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Collège National du Chouf – SNC

Lebanon, Aley

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 2500
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1957
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Collège National du Chouf (SNC) in Baakline, Lebanon, offers a bilingual, multi-curriculum education rooted in French language instruction and AEFE accreditation. The school teaches in French and follows the French Ministry of Education curricula, preparing students for the French Baccalaureate as well as the Lebanese Brevet; learners may also pursue the French Brevet if desired. A parallel American System is available from Grade 3 to Grade 12, accompanied by targeted Learning Support to help diverse learners. The campus comprises 13 buildings and about 2,500 students from 55 villages, supported by a team of around 300 staff. Facilities include chemistry and biology laboratories, an ED Tech Lab, an Events and Performances Hall, a canteen, and on-site outdoor spaces and a basketball court. Students study Arabic, English, and Spanish alongside French, with a strong emphasis on language acquisition and global citizenship. The school fosters inclusive communities and prepares students for international pathways.

Baakline, Lebanon

The Essentials

Collège National du Chouf – SNC has 2,500 pupils, instruction in English, French.

Location
Shouf, Lebanon. The campus is at the heart of Shouf, in the Shouf District, with land originally purchased near Baakline in 1956 for the school's founding.

Stages
Kindergarten, Elementary and Secondary (Senior School). English and French sections plus Special Programs; American System curriculum from Grade 3 to Grade 12; French Baccalaureate path accredited by AEFE.

Type
Co-educational

Additional learning support
Learning Support services are provided.

Country affiliation
Lebanon

Religious affiliation
Nonsectarian
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a canteen on campus. The canteen is part of the campus facilities.

Governance and Ownership
Shouf National College is a private nonprofit, nonsectarian institution established in 1957. It is governed by a Board of Trustees. The school is Cognia accredited and AEFE recognized.
Fees
Application fees
- There is no publicly posted, itemised application or registration fee available for parents to view online. For the exact amount required at application or re-enrolment, contact the Finance and Accounting office.

Tuition fees by school year and term
- There is no publicly posted schedule of tuition fees broken down by year group (grade) or by term for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Exact tuition per term and per year group must be obtained directly from the school's Finance and Accounting office.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no publicly posted billing schedule (for example termly instalments, due dates, or late-payment penalties) available for parents to view. The Finance and Accounting office handles invoicing and payment terms; contact them for the current billing cycle, instalment options, and any penalties for late payment.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding facilities or boarding fees are listed among the school's facilities. The school's published facilities list describes playgrounds, sports courts, science labs, a canteen and other day-school facilities, indicating the school operates as a day school rather than a boarding school. There is therefore no publicly available boarding fee schedule.

Other costs (uniforms, transport, lunches, books, activities)
- There is no publicly posted, itemised list of additional mandatory or optional costs (uniforms, school transport, books, lunch plans, extracurricular activity fees). A canteen is listed among facilities, which implies lunch services exist, but no public price list or compulsory-fee schedule for canteen, transport, uniforms or materials is available. Contact Finance and Accounting for exact charges and whether any of these are included or billed separately.

Refund information
- There is no publicly posted refund policy or refund schedule for tuition, re‑registration deposits, or other fees on the school's public pages. For the school's refund terms (circumstances that allow refunds, deadlines, and any administrative deductions), consult the Finance and Accounting office.

Fee payment options
- There is no publicly posted list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online payment portal) on the school's public pages. The Finance and Accounting office manages payments and will confirm accepted payment methods and any banking details or merchant fees. Contact details for Finance and Accounting are provided on the school contact page.

Practical next step (how to obtain exact figures and terms)
- To obtain an exact, up-to-date fee schedule (application fees, tuition by year and term, billing calendar, any other mandatory costs, refund rules, and accepted payment methods), contact the school's Finance and Accounting office directly by phone at +961 25 300 390 (Finance and Accounting extension: 224) or by email at info@snc.edu.lb. These contacts are the route to receive the official, itemised fee schedule and payment instructions.

Brief note on availability of published fee information
- No itemised fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (and none publicly posted for 2025/26) could be found on the school's public pages; the school provides direct finance contact details for parents to request the full, current fee schedule and payment terms.
Academics

Collège National du Chouf – SNC teaches Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, French Curriculum.

Curriculum
The SNC College-Lycee teaches in French. The secondary classes follow the curricula fixed by the French Ministry of Education. It prepares students for the Lebanese Brevet and the French Baccalaureate; those who wish may take the French Brevet. Lebanese program courses are taught in the secondary years, primarily in science subjects. Language learning is central: the language of instruction is French. Students also learn Arabic, English and Spanish. Students who take official exams achieve honorable results with honors each year.

