Jesus and Mary School

Lebanon, Beirut

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Arabic, French

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1965

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Arabic, English, French

Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Languages

Clubs Social and Hobbies

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School

Introduction

Jesus and Mary School in Rabweh, Lebanon, is a nonprofit Catholic institution run by the Sisters of Jesus & Mary, with ownership transferred to the Maronite Archdiocese of Antelias in 2002. The school serves ages 3 to 18 (Kindergarten to Grade 12) and follows the Lebanese curriculum for the lower years, while offering the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) in DP1 and DP2 for the secondary years. English is the DP language; the school is trilingual, with Arabic and French taught as well. The DP includes six subject groups and the Core (Extended Essay, TOK, CAS). Since 2022-23 the IB cohort has grown, with a 100% pass rate in May 2024 and full university placement at AUB, LAU, USJ, LU, and abroad at McGill, Sorbonne, and Warwick. The campus spans Preschool to Secondary and hosts laboratories, Robotic Centers, Art and Music Rooms, Ruby Theater, an auditorium, chapels, guidance, and scouts.

www.jmrab.edu.lb

St. Claudine Thévenet Street No. 17, Kornet (Cornet) Chahwan / Rabieh (Rabweh), Lebanon. P.O. BOX 70.337 Antelias

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The Essentials

Location

Rabweh, Lebanon, a northern suburb of Beirut. Address: Cornet Chahwan, Lebanon.

Stages

Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Type

Lebanese nonprofit Catholic school run by the Sisters of Jesus & Mary; ownership handed over to the Maronite Archdiocese of Antelias in 2002; follows the Lebanese curriculum.

Additional learning support

Guidance & Counseling.

Country affiliation

Lebanon.

Religious affiliation

Catholic.

School day structure

Weekdays opening hours 7:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Registration / application fees (examples shown at registration for 2025–2026)

- Admission (application) fee: USD 200.
- Social Fund (on-account at registration): USD 500 (applies at preschool/KGI registration examples).
- Development / Construction Fund: USD 200 (applies at preschool/KGI registration examples).
- Payment on account of first-term tuition at registration (example amounts shown at time of acceptance): LBP 10,000,000 for KGI (2024–25 and 2025–26 acceptance notices). A smaller preschool on‑account example from 2022 shows LBP 3,000,000 for PS registration.

Tuition fees by year group (per-term / per-year detail)

- A detailed published schedule of full tuition amounts by grade (per term and per year for each year group) is not available publicly in the school materials that list registration requirements and policies. What is published at registration are required on-account payments for the first term (examples above) rather than a full per-grade, per-term matrix. Examples of the on-account amounts are: LBP 10,000,000 (KGI registration example) and LBP 3,000,000 (PS example from an earlier acceptance notice).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Normal tuition billing is structured across the school year; parents are expected to settle tuition in scheduled terms. The school provides for a standard schedule of multiple payments (commonly three payments per academic year), and parents who need to spread payments beyond the standard schedule must visit the Finance Department and complete a special form to request additional installments.
- At registration, parents pay an on-account amount toward the first term tuition; registration and on-account payments secure the student's place.
- Discounts on fees are considered only in the 3rd term and only after all 1st and 2nd term dues are settled. No discounts are granted for KGI classes or for new students. Parents requesting discounts must complete the Finance Department form by the stated deadline.

