Monsif International School

Lebanon, Jbail

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Arabic

Fees LBP 40,000,000 - 50,000,000

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 800

Type Co-educational

Opened 1945

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Typical class size 9

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School

Introduction

Monsif International School (MIS) is a private, coeducational day school in Monsif, Lebanon, offering an international curriculum that extends from KG1 to Grade 6 and is a candidate for the Primary Years Programme. MIS also provides a DP pathway within a bespoke curriculum, with Spanish being introduced for secondary classes. The school delivers instruction in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, reflecting its multilingual, multicultural community. Established in 1945, MIS is officially recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of National Education and Fine Arts and serves families from fifteen nationalities, with small class sizes that support individualized attention. The campus blends sport, arts, and learning spaces, including two indoor gyms, an outdoor gym, an 850 m2 artificial grass soccer pitch, a 1100 m2 basketball court, KG outdoor play areas, and a historic theatre. On-site and off-campus music facilities, a 6000-volume library, and modern science and computer labs enrich the academic experience today.

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Monsif Main Road, Monsif, Monsif, Lebanon

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The Essentials

Location

Monsif Main Road, Monsif, Lebanon

Stages

KG1 to Grade 6 (PYP candidate); High School Program includes the IB Diploma Programme

Type

Private, coeducational, day school

Pupil Nationality Mix

The student body represents fifteen nationalities from across the Middle East, USA, Canada, Australia, Latin America, England, Africa, and Eastern Europe.

Additional learning support

Special Education Department provides services for students with educational needs, including Regular Education with Supports and Services, In-Class Support, and Pull-Out Support; team includes a coordinator, speech therapist, psychomotor therapist, psycho-educational therapist, and psychologist; Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and parental guidance available.

Country affiliation

Lebanon

School day structure

Classes run 7:45 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Snack and recess occur 9:35–9:55 A.M. and 11:45–12:10 P.M.

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Fees

Application / New‑student fees

- New-student (non‑refundable) fee by entry level:
- KG1–KG3: USD 100 per new student.
- Grade 1–Grade 6: USD 100 per new student.
- Grade 7–Grade 9: USD 100 per new student.
- Grade 10–Grade 12: USD 200 per new student.
- IBDP Grade 11–Grade 12 (IB program): USD 300 per new student.

Tuition fees (annual and per‑term breakdown) — Academic year 2025/2026

Notes on how annual tuition is billed: the school's published tuition figures (shown below) are billed against a three‑payment schedule: first payment 30% (September), second payment 45% (December), third payment 25% (March). Per‑term amounts below apply to that schedule.

- KG1 – KG3
- Annual tuition: LBP 40,000,000.
- Per‑term tuition by scheduled installment: Term 1 (30%): LBP 12,000,000; Term 2 (45%): LBP 18,000,000; Term 3 (25%): LBP 10,000,000.
- Support Fund (annual): USD 3,000 (KG1) / USD 3,100 (KG2) / USD 3,200 (KG3).
- School supplies & development (annual): USD 350.

- Grade 1 – Grade 6
- Annual tuition: LBP 40,000,000 (each grade).
- Per‑term tuition: Term 1 (30%): LBP 12,000,000; Term 2 (45%): LBP 18,000,000; Term 3 (25%): LBP 10,000,000.
- Support Fund (annual): Grade 1–3: USD 3,600; Grade 4–6: USD 3,800.
- School supplies & development (annual): USD 350.

- Grade 7 – Grade 9
- Annual tuition: LBP 50,000,000 (each grade).
- Per‑term tuition: Term 1 (30%): LBP 15,000,000; Term 2 (45%): LBP 22,500,000; Term 3 (25%): LBP 12,500,000.
- Support Fund (annual): USD 3,950 (Grades 7–9).
- School supplies & development (annual): USD 400.

- Grade 10 – Grade 12
- Annual tuition: LBP 50,000,000 (each grade).
- Per‑term tuition: Term 1 (30%): LBP 15,000,000; Term 2 (45%): LBP 22,500,000; Term 3 (25%): LBP 12,500,000.
- Support Fund (annual): Grade 10: USD 4,150; Grade 11: USD 4,200; Grade 12: USD 4,250.
- School supplies & development (annual): USD 400.

