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The International School of Choueifat (SABIS)

Lebanon, Choueifat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1886
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

The International School of Choueifat in Choueifat, Lebanon, is a co-educational, English-medium independent day school in the SABIS network. It serves students from KG1 to Grade 12, aged 3 to 18, with more than 1,600 pupils from diverse nationalities. The school follows a bespoke SABIS curriculum that builds a solid academic foundation while developing learning techniques, interpersonal skills, and ethical values. Non-selective admissions support broad access and prepare students for admission to universities and successful careers. Facilities include a library with Britannica Online, two computer labs, five ITL exam halls (two with computer stations), and interactive whiteboards. Three cafeterias serve around 1,000 people, with a dedicated KG/Lower Primary canteen. The Alumni Club House and the History Hall preserve SABIS history, and ITL enables instant scoring through Computer-Based Examinations. The SABIS network began expanding internationally in 1975, and ISC-Choueifat traces its roots to 1886. Today the network educates tens of thousands.

Charlie Saad street Chouaifet El Aamroussieh, Lebanon

The Essentials

The International School of Choueifat (SABIS) has instruction in English.

Location
The International School of Choueifat – Choueifat is located in Choueifat, Amrosieh, on Charles Saad Street, Lebanon (Postal Code 5004-5611).

Stages
KG1 to Grade 12

Type
SABIS network school; co-educational; English-medium; independent day school

Additional learning support
Special Academic Support is available: Summer School, Special Lessons, and Full-Special Classes (all offered at extra cost).

Country affiliation
Lebanon
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has three purpose-built cafeterias accommodating approximately 1,000 people.

Governance and Ownership
ISC-Choueifat is a member of the global SABIS Network.
Fees
Application / registration fees
- No publicly posted application or registration fee amount is available for the International School of Choueifat (Choueifat campus).

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a public, grade-by-grade tuition schedule for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26 on the school's public pages; no per-term or per-year amounts could be located for ISC–Choueifat (Choueifat campus). For the database field "Tuition by year group," record that the campus does not publish amounts publicly.
- For reference on how tuition is commonly presented at other International School of Choueifat (SABIS) campuses: campuses in the same network publish annual tuition per grade and a three‑installment billing pattern (examples include published grade-level annual tuition schedules and per‑term installment breakdowns). Use these examples only to understand structure; they are not the Choueifat campus fees.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No specific billing calendar or installment dates are published for ISC–Choueifat (Choueifat campus) in publicly available materials.
- Common practice across the SABIS/ISC network (seen in other ISC campuses) is: a registration/deposit paid at registration, followed by tuition billed in multiple installments (commonly three installments per academic year), with specific due dates set for each installment. Tuition at other ISC campuses is presented as annual fees with 1st/2nd/3rd installment amounts and due‑date guidance.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- There is no public indication that ISC–Choueifat (Choueifat campus) operates a boarding programme; no boarding fee schedule is published. Record "No boarding programme / no boarding fees published" for the campus.

Other costs and typical ancillary charges
- No campus‑specific amounts for uniforms, books, transportation, exam fees, extracurricular activities, or meals were found for ISC–Choueifat (Choueifat campus).
- Typical ancillary items charged at other ISC campuses include: books and materials, school uniform, transportation, extracurricular program fees, meals/cafeteria subscriptions, and exam or registration deposits. These items are commonly stated as excluded from core tuition on other ISC campus publications.

Refund information
- No campus‑specific refund schedule or exact refund conditions were located for ISC–Choueifat (Choueifat campus).
- As a network example, some ISC campuses state that tuition and related fees are generally non‑refundable except where a defined school refund or guarantee form specifies otherwise; re‑enrollment or deposit charges may be non‑refundable in practice. Apply that pattern as a general note only — it is not a campus‑specific policy for Choueifat unless confirmed with the school.

Fee payment options and payee instructions
- No campus‑specific list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, online portal) is published for ISC–Choueifat (Choueifat campus).
- Other ISC campus pages instruct that tuition is "payable to the accounting department at the school," and network campuses commonly accept payments via the school accounting office using standard methods (bank transfer, bank deposit, in‑person payment to accounting); availability of credit‑card payment or online portals varies by campus. Use the payment‑to‑accounting pattern as the expected payee instruction where a precise method is not published.

Summary note for your database (concise, factual entries to store)
- Tuition: No public per‑grade tuition amounts published for ISC–Choueifat (Choueifat campus) for 2026/27 or 2025/26.
- Application/registration fee: No public amount published.
- Billing schedule: No campus‑specific schedule published; SABIS/ISC campuses typically use a registration deposit and a multi‑installment (commonly three) billing pattern.
- Boarding: No boarding programme or boarding fees published.
- Ancillary charges: No published amounts; typical items include books, uniform, transport, extracurriculars, meals (commonly excluded from tuition at other ISC campuses).
- Refunds: No campus‑specific refund schedule published; network practice shows fees often non‑refundable except where a stated policy/guarantee applies.
- Payee / payment handling: Tuition is normally payable to the school accounting department; specific payment methods (bank transfer, card, portal) are not listed publicly for this campus.