Boarding / residential provision

- A boarding programme is not listed as a service for Jesus & Mary (Rabweh). The school provides day‑school education from Kindergarten through Third Secondary (including the IB Diploma in the senior years). Boarding fees therefore do not apply.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Bus / transportation: bus registration is managed through the school (contact for bus registration given as Mr. George Gerges). Bus fees are not published as fixed amounts in the school notices; parents are asked to contact the transportation office for pricing and to register.
- Parent Protection Plan / social contributions: earlier registration notices include items such as a Parent Protection Plan (example: LBP 60,000 in a 2022 preschool notice) or Social Fund contributions (example: USD 500 in recent preschool/KGI notices). These items are charged at registration as shown in acceptance notices.
- Uniforms: the school publishes a detailed uniform code (regular, formal and sports uniforms by division and gender) and makes the lab coat mandatory for secondary students; uniform items and grooming standards are specified, but uniform prices are not published. Parents should expect to purchase specified items (polo shirts, skirts/trousers, hoodies, sportswear, lab coats, shoes) per the Appendix A uniform lists.
- In-school program extras (where applicable): fees for optional activities, trips, examinations or special programs are not itemized publicly in a full fee schedule; some individual notices or division communications may show relevant charges when applicable.

Refund and cancellation rules

- Registration and similar on-account charges are non-refundable. Acceptance and registration notices explicitly state that if registration is cancelled, the fees paid at registration will not be refunded or transferred to another student or another school year. Development-fund and admission fees are treated as non-refundable in registration procedures.

Fee payment options and how to pay

- Parents are directed to the school Finance Department or Administration to settle registration and tuition payments; larger payment arrangements (installments beyond the standard schedule) require in-person completion of a Finance Department form. Specific online payment channels, bank-transfer instructions, or accepted card processors are not published in the school notices and registration materials available publicly. Parents are therefore expected to contact the Finance Department for exact payment methods and to arrange any alternative payment plan.

Availability of published fee detail (important note)

- The school publishes registration requirements, required on-account payments at acceptance, the uniform code, transportation registration instructions, and the Finance Department's policies on installments and discounts, but it does not publish a comprehensive table showing full tuition amounts by grade and by term for the 2026/27 year. The available concrete fee figures shown in public acceptance/registration notices are the on‑account registration amounts (examples cited above) for school years up to and including 2025–2026. Where a complete per-grade, per-term tuition schedule or explicit payment methods (credit card / bank transfer providers) are needed, those items are not present in the publicly posted materials and must be obtained directly from the school Finance Department.

Academics

Curriculum

JM Rabweh follows the Lebanese curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 9 and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in DP1 and DP2 (Second and Third Secondary). The DP comprises six groups: Group 1 – Studies in Language and Literature (Language A: English HL/SL; Language A: Arabic SL); Group 2 – Language Acquisition (Language B: French HL/SL); Group 3 – Individuals and Societies (Economics HL/SL; IT Digital Societies HL/SL; Psychology HL/SL); Group 4 – Sciences (Biology HL/SL; Chemistry HL/SL; Physics HL/SL); Group 5 – Mathematics (Mathematical Studies AI HL/SL; Further Mathematics AA HL/SL); Group 6 – Arts (HL/SL). The Core consists of Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The DP is taught in English as the first language; the school is trilingual (English, Arabic, French) with English used as the language of instruction for Mathematics, Economics, and the Sciences. Lebanese Official Brevet and Baccalaureate Examinations are sat at the ends of Grades 9 and 3S for the Lebanese curriculum; DP students sit the IB external assessment at the end of DP2. Since 2022-2023, the IB DP has enrolled 20 students (2022-2023), 47 (2023-2024), and 49 (2024-2025), with 27 of 74 Grade 12 students currently IB Diploma students. The first IB cohort achieved a 100% pass rate in May 2024. The IB programme is followed by a 100% university enrollment rate post-graduation, with local placements at AUB, LAU, UOB, NDU, USJ, USEK, UA, ALBA, Université La Sagesse, LU and abroad at McGill University, Concordia University, York University, UCLA, Sorbonne University, IE University, Audencia Business School, Warwick University, and Durham University.

Exam Results

The first IB cohort achieved a 100% pass rate in May 2024.

