LWIS City International School vs Wellspring Learning Community - City Centre Campus

	L LWIS City International School Beirut, Lebanon	W Wellspring Learning Community - City Centre Campus Beirut, Lebanon
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year LBP 717,875,089 - 1,005,025,125	Fees / year LBP 743,898,061 - 860,552,763
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 11 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 900
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 2007
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Down Town Beirut, Lebanon. The school is a private, international, English-medium day school serving KG1 to Grade 12. It offers Arabic as a first and second language, French as a second language, and Spanish at the high school level.	Location Wellspring has two Beirut campuses: Mathaf Campus is on Mathaf Main Street, on the border between Badaro and Achrafieh, in front of the National Museum and the Security General, in the grounds of the Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation on Pierre Gemayel Street; City Centre Campus is located in Ain El Roumaneh, on a side street off Lamaa Lamaa Main Street near BLOM Bank.
Stages	Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Senior School. The school serves KG1 through Grade 12.	Stages IB Continuum: PYP, MYP and DP. Mathaf Campus (PYP) serves Nursery–Grade 5; City Centre Campus (MYP and DP) serves Grades 6–12.
School type	School type Private international day school. It operates English-medium instruction.	School type IB Continuum World School
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 46 nationalities represented; most common nationality is Lebanese (40%); local to international ratio is 40% local to 60% international.	Pupil nationality mix 59 nationalities represented; mix of local Lebanese and international students.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Support Services. Modified and Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) are offered; support for learners with dyslexia, mild developmental delays, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and social, emotional and behavioral needs; includes In and Out of Class Support, Special Programs, and Out of Class Remediation.	Additional learning support Learning support for all years with an inclusive IB-aligned approach; professional staff include social-emotional-behavioral/SEN counselors, academic support teachers, and college/career counselors.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Lebanon
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation non-religious
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus service is available; registration is via the Bus Registration Form.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition fees (annual, USD) - KG1 – KG2 – KG3 (Preschool): USD 8,000.-. - Grade 1 – Grade 2 – Grade 3 (Primary): USD 8,800.-. - Grade 4 – Grade 5 – Grade 6 / Year 6: USD 9,400.-. - Grade 7 / Year 7 – Grade 8 / Year 8 – Grade 9 / Year 9: USD 9,950.-. - Grade 10 / Sec 1 – Grade 11 / Sec 2: USD 10,500.-. - Grade 12 / Sec 3: USD 11,200.-. New-student, registration and one-time fees - Processing (application) fee: USD 200.- (non‑refundable). An additional USD 100.- applies for Special Education assessment when required. - Development Fund: USD 3,000.- (non‑refundable, one‑time payment due at registration). - Registration fee (place confirmation): USD 1,500.- (non‑refundable). This USD 1,500.- is deducted from the second tuition installment. What is included in tuition and additional academic charges - Tuition includes rental of hard-copy books, workbooks, e-books, instructional materials, software and insurance. - Family reductions: 10% reduction for the third child and 15% reduction for the fourth child. - IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) charge: IBDP students (Year 1 & Year 2) are charged an additional USD 1,500.- per year to cover IB programme costs; IBDP Year 2 examination fees are paid directly by the parent/guardian. Grade 12 fees include graduation fees. - Special Education Supplement / Learning Support: charged only if required and determined case-by-case. An additional Special Education assessment fee (USD 100.-) may apply. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed in installments. The registration fee is applied against the second tuition installment. Payment of the first tuition installment is collected prior to the start of the school year during the school's scheduled payment/collection period (payment of the first installment and collection of uniform takes place in the week before term starts). - Historical payment practice shows a two‑installment structure (first installment ~50% before the start of term; remaining tuition due in a mid‑year installment), and a late‑payment penalty has been applied in past schedules (a late fee equal to 5% of the total amount due following payment deadlines). Cheques were previously specified as a payment method (payable to “City International School”) in published fee materials. Boarding - Not applicable. LWIS‑CiS operates as a day school; there is no boarding programme. Other costs and optional fees - School buses are available to parents for a fee; parents may opt to enrol children on the school bus service or provide their own transport. Specific bus-route and pass fees are charged separately. - School uniform is available for purchase from the school office; uniform costs are charged to families at time of purchase. - After‑school activities and some extracurricular programmes are run as optional services and may carry separate fees; these are managed outside the core tuition charge. Refund and withdrawal rules - Processing