Academics

The International School of Choueifat (SABIS) teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
ISC-Choueifat follows the SABIS curriculum designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop a solid academic foundation. The curriculum aims to help students reach their full potential and develop a love of lifelong learning. ISC-Choueifat is a non-selective, co-educational, English-medium, independent day school. It serves students of diverse nationalities and backgrounds and prepares them for admission to competitive universities and successful careers. The program develops academic competencies, learning techniques, interpersonal skills, and ethical values within a multicultural setting.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates from SABIS Network schools gain entry to highly competitive universities around the world, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and the Middle and Far East. Notable universities include Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, and Stanford.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) works with staff to raise academic standards, promote high social and moral values, develop personality, and build communication and management skills, while involving students in organizing sports and aesthetic activities. Members of the SLO are appointed by the administration for their competence rather than elected by students. The school emphasizes teamwork among administrators, teachers, and students, with self-audits to identify and correct gaps. The approach is supported by a multicultural setting that helps students understand world cultures. The SABIS model reinforces high expectations and student development through collaborative processes.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Admission is based on willingness to work toward potential rather than innate ability. Placement into classes is determined by academic attainment, with age acting as a limiting factor. Students applying to enter Grade 2 and above must take diagnostic tests to determine placement. Students who are behind academically are rarely refused; they are offered, at extra cost, one of several solutions depending on their needs: Summer School—a six-week program offered in June, July, and August to help make up gaps; Special Lessons—extra periods in weaker subjects; Full-Special Classes—accelerated programs intended to prepare students to join the regular classes, sometimes covering two or more scholastic years in one.
Parent Experience

History
The International School of Choueifat was founded in 1886 by Tanios Saad and Louisa Procter as a school for girls in the village of Choueifat, Lebanon. The SABIS Network began expanding internationally in 1975 with the Sharjah campus, followed by ISC Bath in Europe (1983) and ISM Minneapolis in the USA (1985). The Lebanese Civil War prompted relocation in 1983, and ISC-Choueifat returned to its original campus in Choueifat in 1991. Today the SABIS Network educates over 70,000 students on five continents, and ISC-Choueifat enrolls more than 1,600 students from KG1 to Grade 12.

Community
ISC-Choueifat is part of the SABIS Network, with schools on five continents educating over 70,000 students. ISC-Choueifat itself enrolls more than 1,600 students from KG1 to Grade 12. The Alumni Association was revived in 2001 to maintain a strong link among generations.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus library offers a wide variety of books, and computers with Internet access are available in the library for student use. Students also have access to Britannica Online for research and instructional content. The school has three purpose-built cafeterias serving hot and cold meals to about 1,000 people, with KG and Lower Primary students served in a dedicated canteen for breakfast and hot lunch. The Alumni Club House on the lower campus hosts Alumni Association activities, while the History Hall preserves SABIS history and memorabilia dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. There are two computer labs with up-to-date technology, five ITL exam halls (two with computer stations), and some classes feature Interactive Whiteboards to enhance learning.

Academic Facilities
Two computer labs are equipped with up-to-date hardware and software to support computing lessons (grades 1–11). There are five SABIS Integrated Testing and Learning (ITL) exam halls, with two having computer stations, utilizing ITL technology and the Computer-Based Examination (CBE) system for instant grading. Some classrooms are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards. The library provides a wide variety of books and online resources, including Britannica Online, for student research.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Alumni Club House on the lower campus hosts Alumni Association activities. The SABIS History Hall preserves pictures, documents, letters, and memorabilia related to ISC-Choueifat's history, dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Math Bee Challenge for grades 4-5 develops problem-solving skills. Future Profession Day for grades 4-6 helps students explore future careers. Reading Campaign promotes reading among students and staff.

Arts & Creative
Classic Ballet is offered as part of the arts program. Painting in acrylic, oil, and watercolor is available. Ceramics, mosaic, stained glass and crafts are regularly offered. Guitar and piano provide opportunities to study music.

Cultural & Language
International Folk Dance Night showcases dances from Palestine, India, China, Poland, Africa, Spain, America, and Lebanon. The event was organized by the SLO and attended by staff, parents, graduates and guests. The UNESCO Palace hosted the performances with about 230 students participating.

Social & Hobbies
Extra-Curricular Activities are scheduled on Wednesdays after school and on Saturdays. Students choose from Basketball, Football, Taekwondo, Gymnastics, Tennis, Computer, Painting, Guitar, Piano and Swimming. Robotics is offered for Grades 6-8, to teach programming and building robots.

Community & Service
The Reading Campaign promotes literacy by encouraging students to share and trade books across ages. High school students read to younger students during storytelling time. Global Hand Washing Day activities educate students on personal hygiene and health awareness.

Leadership & Professional
University Fairs bring local and international university representatives to the school library. Future Profession Day engages students in thinking about career options. These events support students in preparing for higher education and professional life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A broad range of sports is offered, including basketball, football, taekwondo, gymnastics, tennis and swimming. These activities promote physical fitness, well-being and balanced student development.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English (English-medium instruction).
Admissions

Admissions
1. School Tour. Families are encouraged to visit the school for a tour of the campus and talk with admissions staff.

2. Application and Required Documents. There is no application deadline, but the admission process should be initiated early on. Applications are accepted on a space-available basis throughout the school year. A joining fee is required to initiate the admission process and cover administrative costs. The required documents are: Completed Application Form; Copy of Identity Card or Passport; Two Passport Photographs; Final School Report from Previous School.

3. Testing. Students applying to enter Grades 2 and above sit for diagnostic tests as part of the admission process. Upon completion, the diagnostic tests are marked and a decision upon placement is made by the school.

4. Admission Decisions. Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of the candidates. Results of diagnostic testing and previous school records are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional criteria for admission include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the ability of ISC-Choueifat to accommodate the needs of the candidate. Once accepted and the required fees paid, a place for the student is reserved.

Scholarships
Model United Nations awards include LAU scholarships; seven delegates received awards that included scholarships to LAU; five Diplomacy awards included a 25% scholarship; and two Secretary General Award recipients included a 50% scholarship. The Best Delegate Award carried a scholarship to LAU. The Outstanding Students page notes that honored students were given full scholarships for all the years of study (BA or BS).
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