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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
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.

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

The Essentials

Jesus and Mary School has instruction in English, Arabic, French.

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

Uniform Requirement
The school uses a school uniform.

Food Options
Outside food deliveries are prohibited.

Governance and Ownership
The school is administered by the School Administration and governed by a Board of Directors, including the Head of School, the President, the Vice-President, the Academic Supervisor, department heads from kindergarten through secondary, the Academic Supervisor, the Director of the Accounting Department, and the Director of Information Technology. The Educational Office coordinates with subject coordinators under the supervision of the department heads and the Head of School. The school operates within the framework of the Religious of Jesus and Mary.
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

Jesus and Mary School teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Guidance and Counseling Department (GCD) oversees student well-being and autonomy as well as academic progress. The GCD is formed of a Department Coordinator, a psychologist for each Division, a speech therapist, two social workers, and a psychomotor therapist who work collaboratively and report to the Vice Rector and School Head. They evaluate academic, social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties and provide counseling and remediation where possible, referring to external professionals when needed and liaising with parents, with confidentiality maintained. Foundations of Social and Emotional Learning are introduced to Coordinators and Heads of Departments, supporting SEL across the school (January 19, 2024). JM Rabweh has integrated SEL through events and professional development, including Pedagogical Day sessions on SEL in 2023 and a dedicated SEL-focused Pedagogical Day in 2025, plus participation in USAID-funded SEL initiatives such as the Qitabi 2 SEL Workshop.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Guidance and Counseling Department (GCD) guides support for learning differences. The GCD oversees students' well-being, autonomy, and academic progress; the professionals evaluate difficulties (academic, social, emotional, or behavioral) and provide counseling and remediation, referring to external professionals when needed and liaising with parents; confidentiality is maintained. Jesus & Mary School is described as not an inclusive school yet, catering for mild cases, with an admissions/referral process and ongoing follow-up. The school provides accommodations for learning or behavioral difficulties, listed in the Appendix (e.g., class seating, rest breaks, additional instructional time, remediation, time management support, study habits support, and extended testing time). The school is a trilingual environment, which informs language-support considerations.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
JM Rabweh is a trilingual school. A speech therapist is part of the GCD to support language needs.

Mental Wellbeing
The GCD oversees student well-being and autonomy and conducts follow-up as part of their remit. Follow-up may include interviews and one-on-one meetings with students, parents, or teachers, and depending on the case, may lead to regular school-based follow-up or referral to external specialists. Parents may contact the GCD directly for assistance, and confidentiality is maintained unless safety concerns require escalation. The Division Principal coordinates with the GCD and external specialists as needed to support student well-being.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is addressed through the GCD referral process: teachers refer students via a request to the Division Principal, who then submits to the GCD and coordinates with parents. The GCD maintains confidentiality and, when necessary and with consent, liaises with external specialists. Follow-ups are reported to the School Head, with the Division Principal coordinating with the GCD and the Division Chaplain for spiritual support when appropriate.
Parent Experience

History
The school was founded in 1965 by the late Archbishop of Antelias, Elias Farah, and run by the Sisters of Jesus & Mary (the English Chapter). It is a Lebanese nonprofit Catholic school registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Education (Registration #171). It provides education from Kindergarten to Grade 12, follows the Lebanese curriculum, and its students sit for the Lebanese Official Brevet and Baccalaureate Examinations at the ends of Grades 9 and 12. It also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) in DP1 and DP2, with the IB External Assessment at the end of DP2. On October 19, 2002, ownership was handed over to the Maronite Archdiocese of Antelias (decree #8939), and the divisions are housed in buildings named Jesus Infant of Prague (Preschool), Saint Therese of the Child Jesus (Elementary I), Saint Mary (Elementary II), Saint Charbel (Intermediate), Saint Gianna Beretta Molla (Secondary), and Saint Claudine (Administration).

