College Protestant Francais - Campus Beyrouth vs Lycée Français International Élite – Beirut

	C College Protestant Francais - Campus Beyrouth Beirut, Lebanon	L Lycée Français International Élite – Beirut Beirut, Lebanon
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year LBP 112,500,000 - 610,193,826	Fees / year LBP 327,000,000 - 336,000,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,546	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 28	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English, Arabic	Instruction language French, English, Arabic
Opened	Opened 1925	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location CPF Beirut is located on Rue Mme Curie, BP 13-6283, Chouran, Beirut, Lebanon. CPF Metn is located at Street No.4 Dik El Mehdi, Metn, Lebanon.	Location Beirut, Lebanon; the Lycée français international Elite de Beyrouth et Bchamoun has a Beirut campus and an annex in Bchamoun. The Beirut campus serves from preschool through the final year (terminale); the Bchamoun annex serves from preschool through 3ème (equivalent to 9th grade).
Stages	Stages In CPF Metn, the French Section offers the full French curriculum from Petite Section through Terminale; the English Section is multilingual and delivers the IB World School with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).	Stages Beirut: preschool through terminale; Bchamoun: preschool through 3ème.
School type	School type Private school under Lebanese law; AEFE-affiliated.	School type co-educational
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support PAI / PPRE / PAP provide additional learning support.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Lebanon.	Country affiliation France (AEFE network; AFLEC and Mission Laïque Française partner)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Protestant.	Religious affiliation Secular (Laïcité)
School day structure	School day structure Beirut: four full days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) with a Wednesday morning half-day. Primary hours run roughly from 7:35 to 15:20; Secondary hours run roughly from 7:45 to 18:25 with a midday break.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service is offered and operated by Eido Group. The round-trip bus fee is 545 USD per term and a single-trip fee is 445 USD per term. Inscriptions with Eido Group representatives occur in the CPF hall.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details College Protestant Français — Fees (campus-specific summary for the 2025–2026 schedule) CPF — Beirut campus (Tarifs anne9e 2025-2026) - Tuition (day school) — amounts per term and annual total: - Septembre–Décembre: LBP 50,000,000. - Janvier–Mars: LBP 50,000,000. - Avril–Juin: LBP 50,000,000. - Total annual tuition (PS Terminale): LBP 150,000,000. - Solidarity / support fund (paid in USD) — per term and total: - Septembre–Décembre: USD 3,000. - Janvier–Mars: USD 1,900. - Avril–Juin: USD 1,900. - Total annual solidarity fund: USD 6,800. Sibling discounts apply (second child 10%, third child 25% on these USD amounts). - Application / registration and one-time entrance charges: - Non-refundable file (application) fee: USD 100. - First-registration / development contribution (one-time, non-refundable) at initial enrolment: USD 3,000. - Annual re-enrolment advance (non-refundable; deductible from 1st-term invoice where applicable): USD 1,000. - Billing schedule and payment terms: - Invoicing for tuition appears by term; standard billing months are: 1st term invoice in September, 2nd term invoice in December, 3rd term invoice in April. Payments for each term are due at the start of that term; each started term is due in full and collection procedures are initiated for non-payment. - Other recurring/optional costs: - Exam registration fees (French Brevet / Baccalaure9at, Lebanese Brevet, IB, etc.) are set at the start of each school year and invoiced separately. - School transport: charged monthly; fee varies by distance/zone and is administered by the transport provider; non-payment may result in suspension of service. - Canteen: mandatory for Preschool classes; canteen/top-up options available for Elementary and Secondary pupils. Specific meal charges are invoiced separately. - Extracurricular activities and AES: fees set annually and billed separately. - Uniforms: required items vary by level (preschool apron and school bag; elementary apron and sportswear; middle and high school sportswear/dress code). Uniform catalogue/pricing is managed through the school. - Refund and non-refundable items: - The file/application fee, the first-registration development contribution (USD 3,000) and the re-enrolment advance (USD 1,000) are non-refundable. Failure to pay by due dates triggers reminders and potential collection procedures. - Payment methods and practical payment details: - Payments can be made in cash at the school cashier or by bank transfer. Bank account details (Bank Audi) and instructions for transfers (include student name and grade as reference) are provided by the school. USD and LBP accounts are available. CPF Metn campus (selected 2025 figures) - Tuition (annual): - Primary (KG1 to Grade 5): LBP 90,000,000 per year. - Middle school (Grade 6 to Grade 9): LBP 90,000,000 per year. - Secondary (Grade 10 to IBDP2): LBP 90,000,000 per year. - Solidarity / support fund and insurance (annual): - Annual solidarity fund (2025): USD 5,500 per student. Materials and compulsory accident/civil-liability insurance: USD 300 per student per year. - Application and entry charges: - Non-refundable application/opening file fee: USD 100. - Contribution to the development fund (first registration, non-refundable): USD 2,000 (payable once at initial enrolment). - Billing schedule and payment