fee, Development Fund and Registration fee are non‑refundable. - Withdrawal policy applied in previously published fee schedules: a student who withdraws before the published mid‑year payment deadline was exempt from the second installment (but remained liable for the first installment in full); withdrawal after that deadline required payment of tuition for the full year. This historical policy has been published in the school's fee schedules and parent materials. Fee payment options - Cheque payments have been specified in published fee documents (cheques payable to “City International School”). The school collects the first installment in person during the scheduled pre‑term payment period; parents should use the published payment windows. Specific accepted methods beyond cheque (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) are not detailed in the publicly available fee documents reviewed here. If you will place these entries into a database: use the listed annual tuition amounts for each grade band, record the one‑time non‑refundable Development Fund (USD 3,000.-), Registration Fee (USD 1,500.-) and Processing Fee (USD 200.-), note the additional IBDP charge (USD 1,500.- per IBDP year), record that transportation and uniform costs are billed separately, and flag the school as a day school (no boarding).	Fee details Application fee - Non-refundable application processing fee: USD 100 (paid in cash USD or by international wire transfer for applicants outside Lebanon). Capital development (new students, one-time, non-refundable) - Nursery: USD 2,525, paid in cash USD or by international wire transfer. - KG1 and above: USD 3,000, paid in cash USD or by international wire transfer. - The capital development fee is charged once for new students at the time indicated by the school. Annual tuition and auxiliary fees by year group (School Year 2025–2026) - Nursery - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 7,790 (USD tuition) + USD 500 (auxiliary/other fees) = USD 8,290 (total USD component). - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 8,290. - KG1 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 7,590 + USD 500 = USD 8,090 (total USD component). - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 8,090. - KG2 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 7,590 + USD 500 = USD 8,090 (total USD component). - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 8,090. - Grade 1 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 7,790 + USD 500 = USD 8,290 (total USD component). - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 8,290. - Grade 2 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 7,790 + USD 500 = USD 8,290. - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 8,290. - Grade 3 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 7,790 + USD 500 = USD 8,290. - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 8,290. - Grade 4 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 7,790 + USD 500 = USD 8,290. - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 8,290. - Grade 5 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 7,790 + USD 500 = USD 8,290. - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 8,290. - Grade 6 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 8,390 + USD 500 = USD 8,890. - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 8,890. - Grade 7 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 8,440 + USD 500 = USD 8,940. - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 8,940. - Grade 8 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 8,490 + USD 500 = USD 8,990. - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 8,990. - Grade 9 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 8,540 + USD 500 = USD 9,040. - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 9,040. - Grade 10 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 8,590 + USD 500 = USD 9,090. - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 9,090. - Grade 11 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 8,990 + USD 500 = USD 9,490. - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 9,490. - Grade 12 - LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component). - USD 9,090 + USD 500 = USD 9,590. - Combined: LBP 90,000,000 & USD 9,590. Billing schedule and payment terms (how the annual amount is billed across payments) - Reservation / first (non-refundable) installment at enrollment: LBP 30,000,000 plus USD 3,000. These sums form part of the total annual tuition and are required to reserve the student's place. - Remaining balances: the outstanding balances (LBP and USD parts) are payable in two further installments due in June and December. - LBP component example: total LBP 90,000,000 is paid as LBP 30,000,000 (reservation) + LBP 30,000,000 (June) + LBP 30,000,000 (December). - USD component example: the USD total (tuition + USD auxiliary fees) is billed as USD 3,000 (reservation) + remaining USD balance split into two equal installments due in June and December; for example, Nursery total USD 8,290 = USD 3,000 (reservation) + USD 2,645 (June) + USD 2,645 (December). - Late payment: a late payment fee of USD 250 per month (or part of a month) is added to overdue accounts; legal collection costs may also be charged. - Currency and payment rules: the LBP portion must be paid in cash LBP and the USD portion must be paid in cash USD (exchange between currencies is not permitted). The capital development fee and certain new-student fees are payable in cash USD or by international wire transfer if paid from outside Lebanon. - Methods accepted: direct bank deposit (Bank Audi branches), cash payments at school premises; parents are responsible for bank charges