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Rafic Hariri High School

Lebanon, Saida

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1982
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Rafic Hariri High School occupies a 33,000-square-meter campus in Kneissat, Saida, Lebanon, serving ages 3–18 in a co-educational, non-profit setting. The school offers an international mix: American Curriculum, IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) from KG1 to Grade 5, and the IB Diploma Programme with two pathways, alongside a Lebanese track. The Lebanese system is taught in English and French, with Arabic mandatory in the Lebanese track. Elementary and Preschool divisions integrate the Lebanese curriculum with IB PYP, with instruction in English or French, while the DP can lead to the full Diploma or individual course certificates. Founded in 1982 by Rafic Hariri, the school moved in 1988 and was renamed in 1992. The campus houses 100+ classrooms, 9 laboratories, a Writing Center, 3 libraries, a 500-seat auditorium, a theater, and a gym alongside 3 sports courts. There are 10+ clubs and a strong emphasis on community service and student well-being.

Kneissat / Nazih Bizri Boulevard, Saida, South Lebanon

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The Essentials

Rafic Hariri High School has instruction in English, French.

Location

Rafic Hariri High School is located in Saida, South Lebanon. It serves the Sidonian and Lebanese Southern community. The school operates a K-12 program across four divisions: Preschool, Elementary, Intermediate, and Secondary.

Stages

Preschool, Elementary, Intermediate, Secondary (K-12)

Type

co-educational; private; non-profit

Additional learning support

A specialized Educational Support department has been established with professionals to cater for mild to moderate learning, psychological or physical needs.

Country affiliation

Lebanon

Religious affiliation

Secular (no religious affiliation)

School day structure

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fee

- Application (online) fee: USD 60 (non-refundable), payable at time of application.

Tuition fees (Lebanese‑Pound schedule) — annual and installment breakdown

All amounts shown in Lebanese pounds (LBP). Each line shows: Annual tuition — Registration deposit (arabun) — Installment 1 — Installment 2 — Installment 3, with the installment due months indicated below.

- Secondary (Grades 1st–3rd secondary): LBP 66,000,000 — Deposit LBP 6,000,000 — Installments: LBP 20,000,000 / LBP 20,000,000 / LBP 20,000,000.
- Cycle 3 (Grades 7–9): LBP 60,000,000 — Deposit LBP 6,000,000 — Installments: LBP 18,000,000 / LBP 18,000,000 / LBP 18,000,000.
- Cycle 2 (Grade 6): LBP 58,000,000 — Deposit LBP 6,000,000 — Installments: LBP 18,000,000 / LBP 17,000,000 / LBP 17,000,000.
- Cycle 2 (Grades 4–5): LBP 54,000,000 — Deposit LBP 6,000,000 — Installments: LBP 16,000,000 / LBP 16,000,000 / LBP 16,000,000.
- Cycle 1 (Grades 1–3): LBP 50,000,000 — Deposit LBP 6,000,000 — Installments: LBP 15,000,000 / LBP 15,000,000 / LBP 14,000,000.
- Kindergarten (Preschool): LBP 40,000,000 — Deposit LBP 6,000,000 — Installments: LBP 12,000,000 / LBP 11,000,000 / LBP 11,000,000.

Tuition fees (USD / international‑program items)

- International-program example (listed amounts): Full value USD 3,000 — Deposit USD 500 — Installments USD 900 / USD 800 / USD 800 (installment months as below). These USD entries are shown alongside the LBP schedules for international/foreign‑programme billing.

Technical Institute fees (annual, Lebanese‑Pound and USD items)

- Technical Institute (BT1 programs such as Accounting, IT, Interior Decoration): LBP 30,000,000 annual — Deposit LBP 5,000,000 — Installments: LBP 9,000,000 / LBP 8,000,000 / LBP 8,000,000.
- Technical Institute USD items (listed): program fees shown in USD (examples in the technical schedule include USD figures presented per program).

Billing schedule and payment terms (due dates and timing)

- Registration deposit (arabun) for continuing students is collected in May. Deposit is deducted from total tuition installments; the deposit amount shown above applies per level.
- Installment due months shown for the 2025/26 annual schedule: first installment due in September 2025, second installment due in December 2025, third installment due in March/April 2026 (the PDF schedule shows specific due months for each installment).
- Some schedules and internal guides note a three‑phase or four‑payment framework (deposit + up to three installments) depending on the program; the published fee documents show the deposit plus three installments with the months above.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; Rafic Hariri High School operates as a day school and provides student transport services rather than residential accommodation. Transport and bus registration procedures are specified separately.

Other costs and additional fees

- Registration deposit: the deposit amounts shown above (e.g., LBP 6,000,000 or USD 500 where applicable) are payable at registration and are credited against tuition.
- School supplies / stationery and e‑learning fees: the school lists stationery / e‑learning and school supplies items as separate charges; example USD items appear in the published fee schedule (USD 1,000 entries appear in the fee document for certain listed items).
- Health insurance: the fee schedule includes a health‑insurance line for students (USD amounts are shown in the published schedule).
- Support / exceptional financial support and academic‑support items: the published schedule shows one‑off or program support fees in USD (examples: USD 200 reductions or support entries and additional program fees such as USD 300 for certain foreign‑program charges).
- Foreign‑program additional fee: an additional fee of USD 300 is listed for foreign programs where applicable.
- Bus / transport: a separate registration and full‑payment policy applies to school transport; transport registration and cancellation rules are specified in the school guide.
- Stationery lists by division are published and apply in addition to tuition; stationery lists are organized by division and program.