terms: - Indicative payment schedule for the year shown: 1st instalment Sept 15to Sept 30; 2nd instalment Nov 15to Nov 30; 3rd instalment March 15to March 31. Each term started is due in full; invoices are uploaded to the school invoicing platform and late/non-payment triggers recovery procedures. - Other charges and options (Metn): - Exam registration fees, transport and catering are invoiced separately; transport fees depend on distance and are charged monthly; canteen mandatory for preschool and recharged for others. Extracurricular activity fees are set annually. - Payment methods (Metn): - Payment by cash at school cashier or by bank transfer. Bank Audi accounts are available in USD and Lebanese Pounds; transfers must include the student name and grade as reference. Boarding / Internat: - The school operates as a day school; no boarding/internat fee schedule is published for either campus (transport and canteen services are offered for day students). Refunds and cancellation (high-level): - Designated one-time charges (application/file fee, first-registration development contribution, and the re-enrolment advance) are explicitly non-refundable. Each started term is due in full. Exam, transport, canteen and extracurricular fees are invoiced separately and follow the schools invoicing rules and deadlines. Collection procedures are applied for late payment.	Fee details I attempted to retrieve the schoolees for Lyce9e Frane7ais International c9lite e28093 Beyrouth, but the published fee schedule on the school site is a Google Drive PDF that is not accessible without sign-in. I located the "Frais de scolarite9 25-26" file linked from the school's pages. Please upload or paste the school's fee schedule PDF or the fee table from that document so I can extract and format the full, itemised 2026/27 (or 2025/26) fee breakdown you requested. Once you provide the file or the fee details, I will produce a clear, factual fee overview covering: - Application fees - Tuition fees per year group and per term (full detail) - Billing schedule and payment terms - Boarding fees (if applicable) - Other costs (uniform, materials, extras) - Refund rules (if stated) - Accepted payment methods I could not access the detailed numbers myself because the PDF requires Google account access; supplying the document will let me complete the requested, parent-facing fee overview in the exact format you specified.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The CPF uses a dress code that includes an embroidered school apron as part of the uniform, plus sportswear such as T‑shirts (short and long sleeve), polo shirts, shorts, leggings, jogging pants, and hoodies. Prices for the uniform items are listed on the Tabliers, tenues de sport et autres accessoires page.	Uniform requirement If the administration decides on a specific dress or uniform, it is mandatory for all students.
Food options	Food options The CPF Beirut cafeteria operates with Today's cuisine by Cat & Mouth, offering meals prepared daily with fresh, seasonal ingredients and clearly labeled allergens. There are three dining options: Menu Kiosque, Menu Self, and Menu Cantine. Menu offerings include items such as viennoiserie, bagels, manakish, croissants, and salads, with hot meals available on the daily menu.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership CPF is a private Lebanese-law school managed by PPFL (Présence Protestante Française au Liban). It is affiliated with AEFE and its teachings are validated by the French National Education.	Governance and ownership The school is part of the Association Franco-Libanaise pour l'Éducation et la Culture (AFLEC). It is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and is a partner of the Mission Laïque Française.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details From 6th to 3rd, the Collège Protestant Français uses digital tools (interactive whiteboards in all classrooms, tablets, and a digital workspace) and follows the official programs of the French Ministry of Education, ensuring continuity for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Lebanese Brevet. Three languages are taught: French, Arabic, and English, reinforced from grade 6, with Spanish offered from grade 4; the school operates two cycles: Cycle 3 (CM1–CM2–6e) and Cycle 4 (5e–4e–3e). The Lycée (Seconde–Terminale) is designed to help each student realize their potential, build their future project, and develop the knowledge and skills needed for higher education and professional life. It follows the 2018 Bac reform with a personalized path around common subjects, chosen specialties, and orientation support from Seconde. The Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) is a full diploma offered since 2023, emphasizing multiculturalism and international openness, with the aim of developing deep trilingual proficiency in Arabic, English, and French and broader cultural understanding. The CPF prepares students to succeed in top universities and to become conscious, responsible global citizens.	Curriculum details Tri-lingual instruction in French, English and Arabic. Preschool from age 2 to 5 (TPS, PS, MS, GS) and Elementary education.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results 100% pass rate at the Baccalaureate.	Exam results Brevet Français (end of 9th grade); Baccalauréat Français (end of Terminale); Baccalauréat Français International Trilingue.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) is offered since 2023 and is designed to provide trilingual proficiency in Arabic, English, and French and intercultural openness. CPF states it forms students capable of succeeding in the best universities and becoming engaged global citizens.	