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Lycée Montaigne

Lebanon, Jounieh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees LBP 60,000,000 - 120,000,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1100
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, Spanish
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Located in Beit Chabab, Metn, Lycée Montaigne Beit Chabab offers a French curriculum for students from preschool to high school. It is affiliated with AEFE and the Mission Laïque Française network. The school provides Ecole Maternelle, Ecole élémentaire, Collège with the DNB, and Lycée programs including Bac Français, Bac Libanais and Bac Français International. Diplômes préparés include the DNB, Brevet Libanais, Bac Français, Bac Libanais, and BF International. The curriculum emphasizes languages, with Cambridge English, IELTS, DELE, PIX, SAT and CIMA certifications, and four Parcours: citoyen, Avenir, santé, and éducation artistique et culturelle. The Projet d'établissement follows AEFE homologation, focusing on excellence for all, high-level language learning, and a humanist, culturally engaged community. On-site facilities include the Bibliothèque Centre Documentaire and Centre de Culture et de Connaissances, cantine and Café Molière, as well as health services and modern laboratories. In 2024 the terminale class achieved 100% pass rate with 91% mentions. Extracurriculars include robotics, debate, choir, MUN and educational trips.

Baydar Chouar (Quartier Baydar, Chouar), Beit Chabab, Metn, Lebanon

The Essentials

Lycée Montaigne has 1,100 pupils, instruction in French.

Location
Beit Chabab, Metn, Lebanon.

Stages
Preschool (PS–MS–GS); Elementary School (CP–CE1–CE2–CM1–CM2); Middle School (6th–3rd) with Lebanese Brevet or French National Diploma (DNB); High School (Lycée) offering Lebanese Baccalaureate, French International Baccalaureate, and General Baccalaureate.

Additional learning support
The school has an Inclusion Unit providing personalized support and collaboration with families to ensure inclusive education.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) and the Mission Laïque Française (MLF Monde) network.

Religious affiliation
Secular.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a dress code that requires clothing to be neat and appropriate for a school setting. The school forbids ripped pants and footwear such as flip‑flops, sandals, Crocs, and similar items. A white cotton blouse is mandatory for science laboratories, and sportswear is mandatory for physical education; if forgotten, a replacement may be provided by the family and the student may be marked absent.

Food Options
The school has a cantine offering meals. Café Molière is also available on site with a daily menu. Daily dishes (plats du jour) are offered at Café Molière.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private establishment. It is affiliated with Mission Laïque Française (MLF) and is an AEFE partner.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée Montaigne ranges from LBP 60,000,000 to LBP 120,000,000 for 2026/27.

Application and admission fees

- Test (admission) fee: USD 50. These test fees are retained by the school regardless of the admission decision.

- File-opening (frais d'ouverture de dossier): USD 1,500 for the first child; USD 1,300 for the second child and for each additional sibling. These file-opening fees are non‑refundable. For children of school personnel the file‑opening fee is reduced to USD 200.


Tuition and related fees by year group (Tarifs scolaires 2025–2026)

Fees are shown per installment columns labeled 1er versement, 2ème versement and 3ème versement. The school publishes two payment options for the Lebanese‑lira component (Option 1 and Option 2). The values below are presented exactly as published for the 2025–2026 school year.

- Maternelle (PS, MS, GS)
- Frais de scolarité en LL (option 1): 1st: 60,000,000 LL — 2nd: 60,000,000 LL — 3rd: —.
- Frais de scolarité en LL (option 2): 1st: 120,000,000 LL — 2nd: 120,000,000 LL — 3rd: 120,000,000 LL.
- Frais d'enseignement: USD 360 (listed per installment column).
- Contribution en dollars (option 1): 1st: USD 1,800 — 2nd: USD 1,800 — 3rd: USD 1,700.
- Contribution en dollars (option 2): USD 5,300 (values shown across the installment columns).
- Collation: Option 1: USD 120 — Option 2: USD 360 (obligatory for maternelle).