on deposits. Per-term / per-installment detail (examples using the published annual totals and the billing structure) - LBP per-installment (all grades): - Reservation: LBP 30,000,000 (non-refundable). - June installment: LBP 30,000,000. - December installment: LBP 30,000,000. - USD per-installment (examples): - Nursery (total USD 8,290): Reservation USD 3,000; June USD 2,645; December USD 2,645. - KG1 (total USD 8,090): Reservation USD 3,000; June USD 2,545; December USD 2,545. - Grade 6 (total USD 8,890): Reservation USD 3,000; June USD 2,945; December USD 2,945. - Grade 12 (total USD 9,590): Reservation USD 3,000; June USD 3,295; December USD 3,295. - The reservation amounts (LBP 30,000,000 and USD 3,000) are non-refundable and count towards the year total. Acceptance of enrollment constitutes an agreement to pay the full academic year's account even if the student departs early. Boarding fees - No boarding program or boarding fees are listed for Wellspring Learning Community; the school operates as a day school with services such as bus transport and lunch available as separate, billed options. Other costs and ancillary fees - Auxiliary / Other Fees: USD 500 per student per year (listed as Other Fees / Auxiliary Fees). This USD amount is included in the total USD component shown above. - Bus transport: optional, billed separately on an annual basis if used; charges for transport and any related services are invoiced separately. - Lunch program, after-school activities, excursions/trips, special learning support, textbooks/resources, uniforms and school supplies are billed separately when applicable. Supply lists and uniform requirements indicate parents must provide school supplies and Wellspring shirts for PE; uniform items and supplies are additional parent costs. - Family discounts: a 10% reduction in LBP tuition is offered starting with the third child (LBP tuition). A 15% reduction in USD auxiliary fees is offered for the third child and 20% for the fourth child onward (USD auxiliary fees). Other fees are not subject to discount. Refund and withdrawal policy - Application processing fees are non-refundable. Capital development fees are non-refundable. The reservation installment (LBP 30,000,000 and USD 3,000) is non-refundable. - Acceptance of enrollment constitutes agreement to pay the full academic year's tuition and fees. If a student withdraws after attending their first day of class, the full year's tuition and fees are due. - The full year's tuition and fees remain payable in cases of suspension or exclusion for disciplinary or other reasons. - No refunds are given for extended absence or in the event of an extended school closure for reasons beyond the school's control. - Accounts unpaid by their due date are considered delinquent and will incur late fees and possible legal collection action.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Day school; no boarding facilities are offered.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform is required at all times. The uniform includes a T-shirt, summer polo, winter polo, sweatshirt, P.E. summer suit, tracksuit, and hooded jacket; plain blue/grey/black trousers with a school top and appropriate footwear. Headscarves for girls must be plain blue, black, grey, white, or beige.	Uniform requirement Wellspring has a Wellspring PE uniform for activities; students wear the Wellspring PE uniform and sports shoes (no soccer shoes).
Food options	Food options Meals are provided on-site through the school cafeteria. Preschool meals for February 2026 cost USD 155 for the month.	Food options The school has a cafeteria serving a variety of cold healthy meals; lunch is available via a Lunch Program registration.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Part of the Learner9 World International Schools (LWIS) Network and governed by the LWIS Network Board of Trustees. It is NEASC-accredited and an IB World School.	Governance and ownership Equitable governance and transparency; two campuses: Mathaf Campus (PYP 3-12) and City Centre Campus (MYP/DP); IB World School with DP, MYP and PYP accreditation; CIS and NEASC accredited.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details LWIS-CiS is a private international English-medium day school serving KG1 through Grade 12, with Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Senior School, and an IB Programme. Arabic is taught as a first and second language, French is taught as a second language, and Spanish is offered at the high school level. The school emphasizes a learner-centered philosophy and a multinational curriculum, staff, and learners. LWIS-CiS is an IB World School and NEASC-accredited since 2011, and is a member of the LWIS Network. The campus features ICT labs, libraries, art rooms, science labs, a cafeteria, sports facilities, and an infirmary.	Curriculum details The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum comprising Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). PYP is delivered at the Mathaf Campus for Nursery to Grade 5, while MYP and DP are taught at the City Centre Campus for Grades 6–12. The Diploma Programme includes a Core consisting of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE). In Group 2 Language Acquisition, Arabic B is available for students with a background in the language, and French and Spanish are offered at Ab Initio level. The Diploma Programme was authorized at Wellspring in May 2014 and the first DP cohort was anticipated to graduate in 2016; the two IB continuum campuses are Mathaf (PYP) and City Centre (MYP/DP).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Ratio of student to teacher: 5.5 to 1.	Student teacher ratio Approximately 7.3:1 (923 students to 127 faculty).