Higher Education Progression

University enrollment after graduation is 100%. Local universities include American University of Beirut (AUB); Lebanese American University (LAU); University of Balamand (UOB); Notre Dame University – Louaize (NDU); Université Saint Joseph de Beirut (USJ); Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK); Antonine University (UA); Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA); Université La Sagesse; Lebanese University (LU). International destinations include McGill University; Concordia University; York University; University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); Sorbonne University; Polytechnic University of Milan; Warwick University; Durham University; IE University.

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Admissions

1. Preschool admissions. The Preschool welcomes applications for new boys and girls, including children who have siblings already attending, and children of staff and alumni, regardless of ethnicity and religious background, as long as parents express willingness to abide by school policies and procedures. The school does not offer services for children with special educational needs. Children admitted must be three years old by January 31 and meet developmental milestones such as independence and social interaction. Application and interview: Applications can be filled out at the Preschool Secretariat. Siblings, staff, and alumni must submit their applications in October, on Mondays and Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.; new applicants must submit in November, on Mondays and Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Documents needed include a completed application form, an original Ikhraj Qayd (Civil Status), and a passport photo. After submission, an interview appointment is scheduled with the Division Principal and a Guidance and Counseling professional to discuss the school mission, policies, and commitments (Catholic faith, policy adherence, financial obligations, and cooperation). It is noted that having siblings, staff, or alumni at Jesus & Mary does not guarantee admission, filling out an application form does not guarantee a place, and admissions are not on a first-come, first-served basis. 2. Selection and results. After reviewing applications, a list of admitted children will be posted on the school web page in February. The admissions decision is communicated to families as part of the selection process, and the school emphasizes that admission is not based on first-come, first-served. 3. Registration. Admitted students receive a specific appointment for registration. They submit a medical report to the Preschool Secretariat and are directed to the Finance Department. Each student admitted to the KG I class is charged a non-refundable Development Fund fee, an Admission fee, and a payment on account of the First Term tuition. 4. Elementary I / Elementary II / Intermediate / Secondary admissions. Parents fill out an Application Form for the appropriate grade (Grade 4 in Elementary I, Grade 7 in Elementary II, and 1S in Intermediate). The Division Principal interviews the applicant and the parents. Parents are referred to the Finance Department to pay the entrance exam fees. The Finance Department signs and dates the Application Form and returns it to the Principal. The new student sits for the entrance exam in July and/or September. The Rector and the Principal discuss the results of the entrance exam. The Principal informs the parents of the final decision; if accepted, a list of required documents is provided. The Rector meets the new parents and their child, then refers them to the Finance Department for registration. For admission to Elementary I, Elementary II, and Intermediate, the entrance exam covers Arabic, English, French, and Math. For admission to the Secondary Division, the entrance exam covers Arabic, English, Math, and French (to 1S); Arabic, English, Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (to 2S); and Arabic, English, Math, Economics, and Sociology (to 2SE). No new applicants are admitted to 3S classes at Jesus & Mary.

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FAQs

Where is Jesus and Mary School Rabweh located and what ages does it serve?

Jesus and Mary School Rabweh is in Rabweh, Lebanon, on Cornet Chahwan. The school serves children aged 3 to 18, from Kindergarten through Grade 12, and operates as a day school.

What curriculum does JM Rabweh use and what is the IB Diploma Programme offering?

From Kindergarten through Grade 9 the school follows the Lebanese curriculum. In the secondary years it offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for DP1 and DP2, with six DP groups and core components (EE, TOK, CAS). The DP is taught in English, and the school operates in a trilingual environment (English, Arabic, French).

What is the school's governance and history?

The school was founded in 1965 by Archbishop Elias Farah and is a Lebanese nonprofit Catholic school run by the Sisters of Jesus & Mary. Ownership was transferred to the Maronite Archdiocese of Antelias in 2002. It is registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Education and governed by a Board of Directors under the Religious of Jesus and Mary.

What are the upfront fees payable at registration?

At registration you pay an on-account amount toward the first term tuition, plus non-refundable charges: Admission fee USD 200, a Social Fund (USD 500 in some registrations), and a Development/Construction Fund (USD 200). Example on-account payments cited include LBP 10,000,000 for KGI and LBP 3,000,000 for preschool.

