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Lebanon, Beirut
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IC was established in 1891 in Beirut. It is chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and registered in Lebanon as a non-profit, independent international college. It operates on two campuses, Ras Beirut on Bliss Street and Ain Aar. It offers four programs—Lebanese Program, French Program, International Baccalaureate, and American College Preparatory Program—and teaches in Arabic, English, and French. The student body numbers over 3,500 students.
IC's community life is supported by the Ali Ghandour Center for Leadership Diversity and Civic Engagement, which runs a Community Engaged Learning three-year program beginning in 10th grade, mentoring students through volunteering and culminating in Community Service Projects. Civic Commitment and Service Learning emphasizes active citizenship, personal growth, and building community ties, including an Annual NGO Fair for Grade 11 and a 15-hour volunteer requirement. The Akle w Bassme Mobile Community Kitchen, launched in 2021, is a student-led project that prepares meals for less-privileged communities. A wide range of student activities and service projects, including fundraising events and outreach programs, demonstrate the school's commitment to service. There are two Parents Committees: Ain Aar and Ras Beirut, with elected officers for 2025-2027.
Ain Aar Parents' Committee (2025-26 to 2027-28) lists President Elie Fawaz, Vice President Chirine El Debs Deeb, and Treasurer Ralph El Fadl, among its officers, with additional members. Ras Beirut Parents' Committee (2025-26 to 2027-28) lists President Dalia Ghawi Arab, Vice President Nadine Fawaz Ramlawi, Secretary Pamela Abi Khalil Maalouf, and Finance Committee members Rima Ghali Kanbar and Youmna Gharzouzi Alem. The committees were last updated in November 2025 (Ain Aar) and November 2025 (Ras Beirut).
International College Beirut (IC) is an independent, non-profit school with two campuses, Ain Aar and Ras Beirut. Founded in 1891, IC is chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and serves about 3,500 students. IC offers four programs: the Lebanese Program, the French Program, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program with PYP and DP, and the American College Preparatory Program. The Primary Years Programme runs through early years and primary grades; after PYP, students select a program. All programs require three languages: Arabic (host), a language of instruction (French or English), and an additional language (French in the English stream, English in the French stream). Other languages are offered in the Secondary School. The school promotes intercultural understanding through multilingual communication and reports a 100% university acceptance rate worldwide. Facilities span two campuses with modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, art and music studios, STEAM spaces, auditoriums, and athletic facilities. The Ali Ghandour Center for Leadership, Diversity, and Civic Engagement offers a three-year Community Engaged Learning program. IC runs over 130 clubs across Arts, Culture, and Service.