- École élémentaire (CP à CM2)
- Frais de scolarité en LL (option 1): 1st: 60,000,000 LL — 2nd: 60,000,000 LL — 3rd: —.
- Frais de scolarité en LL (option 2): 1st: 120,000,000 LL — 2nd: 120,000,000 LL — 3rd: 120,000,000 LL.
- Frais d'enseignement: USD 360 (listed per installment column).
- Contribution en dollars (option 1): 1st: USD 1,900 — 2nd: USD 1,900 — 3rd: USD 1,900.
- Contribution en dollars (option 2): USD 5,700 (values shown across the installment columns).
- Collation: Option 1: USD 120 — Option 2: USD 360 (facultative for élémentaire under option 2).

- Collège (6ème à 3ème)
- Frais de scolarité en LL (option 1): 1st: 60,000,000 LL — 2nd: 60,000,000 LL — 3rd: —.
- Frais de scolarité en LL (option 2): 1st: 120,000,000 LL — 2nd: 120,000,000 LL — 3rd: 120,000,000 LL.
- Frais d'enseignement: USD 360 (listed per installment column).
- Contribution en dollars (option 1): 1st: USD 2,000 — 2nd: USD 2,000 — 3rd: USD 1,900.
- Contribution en dollars (option 2): USD 5,900 (values shown across the installment columns).
- Collation: Not applicable (NA) for collège in the published rows.

- Lycée (2nde à Terminale)
- Frais de scolarité en LL (option 1): 1st: 60,000,000 LL — 2nd: 60,000,000 LL — 3rd: —.
- Frais de scolarité en LL (option 2): 1st: 120,000,000 LL — 2nd: 120,000,000 LL — 3rd: 120,000,000 LL.
- Frais d'enseignement: USD 360 (listed per installment column).
- Contribution en dollars (option 1): 1st: USD 2,000 — 2nd: USD 2,000 — 3rd: USD 2,000.
- Contribution en dollars (option 2): USD 6,000 (values shown across the installment columns).
- Collation: Not applicable (NA) for lycée in the published rows.

(These tariff rows are published together as the school's 2025–2026 tariffs table.)


Billing schedule and payment terms

- The published fees are organised into 1st, 2nd and 3rd versements as shown in the tariff schedule. Families must clear any outstanding sums from the prior school year before a re‑registration can be validated. Re‑registration deadlines and related dates are published in the school's registration procedure (for example, a typical re‑registration confirmation deadline appears as 31 December in the published procedure).

- The file‑opening fee is required to validate a new admission once an offer is made; that file‑opening fee is explicitly non‑refundable.


Boarding (internat)

- Boarding is not offered; no boarding or internat fees are included in the school's published tariffs.


Other costs and fees

- Collation (school snack/meal service): published options and amounts are included in the tariff table (see collations amounts under each level and option).

- School clothing and equipment: the school requires specific clothing for certain activities — for example, a white cotton lab blouse is required for science practicals and the school sports uniform is required for EPS. The code of dress and requirements for specific activities are set out in the school regulations. The school does not publish a separate uniform price list in the tariff table.

- Extracurricular activities and periscolaire: participation is charged and payments for such activities are collected through the school; activity registration rules indicate that, once an activity is confirmed, fees may not be refundable in the event of withdrawal under the published activity terms. Payment for periscolaire activities is handled at the school cashier or by the designated instructor as described in the activity notices.

- Transport: the school operates a transport service that is charged separately (transport fees appear under separate notices and are not shown in the central tariff table on the published page).


Refunds and non‑refundable items

- The file‑opening fee (frais d'ouverture de dossier) is explicitly stated as non‑refundable.

- Periscolaire activity conditions indicate that, after the trial/confirmation period described in the activity notices, activity participation fees are not refundable.


