Al-Hayat International School

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

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.