Higher education progression Post-BAC orientation includes enrollment in first year university or CPGE for holders or future holders of a French Bac.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Social and emotional development is supported through solidarity projects and preventive programs that foster empathy, community involvement, and peer support.	Social & emotional learning The school pursues educational excellence and a highly personalized, attentive, and rigorous follow-up for each student. The staff provide a caring and supportive approach in daily teaching. The school upholds humanist and civic values and promotes language learning across cultures. The motto "Three languages, three cultures" reflects a commitment to multilingual and intercultural competence. The school prioritizes safety and the happiness of learning and living, maintaining a secure, positive environment for students.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Staff receive training on learners with special educational needs (EBEP) and there are awareness activities for dyslexia and related learning differences.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Instruction is provided in French, Arabic and English from kindergarten, and the school prepares students for the French Baccalaureate and the French International Baccalaureate (trilingual French-Arabic-English).	English as an additional language French, English and Arabic are taught across the school to master three languages. The kindergarten offers tri-lingual instruction in French, English and Arabic from age 3, with some 2- to 3-year-old children admitted under certain conditions. The elementary school provides three-language instruction (French, English and Arabic) with a weekly hour of personalized support. The school prepares the Baccalauréat Français International tri-lingual: French, American English and Arabic. The program emphasizes language development and multilingual proficiency across grade levels.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school psychologist conducts group and individual sessions to help students manage exam-related stress.	Mental wellbeing The school provides a safe and caring learning environment that supports student wellbeing. The Proviseur emphasizes the happiness of learning and living as a core objective. Staff provide personalized, attentive support to students to foster well-being. The three-language, three-cultures framework supports confidence, belonging and engagement. The school maintains ongoing attention to safety and well-being, adapting to Lebanon's context to preserve a positive learning experience.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safety measures include regular evacuation drills and safety containment exercises for students and staff; a health service is on site with a dedicated health team.	Safeguarding Safety of students is a fundamental mission across Beyrouth, Bchamoun and Tyr. The Proviseur highlights ongoing attention to security and the best conditions for learning in challenging contexts. The school leadership and staff work to maintain a secure environment that protects students and enables them to learn and thrive.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview CPF Metn is housed on a recently renovated campus that provides a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for learning. Every space is designed to support focused learning while encouraging curiosity and creativity. The Library supports literacy and cultural education as part of the strategic plan, building a rich cultural foundation and engaging with artworks. The Scientific Laboratories provide hands-on physics, chemistry and biology experiments in the science center, with practical work rooms and an emphasis on safety and scientific reasoning. The Art Room supports artistic and cultural education, facilitating creative projects and connections to art history. CPF Metn offers multilingual education with a French Section delivering the full French curriculum and an English Section delivering the IB World School program (PYP and DP).	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Library enables literacy and cultural sessions as part of the strategic plan, supporting multidisciplinary learning and cultural enrichment. Scientific Laboratories provide hands-on experiences in physics, chemistry and biology in the school's science center, with practical work rooms focused on developing practical skills and scientific reasoning. The Art Room supports artistic and cultural education by hosting art sessions and projects, linking creative practice with art history.	Academic facilities The school teaches a trilingual program in French, English and Arabic. The school provides preschool tracks from ages 2 to 5 (TPS, PS, MS, GS; children of 2 years under certain conditions) and an Elementary program. The school offers the Brevet Français (end of 3e), the Baccalauréat Français (end of Terminale), and the Baccalauréat Français International (trilingual). In 2024, our students can present the Baccalauréat Français International Trilingue: French, English (American), Arabic. Post-BAC orientation: Registration in the first year of university/CPGE for holders or future holders of a French Bac.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities are offered throughout the school year and cover artistic, cultural, sporting, linguistic, scientific and digital domains. They are supervised by qualified instructors and foster autonomy, initiative, teamwork and self-confidence in an educational and engaging environment. The program reinforces the school's values of openness, respect and excellence as students explore their talents beyond the classroom.	