Lebanon, Choueifat
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The International School of Choueifat in Choueifat, Lebanon, is a co-educational, English-medium independent day school in the SABIS network. It serves students from KG1 to Grade 12, aged 3 to 18, with more than 1,600 pupils from diverse nationalities. The school follows a bespoke SABIS curriculum that builds a solid academic foundation while developing learning techniques, interpersonal skills, and ethical values. Non-selective admissions support broad access and prepare students for admission to universities and successful careers. Facilities include a library with Britannica Online, two computer labs, five ITL exam halls (two with computer stations), and interactive whiteboards. Three cafeterias serve around 1,000 people, with a dedicated KG/Lower Primary canteen. The Alumni Club House and the History Hall preserve SABIS history, and ITL enables instant scoring through Computer-Based Examinations. The SABIS network began expanding internationally in 1975, and ISC-Choueifat traces its roots to 1886. Today the network educates tens of thousands.
International School of Choueifat has 5,000 pupils, instruction in English.
The International School of Choueifat – Choueifat is located in Choueifat, Amrosieh, on Charles Saad Street, Lebanon (Postal Code 5004-5611).
KG1 to Grade 12
SABIS network school; co-educational; English-medium; independent day school
Special Academic Support is available: Summer School, Special Lessons, and Full-Special Classes (all offered at extra cost).
Lebanon
International School of Choueifat teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
ISC-Choueifat follows the SABIS curriculum designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop a solid academic foundation. The curriculum aims to help students reach their full potential and develop a love of lifelong learning. ISC-Choueifat is a non-selective, co-educational, English-medium, independent day school. It serves students of diverse nationalities and backgrounds and prepares them for admission to competitive universities and successful careers. The program develops academic competencies, learning techniques, interpersonal skills, and ethical values within a multicultural setting.
Graduates from SABIS Network schools gain entry to highly competitive universities around the world, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and the Middle and Far East. Notable universities include Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, and Stanford.
The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) works with staff to raise academic standards, promote high social and moral values, develop personality, and build communication and management skills, while involving students in organizing sports and aesthetic activities. Members of the SLO are appointed by the administration for their competence rather than elected by students. The school emphasizes teamwork among administrators, teachers, and students, with self-audits to identify and correct gaps. The approach is supported by a multicultural setting that helps students understand world cultures. The SABIS model reinforces high expectations and student development through collaborative processes.
Admission is based on willingness to work toward potential rather than innate ability. Placement into classes is determined by academic attainment, with age acting as a limiting factor. Students applying to enter Grade 2 and above must take diagnostic tests to determine placement. Students who are behind academically are rarely refused; they are offered, at extra cost, one of several solutions depending on their needs: Summer School—a six-week program offered in June, July, and August to help make up gaps; Special Lessons—extra periods in weaker subjects; Full-Special Classes—accelerated programs intended to prepare students to join the regular classes, sometimes covering two or more scholastic years in one.
1. School Tour. Families are encouraged to visit the school for a tour of the campus and talk with admissions staff. 2. Application and Required Documents. There is no application deadline, but the admission process should be initiated early on. Applications are accepted on a space-available basis throughout the school year. A joining fee is required to initiate the admission process and cover administrative costs. The required documents are: Completed Application Form; Copy of Identity Card or Passport; Two Passport Photographs; Final School Report from Previous School. 3. Testing. Students applying to enter Grades 2 and above sit for diagnostic tests as part of the admission process. Upon completion, the diagnostic tests are marked and a decision upon placement is made by the school. 4. Admission Decisions. Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of the candidates. Results of diagnostic testing and previous school records are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional criteria for admission include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the ability of ISC-Choueifat to accommodate the needs of the candidate. Once accepted and the required fees paid, a place for the student is reserved.
Model United Nations awards include LAU scholarships; seven delegates received awards that included scholarships to LAU; five Diplomacy awards included a 25% scholarship; and two Secretary General Award recipients included a 50% scholarship. The Best Delegate Award carried a scholarship to LAU. The Outstanding Students page notes that honored students were given full scholarships for all the years of study (BA or BS).