Brummana High School

Brummana High School is located in Brummana, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon. The campus covers 16 acres and sits 750 metres above sea level, offering clean air and views of Beirut and the sea. The school sits on historic grounds dating back to 1873, with a postal address of P.O. Box 36, Brummana 2761, Lebanon.

Infants' Section; Lower Primary; Upper Primary; Upper School - Academic

Non-profit day and boarding school

Support for Learning is provided

British Quaker heritage

Quaker (Religious Society of Friends)

Brummana High School provides bus transportation with a private company. There are 10 routes covering over 60 destinations. There are around 40 vehicles (2016–2021 models), with no vehicle older than five years. Bus registration and schedules are handled by the Accounts Office and the Bus Coordinator; registration forms are available in English and Arabic.

The High School offers Lebanese Programme leading to the Lebanese Baccalaureate in General Sciences, Life Sciences, or Sociology and Economics, and an International Programme leading to IGCSE in Grade 10, AS Level in Grade 11, and A Level in Grade 12. Students from both programmes may apply to join the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) at the end of Grade 10. The language of instruction is English, with Arabic and French taught as second languages. Up to Grade 8, all students study Mathematics, integrated sciences, English and social studies, art, computer, and P.E.; Mathematics classes are streamed by proficiency. Starting in Grade 9, IP students select major courses to be followed at an advanced level and must take at least one second language, one science and one social science besides English, Mathematics and Physical Education. SAT support classes are offered once per year for Grades 11 and 12 to assist applications to universities following the American system, and the High School International Programme is accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education, the Educational Development Trust, and the International Baccalaureate Organization, and the school is a Cambridge International School accredited by CELFA.

Average class size is 25 students. There are over 100 teachers from 10 nationalities.

All students enter university or further education establishments in Lebanon or overseas, principally Canada, USA, Australia, and the UK.

The Support For Learning Department follows the Quaker educational philosophy and embodies the 'I Serve' motto. It provides an inclusive approach to learning that supports social and emotional development. It includes socio/emotional/behavioural counsellors who help learners build self-esteem and participate fully in school life. It creates individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for students and communicates with external specialists as needed. It serves learners with mild learning difficulties including specific language difficulties, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD, and high-functioning autism. All staff uphold confidentiality to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

The school has a Support For Learning Department with Special Education teachers and academic support staff. It serves learners with mild learning difficulties including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD, and high-functioning autism. The department works with counselors and external specialists to develop individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). The Inclusion Policy describes Differentiated Instruction and an inclusive approach with screening and the Special Needs Assessment Profile (SNAP) to identify needs. The programme involves collaboration with learning support teachers, counselors, educational psychologists, linguistic specialists, and speech therapists to tailor interventions and monitor progress toward the least restrictive environment.

The English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Department assists students for whom English is not their first language. Courses are tailor-made to each student's needs, aiming to develop speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills and to enable integration into mainstream classes. Students may receive support to supplement mainstream English, maths, or science, or may be registered as full-time EFL students. Full-time EFL programs focus on strengthening English confidence while aligning with the mainstream programme to prepare students to join regular classes.

The Counselling Service plays a key role in enabling wellbeing across Brummana High School. It provides a safe, confidential space and an open-door approach for students, teachers, and parents. The team meets students individually to support academic, social, or personal challenges, and collaborates with staff to promote wellbeing across the school. It offers referrals to professional therapists, psychologists, or special needs specialists when additional support is required, and runs preventative programs and workshops on resilience, study skills, digital wellbeing, and drug awareness. The service is led by the Head of Counselling and is integral to student mental health.

The Counselling Policy governs safeguarding and sets professional standards for the service. It states that the counselling team promotes psychological and emotional wellbeing and works with staff and external agencies; it remains confidential except when there is a concern for safety. The team reports concerns to the designated Point of Reference or the Principal according to procedures. The Head of Counselling also serves as the Child Protection Officer, reflecting safeguarding responsibilities within the school. The school collaborates with staff to ensure appropriate protection and support for students.

1. Placement. From Grade 1 upwards, candidates sit a placement test in English, Arabic and Maths. All applicants are interviewed to determine language proficiency and to place the student in the appropriate class. The Registrar arranges the tests and interviews and informs the parents of the results within two weeks. 2. Provisional Acceptance. When applying from abroad, provisional acceptance can be made based on school reports. To gain final acceptance, students will need to attend an interview and/or sit a placement test. 3. BHS Acceptance Priorities. If places are limited, the admission priorities are: siblings of existing students; children of staff; children of old scholars; all other applications. The order governs placement decisions when criteria are met. 4. Documents Required for Registration. All students must submit a completed BHS Student Application Form, a transcript for the past three years, a Health Form for each child, and a non-refundable application fee; Lebanese students provide a passport copy, Lebanese ID and Ikhraj Eid; non-Lebanese students provide a passport copy (boarding candidates must have a passport valid for at least one year). Non-Lebanese may require a Residence Permit; a power of attorney to obtain the permit can be arranged with the cost charged to the student. Boarders must have medical insurance or the school will arrange it. A Leaving Certificate may be required for transfers from Lebanese schools; certified transcripts and examinations from abroad must be certified by the relevant authorities; grade level equivalence from the Lebanese Ministry of Education may be required and should be started early as it can take up to one month. 5. The Lebanese Programme. All subjects are studied in English, with Arabic used for languages and for social studies, history, geography and civics. Students must pass the Brevet at the end of Grade 9 to be promoted to the Secondary Section; the Lebanese Baccalaureate exams are taken at the end of Secondary III. 6. The International Programme. The International Programme leads to a High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate, with all students sitting for the British IGCSE exams. 6.1 Registration as a non-Lebanese Student. A student may register in the International Programme as a non-Lebanese student if they have non-Lebanese nationality and permission to follow a foreign programme; future degree equivalence will be non-Lebanese. 6.2 Registration as a Lebanese Student. A Lebanese student may register in the International Programme with permission from the Equivalence Committee to follow a foreign programme; permission is granted if the student has studied abroad for a minimum period (e.g., KG3–Grade 6, or Grades 7–9, or Grades 10–12). 6.3 Lebanese Baccalaureate Equivalence. Those who later wish to join professional syndicates must obtain equivalence to the Lebanese Baccalaureate from the Equivalence Committee; this may involve SAT testing and specified thresholds.

Financial Aid (Bursary) provides tuition-fee assistance to established Brummana High School students whose family circumstances cause hardship. Funds are limited and come from several sources; awards cover tuition fees only and do not apply to boarding fees or to other non-tuition charges. Applicants must have attended the school for a full academic year and must not be in arrears; awards are based on financial need and are discretionary, determined by a committee. Families may apply yearly by requesting a Financial Aid form from the Registrar and returning it to the Bursar by 30 November; a financial statement is required. All awards are confidential and conditional on the remaining fees being paid on time. About 40% of students receive financial aid.