Fee payment arrangements and channels

- Routine payments and activity fees are collected at the school's cashier; the school requests that parents make payments themselves and avoid giving large sums of cash to pupils. Payments for periscolaire activities are handled by the school cashier or directly to the responsible instructor as specified in the activity notice. Specific bank‑transfer or card‑payment instructions are not published together with the tariff table; families use the school's administrative contacts for payment arrangements.
Academics

Lycée Montaigne teaches French Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers Ecole Maternelle (PS-MS-GS), Ecole élémentaire (CP-CE1-CE2-CM1-CM2), Collège (6ème-5ème-4ème-3ème) with Libanese Brevet or Diplôme National du Brevet, and Lycée programs with Libanais, French International, and general French Bac options. The Diplômes préparés include the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) for collège, Brevet Libanais, Bac Français, Bac Libanais, and Bac Français International (BFI). Certifications available include Cambridge English Certificate, IELTS, DELE, PIX, SAT, and CIMA. The curriculum incorporates Parcours éducatifs: Parcours citoyen, Parcours Avenir, Parcours éducatifs de santé, and Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle; Pôle Inclusion and the BCD-CCC libraries and centers support learning. The Projet d'établissement is designed in line with AEFE homologation and centers on three axes: ensuring excellence for all, high-level language learning, and fostering a humanist, culturally engaged community.

Higher Education Progression
Each year, students pursue higher education at prestigious institutions in France and around the world. They receive personalized guidance for post-bac pathways, including admission to universities, grandes écoles, and specialized programs. The school supports university applications through Inscriptions universités with Lebanon and international options, and provides access to partner institutions such as USJ, AUB, NDU, LAU, Balamand, ALBA, ESA, USEK, UCAS, and more.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2012 in Beit Chabab, Metn, Lebanon, Lycée Montaigne is a French school within the Mission Laïque Française network. Since its creation, the school has pursued sustainable development initiatives and earned the EFE3D label at level 3 for sustainable development. The campus has expanded with six new classrooms in Building B, a fully equipped computer room, a new infirmary, and a multipurpose room for events, while renovations improved Building A and added a courtyard for younger students. The school has enhanced its infrastructure with upgraded laboratories, IT and robotics equipment, and a growing sports complex. In June 2024, the third class of terminale achieved 100% pass rate with 91% mentions in the French baccalaureate, reflecting strong academic outcomes and ongoing growth toward university pathways in Lebanon, France, and internationally.

Community
Community life at Lycée Montaigne is active and student-centered. It includes student councils for middle school (CVCO) and high school (CVL), as well as commissions on health, hygiene, safety, and equality, forming part of the school's democratic life. Since its creation in 2012, the school has partnered with NGOs such as Terre Liban, Arc en Ciel, and B Clean to run sustainability campaigns, including waste-sorting and recycling programs, and earned a regional sustainable-development label (EFE3D). The webradio provides a platform for student voices with programs ranging from music to reportage, and the school hosts eco-friendly events such as eco-responsible teacher celebrations. AEFE-UNSS school sports leagues and a range of educational stays (séjours pédagogiques) further engage students in athletics, culture, and field experiences.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Committee at Lycée Montaigne coordinates parent involvement. President: M. Karim Faddoul; Vice-president: M. Antoine Nader; Secretary: Mme Maria Nahas; Treasurer: M. Amin Rouhana. Two financial-commission members are M. Samer Menhem and M. Raymond Soueid. Members include Mme Sarah Dyon, Mme Gaëlle Kibranian, Mme Magali Majdalany, Mme Cynthia Wardé, Mme Mayssam Wehbé Fikani, Mme Stéphanie Youwakim, M. Elie El Khoury, M. Louis Hobeika, M. Eddy Maalouf, M. Nadim Makhoul, and M. Chadi Maroun. The Committee welcomes suggestions and opinions at comitedesparents@lycee-montaigne.edu.lb.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Lycée Montaigne Beit Chabab campus provides a Library Centre Documentaire (BCD) and the Centre de Culture et de Connaissances (CCC) for learning, research, and cultural engagement. The school also offers a cantine (Cantine) and Café Molière with daily meal options. An on-site health service includes a nurse, supported by a doctor, an optometrist, and a dentist. A variety of after-school activities are available, including a range of clubs and programs. A sports club supports students in practicing physical activities outside regular class time.