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Two-thirds of KG1–G12 students apply to AUB, with 84% accepted. Ninety percent apply to LAU, with 91% accepted. About 25% apply to universities abroad, with acceptances from institutions including Imperial College London, University of the Arts London, Hult International Business School, and City University of London.	Higher education progression The Diploma Programme is a passport to higher education. In Lebanon, a student who is exempt from the requirements of the Lebanese Baccalaureate and who earns the full IB Diploma will be eligible to enter an American university as a sophomore if the SAT admission requirements are met. In the United States and Canada, most universities admit IB Diploma graduates and some may award freshman credit for DP courses. In the United Kingdom and other European countries, universities accept the IB Diploma for admission, with varying entry requirements.
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 The school has a Counseling office and provides Orientation & Career Counseling. The Integration & Support Department offers counseling across all grades to support social-emotional well-being and to develop learners' self-worth.	Social & emotional learning Wellspring provides social-emotional-behavioral/special educational needs counselors to support students' social and emotional development. The school pursues an inclusive approach that recognizes each student's cognitive, social, emotional and physical needs, with inclusion viewed as an ongoing process. Counseling and student supports are designed to optimize social, emotional and academic capacities within the IB continuum. Counselors guide students through difficult or stressful periods to support wellbeing and collaborate with teachers, parents and learning support staff while keeping confidentiality as appropriate.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Modified and Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) are offered; Qualified and certified Special Education experts are employed; The Support Department provides in-class and out-of-class support, special programs, and remediation; Learners with dyslexia, mild developmental delays, ADHD, and gaps in academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills receive targeted support.	Special educational needs (SEN) Wellspring offers learning support for all years for students with diverse learning needs and follows an inclusion approach, with case-by-case planning for the best learning outcome. The school provides professional staff across learning support, including social-emotional-behavioral/special educational needs counselors, academic support teachers, and college and career counselors, with a commitment to confidentiality and a safe learning environment.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school is English-medium. Arabic is offered as a first and second language, French as a second language, and Spanish at the high school level. English-language support (Support in English) is provided in Elementary and in Middle/Senior through Learning Support Services.	English as an additional language The school teaches English, Arabic, French and Spanish.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Counseling is available to students; The Integration & Support Department provides counseling and related services to foster self-worth and holistic development.	Mental wellbeing The counselors guide students through difficult or stressful periods to support wellbeing, with counseling available as individual or group sessions in a safe counseling space where students can share thoughts and feelings.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Child protection is guided by a formal policy; The learning environment is described as safe, supportive, respectful, and equitable, with a dedicated Child Protection Policy.	Safeguarding The school maintains a Child Protection Policy and safeguarding practices, including confidential counseling and collaboration with significant adults in a student's life to develop appropriate intervention plans; welfare and safety policies include emergency preparedness and regular safeguarding measures.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview LWIS-CiS campus comprises three main buildings. Block A houses the administration, Middle School, cafeteria, library, Counseling offices, infirmary, the arts and craft workroom, IT labs, and staff rooms. Block B houses the Preschool and Elementary Sections, biology and chemistry lab, learning support department, and the speech and psycho-motor therapist's room. Block C houses the Senior School Section, physics lab, arts room, assembly hall, an indoor playground equipped for football, basketball and rugby training, nutrition class kitchen, career counselor's office, and the community service office. The school also has three rented sporting facilities used by the football, basketball, rugby, and volleyball teams in addition to the basketball court on the premises. The Elementary Section uses a rented swimming facility in Beirut for swimming lessons for some classes.	