Lycée Abdel-Kader

Lebanon, Beirut

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, English, Arabic

Fees LBP 2,520 - 2,610

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1909

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum, American Curriculum

Taught languages French, English, Arabic, Spanish

Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Located in Rue Boutros Boustani in Beirut, Lycée Abdel-Kader is a private Franco-Lebanese, co-educational school founded in 1974 and affiliated with the AEFE network. It offers the French curriculum and the Lebanese baccalaureate for students aged 3 to 18. The language of schooling and communication is French; Arabic and English are additional languages, with Spanish available as an option. The school operates under a tripartite agreement between the Rafic Hariri Foundation, the Mission Laïque Française, and AEFE, preserving education and international links. Feature is the Multilingual Path of Excellence, embedding French, English, and Arabic from kindergarten onward, with parts of the curriculum delivered in English in Elementary and College/Lycée levels, and a European Section offering English-taught courses in math and science. Extracurriculars cover Arts, music, theatre and sports; leadership and service initiatives, eco-delegates, and a wellbeing program support student development and citizenship. The Château building is a campus landmark.

www.lak.edu.lb

Rue Boutros Boustani, Quartier Zuqaq El Blat, BP 11-8464 Riad El Solh, Beirut, Lebanon

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The Essentials

Location

Beirut, Lebanon. The main campus is at Rue Boutros Boustani, Zuqaq El Blat, BP 11-8464, Riad El Solh. The school sits in the central Zuqaq El Blat district, with partner sites nearby in Verdun (Verdun 3) and at the Tchoupi nursery site in Sodeco. It is part of a Franco-Lebanese network and is accessible via Beirut's main roads.

Stages

Nursery; Elementary; Collège - Lycée (secondary school).

Type

Private Franco-Lebanese; co-educational since 1974.

Country affiliation

France (affiliated with the AEFE network)

Religious affiliation

Secular

School day structure

The day for elementary and secondary levels runs from 8:00 to 14:20.

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Fees

Scope and year
- The fee schedule below is taken from the school's published financial regulation and tariff grid (most recently extractable detailed grid available for the 2024–2025 regulation).

Application and registration fees
- First-time registration (Droits de première inscription): USD 650.
- Application / administrative file fee (Frais de dossier): USD 20.
- These registration and dossier fees are not refundable.

Tuition fees — per term and annual totals (year groups and standard rates as published)
- Maternelle and CP (PS à CP): Term 1 = USD 840; Term 2 = USD 840; Term 3 = USD 840; Annual total = USD 2,520.
- Primary (CE1 à 6ème): Term 1 = USD 840; Term 2 = USD 840; Term 3 = USD 840; Annual total = USD 2,520.
- Collège → 2nde (5ème à 2nde): Term 1 = USD 870; Term 2 = USD 870; Term 3 = USD 870; Annual total = USD 2,610.
- Lycée (1ère et Terminale): Term 1 = USD 720; Term 2 = USD 720; Term 3 = USD 720; Annual total shown in the published grid = USD 2,610 (see tariff grid).

Sibling discounts (fratrie)
- 2nd child: 10% reduction on tuition and the support fund.
- 3rd child and subsequent children: 15% reduction on tuition and the support fund.
- Ancillary fees (exam fees, optional courses, cantine, transport, etc.) remain due in full unless otherwise specified.

Optional / other fees and charges
- Maths Expert option: USD 150 per year.
- Préparation S.I.T. (20 hours): USD 200.
- Copying of official documents: LBP 50,000 per document (listed as a charged item).
- The school may additionally invoice fees not appearing on the standard tariff grid: examination registration fees (French and Lebanese exams), optional pedagogical options that actually run, school trips with overnight stays, replacement of lost or damaged manuals, extra‑curricular activities, transport and catering where provided.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed on a three-instalment (trimestrial) basis. Payments are due in May, November and January.
- The calendar of three payments is fixed and communicated to families; the three instalments are presented as the standard balanced schedule.
- Payment is an obligation; after two written reminders a suspension of schooling may be pronounced until outstanding amounts are settled. Every started term is payable. Re‑registration and registration at the start of the year are conditional on payment of the first‑term fees.