Sports Facilities
Sports are organized through a dedicated sports club that enables students to practice physical activities outside regular school hours. The Club Sportif provides opportunities to engage in athletics as part of the extracurricular program. Detailed descriptions of specific facilities (pools, fields, courts) are not listed on the site. The school emphasizes athletic development and teamwork through its extracurricular sports offerings.

Academic Facilities
Diplômes préparés include the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB), the Brevet Libanais, the Bac Français, the Bac Libanais, and the Bac Français International (BFI). The Bac Français International is described as an enhanced version of the general bac, incorporating foreign language instruction and an intercultural project. Certifications offered include the Cambridge English Certificate, IELTS, DELE, PIX, SAT, and CIMA. The Library Centre Documentaire (BCD) and the Centre de Culture et de Connaissances (CCC) are key spaces for learning and cultural exploration. The establishment project and the four educational pathways (Parcours citoyen, Parcours Avenir, Parcours éducatifs de santé, Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle) shape the school's pedagogy and student development.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities cover sport, arts, robotics and sciences. The Club Sportif enables students to participate in physical activities outside school hours. Descriptions of activities are provided for both primary and secondary levels. The school also offers educational pathways that promote citizenship, career guidance, health education, and access to the arts and culture.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Academic enrichment at Lyce9e Montaigne is supported through extracurricular activities across STEM, arts and debate. The Robotics Workshop launches the school s robotics program, inviting students to explore technology and science. In 2024, Lyce9e Montaigne students travelled to Thailand to participate in the MakeX robotics competition, expanding their robotics and AI skills on an international stage. A Debate Club features Sana Majdalani, an international debater, who mentors Terminale students, strengthening argumentation and public speaking.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative pursuits are active at Lyce9e Montaigne. Ballet initiation introduces students to dance and flexibility. The Theatre program provides opportunities for theatrical communication and collaboration. The Atelier de bricolage lets students create autumnal productions, and the LM choir performs concerts, including a Christmas concert. Literary and performance events such as a cafe litte9raire and slam also feature in the school s cultural life.

Cultural & Language
Educational trips (se9jours pe9dagogiques) provide cultural and language immersion. The Madrid trip for ALE Espagnol immerses students in Spanish language and culture. The travel to Thailand included MakeX robotics, offering intercultural exposure. The 5e8me en Italie trip crosses science, history and French to enrich language and cultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby activities are central to Lyce9e Montaigne's extracurricular life. The activities periscolaires occupy an essential place; they allow students to express creativity, develop talents, and strengthen teamwork while discovering new forms of learning. The Sports Club (Club Sportif) provides after-school physical activities, and the AEFE-UNSS sports league offers a framework for school sports across the AEFE network. Escrime (fencing) and theatre provide athletic and creative outlets that cultivate focus, coordination, and teamwork.

Community & Service
Lyce9e Montaigne is committed to sustainable development and environmental education. It holds an EFE3D label (level 3) as an overseas French establishment developing sustainable practices and collaborates with national NGOs on campaigns. Actions include sorting waste and recycling, with students participating in bin installations and recycling initiatives. The school runs solidarity and inclusion activities, anti-harassment campaigns, and health-oriented training such as first-aid courses to foster a safe, engaged community.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is fostered through Model United Nations (MUN) and student governance. Model United Nations is a diplomatic simulation where students represent countries; it deepens understanding of global issues, diplomacy, and international relations and cultivates leadership and teamwork. Lyce9e Montaigne also supports student governance through the Conseil de vie colle9gienne (CVCO) and the Conseil de vie lyce9enne (CVL), which organize activities and promote civic engagement. A Debate Club, guided by Sana Majdalani, an international debater, provides mentorship and strengthens public speaking and critical thinking.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is promoted through a vibrant sports program. The Sports Club enables after-school physical activities, and the AEFE-UNSS sports league provides a regional framework for school sports across the AEFE network. Escrime (fencing) and other physical activities support concentration, coordination, and discipline. The school also emphasizes safety and inclusion with campaigns such as Non au harce8lement and health-related training like first-aid courses.
Languages

