 3,000 ÷ 3 = USD 1,000 per instalment.
- Primary (4–6) — LBP 55,000,000 ÷ 3 ≈ LBP 18,333,333 per instalment; USD 3,000 ÷ 3 = USD 1,000 per instalment.
- Middle — LBP 60,000,000 ÷ 3 = LBP 20,000,000 per instalment; USD 3,000 ÷ 3 = USD 1,000 per instalment.
- Secondary — LBP 65,000,000 ÷ 3 ≈ LBP 21,666,667 per instalment; USD 3,000 ÷ 3 = USD 1,000 per instalment.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Seats must be reserved by the published deadline (reservation cut-off noted as 26 June for the referenced year) with payment of the required reservation deposit.

- The annual tuition is payable in three instalments with the following standard deadlines: first instalment before 15 September; second instalment before 15 December; third instalment before 15 March.

- The school applies sibling discounts and academic scholarships as published: second child 10% discount, third child 15%, fourth child 15%; various merit scholarships for high-achieving students (including full or partial tuition awards for top-ranked students under the school's scholarship rules).

Boarding / residential fees

- The school operates as a day school; no boarding or residential programme and no boarding fees are listed for Houssam Eddine Hariri High School.

Other costs and additional fees

- The published tuition schedule for the association lists tuition amounts and notes for instalments and discounts; separate line items such as uniform costs, transport fees, lab fees, book lists, or exam-specific charges were not listed as fixed amounts in the published tuition notice for the year referenced. Parents should expect additional one-off or annual costs for items such as uniforms, textbooks, transportation and optional activities where applicable.

Refund information

- The published tuition notice states the seat reservation (deposit) requirement and the instalment schedule. Specific refund terms for reservation deposits or for paid instalments are not detailed in the published tuition notice. Refunds or adjustments are managed according to the school's administrative and accounting procedures; parents should follow the school's official accounting instructions for withdrawals and any refund requests.

Fee payment options and contact for accounting

- Payments are processed through the school's accounting office. Contact phone numbers for the school's administrative offices are provided for payment and accounting enquiries: +961 7 739898 and +961 7 755990 (main office numbers). Use the school's accounting office to confirm acceptable payment methods (cash, bank transfer, card, or other available channels) and any documentation required for instalment plans.

Discounts and scholarships (summary)

- Sibling discounts: second child 10%; third child 15%; fourth child 15%.
- Merit scholarships and targeted grants: top-ranked students and other merit categories may receive full or partial tuition waivers according to the school's scholarship rules; additional family or need-based grants may apply under the association's social support measures.

Note: The figures above follow the tuition schedule and instalment dates published for the association's schools for the 2025/26 academic year and show both USD and LBP amounts where published. The instalment amounts presented under "Per-term" are the annual tuition divided into three equal payments to match the school's three-instalment billing cycle.

Curriculum

The High School offers the Lebanese Baccalaureate in its branches: General Sciences, Social Studies and Economics, and Life Sciences; the French Baccalaureate (Scientific branch); and a foreign high school preparatory program for entering Freshmen. The curriculum includes: religious education; first foreign language; Arabic; second foreign language; social studies (history, geography, civics); mathematics; sciences (biology, physics, chemistry); arts (drawing, theatre, music); physical education; information technology; community service; sociology; economics; philosophy and civilizations; expression and translation. The school aims to prepare students to achieve strong results on school and official exams and university entrance tests, and to develop lifelong learning, ability to express and think critically independently, through an integrated curriculum and reinforced libraries, science and technology labs. It also prepares students for SAT and entrance exams to French and Arabic universities and guides them in choosing university majors.