Sibling discounts and scholarships

- The published schedule shows family/sibling concessions and scholarship entries. Discount entries in the fee document include percentage reductions (examples shown: 10%, 15%, 20% applied to designated installments) and specific USD allowances (examples shown: USD 200 reductions applied to the third installment in some cases). These concessions are applied according to the school's published rules.

Refund information and withdrawal policy

- The registration deposit is generally non‑refundable; it is deducted from the tuition installment total. The registration deposit is refundable only if the school requests the student's withdrawal. Installments and paid fees that are collected are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Parents who choose to withdraw their child are liable for full annual fees; no refund or fee transfer is made except as specified above.

Fee payment options (methods and where to pay)

- Payments may be made at any branch of BankMed or at the school during working hours. The school accepts at school: cash, bank cheque in Lebanese pounds (made to the school's BankMed account), and POS (card) payments. These payment channels are indicated in the school guide and billing documents.

Contacts for fee queries and accounts

- Admissions / Registrar and Accounts contacts are published for fee and payment queries; parents should use the school's registrar/email/phone extensions for accounting questions. Representative contact points appear on the school's admissions and fees documents.

Notes on applicability

- The figures above follow the published tuition schedule for the academic billing cycle shown in the school's fee documents (deposit plus installment months and amounts). Specific program lines (technical institute, American/IB/French tracks) may have additional USD components or program fees; those program items are listed in the technical and tuition PDFs.
Academics

Rafic Hariri High School teaches American Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

The Lebanese system is offered in English and French, with Arabic mandatory in the Lebanese track. The American Program and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme are offered. All tracks follow the IB Primary Years Programme from KG1 to Grade 5. The Elementary and Preschool divisions integrate the Lebanese curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme, with instruction in English or French. In the IB Diploma Programme, students may pursue the full Diploma or earn certificates for individual courses.

Exam Results

The school has a 100% success rate in the IB Diploma Programme.

Higher Education Progression

The Diploma Programme enables entry to universities worldwide and is internationally recognized as a high-standard university-preparatory program. Students study six subjects (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level) plus core requirements (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service). To gain the full diploma, a minimum of 24 points is required (out of 45), with examinations conducted externally by IB examiners. The IB recognizes its diploma across many colleges and universities globally, including policies for credit, advanced standing, or scholarships in some cases.

Gifted and Talented

Accelerated Learning is offered to advanced students.
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Admissions

Admissions

1. Online Application. The school offers an online application on rhhs.edu.lb. The online application is the initial step in the admissions process. The applicant must complete and submit the online form to be considered for admission.

2. Application fee. The school requires an application fee of USD 100, non-refundable. The fee accompanies the online application submission.

3. Passport-size photos. The school requires identical recent passport-size photos: six for Kindergarten I (KG I) and two for Kindergarten II through Grade 12. The photos accompany the online application materials.

4. Official transcripts. Official transcripts for the current year and the previous year must be submitted before sitting for the entrance exam. Transcripts should reflect the applicant's academic performance.

5. Class completion certificates. Class completion certificates from the current school, certified by the Department of Education, must be submitted showing the applicant's number on the list. This confirms attendance and placement within the current cohort.

6. Financial clearance. Financial clearance from the private school(s) the child has attended in the current year must be provided. This clearance verifies outstanding financial obligations have been addressed.

7. Lebanese Brevet (secondary level). For applicants entering the secondary level, a certified copy of the Lebanese Brevet certificate, issued by the Department of Education, must be submitted.

8. Ikhraj Keid (individual record). An original or certified copy of the applicant's Ikhraj Keid, issued in the current year, must be provided.

9. Family Ikhraj Keid. A copy of the applicant's family Ikhraj Keid must be submitted.

10. Identity documents. A copy of the applicant's ID (if available) must be provided.

11. Recommendation letters. Recommendation letters for applicants to Grade 2 through Grade 12 are required, with forms provided by the school.

12. Medical report. The medical report must be filled out as part of the application materials.

Non-Lebanese applicants. In addition to items 1–7, non-Lebanese applicants must also provide a Permanent Residence Permit issued by the Lebanese General Security Directorate. For Palestinian refugees, an original ID issued for Palestinians or a newly issued Ikhraj Keid is required.

Applicants coming from abroad. In addition to items 1–7, applicants coming from abroad must provide: for Grades 2–7, a copy of the passport's photo page and personal details page and the General Security stamped passport page showing entry to Lebanon; for Grades 8–12, a certified equivalence for the current class issued by the Equivalence Committee of the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (UNESCO).

Notes. No applicant shall be admitted to school unless the applicant has successfully passed the previous academic year. No applicant shall be admitted until all required documents are submitted.

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