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Lebanon, Beirut
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The Lebanese National Curriculum, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and the American High School Program are offered. It is an IB World School authorized for the Diploma Programme and NEASC-accredited since 2011. Arabic is taught as a first and second language; English is the language of instruction; French is a second language and Spanish is offered in the Senior School. The program emphasizes critical and creative thinking, independent learning, and global and local awareness.
Co-Curricular Departments include Music, Physical Education, Craft & Technical Arts, Photography, and Home Making. The Music program fosters creativity and provides opportunities for learners, parents and staff to collaborate in school productions, including theatrical shows, talent shows, musical concerts, mini movie productions, and community service productions. Craft & Technical Arts focuses on real-world design challenges, emphasizing creative expression, collaboration, and hands-on making. Photography teaches basics of photography and digital image editing, camera mechanics, and composition. An Art, Photography and Graphic Design Exhibition is held as part of the school's arts showcase.
LWIS-CiS is a private, international, English-medium school. Arabic is taught as a first and second language; French is a second language; Spanish is offered in the Senior School. Learners study Arabic, English, and French from age three, with Spanish available in Senior School. Multilingualism is a noted feature of the school's approach to academia.
Co-Curricular Departments provide opportunities for social and hobby activities through Music, Physical Education, Craft & Technical Arts, Photography, and Home Making. The Music program includes productions and community service projects, along with theatrical and musical performances and talent shows. Physical Education emphasizes a broad range of activities and sports, including participation in tournaments and events such as Jr. NBA programs. The school also supports student assemblies, clubs, artistic performances, and participation in local and international competitions.
Local community service opportunities are part of LWIS-CiS's extracurricular offerings, including community programs and productions via the Arts and service projects. The School Life framework enables students to engage with the community through student-led initiatives and service activities. The school maintains a community-oriented structure with a Student Council, a PTA, and an Advisory Council that includes Head of Student Council, PTA leaders, Management, and educators from local and expatriate communities.
The school has a Student Council representing students and a Parent-Teacher Association; an Advisory Council links the Student Council, the PTA, and management with local and expatriate educators. Model United Nations (MUN) is offered as an extracurricular program, and Orientation & Career Counseling is available to students. The school's governance and extracurricular framework actively involve leadership development and career exploration activities.
Physical Education is a core part of the program, supported by a comprehensive set of facilities and activities, with many sports opportunities and events, including Junior NBA collaborations. There is a cafeteria and an infirmary to support student health and daily wellbeing. Counseling services are available to students, and a health-minded environment is reinforced through campus resources and wellness initiatives.
LWIS-CiS City International School is a private international day school in Beirut offering English-medium instruction and a blended curriculum that includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, an American High School Program, and a bespoke approach for multilingual learners. The school serves KG1 to Grade 12, with Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Senior School divisions, and delivers Arabic as a first/second language, French as a second language, and Spanish in the Senior School. It is an IB World School authorized for the Diploma Programme and NEASC-accredited since 2011; it is also a member of the LWIS Network. The campus comprises three blocks with labs, libraries, arts spaces, a cafeteria, an infirmary, and multiple sports facilities, including an indoor arena and rented fields. The school emphasizes a learner-centered, multinational environment, and offers a broad extracurricular program featuring music, drama, photography, sports, MUN, and community service. A Lebanese Program runs alongside the international curricula.