How is tuition billed and can families arrange payment installments?

Tuition is normally billed in three payments across the school year. If you need to spread payments beyond the standard schedule, you can request additional installments by visiting the Finance Department and submitting a special form.

Is there a boarding option or a bus service?

The school is a day school; boarding is not offered. Bus pricing is not publicly published; families should contact the school's transportation office (Mr. George Gerges) to register and obtain pricing.

How does the admissions process work across year groups?

Preschool admissions are open to siblings, staff, and alumni with interviews, with admissions decisions posted in February. For Elementary and Secondary, applicants sit entrance exams in July or September, covering core subjects, and final decisions follow interviews with the Rector and Principal; admission is not guaranteed by siblings or early application.

What are the IB DP groups and core components?

The DP comprises six groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and Arts. The Core includes Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The DP is taught in English.

How successful are JM Rabweh's IB graduates in higher education?

The first IB cohort achieved a 100% pass rate in May 2024. The DP program reports a 100% university enrollment rate after graduation, with placements at both local universities (e.g., AUB, LAU) and international institutions (e.g., UCLA, McGill, Sorbonne, Warwick, Durham).

How many students are currently in the IB Diploma track?

Enrollment in the DP has grown from 20 students in 2022–2023 to 47 in 2023–2024 and 49 in 2024–2025. As of 2024–2025, 27 of 74 Grade 12 students are IB Diploma students.

What key facilities support science, tech, and arts education?

The campus features science laboratories, Robotic Centers, Computer Centers, Learning & Resource Centers, and Interactive Boards. It also includes Art Rooms, Music Rooms, a Ruby Theater, an Auditorium, infirmaries, chapels, and administration buildings, with divisions for Preschool through Secondary.

Are there performance spaces and student life facilities?

Yes. The Ruby Theater and an Auditorium host performances and assemblies, while Music Rooms support music education and clubs. The School Life program supports activities and events beyond academics.

What extracurricular activities and student leadership opportunities exist?

JM Rabweh offers Scouts (affiliated with Libyan Guides and Scouts), the JM Youth Club for Intermediate and Secondary students, and a Student Council with annual Investiture (including roles like Head Boy and Head Girl). There are also sport and wellness activities and clubs such as Abide Club and React Club.

How does service learning work at JM Rabweh?

Service is a core CAS strand in the IB Diploma Programme. Students identify community needs and undertake actions that benefit both the school and local or international communities, with documentation and reflection as part of CAS.

How is student wellbeing supported at JM Rabweh?

The Guidance & Counseling Department (GCD) oversees wellbeing and academic progress, with psychologists, a speech therapist, social workers, and a psychomotor therapist. They assess difficulties, provide counseling or remediation, liaise with parents, and maintain confidentiality.

What support exists for language learners or learning differences?

The school is trilingual with a language-support framework and a dedicated speech therapist. The GCD provides accommodations for learning or behavioral differences (e.g., seating changes, rest breaks, extended time, remediation, study-help), and notes that the school focuses on mild cases rather than universal inclusion.

Is there a school uniform and what does it include?

Yes, there is a formal uniform code with regular, formal, and sports uniforms by division and gender. Secondary students wear a mandatory lab coat; prices and items are listed in Appendix A, though public price details are not published.

What is the food policy at the school?

Outside food deliveries are prohibited on campus as part of the school's food policy.

How is governance structured at Jesus & Mary School?

The school is administered by a School Administration and governed by a Board of Directors, including the Head of School, President, Vice-President, and department heads. The Educational Office coordinates with subject coordinators, operating within the Religious of Jesus and Mary framework.

What recognitions or awards does the school hold?

The school has the International School Award (ISA) recognition for its international dimension. The IB program's 100% pass rate is also a notable performance indicator.

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