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Lebanon, Beirut
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Students follow a dress code: shirts must be collared with logos no larger than a pocket, shoulders covered, and midriff/back concealed; no tank tops; pants worn at the waist and in good condition; skirts/shorts/dresses must reach fingertip length when arms are at the side; athletic wear restricted except ACS athletic shirts/shorts; tights allowed if opaque and covered; footwear must be appropriate for school and PE. Staff dress professionally, with semi-formal attire expected for some functions.
Weekly and monthly menus are provided for the cafeteria and canteen; questions or special dietary concerns can be emailed to cafeteria@acs.edu.lb.
The school is governed by a Board of Trustees with a Heads of School leading the administration; there is a Parents Committee; the Board includes a President of the AA/ACS Board of Governors.
American Community School Beirut is an independent private, coeducational day school in Beirut, Lebanon, serving students from ages 1 to 18. It is accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education. The school offers three diploma pathways in high school: International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma), Lebanese Baccalaureate, and American Diploma. In Grades 9–10, students begin high school coursework with an inquiry-based approach and Harkness method across subjects; in Grades 11–12, students select a diploma pathway to focus toward university admission. The campus supports divisions: Bright Beginnings Daycare, Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School, libraries that house 60,000 records and digital resources worldwide. Signature programs include Harkness Learning, Innovation and Design Spaces (a Buzwair Science and Engineering Wing and a Makerspace), Outdoor and Nature Education, and Week Without Walls. ACS ONE at Summit near Deir El Qamar and SEA Ras Beirut Campus with maritime facilities. 100% of graduates matriculate to four-year universities.