Higher Education Progression

Prepares students for SAT and entrance exams to French and Arabic universities.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

HHHS promotes compassionate, open-minded and principled citizenship as core attributes of its graduates. Graduates are lifelong learners who maintain high ethical, moral and civic conduct. The school emphasizes intercultural understanding and respect and connects learning to real-world life. An integrated curriculum includes life skills alongside arts, sciences, humanities and language learning. The Model United Nations program develops research, writing, public speaking and teamwork skills and fosters global awareness. The school's communications describe a holistic, values-driven approach to education that links classroom learning with community engagement.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

HHHS has a Learning Support Center (LSC) to support learners with diverse needs. The LSC's vision states that students with differences have the right to learn, with autonomy and independence promoted through differentiation and individualization. The Special Education Needs (SEN) team is comprised of specialists who work hand-in-hand with a learner's educational team. The LSC offers three intervention models: total integration in the regular class (with private examinations and small groups), partial inclusion (regular classes with pull-out support), and Learning Support Center placement with targeted differentiation. Accommodations and modifications to curriculum, teaching methods, time, examinations and resources are provided to address different difficulties. The LSC aims to maximize learning for all students within an inclusive environment and to raise academic achievement by leveraging students' strengths.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The Learning Support Center provides one-on-one remediation and acceleration sessions in English, Arabic and French, alongside other core subjects such as Math and Sciences. HHHS emphasizes proficiency in Arabic in addition to foreign languages as a central educational goal. Content and programs on the school site show language learning as a key component of the curriculum, with multilingual offerings across national and international programs. The school's broader language-learning approach is articulated in Its mission and in communications describing Arabic language proficiency together with foreign language skills. The LSC's language-focused remediation supports learners' development in English as well as other languages.

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Rafic Hariri High School

Instructs in English, French

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Rafic Hariri High School occupies a 33,000-square-meter campus in Kneissat, Saida, Lebanon, serving ages 3–18 in a co-educational, non-profit setting. The school offers an international mix: American Curriculum, IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) from KG1 to Grade 5, and the IB Diploma Programme with two pathways, alongside a Lebanese track. The Lebanese system is taught in English and French, with Arabic mandatory in the Lebanese track. Elementary and Preschool divisions integrate the Lebanese curriculum with IB PYP, with instruction in English or French, while the DP can lead to the full Diploma or individual course certificates. Founded in 1982 by Rafic Hariri, the school moved in 1988 and was renamed in 1992. The campus houses 100+ classrooms, 9 laboratories, a Writing Center, 3 libraries, a 500-seat auditorium, a theater, and a gym alongside 3 sports courts. There are 10+ clubs and a strong emphasis on community service and student well-being.

Location

Rafic Hariri High School is located in Saida, South Lebanon. It serves the Sidonian and Lebanese Southern community. The school operates a K-12 program across four divisions: Preschool, Elementary, Intermediate, and Secondary.

Stages

Preschool, Elementary, Intermediate, Secondary (K-12)

Type

co-educational; private; non-profit

Additional learning support

A specialized Educational Support department has been established with professionals to cater for mild to moderate learning, psychological or physical needs.

Country affiliation

Lebanon

Religious affiliation

Secular (no religious affiliation)

School day structure

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Application fee

- Application (online) fee: USD 60 (non-refundable), payable at time of application.

Tuition fees (Lebanese‑Pound schedule) — annual and installment breakdown

All amounts shown in Lebanese pounds (LBP). Each line shows: Annual tuition — Registration deposit (arabun) — Installment 1 — Installment 2 — Installment 3, with the installment due months indicated below.

- Secondary (Grades 1st–3rd secondary): LBP 66,000,000 — Deposit LBP 6,000,000 — Installments: LBP 20,000,000 / LBP 20,000,000 / LBP 20,000,000.
- Cycle 3 (Grades 7–9): LBP 60,000,000 — Deposit LBP 6,000,000 — Installments: LBP 18,000,000 / LBP 18,000,000 / LBP 18,000,000.
- Cycle 2 (Grade 6): LBP 58,000,000 — Deposit LBP 6,000,000 — Installments: LBP 18,000,000 / LBP 17,000,000 / LBP 17,000,000.
- Cycle 2 (Grades 4–5): LBP 54,000,000 — Deposit LBP 6,000,000 — Installments: LBP 16,000,000 / LBP 16,000,000 / LBP 16,000,000.
- Cycle 1 (Grades 1–3): LBP 50,000,000 — Deposit LBP 6,000,000 — Installments: LBP 15,000,000 / LBP 15,000,000 / LBP 14,000,000.
- Kindergarten (Preschool): LBP 40,000,000 — Deposit LBP 6,000,000 — Installments: LBP 12,000,000 / LBP 11,000,000 / LBP 11,000,000.