Modalities of payment (accepted methods listed in the financial regulation)
- Cash payment at the school cashier during opening hours.
- Payment via BANKMED agencies during their opening hours (payments made at BankMed branches).
- The published regulation lists these two channels explicitly; other payment channels are not specified in the extracted tariff text. Ancillary bank charges (if any) are handled according to the normal banking rules.

Boarding / internat
- No boarding (internat) charge or boarding tariff appears in the school's published financial regulation and tariff grid; the financial regulation addresses tuition, optional lessons and ancillary charges but does not publish an internat/boarding fee. Therefore boarding is not applicable as a published charge.

Refund rules and special conditions
- The advance requested for annual re‑registration corresponds to the first‑term tuition and the first‑term support fund; that advance is stated as not refundable in the financial regulation.
- The first‑time registration fee and file fee are not refundable.
- The primary-level internal regulation notes a specific practical rule: in the event of a pupil's departure at the end of the year for orientation reasons or due to a family move, the re‑registration advance may be refunded on presentation of a formal radiance (withdrawal) request. Both the financial regulation and the primary internal rules should be read together for these specific cases.

Summary of what is billed separately from standard tuition
- Exam registration fees (French and Lebanese), optional course fees (where groups meet minimum numbers), catering (demi‑pension), transport, pedagogical trips with overnight stays, optional activities and replacement costs for damaged or lost school property are invoiced in addition to tuition. Some optional courses require advance payment at inscription; groups with fewer than 10 students may not be opened and their fees will not be charged.

Administrative notes
- The school's admissions section describes a fixed calendar and a three‑instalment payment structure; families are informed of rates and payment schedule in advance of the academic year.

(Note on currency and presentation)
- Amounts in the published tariff grid are shown in USD for the items cited above; certain small charges are expressed in LBP. Annual totals shown alongside the per‑term amounts reflect the school's published tariff grid.

Academics

Curriculum

The Lycée Abdel Kader is a private Franco-Lebanese institution preparing students for the French and Lebanese baccalaureates. The language of schooling and daily communication is French. The curriculum aims to master two additional languages: Arabic (litte9ral) and English; a fourth language, Spanish, may also be studied. Linguistic openness and intercultural openness are central values, alongside la4citeite9, equality of rights and opportunities. Extracurricular activities and student life foster citizenship, critical thinking, autonomy and social engagement.

Student Teacher Ratio

One adult for eight students (ratio 1:8).

Exam Results

Aims for a 100% pass rate on official exams, with the maximum number of mentions.

Higher Education Progression

100% of graduates pursue higher education in the most prestigious universities, carried by the AEFE, MLF and Fondation Rafik Hariri networks.

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Admissions

Enrollment is offered for Moyenne Section through CM2 for the 2025-2026 school year, and for 6th grade through Terminale for the 2025-2026 school year. The documents needed to complete enrollment are: Enrollment Procedure; Enrollment Form 2025-2026; Health Form 2025-2026; and File assembly (list of required documents). For more information, contact the admissions service: Ms. Rim Jaroudi by telephone at 01 365 429 ext 301 or by email rim.jaroudi@lak.edu.lb. To submit an enrollment request, fill out the following form (one form per child). The team will contact you as soon as possible. For enrollments from Moyenne Section to CM2, contact Ms. Maya Nahas by telephone at 01 365 429 ext 204 or by email [email protected].

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FAQs

What is the age range of Lycée Abdel-Kader and what levels does it cover?

Lycée Abdel-Kader serves students aged 3 to 18, covering Maternelle (nursery) through Lycée (final two years). It is a private Franco-Lebanese, co-educational school where French is the language of schooling and daily communication. The curriculum prepares students for both the French and Lebanese baccalaureates.

Where is Lycée Abdel-Kader located and what are its campus arrangements?

The main campus is in Beirut at Rue Boutros Boustani, Zuqaq El Blat. There are partner sites in Verdun (Verdun 3) and at the Tchoupi nursery site in Sodeco. The school is part of a Franco-Lebanese network with a historic presence dating back to 1909.

What curricula does the school prepare students for?