Extra curricular facilities LFIE has implemented several extracurricular activities at affordable prices for students: basketball, theatre, piano, guitar, and more.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The Collège Protestant Français is a private educational establishment under Lebanese law, governed by PPFL (Présence Protestante Française au Liban). Its legal personality is held by PPFL, which manages it in all material and financial matters. It is linked by a convention to AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) and its teaching is validated by the French Ministry of National Education. The Beirut campus has been operating since at least 1928, with Mlle Louise Wegmann serving as principal from 1928 to 1965. In 2019, PPFL expanded to Metn by acquiring Montana International College, which became Collège Protestant Français Metn. The CPF celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2026.	History Three campuses—Beirut, Bechamoun, and Tyre—belong to the Elite network that administers them and rely on the pedagogical experience of inspectors-general and former French administrators of the Ministry of Education, gathered within the French-Lebanese Association for Education and Culture (AFLEC), guarantors of academic excellence. They are part of the AEFE network of French schools abroad, ensuring alignment with the French education system. The three sites are approved by the French Ministry of National Education, guaranteeing access to French examinations leading to the Brevet at the end of the ninth grade and to the French or International French Baccalaureate (BFI) at the end of terminale, which open doors to higher education in France and worldwide. The schools welcome students in Beirut, Bechamoun, and Tyre and operate within AFLEC, each preserving its own identity while working in synergy and sharing pedagogical choices and common values. In recent months, openings have been made in Beirut and Bechamoun for Tyre students in response to the security context in southern Lebanon.
Community	Community CPF Beirut offers a vibrant school life with activities and projects across sports, solidarity, sustainable development, and health. The Activités et Projets section includes EPS, Solidarité, EDD, Prévention, and other initiatives, and features student tournaments and events such as the centennial basketball tournament held on 15 January 2026 and activities like Halloween garden party, Octobre Rose (Pink October), and Pajama Day. Actualités include events such as Recréation musicale – 2e édition (11 February 2026) and L'Intégrale (10 February 2026), among others. These activities and events foster engagement among students, families, and staff and are part of the CPF life on campus.	Community Extracurricular activities include Basketball, Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Dance, and Fitness for children. They are offered at affordable prices for LFIE students. The activities broaden opportunities for student engagement beyond regular classes. These offerings form part of LFIE Beyrouth's extracurricular provisions.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Languages of instruction are French, Arabic and English from kindergarten. The Beirut campus follows a dual curriculum up to the class of 3ème and prepares students for the French or Lebanese diplomas. The school prepares students for the French Baccalaureate and for the French International Baccalaureate in a trilingual program (French-Arabic-English). The Metn campus is an AEFE-affiliated French school with a bilingual English section that delivers the IB World School program (PYP and DP).	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Extracurricular activities cover artistic, cultural, sports, linguistic, scientific and digital domains. They are offered throughout the school year and supervised by qualified instructors who help students develop talents, creativity and self-expression. CPF Metn offers a diverse range of clubs for Elementary and Middle School, run by professionals to help participants acquire new skills and express their talents. Web Radio is part of the life at CPF Beirut and is used by teachers in courses or projects.	Arts & creative The school offers Theatre, Piano, Guitar, and Dance as extracurricular activities. These activities are offered at affordable prices.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language From kindergarten, students study French, Arabic and English. The Beirut campus prepares students for the French Baccalaureate and the French International Baccalaureate in a trilingual program (French-Arabic-English). CPF Metn is an AEFE-affiliated French school offering the full French curriculum in the French section and an English IB World School section delivering the PYP and DP. This multilingual framework supports intercultural learning across campuses.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities provide opportunities to engage in diverse interests and develop new skills. Clubs are available for Elementary and Middle School and are run by professionals to help participants express their talents. The activities foster autonomy, initiative, teamwork and self-confidence in a stimulating environment. The life on campus includes sports and artistic activities.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service Solidarity activities are part of the program, including Pink October for breast cancer awareness and an Easter Ramadan Foodathon. The school has organized solidarity projects with Dar el Aytam el Islamiyya and campaigns such as the 1 kilo drive with Cedars for Care. These initiatives engage students, staff and families in charitable work and social responsibility.