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École Sainte-Anne des Sœurs de Besançon

Lebanon, Beirut

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1914
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Arabic, English, Italian, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Sport, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

École Sainte-Anne des Sœurs de Besançon is a bilingual school based in Beirut, offering the French Curriculum alongside a bespoke program for students from 0 to 18. The school is organized into four cycles from maternelle to terminale, with two sections per class. It provides options in Sciences générales, Sciences de la vie, Socio-economie and Lettres et Humanités as part of the baccalaureate track, and pursues Lebanese and French International Baccalaureate certification with ongoing homologation. Classrooms feature interactive boards and a commitment to digital pedagogy. The library system includes a BCD (for younger students) and a CDI (older students) with Arabic, French and English resources. Support services include daily nursing and a school psychologist. Extracurriculars include Club MUN, Club Media, Club Alwan and Club Ecolo; a July-August holiday camp; and a cantine offering ecological snacks. Education for Sustainable Development is woven through the curriculum, with eco-delegates driving activities across campuses.

Besancon Ste Anne, Wadi Abou Jamil, Beirut

The Essentials

École Sainte-Anne des Sœurs de Besançon has instruction in English.

Location
Located in Beyrouth, Lebanon, on Wadi Abou Jamil, Besançon Sainte-Anne Beyrouth serves as the Beirut campus of the Besançon network. The Beyrouth campus can be contacted at +9611372746 and directionsa@besancon.edu.lb.

Stages
The school offers maternelle (preschool), élémentaire (primary), collège (middle school), and lycée (high school).

Additional learning support
A nurse attends to student health on site every day; a psychologist provides student well-being support.

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The administration, in consultation with the BCB, determines the school uniform. To avoid signs of social or religious difference, all students must wear the uniform.

Food Options
Cantine: Food kiosks. The establishment provides a snack offering during recess that is eco-friendly and diverse, supporting the healthy growth of children. In addition to the traditional man'oushe with thyme or cheese, emblem of Lebanese culture, students have access to a balanced selection including chocolate croissants, sweet and savory biscuits, natural fruit juices, water, and a variety of salads.

Governance and Ownership
The Sainte Anne School in Beirut, founded in 1914 and approved by Decree No. 12/1950, includes all cycles and a nursery, ‘Rossignol', recognized by the Ministry of Health. It welcomes students of all confessions and social classes and is part of the Besançon network run by the Congregation. The school's uniform is determined in concert with the Congregation to avoid signs of social or religious difference.
Fees
Application & admission fees (academic year 2026/27)

- Opening-of-file (dossier) fee: USD 50.
- Admission fee payable at acceptance: USD 300.
- Advance on tuition (inscription escomptée de la scolarité) payable at admission: 15,000,000 LBP.

Tuition fees by year group

- A full published schedule of tuition fees by year group and per term is not provided among the school's public admission materials for the 2026/27 cycle; only the advance on tuition (15,000,000 LBP) is specified as payable at admission.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Families must confirm an offered place within fifteen (15) days of notification. The opening-of-file fee, the admission fee and the advance on tuition are charged at admission/registration.
- Parents commit to pay the child's tuition in full and on time according to the school's specified deadlines; the enrollment form requires this commitment.

Boarding fees

- No boarding program is listed among the school's described services; the school operates a daily transport service for pupil collection. No boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs and fees

- Uniform: a school uniform is mandatory; the cost of uniforms is not published in the available admissions materials.
- Health/administrative requirements: a medical file and vaccination record are required at registration (parents must supply a completed medical form and vaccination copy); any health-card or clinic-related administrative fees are not itemized.
- Ancillary services mentioned (without published prices): school canteen, transport (bus service), extracurricular activities and after-school care (garderie Rossignol). Prices for these services are not published in the available materials.

Refund information

- No specific published refund or cancellation policy for the opening-of-file fee, admission fee or the advance on tuition was included in the school's publicly available admission documents for 2026/27. The admissions documents require parental acceptance of the school regulations and commitment to pay tuition.

Fee payment options and currencies

- Fees are shown in both USD and Lebanese pounds (LBP) in the admissions schedule (the opening-of-file and admission fees are listed in USD; the advance on tuition is listed in LBP). No specific payment methods (cash, bank transfer, credit/debit card, cheque) are published in the available admission materials.

