International Schools in Lebanon
Compare 9 international schools in Lebanon. Filter by curriculum, fees (average LBP 14,647,550), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 9
- Curricula
- 7
- Average annual fee
- LBP 14,647,550
- Fee range
- LBP 100 – 140,000,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- French Curriculum (6 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,911 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Rawdat Al Fayhaa School
- Oldest
- International College (1891)
About international schools in Lebanon
International schools in Lebanon typically sit alongside the national system and offer a mix of American, British (Cambridge/IGCSE and A-level), French and International Baccalaureate programmes, often with bilingual or trilingual provision in English, French and Arabic. Lebanese regulation means Arabic language study and certain national requirements are commonly included even in foreign-labelled programmes, so most schools teach Arabic alongside the international curriculum. Annual fees vary widely between budget, mid-range and premium schools; many Beirut schools charge tuition equivalent to several thousand up to over ten thousand US dollars a year, and some premium schools charge more, so expect a broad price spread and occasional payments in local currency. The school year usually runs from September to June with main intakes in August/September and a limited number of mid-year places; families relocating should start enquiries and applications several months before the intended start date and check each school’s published calendar and admissions policy.
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6 international schools in Beirut
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2 international schools in Jounieh
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Curricula
There are 9 international schools in Lebanon covering 7 curricula. The most widely offered are French Curriculum (6), IB (DP) (4), American Curriculum (4), Bespoke Curriculum (3), IB (PYP) (2). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Lebanon runs from about LBP 100 to LBP 140,000,000, averaging roughly LBP 14,647,550. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Lebanon run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Lebanon we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.