Facilities overview The school has two campuses in Beirut and learning environments that are technologically advanced to support IB programmes. City Centre Campus has Smart Classrooms, Art, Music and Drama Rooms, Science Labs (Physics, Chemistry and Biology), Computer Labs, a Library and a Cafeteria, plus Indoor and Outdoor Sports Space with a soccer area, garden and a large patio for table sports, chess and badminton. Mathaf Campus PYP provides Smart Classrooms, Art and Music Rooms, a Computer Lab, a Mobile iPad Lab, a Library, a Learning Garden and Indoor/Outdoor Physical Education Space. Facilities are continuously upgraded to meet IB programme requirements.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has three rented sporting facilities used by the football, basketball, rugby, and volleyball teams, in addition to the basketball court on site. An indoor playground is equipped for football, basketball and rugby training. The Elementary Section uses a rented swimming facility in Beirut for swimming lessons.	Sports facilities City Centre Campus has indoor and outdoor sports space, including a soccer area, a garden and a large patio area for table sports, chess and badminton, with seating for socializing. Indoor and Outdoor Sports Space is provided on both campuses to support year-round physical activity. Mathaf Campus provides Indoor and Outdoor Physical Education Space for safe, year-round exercise. The campuses together support a variety of activities suitable for IB programmes.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The campus includes ICT labs and a library in Block A, which also contains the administration, Middle School, cafeteria, counseling offices, infirmary, arts and craft workroom, and staff rooms. Block B provides biology and chemistry labs, the learning support department, and the speech and psycho-motor therapist's room for the Preschool and Elementary Sections. Block C houses the Senior School, a physics lab, an arts room, an assembly hall, an indoor playground, a nutrition class kitchen, a career counselor's office, and the community service office.	Academic facilities Smart Classrooms on City Centre Campus are equipped with interactive whiteboards and wireless internet access. City Centre Campus offers Art, Music and Drama Rooms. City Centre Campus provides Science Labs (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and Computer Labs. Libraries on City Centre Campus and Mathaf Campus provide spaces to research, study and read. The City Centre Campus includes a Cafeteria; the Learning Garden and Indoor/Outdoor Physical Education Space support environmental learning and regular PE activities.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Co-Curricular Departments include Music, Physical Education, Craft & Technical Arts, Photography, and Home Making. The Music program provides opportunities for learners, parents and staff to collaborate in school productions in a professionally designed area, with productions ranging from theatrical shows and talent shows to concerts, rhythm/drama performances, mini movie productions, and community service productions, and aims to develop creativity and confidence. Physical Education emphasizes holistic development and includes participation in Jr. NBA LWIS-CiS and school sports tournaments such as basketball and volleyball. Craft & Technical Arts offers design-focused experiences that move from theory to practice; Photography teaches basics of photography and image editing; Home Making covers topics such as nutrition, sewing, ceramics, cooking and drafting patterns.	Extra curricular facilities The school offers After School Activities for PYP Early Years through DP High School. After School Activities are run across Mathaf Campus and City Centre Campus. An After School Programme is available for PYP Early Years.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History LWIS-CiS Downtown Beirut was founded in 2003 as a private, international, English-medium, co-educational day school (KG1 to Grade 12). Arabic is offered as a first and second language, and French is taught for communication purposes. LWIS-CiS is learner-centered and multinational in curriculum, staff, and learners. It is a member of the LWIS Network and is accredited by NEASC. The school offers a tailor-made American Curriculum and is an International Baccalaureate World School for the Diploma Programme, with a Lebanese Program also offered, and is a Microsoft School.	History Founded in 2007, the original Beirut campus is located near the National Museum, with a secondary campus in Ain El Roumaneh. It is privately owned and operates under a governing board of international and local members, with advisory members and a head of school. It is a co-educational, non-selective, non-religious day school where English is the language of instruction. Wellspring was the first International Baccalaureate Continuum World School in Lebanon authorized to offer three IB Programmes (PYP, MYP and DP) alongside Lebanese tracks for seniors. The school graduated its first senior class in 2016 and has maintained a 100% Brevet pass rate since 2014, and in 2024 earned CIS/NEASC/IB reaccreditation.