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Parent Committee is elected every three years to represent parents to the school leadership. Staff and administrative representatives are elected to internal councils and governance bodies. Student delegates participate in governance, with designated representatives for lycée and collège. Governance structures include the Conseil d'établissement and the Conseil d'école with both internal leadership and external representatives.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports training sessions begin and teams practice on CPF facilities, with published training schedules and try-outs. The school's psychologist conducts stress management workshops for exam classes and provides individual support. Prevention activities cover topics such as dyslexia awareness and road safety, and promote student well-being and safety across the school.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Basketball is offered as an extracurricular activity. Fitness for children is offered as well.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision French, English, and Arabic are languages used in CPF Metn programs. The French Section delivers the full French curriculum. The English Section is an IB World School delivering the PYP and DP. The IB program at Metn lists English and Arabic as languages of instruction.	Language provision French, English (American), and Arabic are taught with the aim that students master all three languages, with equal fluency in speaking and writing. Many projects are conducted in all three languages, particularly in science, using hands-on and experimental methods. In collège, students begin learning a fourth language, Spanish. The program leads to Cambridge certification at the end of collège and to the French International Baccalaureate Trilingue (French, English, Arabic); in 2024, students can sit the Baccalauréat Français International Trilingue: French, English (American), Arabic.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching CPF Metn offers bilingual education across two sections: a Multilingual French Section and a Multilingual English Section. The French Section is AEFE-affiliated and delivers the full French curriculum from Petite Section through Terminale. The English Section is an IB World School authorized to deliver the PYP and the DP. This structure supports multilingual competencies across the student body.	Bilingual teaching Trilingual instruction in French, English, and Arabic. Students express themselves with equal fluency in all three languages, both orally and in writing.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Two sections provide instruction in French and English, enabling multilingual exposure.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Inscriptions PS MS GS (Kindergarten) for 2026-2027: The second wave of pre-registration for the September 2026 intake runs from February 23 to June 5, 2026 on the CPF Eduka platform. Interviews are held monthly from February through June, and responses are issued as interviews take place, depending on space availability. Submitting a pre-registration dossier does not commit the school to enrollment. The documents referenced include the Constitution demande d'inscription PS MS GS 2026-2027 (2ème vague) and the Demande d'inscription pour l'année 2026-2027. 2. Inscriptions CP à Terminale (CP to Terminale) for 2026-2027: The pre-registration requests for September 2026 for CP to Terminale are available from February 2, 2026 on the school's site. Dossiers and required documents must be prepared and submitted to the inscriptions office with Madame Ghida Ghandour Hamzeh between 8:00–12:00 and 14:00–15:00 on weekdays, per the school calendar. A non-refundable dossier fee of 100 USD is charged and remains with the College regardless of the final enrollment decision. Applications are reviewed during the year, and families are informed individually about follow-up; final enrollment is contingent on payment of 3,000 USD per student to the development fund. 3. How to apply and submission details: The enrollment process requires using Eduka to complete the dossier; existing families should log in with their Eduka account, while new families must create an Eduka account first. After the entry is submitted, an automatic email confirms that the enrollment dossier has been transmitted. To begin an application, click Faire une demande (Submit an application) via cpfbeyrouth.eduka.school.	Admissions Enrollment 2026-2027. An enrollment form for the 2026-2027 academic year is available in the enrollment section. For inquiries, contact lfie.beyrouth@aflec-fr.org or call +961 1 818 810.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school participates in AEFE scholarships. The first AEFE scholarship campaign for 2026-2027 opens on January 7, 2026 for French families; for CPF families, the deadline to deposit applications with the Consulate's scholarship service is January 30, 2026 between 8:00 and 12:00. Purple application forms can be collected at CPF's reception for families already receiving scholarships, or at the Principal's Secretary (Mme Daaboul). A poster for the 1st campaign (2026-2027) is provided. The 2nd CPF scholarship campaign for 2025-2026 has also been launched; more information is available via the school's notices.	Scholarships The first scholarship campaign for the 2024/2025 academic year will open to families on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 and will close on Friday, February 16, 2024. The scholarship application forms (yellow) are to be obtained from the school secretariat. Deadlines and submission modalities will be posted on the Consulate General's website in the 'scholarships' section. Please see the attached poster outlining the 2024/2025 scholarship campaign.
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