Language Provision
French is the core language of instruction across the school, with a double curriculum including the French program and the Lebanese program and pathways toward French national diplomas. Arabic is taught as part of the Lebanese program, with ALE available for learners dispensed from the standard Arabic track. English is taught from preschool and is supported by language certifications such as Cambridge English Certificate and IELTS. Spanish is introduced in late primary/early secondary as part of the Bac Frane7ais International pathway, with DELE available for Spanish. The school offers levels from preschool through terminale, including the DNB, Libanais Brevet, Bac Libanais, Bac Frane7ais, and Bac Franais International, under AEFE affiliation.

Bilingual Teaching
Since its founding, Lyce9e Montaigne has offered a double curriculum, combining the French program with the Lebanese program. English instruction is a distinctive feature of Lyce9e Montaigne. In primary, a foreign language is introduced, with English starting in preschool to foster early multilingualism. From fifth grade, Spanish is introduced as a fourth language for students dispensed from the Lebanese program who study Arabic as a foreign language.

Immersion Programs
English is taught as a dedicated language program at Lyce9e Montaigne, beginning in preschool and supporting early multilingualism. Arabic is part of the Lebanese track, with Arabic-language instruction and Arabic as a foreign language (ALE) for learners dispensed from the standard Arabic track. From CP/CE1, ALE is offered to learners who do not follow the standard Arabic track; in cycle 4, dispensed students may choose between ALM or a combination of Spanish and ALE. In the lycée, two foreign languages are studied: Lebanese students study Arabic and English, while dispensed students study English and Spanish, or English and Arabic if possible.
Admissions

Admissions
The school runs the admissions and re-enrollment campaign for the 2026-2027 academic year for students from Petite Section through Terminale, beginning December 1, 2025. Families seeking to apply must present the following documents at registration (original + photocopy): vaccination pages from the child's health record and the completed medical form; two recent passport photos; identity documents as follows: Lebanese students provide the original civil status extract; dual nationals provide copies of the national identity card and foreign passport; non-Lebanese students provide a copy of the foreign passport. A current year school certificate is required, along with photocopies of the previous and current year's report cards (from MS). For admission to the secondary classes (Seconde, Première, Terminale) a Lebanese brevet copy is required if not exempt from the Lebanese program. An official Arabic language exemption may be granted by the Lebanese Ministry of Education starting from CE2. In case of divorce, a copy of the custody ruling is required. For students coming from abroad, add copies of passport pages showing entry and exit stamps and a residence permit. 2. Click on the online registration form to complete the application. 3. Submit the full dossier to the director's assistant and pay the test fees, which amount to $50 for children of staff (instead of $70); these fees remain with Lycée Montaigne regardless of the final decision. Incomplete dossiers will not be processed. 4. After dossier review and depending on available places, an interview with the management team will be scheduled. 5. Admission tests will be offered to candidates. 6. Within about two weeks after the tests, the admission decision will be communicated to families. 7. If favorable, enrollment is validated after paying the dossier-opening fee of $200 for staff children (instead of $1,500). 8. Final enrollment is confirmed after providing the following documents at the end of the school year: a copy of the third trimester report showing progression to the next class; depending on the student's path, provide the required attestations: for a student coming from a Lebanese establishment, an attestation of withdrawal (إفادة إنهاء) confirming admission to the next class (from CP) in Arabic, certified by the Lebanese Ministry of Education; for a student coming from abroad (kindergarten and elementary), an attestation confirming admission to the next class; for a student coming from abroad (from 6th grade), a class equivalence attestation certified by the Lebanese Ministry of Education. Final enrollment is only valid after all required documents are supplied. 9. The re-enrollment campaign for 2026-2027 applies to students already enrolled who wish to continue; the online process is via the provided link. Families must confirm re-enrollment for their child(ren) by December 31, 2025; after that date, the school cannot guarantee places. Re-enrollment is valid only if all amounts due for 2025-2026 are paid. For more information contact the head of admissions.

Scholarships
School scholarships are available for French children residing with their families abroad.
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