Community	Community The CIS community includes students, parents, teachers, staff, management, consultants, Board of Trustees (LWIS Network BOT) and the surrounding community. Students vote for a Student Council to represent them, and teachers and parents form a Parent Teacher Association (PTA). This allows the BOT to form an Advisory Council to include the Heads of the Student Council, PTA, Management, as well as recognized educators from the local and expatriate communities. The school adheres to an open-door policy where all stakeholders' input is valued.	Community Wellspring's community emphasizes diverse extra-curricular programs, including local and international Model United Nations, student council, drama productions, participation in international theater festivals, sports, technology and music offerings. Wellspring hosts Wellspring's Week Without Walls as part of its program. The student body includes local Lebanese and international students from 49 nationalities and several religions. PYP Exhibition and Mother Tongue Day are part of the school's community life.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parent Committee is a diverse group of parents who support the school's mission and work with the administration and parents to create a safe and positive learning environment. They believe parents have a strong role in advancing the school's social and support services. The LWIS-CiS Parent Committee aims at developing strong partnerships with learners, parents, and administration toward developing projects that will advance student life, parent involvement, and school facilities. Objectives include improving safety measures, hygiene, relations with teachers, behavior/values, and social and athletic services; encouraging parents to participate in events and to contribute their time, skills and talents at school events; and working with the administration to improve facilities.	Parent teacher association The Wellspring Parent Advisory Committee (WPAC) supports the school's mission, programmes and activities and acts in the best interest of the entire community. WPAC provides a forum for the exchange of ideas between parents and the school. It supports the learning of all students in line with the adopted curriculum and facilitates the development of educational activities for parents. WPAC offers social support mechanisms for parents and promotes a positive image of the school to the wider community. It organizes and promotes fundraising projects beneficial to Wellspring and conducts WPAC committee elections (for example, a 15-member election was held).
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Lebanese National Curriculum, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and the American High School Program are offered. It is an IB World School authorized for the Diploma Programme and NEASC-accredited since 2011. Arabic is taught as a first and second language; English is the language of instruction; French is a second language and Spanish is offered in the Senior School. The program emphasizes critical and creative thinking, independent learning, and global and local awareness.	Academic & intellectual The school offers an IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) across two campuses. Mathaf Campus hosts PYP (3–12 years) and City Centre Campus hosts MYP and DP (13–19 years). The learning approach is inquiry‑based to help students realize their social, emotional and academic capacities and to become confident, resourceful, creative, caring, responsible global citizens. The PYP Exhibition is a component of the PYP that showcases students' learning.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Co-Curricular Departments include Music, Physical Education, Craft & Technical Arts, Photography, and Home Making. The Music program fosters creativity and provides opportunities for learners, parents and staff to collaborate in school productions, including theatrical shows, talent shows, musical concerts, mini movie productions, and community service productions. Craft & Technical Arts focuses on real-world design challenges, emphasizing creative expression, collaboration, and hands-on making. Photography teaches basics of photography and digital image editing, camera mechanics, and composition. An Art, Photography and Graphic Design Exhibition is held as part of the school's arts showcase.	Arts & creative Arts and creative options include drama productions, music, and participation in international theater festivals, as well as technology classes such as App Development. The IB Diploma Programme also includes The Arts as a subject.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language LWIS-CiS is a private, international, English-medium school. Arabic is taught as a first and second language; French is a second language; Spanish is offered in the Senior School. Learners study Arabic, English, and French from age three, with Spanish available in Senior School. Multilingualism is a noted feature of the school's approach to academia.	Cultural & language English is the language of instruction. Arabic is taught as language and literature or as the host country language; PYP students study French as a third language, with MYP students in Grade 6 and above able to continue with French or switch to Spanish as the third language. Everyday is Mother Tongue Day at Wellspring.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Co-Curricular Departments provide opportunities for social and hobby activities through Music, Physical Education, Craft & Technical Arts, Photography, and Home Making. The Music program includes productions and community service projects, along with theatrical and musical performances and talent shows. Physical Education emphasizes a broad range of activities and sports, including participation in tournaments and events such as Jr. NBA programs. The school also supports student assemblies, clubs, artistic performances, and participation in local and international competitions.	Social & hobbies After School Activities are available across PYP, MYP and DP groups and across both campuses. Beyond academics, the program includes activities such as Model United Nations, drama, and other clubs, plus access to various sports and tech courses. The After School Activities page confirms the range of programs and campuses for these activities.