The school prepares students for both the French and Lebanese baccalaureates, with French as the language of schooling. It emphasizes mastering Arabic and English, and Spanish is available as an optional study. Linguistic openness and intercultural openness are core values.

What are the tuition and fees at Lycée Abdel-Kader?

Tuition is charged per term, with annual totals of USD 2,520 for Maternelle and Primary and USD 2,610 for Collège through Lycée. First-time registration is USD 650 and the dossier fee is USD 20, both non-refundable. There are sibling discounts: 10% for the second child and 15% for the third and subsequent children on tuition and the support fund.

How are tuition payments scheduled and what happens if payments are late?

Tuition is billed in three instalments due in May, November and January. Re-registration and the start-of-year registration depend on payment of the first-term fees. Payments can be made in cash at the school or via BankMed; other channels are not specified.

What is the admissions process for 2025–2026 and what documents are required?

Enrollment is offered for Moyenne Section through CM2 (2025–2026) and for 6th grade through Terminale. Required documents include the Enrollment Procedure, Enrollment Form 2025-2026, Health Form 2025-2026, and File assembly. For assistance, contact Rim Jaroudi or Maya Nahas depending on grade level.

Do siblings receive discounts on tuition?

Yes. The second child receives a 10% discount on tuition and the support fund, while the third child and any additional children receive a 15% discount. Ancillary fees (exam fees, meals, transport, etc.) remain payable in full.

What costs might I need to budget for beyond tuition?

Beyond tuition, families may pay exam registration fees, optional course fees, canteen (catering), transport, and trips with overnight stays. Some activities or materials may incur separate charges, and some optional groups may not run if minimum numbers aren't met.

What curriculum and language arrangement does the school use?

The school teaches in French and prepares students for the French and Lebanese baccalaureates. It uses a multilingual approach with Arabic and English as core languages, and Spanish is available as an option. The European Section offers some English-taught courses, and Cambridge certifications are available.

What is the student-teacher ratio?

The student-teacher ratio is 1:8, meaning about one teacher for every eight students.

How do exam results look and where do graduates go for higher education?

The school aims for a 100% pass rate with maximum mentions on official exams. All graduates pursue higher education in prestigious universities, supported by the AEFE, MLF and Rafic Hariri Foundation networks.

Are there special language programs like the European or American sections?

Yes. The Elementary level has an American International Section to strengthen English and expose students to Anglophone culture. In Lycée, the European Section offers English-taught mathematics and physics-chemistry, and Spanish starts from Seconde.

What is a notable campus feature of Lycée Abdel-Kader?

The Château, a historic building from 1914, is a notable campus feature. The school operates under a tripartite governance with the Rafic Hariri Foundation, the Mission Laïque Française, and the AEFE, reinforcing a strong French education project.

Are there on-site sports facilities listed?

Specific on-site sports facilities are not listed in the available information; the school provides a broad extracurricular program including sports among other activities.

What can you tell me about the academic facilities and learning focus?

The school emphasizes French-language instruction with strong multilingual support in Arabic and English, and optional Spanish. The focus is on intercultural openness, citizenship, critical thinking and social engagement, with multiple campuses supporting language immersion.

What kinds of extracurricular activities are available?

Extracurriculars include theatre, arts and stage, choir, Little Engineer and robotics, technology and science workshops, team sports, cooking, and other cultural activities. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and personal growth beyond regular classes.

Are there leadership and citizenship opportunities for students?

Yes. Students participate in class delegate elections and eco-delegates, and programs like the Rafic Hariri Project provide leadership opportunities connected to heritage and national development. These initiatives foster teamwork, organization and community service.

What wellbeing and support services exist for students?

A multidisciplinary wellbeing team supports students across all ages, with Vie Scolaire referents and a Conseiller Principal d'Éducation coordinating school life. Two school psychologists provide mental wellbeing support, and Pronote offers real-time progress tracking with regular family meetings.

How does the school support SEN and mental health?

The PASS opened in September 2025 to provide on-site access to external professionals such as speech therapists and psychologists. This supports students with educational needs and enhances coordinated follow-up and mental health support.

Is Lycée Abdel-Kader a boarding school?

No. The school operates as a day school; there is no boarding option listed in the regulations or tariff grid.

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