International School of Choueifat – Koura

Lebanon, Tripoli

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 1090

Type Co-educational

Opened 1996

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE

Taught languages English, French, Arabic

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Sixth Form

Introduction

International School of Choueifat – Koura (ISC-Koura) is a co‑educational day school located in Fih Village, Koura, North Lebanon. Opened in 1996, it serves about 1,090 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 and follows a SABIS-designed curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. The English-medium program is non‑selective and aims to prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide. A SABIS AMS tracks each pupil's progress, identifying gaps and guiding instruction to build a solid academic foundation. The campus features a library, science labs, computer lab, ITL Hall, Art Room, Music Room, Auditorium, Green Field, an Outdoor Basketball Court, a car track, a self‑service cafeteria, and an Indoor Pool for kindergarten swimming lessons. Extracurriculars include a Saturday program for tennis, soccer, and basketball, as well as arts spaces and community outreach activities such as tree planting. ISC‑Koura participates in SABIS network events and competitions, and the Accelerated Reader program supports ongoing reading assessment and English development.

isckoura.sabis.net

Fih Village, Koura, North Lebanon

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Location

The International School of Choueifat – Koura, Fih Village, Koura, North Lebanon.

Stages

Kindergarten (3–5 years) and Grades 2 and above

Type

co-educational

Additional learning support

Special academic support available at ISC-Koura: Summer School (six weeks, July–August), Special Lessons, Full-Special Classes (all at extra cost).

Country affiliation

Lebanon

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Fees

Application fees
- A non-refundable joining (application) fee is required to initiate the admission process. The school documents state that a joining fee is due at application/registration, but no monetary amount is published in the school's public downloads.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- The school does not publish a public tuition schedule showing amounts by year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) in its downloadable materials. There is no publicly available per-grade or per-term fee table in the school's downloads. No numeric tuition figures are provided in the school's application form or downloads.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A place is reserved for a student once the required fees have been paid at acceptance. The admissions documentation and application form include receipt fields for school fees, but the school does not publish a detailed billing calendar, instalment schedule, or explicit payment deadlines in its public downloads.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed in the school's publicly available information; the school presents facilities and services consistent with a day school. No separate boarding fee schedule appears in the downloads.

Other costs and ancillary fees (uniform, transport, books, meals, activities, exam fees, etc.)
- The school's public downloads and application form do not include a published list of ancillary charges (uniform, transport, textbooks, meals subscriptions, examination fees or extracurricular charges) with monetary amounts. The application form records whether a student will require transportation, indicating transport is a separately managed service, but no published transport tariff or uniform-price list is available in the school's downloads.

Refund information
- No publicly posted refund policy or published rules about refunds for tuition, enrollment, or deposits appears in the school's downloadable materials. Refund terms are not published in the available application form or downloads.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cheques, etc.)
- Accepted payment methods are not published in the school's public downloads. The school provides phone and email contact details for admissions and administrative enquiries for confirmation of payment methods.

Brief summary of findings for use in a fees database
- The school requires a joining (application) fee and requires payment to reserve a place once a student is accepted. No numeric fee amounts (application, tuition by grade, per-term breakdown, boarding, uniform, transport, or published refund or payment-method policies) are publicly available in the school's downloadable materials for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26; therefore no monetary figures can be provided here.

Academics

Curriculum

The SABIS Educational System is implemented at ISC-Koura. It is a highly academic, non-selective, co-educational, English-medium, independent day school. The curriculum is designed by SABIS to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop a solid academic foundation. A SABIS AMS tracks each student's progress, identifying gaps and guiding instruction. The program aims to prepare students for admission to top universities around the world.

Higher Education Progression

Gains admission to top universities around the world.

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Admissions

1. School Tour. Families are encouraged to visit ISC‑Koura for a tour of the campus and to talk with the admission staff. Appointments can be made by emailing admissions@isckoura.sabis.net. The admission process is intended to be personal and informative for all prospective families.

2. Application and Required Documents. There is no application deadline, but it is recommended to initiate the admission process early. Applications are accepted on a space‑available basis throughout the school year. A joining fee is due to initiate the admission process and cover administrative costs. Along with the student application form, submit a copy of Identity Card or Passport, three passport photographs, and the final school report from the previous school.

3. Transfers. For students transferring from Lebanon, a transfer certificate certified from the previous school and stamped by the Ministry of Education is required. For students transferring from outside Lebanon, certificates for the last three years must be certified by the Ministry of Education in the country of origin, the Embassy of Lebanon in the country of origin, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of origin; once in Lebanon, certificates must also be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education - Equivalency Section. For further information, contact the admission office at 06‑930740.

