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Collège Élysée

Lebanon, Baabda

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French, English, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Collège Élysée is a private, secular Lebanese school in Hazmieh with two campuses: Petite École at Mekhitarists' site (Maternelle through 7th) and Grand Collège at Carmes site (CE1 to Terminale). The Grand Collège campus is a five-story building, while Petite École occupies a two-story building. Founded in 1997, it expanded to two sites between 2007 and 2013 and joined the AEFE network in 2018. Education follows Lebanese Ministry of Education guidelines, emphasizing a French curriculum in many subjects; Arabic and French are taught from maternelle, English from CP, and Spanish from 6th. The lycée is homologated by the French Ministry of Education and the school prepares students for the French baccalaureate. Collège Élysée has ISA 2013, CELF language label 2015, and Green School label 2016. Extracurriculars include STEM clubs (robotics, astronomy, AI), Chorale, and diverse clubs promoting culture, service, leadership, and sustainability, including Scouts and student-governance bodies.

Rue Télé Liban, Couvent Mont‑Carmel, Hazmieh, Lebanon

The Essentials

Collège Élysée has instruction in French.

Location
Ain Saadeh, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon. The school is in the Ain Saadeh area near Beirut.

Stages
Maternelle (preschool), Ecole (elementary), Collège (middle school), and Lycée (high school).

Type
Private, secular school

Country affiliation
Lebanon

Religious affiliation
Secular; no religious affiliation
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The uniform is required for students throughout the school year. Preschool: aprons with the name embroidered on the right; a skirt or pants (overalls and belts are not allowed). A bag bearing the school crest and a water bottle, as chosen by the parents. For other classes: full uniform (winter and summer). Flat shoes in a neutral color. The uniform must be neat: clean uniform, simple hairstyle (clean-shaven), hair pulled back, nails short and clean (no nail polish), no makeup, no jewelry or accessories or valuables. Any student not complying with these guidelines faces disciplinary measures.

Governance and Ownership
The Collège Élysée is a private, secular establishment founded by the late Elie Moussallem. It is located in Hazmieh, Beirut, and operates on two sites: a Petite École building at the Mekhitarists for the kindergarten, and a large college building at the Carmes for CE1 to Terminale. The language of instruction is French, with English taught as a second language from preschool. Since 2018, it has been part of the AEFE network of French schools abroad. Homologations have been granted progressively for cycles 1 (2018), 2 (2019), 3 (2020), cycle 4 (extension 2021), and lycée (2023). It offers two programs for cycle 4: Lebanese and French.
Fees
Application / Entry fees
- New students are required to pay a one‑time droit d'entrée (entry fee) at confirmation of admission. Families previously charged this fee within the same school network are exempt.

Tuition fees (amounts per year / per term by year group)
- Specific numeric tuition amounts by year group and per term are not published on the school's publicly available admissions pages. The school identifies that families must pay annual tuition (frais de scolarité) but does not display the detailed fee table for each grade on public pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is structured to be paid in three installments (trois versements) each academic year. The entry fee for new students is deducted exclusively from the third installment.
- Re‑registration is conditional: the totality of the current year's school fees must be fully paid for a pupil to be re‑registered for the following year.
- For re‑registration, a specified portion of the Contribution au Fonctionnement et Développement (CFD) must be paid by a stated deadline in the re‑registration process (the site references a 70% payment requirement for the CFD by the mid‑June deadline for the 2025–2026 campaign).

Boarding fees
- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed on the school's public materials; boarding is not indicated as an offered service.

Other costs and recurring charges
- Contribution au Fonctionnement et Développement (CFD): a required contribution at registration or re‑registration. The CFD is treated separately from tuition and has specific advance and deadline conditions during re‑registration.
- Annual student accident/medical insurance is in place and renewed each October; insurance-related charges are applied to cover accidents and medical costs as specified in the school's policies.
- Charges such as uniforms, transport (school bus), extracurricular activity fees, exam fees, or material fees are not listed with fixed amounts on the public pages; such ancillary costs are referenced in general terms but specific rates are not published publicly.

Refunds and cancellation
- No publicly posted numeric refund schedule or detailed refund policy for paid fees is available on the school's public admissions and charter pages. Re‑registration conditions emphasize that outstanding sums must be cleared; specific refund rules are not displayed in the publicly available documents.

Fee payment options (methods)
- The school indicates that the choice of payment modality is made at registration or re‑registration, but public pages do not list the available payment methods (for example, bank transfer, cheque, or credit card) or their conditions.

Summary of available factual items for database entry
- One‑time entry fee for new pupils (exemption if already paid within the same network).
- Contribution au Fonctionnement et Développement (CFD) required; partial payment deadlines apply during re‑registration.
- Tuition billed in three installments; the entry fee is deducted from the third installment. Full payment of the current year is required for re‑registration.
- Insurance for pupils is charged and renewed annually. No boarding program is listed. Specific numeric tuition figures, per‑term amounts by year group, published ancillary charge tables, explicit refund rules, and explicit payment‑method options are not available on the school's public admissions and charter pages.

(Notes: public admissions material and the school charter provide the procedural and billing framework above; specific fee schedules by grade and term are not posted on those pages and are managed via the school's admissions platform and finance office.)
Academics

Collège Élysée teaches French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Collège Élysée provides instruction in kindergarten, primary, and secondary levels in alignment with official guidelines from the Lebanese Ministry of Education. The languages studied are Arabic, French, English (from CP), and Spanish (from 6th). The collège also prepares its students for the French baccalaureate, and the French curriculum is observed in the majority of disciplines.