Community & service	Community & service Local community service opportunities are part of LWIS-CiS's extracurricular offerings, including community programs and productions via the Arts and service projects. The School Life framework enables students to engage with the community through student-led initiatives and service activities. The school maintains a community-oriented structure with a Student Council, a PTA, and an Advisory Council that includes Head of Student Council, PTA leaders, Management, and educators from local and expatriate communities.	Community & service Service learning is integrated into the IB framework in both PYP and MYP, with action and community service as an essential element of learning and opportunities to contribute to the wider community. Examples include projects related to the SDGs and refugee aid, among others.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school has a Student Council representing students and a Parent-Teacher Association; an Advisory Council links the Student Council, the PTA, and management with local and expatriate educators. Model United Nations (MUN) is offered as an extracurricular program, and Orientation & Career Counseling is available to students. The school's governance and extracurricular framework actively involve leadership development and career exploration activities.	Leadership & professional The Student Council at City Centre Campus provides leadership development and school governance opportunities; elected representatives meet weekly and contribute to school activities, liaising with teachers and leadership. The council includes class reps, a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Communications Officer, fostering responsible leadership across the school community.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical Education is a core part of the program, supported by a comprehensive set of facilities and activities, with many sports opportunities and events, including Junior NBA collaborations. There is a cafeteria and an infirmary to support student health and daily wellbeing. Counseling services are available to students, and a health-minded environment is reinforced through campus resources and wellness initiatives.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Athletics Department opens opportunities to participate in basketball, football/soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis and badminton, with Soccer, roller skating and gymnastics also offered across the year. The program emphasizes professional coaching, regular local meets and tournaments, and highlights events such as Wellspring's Sport and Wellbeing Weekend and Field Day.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school is English-medium. Arabic is offered as a first and second language; French is offered as a second language; Spanish is offered at the high school level.	Language provision English is the language of instruction. All students from Nursery through Grade 10 take Arabic as either Language and Literature or Host Country Language Acquisition. PYP students take French as a third language, continuing with either French or Spanish as the third language through Grade 10. In the Diploma Programme, language offerings include English Language and Literature or English Literature, Arabic Language A or B, French B, Spanish B, and French ab initio and Spanish ab initio.
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Accreditations	Accreditations NEASC accreditation since 2011; IB World School.	Accreditations Wellspring Learning Community is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). Authorization: DP on May 27, 2014; MYP on March 23, 2015; PYP on April 12, 2011. It is a CIS/NEASC accredited school since January 2018.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Application Form The first step in the admissions process is the submission of a completed application form and relevant documentation online to Wellspring's Open Apply page by the parent(s)/guardian(s) with a $100 non-refundable application fee. 2. Application review Once all records have been collected, the application will be reviewed and parents/guardians will be notified whether they have been granted an interview. 3. Interview All students are required to attend an interview after all material has been submitted. At least one parent is required to attend the interview with the students. The interview appointment is not an indicator of eventual acceptance. 4. Acceptance Acceptance decisions, or updates on the status of your application will normally be released within three school days of the student interview. 5. Payment of Entrance Fees For all new students accepted before June, a non-refundable entrance fee of $5,525, which is the non-refundable capital development fee $2,525 and the nonrefundable auxiliary fee $3,000 (paid in cash USD only or by international wire transfer if from outside Lebanon), along with the non-refundable enrollment fee of LBP 30,000,000 deductible from the tuition fees will be required within one week of the acceptance letter date in order to reserve the place up until the first tuition payment is due in June.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school has awarded scholarships to students, including Lynn El Mir receiving a full scholarship to AUB and Mario Fares receiving a scholarship to Harvard University. The school lists university acceptances to institutions in the United Kingdom (e.g., Imperial College London, University of the Arts London, City University of London, others), the United States (including Harvard University), Canada (Simon Fraser University, Carleton University), Switzerland (Hotel Institute Montreux, Glion, IMI), the Netherlands (University of Amsterdam), Spain (EU Business School), and Italy (Politecnico di Torino).	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist There is a waiting list mechanism. Acceptance decisions or updates on status may be moved to the waiting list if the stated deadlines for payment are not met; specifically, tuition installments not paid by the deadline may result in the acceptance being moved to the waiting list.
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