Community
School life includes JM Activities, Scouts, JM Festival, Yearbook, and Division Gallery. These activities involve students and families across Preschool through Secondary divisions. The community life brings together students, families, and staff through organized events and publications.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents Association is the collective voice of parents, working with the school to build bridges between home and school and to support students' learning.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has Laboratories and Internet & Intranet access. It has Art Rooms, Interactive Boards, Computer Centers, Learning & Resource Centers, and Robotic Centers. The school has Ruby Theater and an Auditorium for performances and assemblies. It has Infirmaries, Music Rooms, and chapels to support health, arts, worship, and spiritual life (St. Claudine Chapel and St. Rafqa Chapel). The campus includes Preschool, Elementary I, Elementary II, Intermediate, and Secondary divisions plus Administration buildings.

Academic Facilities
The school has Laboratories for science instruction. It has Robotic Centers to support robotics and STEM education. It has Computer Centers and Internet & Intranet access to provide digital resources. It has Learning & Resource Centers and Interactive Boards to enhance teaching and learning. It has Art Rooms and Music Rooms to support arts education. It has Guidance & Counseling to support student well-being and planning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school has a Scout Movement with JM Guides and Scouts affiliated with Guides du Liban and Scouts du Liban. It has the International School Award (ISA) recognition for its international dimension. It has Ruby Theater and an Auditorium for performances, and Music Rooms to support music education and clubs. The School Life program supports activities and events that complement academic learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Jesus & Mary School provides education from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and follows the Lebanese curriculum. Students sit the Lebanese Official Brevet and Baccalaureate Examinations at the ends of Grades 9 and 12. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in DP1 and DP2, with DP students sitting the external IB assessments at the end of DP2. JM is a Lebanese nonprofit Catholic school registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Education (Registration #171).

Arts & Creative
Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) are central to the Diploma Programme at JM. Creativity involves exploring and producing original work such as paintings, musical compositions, or theatre performances, which may be shown through arts exhibitions, recordings, or school plays. The CAS Handbook explains how CAS integrates artistic work with reflection and portfolio documentation as part of the three CAS strands.

Cultural & Language
JM is a trilingual school with English as the language of instruction; Arabic and French are also taught, and mother tongues such as Armenian are supported. The school dedicates six hours of teaching per level to each language in the foundation years, with Arabic and English hours maintained through later grades while French hours reduce after Grade 10. This multilingual approach aims to develop intercultural understanding and varied language proficiency.

Social & Hobbies
JM runs a Scouts program affiliated with the Lebanon Guides and Scouts associations, with groups such as Farandoles, Jeannettes, Louveteaux, Guides, Troupe, Caravelles, Clan, and Jeunes en Marche. The groups meet regularly and undertake outings and camps throughout the year. The school also hosts JM Youth Club activities for Intermediate and Secondary students, enriching social and peer activities beyond academics.

Community & Service
Service is a core CAS strand emphasizing collaborative engagement with the community to address genuine needs. Students identify community needs and undertake actions that benefit both the school and local or international communities. The CAS Handbook provides examples of service activities such as tutoring, volunteering at shelters, advocating for child rights, and environmental awareness projects.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is active at JM; the Secondary Division holds annual Student Council Investiture ceremonies to install new leaders, including roles such as Head Boy and Head Girl, with delegates pledging to lead with integrity. The events are attended by school leadership and emphasize responsibility, teamwork, and service to the school community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing and active lifestyles are fostered through outdoor activities and student-led sports events. Examples include student-organized Futsal Competitions in the Secondary Division, as well as sport and fitness activities linked to club life. Spiritual and social initiatives, such as the Abide Club and React Club, provide spaces for reflection and community support, complemented by regular outdoor and service activities.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Arabic and French are also taught with equal prominence and are compulsory. Six hours of language instruction per level are allocated in the foundation years for each language; Arabic and English hours continue through later years, while French hours begin from Grade 10. In the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Group 1 Languages & Literature comprises English and Arabic, and Group 2 Language Acquisition comprises French. JM plans to broaden language offerings in the future, including adding French to Group 1 and possibly other languages such as mother tongue languages, Spanish, and Italian.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is a trilingual Lebanese school. English is the language of instruction. Arabic and French are given equal prominence and taught as part of the curriculum. Six hours of teaching per level are allocated for each language in the foundation years; Arabic and English hours are maintained in later years, but French hours do not continue until Grade 10.
Admissions

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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