Antonine International School

Ajaltoun, Keserwan, Lebanon. AIS is located in Ajaltoun, the heartland of Lebanon, with a view of Beirut and the Mediterranean on one side and the snow-capped mountains of Sannine on the other. A pine grove surrounds the campus, providing a clean, healthy environment and access for physically handicapped persons via ramps and elevators.

Pre-School (Antonine Nursery and Pre-School), Elementary Division, Intermediate Division, Secondary Division.

International private school

Special Arabic and FLE (French as a Foreign Language) support during school hours; after-school enrichment and remedial programs.

Lebanon (Lebanese national curriculum)

Catholic (affiliated with the Antonine Maronite Order; part of Catholic schools networks)

Typical school day runs from 7:40 am to 2:35 pm with two breaks; all periods are 50 minutes long.

School transportation with monitored buses and a supervisor on each bus; a minimum of seven riders is required to provide transportation to any assigned region; payments of 50,000 L.L in June; other means of transport are not permitted on campus; contact the transportation department for details.

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for upper secondary. Admission to the IBDP is possible after completing Grade 10 with strong English and a solid foundation in Mathematics and at least one Science. The IB curriculum comprises six subject groups; students select one subject from each group, with 3–4 subjects at Higher Level and the rest at Standard Level. The six groups include Language A (English A: Literature), Language B/Ab initio (Arabic or French) SL, Individuals and Societies (Economics, Psychology), Experimental Sciences (Biology, Physics, Chemistry), Mathematics (HL/SL), and The Arts or Electives. The DP core includes the Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). AIS also provides university counseling and SAT preparation as part of its university-readiness program, including a weekly SAT course for Grades 10–11 and an annual University Forum, with opportunities for international exchange.

Average class size is twenty to twenty-five students.

AIS provides individualized university counseling and SAT test prep; there is a weekly SAT course for Grades 10–11 and an annual University Forum, and there are opportunities for international exchange with partner schools.

The Department of Psychology provides services to support students' social and emotional development and mental wellbeing. Its objectives include improving the quality of life for students within the school, helping manage academic and psychological difficulties, and supporting students experiencing psycho-relational challenges. It works to regulate interpersonal and intra-personal conflicts and to help students feel secure and regain confidence. The department offers cognitive-behavioral evaluation, psychological support and psychotherapy, and prevention, information, and training activities. It fosters collaboration among parents, teachers, and the psychology team to promote student wellbeing and positive relationships.

AIS is an inclusive school that promotes equal opportunities. It prioritizes the integration of students who present difficulties or learning disorders. A learning difficulty can be temporary and may dissipate with proper supervision, and teaching is adapted to each student to help them reach the common core. A learning disorder is neurological and can affect reading, writing, or arithmetic; diagnosis may involve specialists (e.g., a neuropsychologist or a speech therapist) to identify the nature of the difficulty. AIS develops action plans to support students with educational needs, including identification of these needs and tailored interventions. A psycho-social team — comprising a school psychologist, a special educator, a psychomotor therapist, a social worker, and two nurses — collaborates with school leadership, cycle leaders, teachers, and parents to ensure no student is excluded and to implement appropriate accommodations for each learner.

English is the first language taught and used for learning core subjects, alongside Arabic as the mother tongue. French is taught as the second language. In the middle school segment, AIS also provides French as a Foreign Language and supports Arabic through specialized provision (Special Arabic) and French as a Foreign Language (FLE).

The Department of Psychology focuses on the mental and emotional wellbeing of students, offering counseling, support, and preventive programs. It aims to help students cope with emotional and social challenges, facilitate healthy relationships, and promote a positive school climate. It provides services such as counseling and psychoeducation, and works with families and teachers to support student resilience and development.

AIS is an inclusive school that seeks to ensure equality of opportunity and to support students with difficulties or learning disorders. A Center for Psychological Counseling is part of the services, providing psychological listening and support. The school identifies learners with educational needs and uses a psycho-social team — including a school psychologist, a special educator, a psychomotor therapist, a social worker, and two nurses — to observe, assess, and plan interventions within the classroom and beyond. An action plan coordinates the work of administration, cycle leaders, teachers, parents, and the psycho-medico-social team to ensure all students receive appropriate support and protection.

1. Online registration for the 2023-2024 academic year is available. After submitting the online form, an appointment with the Father Director and the head of cycle is scheduled. Registration priority is given to siblings of current AIS students. The online registration form is the starting point of the process.
2. Registration of current AIS students for the coming year takes place at the General Secretariat. Priority is given to siblings of current AIS students. Re-registration of current AIS students is not a guarantee of class promotion; end-of-year results and class council decisions validated by the Director are considered.
3. Registration of new students: Kindergarten Cycle: contact Fatima AZZAM at 09/230967/8/9 Ext 300. KG1: born before January 31, 2021; KG2: born before January 31, 2020; KG3: born before January 31, 2019. For students in other cycles: contact Ms. Takla AKIKI at 09/230967/8/9 Ext 151. Places are limited; finish registration before Monday, February 28, 2023 at the latest. Entrance exam will take place on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. sharp.
4. Admission applications: You may email [email protected] or call 09-232557 ext 151 to schedule an appointment with the director. The email should include the name of the child, date of birth, class, and contact number. AIS-ADMISSION-APPLICATION.pdf is available for reference.
5. Required documents: Final 2021-2022/2022-2023 school report cards from the previous school; Copy of the Individual Census for Lebanese students or passport for foreigners; Copy of the Family Census; An academic attestation legalized by the National Ministry of Education; Copy of the Lebanese Brevet Diploma for students applying for the secondary cycle; Six passport photographs; A true copy of the Arabic exemption letter (for exempted students); A completed Application Form must be submitted.