Brief summary of findings and remaining items not published

- The admissions material for the 2026/27 academic year publishes three required amounts at registration: USD 50 (opening-of-file), USD 300 (admission fee) and an advance on tuition of 15,000,000 LBP. A detailed tuition schedule by year group, per-term breakdowns, published boarding fees, explicit refund/cancellation rules, and specific accepted payment methods were not published in the available admission and registration documents.
Academics

École Sainte-Anne des Sœurs de Besançon teaches French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
Maternelle: A multilingual and multicultural environment from the Petite Section, with two cultures and three languages; the school is oriented toward ensuring every child succeeds by valuing their learning and progression, with kindness at the heart of learning and deep trust in each child's potential. Ecole élémentaire: A primary school structured in two cycles: the cycle of fundamental learning (CP, CE1, CE2) and the consolidation cycle (CM1, CM2). It aims to develop essential skills in oral and written expression, reading, calculation and problem solving, while fostering artistic, musical, physical development; it provides basics in history, geography, science and technology, arts education, a foreign language, and introduces linguistic diversity. Values and civics education are shared with families, emphasizing respect for persons, children's rights, gender equality, and the civic symbols and history of France, Lebanon and the European Union. Lycée: The final stage of secondary education, structured into Seconde, Première and Terminale; Seconde offers broad exploration of disciplines; from Première, students select three specialties; the baccalaureate certifies knowledge and opens pathways to higher education; for the 2025-2026 school year, Sainte Anne Besançon Beyrouth offers the following specialties: Sciences générales, Sciences de la vie, Socio-économie, Lettres et Humanités.

Higher Education Progression
The baccalauréat marks the first step toward higher education and opens the path to many study opportunities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The psychologist works for the student's well‑being in the school environment. The student's best interests are central to the work. The service's missions include providing listening and support for students, teachers, and parents; preventing school maladjustments; evaluating these difficulties and ensuring follow‑up; referring to specialists when necessary; supporting teachers in their professional practice; and raising awareness during training and reflection meetings. The service ensures continuity of work for all children from kindergarten through secondary. For contact: Psychologist Tatiana Bou Gharios; Availability: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30 to 15:00.

Mental Wellbeing
The nurse oversees student health for all pupils. Ms. Caroline Lattouf attends the infirmary daily for health issues or distress. She coordinates with the school doctor to follow up with students and conducts screenings for all students and new arrivals (weight, height, visual acuity, hearing, dental, vaccinations, nutrition, sleep, sports). She monitors hygiene and leads education in health, nutrition, sexuality, prevention of addictive behaviours and violence. She sits in vigilance cells for students in difficulty and serves as technical advisor to the principal on physical and mental health, working with all staff for pupil well‑being; hours Monday–Friday 7:30–14:30. There is a COVID‑19 health protocol guiding reopening with five general principles: physical distancing, barrier gestures, limiting student mixing, cleaning and disinfection, and information/communication/training.

Safeguarding
The school provides education on health, nutrition, sexuality, addiction prevention (drugs, tobacco, alcohol, medications) and violence prevention; there are vigilance cells to monitor students in difficulty; the psychologist provides ongoing support and guidance to students, families, and staff. A COVID‑19 health protocol governs handling suspected cases, including isolation, contacting parents, testing, and return with a negative PCR and medical clearance. Protocols for handling cases are coordinated with health authorities.
Parent Experience

History
The school began in 1908 when Father Rémy de St Étienne requested the foundation of a homemaker school for young women of means and a shelter to protect non-schooled girls. In 1911, Sr. Herman-Joseph established three free schools: a girls' school, a parish kindergarten, and a free homemaker school. Land for new premises was purchased in 1913, but from 1914 to 1918 the Ottoman authorities ordered the French nuns to leave Lebanon, and Lebanese and Swiss sisters continued charitable work. After the war Sainte Anne reopened and expanded, moving to Hazmieh in 1969 and undergoing major restorations and new facilities through the decades. Today the school serves four cycles from preschool to terminal with two sections per class (the terminal offers four branches) and pursues Lebanese and French International Baccalaureate certification with ongoing homologation, digital pedagogy, interactive boards in every classroom, and a program of cultural and artistic activities.

Community
The community is enriched by cultural and artistic activities such as music, visual arts, theatre, sport and dance integrated into the curriculum. A bi-monthly electronic Newsletter describes school activities. The school uses social networks such as Facebook and Instagram to communicate with the school community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents Committee is composed of members equal in number to the classes, with at least one representative per class and between five and seventeen members, always an odd number, elected for a three-year term. Candidates must be part of the electorate, have a child enrolled who has completed two years, and meet conditions including acceptance of the internal rules, good reputation, no staff affiliation, and not having served two consecutive terms; candidacy is submitted in writing at least four days before elections. The committee represents guardians before the school administration and before the Minister of Education, and works to strengthen cooperation between the school, families, and leadership, while assisting in managing student life and promoting the educational mission. Its responsibilities include reviewing budget matters with the administration and identifying actions beneficial to students. Parents may contribute by sharing experiences in class, leading training sessions for students, accompanying teachers on outings, offering expertise, responding to surveys, attending meetings and trainings, and initiating initiatives to support the school's development, all in coordination with the Administration.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Cantine provides an ecological, diverse snack program during recess, including traditional manouche with thyme or cheese, chocolate croissants, sweet and savory cookies, natural fruit juices, water, and various salads. The BCD (Bibliothèque Centre Documentaire) and CDI (Centre de Documentation et d'Information) offer extensive multilingual resources for students from early years to the end of secondary, including picture books, documentary titles, magazines, French and Arabic novels, encyclopedias and dictionaries. The BCD also includes activities such as familiarization with the space, learning the library's organization, differentiating documentary books from fiction, listening to stories, and watching documentary films. The CDI serves students from EB6 to Terminale with encyclopedias in Arabic, French and English, documentaries, novels and magazines, and is available during recess and class hours with rules and borrowing schedules (novels 15 days, documentaries 1 week, magazines and past papers 2 days). A nurse attends to students daily in the infirmary, and interactive boards are installed in all classrooms.