4. Testing. Students applying to enter Grades 2 and above sit for diagnostic tests as part of the admission process. After testing, the diagnostic tests are marked and a placement decision is made by the school. Appointments for diagnostic testing can be made via isckoura@sabis.net or by calling 06‑930740.

5. 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‑Koura to accommodate the needs of the candidate.

6. Registration and Place Reservation. To complete the registration, the documents listed above should be presented upon initiation of the admission process. A final admission decision cannot be made without this information. Once accepted and the required fees are paid, a place for the student is reserved. The diagnostic tests will not be administered before all required documents are submitted and registration procedures are completed. Address, phone, and contact details: The International School of Choueifat – Koura, Fih Village, Koura, North Lebanon; Phone +961 6 930 740; Fax +961 6 930 733; E‑mail info@isckoura.sabis.net.

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FAQs

Where is ISC-Koura located and what age range does it serve?

ISC-Koura is in Fih Village, Koura, North Lebanon. It is a co-educational English-medium day school serving Kindergarten ages 3–5 and students in Grades 2 and above.

Is ISC-Koura a boarding school or a day school?

ISC-Koura is a day school with no boarding option.

What curriculum does ISC-Koura follow?

ISC-Koura follows the SABIS Educational System, an English-medium, highly academic, non-selective program. It uses SABIS AMS to track each student's progress and identify gaps to guide instruction.

Are tuition fees published, and how is a place reserved?

Public tuition figures are not published. A non-refundable joining (application) fee starts the admissions process, and a place is reserved after the required fees are paid following acceptance.

What documents are needed to apply to ISC-Koura?

Applicants must submit an Identity Card or Passport, three passport photographs, and the final school report from the previous school. For transfers from Lebanon, a transfer certificate certified by the Ministry of Education is required; for transfers from outside Lebanon, certificates must be certified by the Ministries and the Lebanese Embassy as described.

How does the admissions process work?

Families can arrange a campus tour with the admissions team. For Grades 2 and above, students sit diagnostic tests to guide placement, and decisions consider test results, prior records, motivation, and social-emotional development.

When is a place reserved after acceptance?

A place is reserved once the acceptance is confirmed and the relevant fees are paid.

What is SABIS AMS and how does it help students?

SABIS AMS tracks each student's progress and identifies gaps in knowledge, guiding instruction to improve learning outcomes.

Does ISC-Koura help students gain admission to top universities?

Yes, the program is designed to prepare students for admission to top universities around the world.

Are there extra learning support options available?

Yes. ISC-Koura offers Summer School (six weeks July–August), Special Lessons, and Full-Special Classes, all at extra cost.

What facilities does the campus have?

Campus facilities include a self-service cafeteria, outdoor basketball court, auditorium, car track, art room, computer labs, ITL Hall, music room, science labs, a green field, an indoor pool, and a library.

Is there an indoor pool and what is it used for?

Yes, there is an indoor pool used for kindergarten swimming lessons.

What sports and arts facilities support extracurricular activities?

There are facilities for physical education and the arts, including the outdoor basketball court, green field, auditorium, art room, and music room to support clubs and performances.

What extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities are available?

A Saturday program offers tennis, soccer, and basketball; ISC-Koura also participates in SABIS network competitions and runs leadership opportunities through the SABIS Student Life Organization.

What SABIS network events or competitions does ISC-Koura participate in?

ISC-Koura participates in SABIS Network events with other SABIS schools and engages in cross-cultural activities.

What wellbeing and safeguarding provisions exist?

The school uses the SABIS system to monitor progress, and admissions consider social and emotional development. Public information on SEN/EAL and safeguarding is not provided.

Is English the only language of instruction?

English is the medium of instruction; there is no published information about bilingual programs or other languages.

What is ISC-Koura's community and history within SABIS?

ISC-Koura opened in 1996 and is part of the SABIS Network, which operates in 20 countries and serves over 70,000 students; ISC-Koura enrolls around 1,090 students.

Is transport available and what about meals?

Transport is a separately managed service, and no published transport tariffs are available. The cafeteria is self-service with an open-counter display.

What are some standout campus features for science, technology, and libraries?

The campus features Junior and Senior Science Labs with safety measures, a Computer Lab with 34 computers, an ITL Hall with 90 computers, and a library for reading and research.

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