- IBDP (Diploma Programme) — Grade 11 & Grade 12 (IB)
- Annual tuition: LBP 50,000,000 for both G11 and G12.
- Per‑term tuition: Term 1 (30%): LBP 15,000,000; Term 2 (45%): LBP 22,500,000; Term 3 (25%): LBP 12,500,000.
- Support Fund (annual): G11 USD 4,700; G12 USD 5,500.
- School supplies & development (annual): USD 500.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Scheduled instalments:
- 1st payment (September): 30% of the total per student per year.
- 2nd payment (December): 45% of the total per student per year.
- 3rd payment (March): 25% of the total per student per year.
- Deferred payments: deferred payment requests are considered only under very special circumstances; the student must apply to the Committee of Deferred Payments and submit an application form to the Treasurer's Office before registration.
- Financial assistance: an internal Scholarship Committee administers financial aid; applications for aid must be submitted by August 31 for the academic year in question.
- Accident insurance: all students are covered by accident insurance for incidents occurring during school and bus hours.

Withdrawals and refunds

- Refund schedule applied to tuition only (in the event of withdrawal for justifiable reasons after registration):
- Before the official beginning of classes: 75% refund of tuition only.
- During the 1st and 2nd week of classes: 50% refund of tuition only.
- During the 3rd and 4th week of classes: 25% refund of tuition only.

Transportation (school bus) fees — 2025/2026

- Transport fees are listed per region as annual amounts with per‑term splits (first/second/third term). Amounts are stated in USD for 2025/2026 and are payable at the start of each term where indicated. Once enrolled in the bus system the full per‑year price is due. Special sibling discounts may apply.

- Per-region transport fees (annual | 1st term | 2nd term | 3rd term) — 2025/2026:
- Adonis: USD 1,350 | USD 450 | USD 450 | USD 450.
- Adma: USD 1,080 | USD 360 | USD 360 | USD 360.
- Amchit: USD 675 | USD 225 | USD 225 | USD 225.
- Blat: USD 765 | USD 255 | USD 255 | USD 255.
- Bouar: USD 990 | USD 330 | USD 330 | USD 330.
- Batroun: USD 765 | USD 255 | USD 255 | USD 255.
- Berbara: USD 540 | USD 180 | USD 180 | USD 180.
- Bekhaaz: USD 540 | USD 180 | USD 180 | USD 180.
- Bir El Heit: USD 1,350 | USD 450 | USD 450 | USD 450.
- Chamat/Hsarat: USD 900 | USD 300 | USD 300 | USD 300.
- Edde: USD 900 | USD 300 | USD 300 | USD 300.
- Fatqa: USD 1,260 | USD 420 | USD 420 | USD 420.
- Fidar: USD 900 | USD 300 | USD 300 | USD 300.
- Ghadir: USD 1,260 | USD 420 | USD 420 | USD 420.
- Gharzouz: USD 540 | USD 180 | USD 180 | USD 180.
- Gherfine: USD 765 | USD 255 | USD 255 | USD 255.
- Ghazir: USD 1,260 | USD 420 | USD 420 | USD 420.
- Hosrayel: USD 540 | USD 180 | USD 180 | USD 180.
- Helwe: USD 450 | USD 150 | USD 150 | USD 150.
- Hbeline: USD 855 | USD 285 | USD 285 | USD 285.
- Hboub: USD 900 | USD 300 | USD 300 | USD 300.
- Hboub Hills: USD 990 | USD 330 | USD 330 | USD 330.
- Halat: USD 900 | USD 300 | USD 300 | USD 300.
- Halat Hills: USD 990 | USD 330 | USD 330 | USD 330.
- Hebil: USD 990 | USD 330 | USD 330 | USD 330.
- Jedayel: USD 540 | USD 180 | USD 180 | USD 180.
- Jbeil: USD 765 | USD 255 | USD 255 | USD 255.
- Jounieh: USD 1,260 | USD 420 | USD 420 | USD 420.
- Qartboun: USD 765 | USD 255 | USD 255 | USD 255.
- Kaslik: USD 1,350 | USD 450 | USD 450 | USD 450.
- Kfarabida: USD 675 | USD 225 | USD 225 | USD 225.
- Koba / Selaata: USD 855 | USD 285 | USD 285 | USD 285.
- Kfarhbab: USD 1,170 | USD 390 | USD 390 | USD 390.
- Maad: USD 630 | USD 210 | USD 210 | USD 210.
- Monsef: USD 360 | USD 120 | USD 120 | USD 120.
- Mastita: USD 765 | USD 255 | USD 255 | USD 255.
- Maaysra: USD 1,260 | USD 420 | USD 420 | USD 420.
- Naher Ibrahim: USD 900 | USD 300 | USD 300 | USD 300.
- Okaibe: USD 900 | USD 300 | USD 300 | USD 300.
- Rihane: USD 540 | USD 180 | USD 180 | USD 180.
- Ras Osta: USD 1,125 | USD 375 | USD 375 | USD 375.
- Safra: USD 990 | USD 330 | USD 330 | USD 330.
- Sarba: USD 1,260 | USD 420 | USD 420 | USD 420.
- Sahel Alma: USD 1,260 | USD 420 | USD 420 | USD 420.
- Tabarja: USD 990 | USD 330 | USD 330 | USD 330.
- Wej Hajar / Hamat: USD 990 | USD 330 | USD 330 | USD 330.
- Zouk Mosbeh: USD 1,350 | USD 450 | USD 450 | USD 450.
- Zelehmaya: USD 1,125 | USD 375 | USD 375 | USD 375.
- Zouk Mikayel: USD 1,350 | USD 450 | USD 450 | USD 450.