Exam Results
Students who take official exams achieve honorable results with honors.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school stresses the total development of each learner—intellectually, emotionally, socially and morally.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special education specialists work with students who have learning, emotional, and/or physical disabilities. Special educators provide support in Arabic, French, English and Math; the learning support department is led by Haifa Chehayeb.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Three academic sections are English, French and Special Programs. The school teaches in English and French.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional development is part of the school's holistic development of learners.
Parent Experience

History
Shouf National College was established in 1957 as a nonsectarian, nonprofit institution dedicated to academic excellence and to raising cultural and social awareness to prepare students as exemplary citizens. The school opened in October 1957 as a day-school, later adding a boarding section. Initially it offered Kindergarten and Primary divisions and one grade in the secondary division; higher secondary grades were added as qualified students emerged. The number of students grew from 149 in 1957-58 to 250 in 1959-60, with 183 boys and 67 girls from 23 villages. Today, the college comprises 13 buildings with about 2,500 students from 55 villages and a staff of around 300. Shouf National College offers multilingual pathways with English and French sections, and a French Baccalaureate program accredited by AEFE; an American System curriculum is offered from Grade 3 to Grade 12, with dedicated Learning Support services.

Community
Shouf National College fosters holistic student development beyond the classroom. State-of-the-art science laboratories ignite curiosity and critical thinking. The vibrant extracurricular programs include a wide range of workshops and elective courses that nurture students' physical, cultural, and moral growth. The school seeks to empower students to become responsible global citizens through targeted awareness campaigns.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
SNC provides a range of campus facilities for learning and student life. Playgrounds and courtyards are on site. A basketball court is available on campus. Chemistry and Biology Labs support science teaching. An Events and Performances Hall serves arts and assemblies. There is a Canteen and an ED Tech Lab on campus.

Sports Facilities
The school has a basketball court on campus for physical education and recreation.

Academic Facilities
Chemistry and Biology Labs are available on campus. The ED Tech Lab supports technology-enabled learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Events and Performances Hall supports performances and assemblies. Playgrounds support outdoor activities. Courtyards provide space for socializing during breaks. The Canteen serves meals and snacks.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Shouf National College has three schools: English, French, and Special Programs, serving Kindergarten through Grade 12. The English School provides a comprehensive education that fosters academic excellence, critical thinking, and personal growth. Mindfulness is integrated to help students manage stress, and the school emphasizes 21st‑century skills such as creativity, problem solving, leadership, communication, collaboration, information management, and adaptability. The school enrolls more than 2,500 students and holds Cognia and AEFE accreditation.

Arts & Creative
A broad range of extracurricular elective courses is offered, including music, drama, crafts, genius map, photography, culinary arts, and robotics. These activities are complemented by after‑school cultural, artistic, and sports programs. The school supports participation in competitions and other events that broaden creative experiences.

Cultural & Language
Three languages are taught: French, Arabic, and English. The French section provides education fully in French and is AEFE‑accredited. The language of instruction is French, and students also learn Arabic, English, and Spanish.

Social & Hobbies
The SNC offers extracurricular activities including cultural, artistic, and sporting programs and participation in various competitions. Students can engage in after‑school clubs and projects that foster collaboration, decision‑making, and independent learning.

Community & Service
The American System Program teaches in English and includes public speaking and community service projects. The school provides a Counseling Department to support academic, social, and emotional development. The Learning Support Department offers services for students with learning difficulties, including specialized educators, therapists, and personalized support plans.

Leadership & Professional
The curriculum emphasizes leadership development and essential professional skills, including leadership, communication, collaboration, and information management, along with critical thinking and problem‑solving to prepare students for future study and work.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Mindfulness is used to help students manage stress and build resilience. The school provides after‑school sports clubs and regular physical education to promote physical well‑being. A varied program of cultural and artistic activities contributes to overall well‑being and balanced development.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Arabic, French, and Spanish. The English School conducts instruction in English from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with Language Arts covering English, Arabic, and French. The American System Program uses English as the language of instruction. The French section is taught entirely in French, with French as the language of schooling there, while Arabic, English, and Spanish are also offered as part of language study.

Bilingual Teaching
The SNC has English and French language sections. The English School provides instruction in English from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with Language Arts taught in English, Arabic, and French. The American System Program uses English as the language of instruction. The École Française is taught entirely in French and is AEFE-accredited.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cognia and AEFE accredited
School Events
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