Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between October 2025 and September 2026.
Antonine Sisters School Hazmieh–Jamhour offers a bilingual, faith-informed education for ages 0 to 18 across two campuses. The Hazmieh campus hosts the French-language branch through preschool to Grade 6, while the Jamhour campus houses the upper secondary English-language branch from Grade 7 to Grade 12. Arabic is the mother tongue in both branches; in the French stream French is the first language and English the second, and in the English stream English is first with French as the second language. The school is pursuing International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme authorization, complementing Lebanese and French programmes with targeted language support and differentiated instruction. It emphasizes citizenship, Christian and patriotic values, and opportunities for gifted learners. A rich profile of science, arts, and sports, together with extensive clubs, fosters well-rounded development. Facilities support musical, artistic, and athletic pursuits, while service and sustainability initiatives reinforce community engagement and environmental responsibility. A compassionate, globally minded community.
Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour is a Catholic, Jesuit secondary school in Hazmieh, Lebanon, offering a French Curriculum alongside a bespoke program tailored to its context. Founded by the Jesuit Fathers of the Near East Province in 1953, it continues the educational lineage of Université Saint-Joseph and maintains ties with Saint-Joseph University. The college serves the Lebanese community with a campus that hosts Centre sportif, culturel et social, a hub for sport, culture and social life, plus CIO and the Center for Formation and Pedagogical Resources (CFRP) to support guidance and teaching resources. Lebanese and French language tracks are taught, with some students exempted from the Lebanese program while following the same college instruction. Extracurriculars include a Music School with weekly lessons, technology clubs such as Clubs de Technologie and the J-Tech Academy, and the Éveil Sportif et Artistique program, alongside a Service Social office assisting families with scholarships and guidance.
Collège des Pères Antonins is a Lebanese school in Baabda, within the Beirut region, delivering a French curriculum to about 2,560 students. The school operates 15 levels of instruction, from Petite Section to Terminale, all officially homologated; CNED is not used for any level. The college sits within a historic educational mission established by the Antonin Fathers in Lebanon, whose presence since the 18th century has shaped education in Kesrouan and Beirut. The campus provides facilities to support learning across the grades, including library and computer labs (BCD & CDI) and pastoral care through the Aumônerie, plus medical and psychosocial services. The college emphasizes culture and creativity through a robust library program and comics-focused activities, including author visits such as David Groison as part of Beirut Books Festival. Extracurricular life centers on clubs and committees—Alumni Association, Scouts, Comité des Parents, and Club Antonin Sportif—together with a wellbeing framework for students.
Collège Melkart is a private Francophone AEFE-accredited school in Louaïzé, Baabda, Lebanon, offering education from kindergarten to terminale. The program integrates Lebanese and French curricula. The Primary program follows the French Ministry of National Education curriculum, while the collège is organized into Cycle 3 (6e) and Cycle 4 (5e, 4e, 3e), focusing on French, mathematics and languages, developing autonomy. The Lycée provides Seconde, Première and Terminale with a common core and pathways, preparing students for national and Lebanese diplomas, including the Grand Oral. The school emphasizes citizenship, personal development, and orientation through Parcours Avenir and eco-initiatives such as ODD, E3D, and Green School. Classes are about 25 pupils with a 1:5 teacher-to-student ratio. Facilities include the CDI, a cantine, and extensive outdoor spaces; sport features prominently. On campus, the VIII Beyrouth Scout Group and Les Genévriers de Melkart outdoor club foster leadership, service and environmental awareness. The school is known for its 100% BAC pass rate.
Collège des Frères Mont La Salle is a private Lasallian Catholic school in Beirut, Lebanon, located on the Ain-Saadé main road. It operates within France's AEFE network, affirming its French international identity and alignment with French educational standards. The college offers a French Curriculum supplemented by a Bespoke Curriculum designed to meet local needs and context. As a Lasallian institution, it emphasizes community, service, and character alongside academic development. The campus provides a bilingual or francophone learning environment that prepares students for progression within the French system and broader international opportunities. The school's location in Beirut offers access to a diverse urban community and international networks while maintaining a strong connection to its religious and educational traditions. Mont La Salle's distinctive approach blends disciplined study with opportunities for cultural and civic engagement, rooted in Lasallian values and AEFE's framework for French international education in Lebanon. A welcoming, academically rigorous community.