Boarding / residential provision

- The school is listed as a day school (no boarding program for resident students). No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Support Fund (annual): amounts vary by grade (examples above). These are presented as separate annual amounts in the published fees schedule.
- School supplies & development charge (annual): amounts vary by grade (examples above).
- Additional fixed fee for the high‑school program: an additional fixed fee applies as stated — Grade 1–6: USD 350; Grades 7–12: USD 450.
- Additional fees for students in the special‑education program: the schedule notes additional fees apply to special‑education placements; specific amounts are determined case‑by‑case. The published schedule indicates that the deposit fee will be deducted from tuition.

Refund information

- Refunds on tuition follow the withdrawal schedule noted above (75% / 50% / 25% depending on withdrawal date relative to the start of classes). These refunds apply to tuition only.

Fee payment options / methods

- The published fee schedule for 2025/2026 does not specify accepted payment methods (for example: which credit cards are accepted, whether bank transfer or card payments are accepted, or whether specific bank accounts are provided). Payment method specifics are not listed in the published fee schedule.

Summary note on applicability

- All figures above are the published 2025/2026 fee schedule entries for Monsif International School and the transportation schedule for 2025/2026. The school states that prices are subject to change and that certain items (for example sibling discounts and special‑education charges) are applied according to the school's published conditions.

Academics

Curriculum

Extends its International Curriculum from KG1 to Grade 6 and is a candidate school for the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Spanish lessons are being added for Secondary classes. Languages taught across grades include English, Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Student Teacher Ratio

8.5:1

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Admissions

1. Registration and place reservation for an academic year starts in the first week of February. All applicants seeking admission to MIS are required to submit documents according to their program. MIS offers three admission tracks: the Lebanese official program leading to the Lebanese Baccalaureate, the High School Diploma Program, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The admissions process begins with collecting the required materials and completing the program-specific requirements.

2. The Lebanese official program leading to the Lebanese Baccalaureate: Submit an official transcript of the past two years indicating subjects studied and grades received; provide a recommendation including the last class completed certified by the Lebanese Ministry of Education; and take an entrance exam at MIS. Students coming from abroad must also submit the Lebanese equivalency of the last class completed from the Equivalence Committee of the Lebanese Ministry of Education. This track prepares students for the Lebanese Baccalaureate.

3. The High School Diploma Program: Applicants must obtain prior to the time set for registration by MIS a permission from the Equivalence Committee allowing them to pursue a High School Program exempted from Arabic. Lebanese students must provide evidence of having lived and studied outside Lebanon for not less than two uninterrupted years, along with their passport, the father's/guardian's work permit, proof of legal residence, and the official grades of two years plus a recommendation of the last class completed. If the years of study are at the elementary level, three uninterrupted years plus a recommendation are required. Applicants holding foreign passports must submit official grades of two years, a recommendation, and proof of legal residence from the Lebanese General Security; all submitted documents should be certified by the Lebanese Embassy in the foreign country and by the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

4. The International Baccalaureate (Diploma Program): MIS welcomes students of all nationalities who can apply during the first week of February. Admission decisions are based on the applicant's interest to benefit from the program and its academic opportunities offered. i) Admission requirements to DP 1 include: completion of 10 years of schooling; passing admission tests in English and Mathematics; willingness to commit to the DP subjects; completing an interview with MIS head of school, DP coordinator, or a DP teacher; and the role of maturity, motivation, and recommendations in the assessment. ii) Admission requirements to DP 2 include: having completed DP 1 successfully from an IB World School; and passing a qualifying exam prepared at MIS. DP placement decisions consider more than grades; maturity and motivation with recommendations are evaluated in interviews.

5. Languages: Lebanese nationality requires Arabic as Language A and other languages can be taken as additional Language A or Language B depending on MIS offerings.

Scholarships

The Scholarship Committee is responsible for the administration of all forms of financial assistance for students. Those interested in getting financial aid should fill in an application form and submit it to the office before Aug. 31st of the academic year for which aid is sought.

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FAQs

Where is Monsif International School located and what grades does it serve?