Higher Education Progression
The lycée offers a three-year program (second, first, terminale) to prepare for the Lebanese and French Baccalaureates, recognized for entry into most universities worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education. Its six core values are cohesion, trust, dialogue, living together, citizenship, and excellence in all things, with respect for others. The school fosters dialogue and collaboration with parents as long‑term partners in students' education. It builds a community of collective intelligence that engages with local and international environments and prepares students to actively participate in civic life. Pedagogies include active teaching, differentiated instruction, and open-horizons learning to engage students as active learners. The environment is designed to nurture growth and professional development for all members of the school community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
An Accompagnement Personnalisé (AP) is offered from 6th grade. The EBEP program provides more individualized support for learners with special educational needs. The school implements a Projet d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI) for students with chronic illness, allergies, or dietary restrictions. A Plan d'Accompagnement Personnalisé (PAP) supports students with persistent learning difficulties. A Programme Personnalisé de Réussite Éducative (PPRE) helps students overcome difficulties in French and mathematics. The programs are designed to tailor education to each learner's needs within the Lebanese-French educational framework.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction is French. Arabic and French are taught from preschool. English is taught as a second language starting from the Petite Section (PS). A Collège Élysée student can become multilingual, mastering Arabic, French, and English, with the possibility of studying a fourth language, Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides an environment conducive to the growth of students and staff. Activities of personal development punctuate the students' journey. The educational project emphasizes pedagogy and activities that support holistic growth. The school's pedagogies—active, differentiated, and horizons-open—are designed to support well-being, engagement, and lifelong learning.

Safeguarding
One aim of the establishment is to teach respect for laws and norms. Sanctions are applied with respect for the rights of the student concerned. Discipline procedures emphasize dialogue and the search for educational and pedagogical solutions.
Parent Experience

History
The Collège Élysée is a private Lebanese school located in the heart of Hazmieh. An idea to found the Collège Élysée emerged in 1997, and a team led by Elie Moussallem began to bring the project to life. Between 2007 and 2013 the college expanded to two sites: the Petite École for the Kindergarten through 7th grade and the Grand Collège for 6th through Terminale. In 2018 the establishment was homologated for the lycée and joined the AEFE network. The college has earned international labels including the ISA in 2013, the CELF language label in 2015, and the Green School label in 2016.

Community
LIVE LOVE ELYSEE is a student committee formed by college students that organizes events to promote the college's culture. A Parents' Committee participates in activities and events. The project emphasizes a Francophone environment, while Anglo-Saxon culture also occupies a major place at the college. Green Fest is an annual ecological festival that fosters community spirit.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parents' Committee involved in activities and events.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The college operates on two sites. The first site, at the Mekhitarists' location, houses the Petite École in a two-story building that hosts our Maternelle. The second site, at the Carmes location, houses the grand collège in a five-story building that hosts our students from CE1 to Terminale.

Academic Facilities
The large five-story campus houses the collège and lycée. Arabic and French are taught from maternelle. The lycée is homologated by the French Ministry of Education.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Extracurricular activities include robotics, astronomy, AI, filmmaking, and environmental clubs that extend STEM and creative learning after school. The Vex Robotics Club meets Fridays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the Astronomy Club, AI Club, Filmmaking Club, and Green Club also meet on Friday afternoons. These clubs prioritize hands-on projects and collaboration beyond the classroom.

Arts & Creative
The Chorale includes students from CE2 to terminale and is trained weekly by Mr. Fady Mdawar. The choir has competed in numerous events and musical occasions celebrating national and spiritual holidays. Activities continue online with video capsules that showcase training discipline, student dedication, and instrument proficiency.

Cultural & Language
Ethno-cultural diversity is celebrated as a strength of the school community, reinforcing belonging. The Scouts of Lebanon is a Catholic scouting association open to all confessions, offering age-appropriate activities that teach social education, service to others, cooperation, and friendship. The Carmel-Elysée/Hazmieh Scout Group has a history dating back to 1969.

Social & Hobbies
Life after school includes student life governance through the Conseil de vie collégienne and the Conseil de vie lycéenne, with elected student representation. Alumni, teachers, and parents committees organize cultural and extracurricular activities, while Live Love Elysee is a student-led committee that organizes events to promote the college's culture.

Community & Service
Inter-college community service engages students in helping younger peers with reading and math, fostering service to others and social responsibility as part of the school's community outreach.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is developed through the CVC and CVL councils, with annual mandates and elections that empower students to influence school life. Committees for alumni, teachers, and parents organize leadership-oriented activities and school events, supporting a culture of civic engagement and collaboration with the broader school community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical education are central to life at Collège Élysée, with teams competing in inter-school events and additional training outside class hours. The Go Green club focuses on environmental action, and Family Wednesdays offer activities that include families. Homework support sessions (Devoirs faits) are available on designated days to help students work with guidance, complementing the school's health and well-being initiatives.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic and French are taught from kindergarten; the language of instruction is French. English is taught as a second language starting from first grade (CP); Spanish is introduced from sixth grade (6e). The languages studied are Arabic, French, English, and Spanish. The school is francophone and AEFE-affiliated, and the French curriculum is observed in most subjects, with preparation for the French Baccalaureate.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are submitted online via the EDUKA platform for new enrollments from September 2025. For ongoing admissions during the 2024-2025 school year, requests should be sent directly to admissions@collegeelysee.com. New enrollment documents to upload on the platform include: the child's civil status extract or passport, the guardians' identity documents or passports, the family civil status extract, the child's vaccination record, and school reports (for registrations from Petite Section to Terminale). The online form, once completed, allows the school to process the request promptly. Families may meet the head of the establishment or his deputies at various points in the admissions process. We would be honored to welcome your child in September 2025 at Collège Élysée.

Scholarships
The project indicates that financial accessibility is addressed through measures such as credit payment facilities, discounts, and scholarships, in addition to other arrangements.
School Events
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