Tuition fees (USD / international‑program items)

- International-program example (listed amounts): Full value USD 3,000 — Deposit USD 500 — Installments USD 900 / USD 800 / USD 800 (installment months as below). These USD entries are shown alongside the LBP schedules for international/foreign‑programme billing.

Technical Institute fees (annual, Lebanese‑Pound and USD items)

- Technical Institute (BT1 programs such as Accounting, IT, Interior Decoration): LBP 30,000,000 annual — Deposit LBP 5,000,000 — Installments: LBP 9,000,000 / LBP 8,000,000 / LBP 8,000,000.
- Technical Institute USD items (listed): program fees shown in USD (examples in the technical schedule include USD figures presented per program).

Billing schedule and payment terms (due dates and timing)

- Registration deposit (arabun) for continuing students is collected in May. Deposit is deducted from total tuition installments; the deposit amount shown above applies per level.
- Installment due months shown for the 2025/26 annual schedule: first installment due in September 2025, second installment due in December 2025, third installment due in March/April 2026 (the PDF schedule shows specific due months for each installment).
- Some schedules and internal guides note a three‑phase or four‑payment framework (deposit + up to three installments) depending on the program; the published fee documents show the deposit plus three installments with the months above.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; Rafic Hariri High School operates as a day school and provides student transport services rather than residential accommodation. Transport and bus registration procedures are specified separately.

Other costs and additional fees

- Registration deposit: the deposit amounts shown above (e.g., LBP 6,000,000 or USD 500 where applicable) are payable at registration and are credited against tuition.
- School supplies / stationery and e‑learning fees: the school lists stationery / e‑learning and school supplies items as separate charges; example USD items appear in the published fee schedule (USD 1,000 entries appear in the fee document for certain listed items).
- Health insurance: the fee schedule includes a health‑insurance line for students (USD amounts are shown in the published schedule).
- Support / exceptional financial support and academic‑support items: the published schedule shows one‑off or program support fees in USD (examples: USD 200 reductions or support entries and additional program fees such as USD 300 for certain foreign‑program charges).
- Foreign‑program additional fee: an additional fee of USD 300 is listed for foreign programs where applicable.
- Bus / transport: a separate registration and full‑payment policy applies to school transport; transport registration and cancellation rules are specified in the school guide.
- Stationery lists by division are published and apply in addition to tuition; stationery lists are organized by division and program.

Sibling discounts and scholarships

- The published schedule shows family/sibling concessions and scholarship entries. Discount entries in the fee document include percentage reductions (examples shown: 10%, 15%, 20% applied to designated installments) and specific USD allowances (examples shown: USD 200 reductions applied to the third installment in some cases). These concessions are applied according to the school's published rules.

Refund information and withdrawal policy

- The registration deposit is generally non‑refundable; it is deducted from the tuition installment total. The registration deposit is refundable only if the school requests the student's withdrawal. Installments and paid fees that are collected are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Parents who choose to withdraw their child are liable for full annual fees; no refund or fee transfer is made except as specified above.

Fee payment options (methods and where to pay)

- Payments may be made at any branch of BankMed or at the school during working hours. The school accepts at school: cash, bank cheque in Lebanese pounds (made to the school's BankMed account), and POS (card) payments. These payment channels are indicated in the school guide and billing documents.

Contacts for fee queries and accounts

- Admissions / Registrar and Accounts contacts are published for fee and payment queries; parents should use the school's registrar/email/phone extensions for accounting questions. Representative contact points appear on the school's admissions and fees documents.