Monsif International School is on Monsif Main Road in Monsif, Lebanon. It offers education from KG1 through Grade 12, with KG–Grade 6 following an International Curriculum and PYP candidacy, and the High School Program includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

What curriculum tracks does MIS offer and is it a PYP candidate?

MIS extends its International Curriculum from KG1 to Grade 6 and is a candidate school for the Primary Years Programme (PYP). For high school, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Is MIS a day school or does it offer boarding, and what languages of instruction are used?

MIS is a private day school with no boarding option. The Lebanese official program uses English and Arabic as languages of instruction; the IB Diploma Programme and High School use English as the language of instruction. French is taught as a third language across programs, and Spanish is offered as an optional fourth language (with Spanish lessons being added for Secondary).

What are the new-student application fees by level?

New-student (non-refundable) fees are USD 100 for KG1–KG3, USD 100 for Grade 1–Grade 6, USD 100 for Grade 7–Grade 9, USD 200 for Grade 10–Grade 12, and USD 300 for the IB Diploma Programme (Grade 11–12).

How is tuition billed and what is the payment schedule?

Tuition is billed in three installments: 30% in September, 45% in December, and 25% in March. Annual tuition is published per grade and shown in local currency, with per-term amounts reflecting that schedule.

Is financial aid available and how do families apply?

Yes. A Scholarship Committee administers financial aid, and applications must be submitted by August 31 for the upcoming academic year. Deferred payment requests can be considered under very special circumstances via the Committee of Deferred Payments, before registration.

What is the withdrawal/refund policy for tuition?

Refunds apply to tuition only and follow a set schedule: 75% refund if withdrawal occurs before the official start of classes; 50% during the first or second week of classes; 25% during the third or fourth week.

Are there transportation fees and how are they billed?

Yes. Transport fees exist per region as annual amounts with per-term splits; once enrolled in the bus system, the full annual price is due. The schedule lists regional amounts (for example, Monsef is USD 360 per year).

What curriculum and language offerings are available and is Spanish being added?

MIS offers KG1–Grade 6 under an International Curriculum with PYP candidacy, and the High School includes the IB Diploma Programme. Languages taught include English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, with Spanish being added for Secondary.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MIS?

The student-teacher ratio at MIS is about 8.5 to 1.

What learning facilities does MIS have (library, labs, LAU access)?

MIS has a library with around 6,000 books in English, Arabic, and French, plus a Library/Research Center. There is a Computer Lab with about 25 computers and Science Labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. MIS also has an agreement with LAU providing access to LAU library facilities and databases.

What sports and performing arts facilities are on campus?

The campus includes two indoor gyms (each over 200 m2), an outdoor gym, an 850 m2 artificial grass soccer pitch, and a 1100 m2 basketball court (also used for volleyball and tennis), plus KG outdoor play areas and a sand jump area. There is a historic theatre on campus and on-site/off-campus music facilities, including a professional sound editing studio and multiple recording spaces.

What arts and music opportunities does MIS offer?

MIS provides on-campus music facilities with instruments like piano, keyboard, and guitar, and offers vocals and instrumental instruction. The theatre supports performances and there is an on-site video studio and a dedicated digital sound editing facility for music production.

What extracurriculars or competitions does MIS offer?

MIS runs an annual Model United Nations program at LAU, teaching negotiation and public speaking, and has earned multiple awards. It also participates in the Human Rights Trivia competition, with top placements in the past, and students engage in projects across English, Science, Arabic, and Arts.

Are there leadership development opportunities at MIS?

Yes. Model United Nations fosters leadership and public speaking, and MIS emphasizes leadership and time management in Diploma Programme preparation and development.

What community service or charity activities does MIS promote?

Charity work is a yearly tradition, with student-led donations to the Red Cross, visits to old people's homes, and donations to the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon; field trips are also used to support educational goals.

What SEN and wellbeing support does MIS provide?

MIS has a Special Education Department offering Regular Education with Supports and Services, In-Class Support, and Pull-Out Support. The team includes a coordinator, a speech therapist, a psychomotor therapist, a psycho-educational therapist, and a psychologist, with IEPs and parental guidance.

Is there counseling and mental wellbeing support at MIS?

Yes. A Dean of Students leads a counseling department focused on addressing social and learning obstacles and promoting mental wellbeing for students.

How does MIS handle safeguarding and safety?

MIS emphasizes child safety across routines and activities, and maintains on-site health support with a school physician and a full-time nurse.

What are the daily school hours and break times at MIS?

Classes run from 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Snack and recess periods occur from 9:35–9:55 a.m. and 11:45–12:10 p.m.

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