Academic Facilities
The school serves four cycles from maternelle through terminale, encompassing kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school. Interactive boards are installed in all classrooms. The library facilities include a BCD for younger students and a CDI for older students, with resources in Arabic, French and English, plus a wide range of encyclopedias, documentaries and magazines. The CDI receives students from EB6 to Terminale with access to diverse materials and is open during recess and class hours according to a fixed schedule. The BCD provides age‑appropriate materials and activities to foster book-related exploration, with bi‑monthly visits to build familiarity with books and reading.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers extracurricular activities including Club MUN, Club Media, Club Alwan, and Club Ecolo as part of Vie Scolaire. A Colonie de vacances (summer camp) operates during July and August for children aged 3 to 15. The Club Sportif (C.S.B) provides organized sports and events such as football, table tennis, and participation in athletic activities and competitions; affiliation is open to students, teachers, parents and friends of the Besançon schools. These activities are complemented by ongoing student clubs and activities described on the school site.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The preschool (ages 3–6) offers a multilingual and multicultural environment from the start. From the Petite Section, the school provides a setting rich in two cultures and three languages, fostering openness and the development of students. The school places high priority on ensuring the success of every pupil, valuing their learning abilities and progression. Kindness is at the heart of learning, creating a calm and stimulating climate that supports each child's growth.

Cultural & Language
The school provides a multilingual and multicultural environment from the Petite Section. From the Petite Section, it offers a setting rich in two cultures and three languages. This arrangement supports openness and the development of pupils.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities include MUN, Media, Alwan, and Ecolo clubs. Additional parascolaire activities are offered, along with a holiday camp, and a cantine (canteen) provides meals. These activities enrich social life and offer opportunities for collaboration and personal growth.

Community & Service
An on-site nurse attends to the health of all students; daily, Ms. Nisrine Ghawi welcomes pupils at the infirmary for health issues or wellbeing concerns. A school psychologist supports student well-being within the school environment, with the student's interests at the center of their work. The CDI (Centre de Documentation et d'Information) welcomes students from EB6 through Terminale and provides access to a range of documents. The biweekly electronic Newsletter describes school activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
An on-site health nurse attends to student health needs. A school psychologist supports student well-being within the school environment, with the student's interests at the center. Education for Sustainable Development (EDD) is integrated across the curriculum, combining health, global citizenship, and arts and culture. Eco-delegates play a key role in promoting EDD initiatives within the school.
Languages

Language Provision
From preschool, the school uses three languages in a multilingual environment across two cultures. In elementary (6-10 years), the curriculum includes a living foreign language and an introduction to linguistic diversity. The levels offered are preschool (3-6 years) and elementary (6-10 years).

Bilingual Teaching
From preschool (3-6 years), the school provides a multilingual and multicultural environment with two cultures and three languages.
Admissions

Admissions
The school welcomes you to Sainte Anne Besançon Beirut. Registration forms are available. The site links to an organizational chart, admission, a message from the head of establishment, Congregation, history, the establishment project, internal regulations, the educational project, digital resources, admissions, reenrollment, recruitment, and continuing education. School life includes MUN, Media, Alwan, and Eco clubs; extracurricular activities; a holiday camp; and a canteen. Committees cover Parent Committees, the Teachers' Committee, and the Alumni Association. Publications include SA Presse. Pedagogy covers Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School, as well as Educational Pathways, Education for Sustainable Development, and Digital (Numérique). The site also features information on Admissions and Re-enrollment, Recruitment, and Continuing Education. The Newsletter is a biweekly electronic publication describing school activities. Latest additions include various photo albums and notices (e.g., 07 May 2026 Recrutons; 20 Apr 2026 Inscriptions 2026-2027; 07 Jan 2026 Inscriptions 2026-2027; 09 Dec 2025 Sainte Barbe). Direction contact details are listed: Phone +9611372746 and email directionsa@besancon.edu.lb. Fait à Beyrouth (Dated in Beirut): November 8, 2020.

The site also provides a health service page.

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