Notes on applicability

- The figures above follow the published tuition schedule for the academic billing cycle shown in the school's fee documents (deposit plus installment months and amounts). Specific program lines (technical institute, American/IB/French tracks) may have additional USD components or program fees; those program items are listed in the technical and tuition PDFs.

Curriculum

The Lebanese system is offered in English and French, with Arabic mandatory in the Lebanese track. The American Program and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme are offered. All tracks follow the IB Primary Years Programme from KG1 to Grade 5. The Elementary and Preschool divisions integrate the Lebanese curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme, with instruction in English or French. In the IB Diploma Programme, students may pursue the full Diploma or earn certificates for individual courses.

Exam Results

The school has a 100% success rate in the IB Diploma Programme.

Higher Education Progression

The Diploma Programme enables entry to universities worldwide and is internationally recognized as a high-standard university-preparatory program. Students study six subjects (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level) plus core requirements (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service). To gain the full diploma, a minimum of 24 points is required (out of 45), with examinations conducted externally by IB examiners. The IB recognizes its diploma across many colleges and universities globally, including policies for credit, advanced standing, or scholarships in some cases.

Gifted and Talented

Accelerated Learning is offered to advanced students.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school nurtures the academic, emotional, and social growth of every student.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school accommodates a limited number of students with diverse learning needs each academic year.

Mental Wellbeing

RHHS focuses on well-being and sustainability to ensure students grow holistically.

Safeguarding

RHHS has a Child Protection Officer responsible for safeguarding and implements policies to protect students, including an anti-bullying policy.

Admissions

1. Online Application. The school offers an online application on rhhs.edu.lb. The online application is the initial step in the admissions process. The applicant must complete and submit the online form to be considered for admission.

2. Application fee. The school requires an application fee of USD 100, non-refundable. The fee accompanies the online application submission.

3. Passport-size photos. The school requires identical recent passport-size photos: six for Kindergarten I (KG I) and two for Kindergarten II through Grade 12. The photos accompany the online application materials.

4. Official transcripts. Official transcripts for the current year and the previous year must be submitted before sitting for the entrance exam. Transcripts should reflect the applicant's academic performance.

5. Class completion certificates. Class completion certificates from the current school, certified by the Department of Education, must be submitted showing the applicant's number on the list. This confirms attendance and placement within the current cohort.

6. Financial clearance. Financial clearance from the private school(s) the child has attended in the current year must be provided. This clearance verifies outstanding financial obligations have been addressed.

7. Lebanese Brevet (secondary level). For applicants entering the secondary level, a certified copy of the Lebanese Brevet certificate, issued by the Department of Education, must be submitted.

8. Ikhraj Keid (individual record). An original or certified copy of the applicant's Ikhraj Keid, issued in the current year, must be provided.

9. Family Ikhraj Keid. A copy of the applicant's family Ikhraj Keid must be submitted.

10. Identity documents. A copy of the applicant's ID (if available) must be provided.

11. Recommendation letters. Recommendation letters for applicants to Grade 2 through Grade 12 are required, with forms provided by the school.

12. Medical report. The medical report must be filled out as part of the application materials.

Non-Lebanese applicants. In addition to items 1–7, non-Lebanese applicants must also provide a Permanent Residence Permit issued by the Lebanese General Security Directorate. For Palestinian refugees, an original ID issued for Palestinians or a newly issued Ikhraj Keid is required.

Applicants coming from abroad. In addition to items 1–7, applicants coming from abroad must provide: for Grades 2–7, a copy of the passport's photo page and personal details page and the General Security stamped passport page showing entry to Lebanon; for Grades 8–12, a certified equivalence for the current class issued by the Equivalence Committee of the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (UNESCO).

Notes. No applicant shall be admitted to school unless the applicant has successfully passed the previous academic year. No applicant shall be admitted until all required documents are submitted.

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