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Affordable International Schools in Beirut, Lebanon

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About international schools in Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut’s lower-fee international schools tend to be hybrid, bilingual institutions that sit alongside long-established French and Lebanese schools rather than independent overseas campuses, so you’ll often find a mix of French, American, British and IB pathways alongside the Lebanese curriculum and instruction in Arabic, French and English. Fees at the affordable end are materially lower than the city’s most expensive international campuses: the median published annual tuition for schools that list fees is about LBP 120,000,000, with many schools clustering around LBP 60,000,000 at the lower quartile, though individual school lists vary widely. Admissions usually follow the September academic year with application windows opening months in advance, but some schools take rolling places mid-year; published tuition normally excludes one-off costs such as registration, transport, uniforms and exam fees so get a full fee schedule. Families relocating to Beirut should check which curriculum leads to the university pathway they want, ask about language support for non-native speakers, and confirm current fees and enrolment policies directly with the school.

Compare 4 Affordable international schools in Beirut, Lebanon. Filter by curriculum, fees (average LBP 3,366), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 4 schools · avg fee LBP 3,366
Schools listed
4
Curricula
3
Average annual fee
LBP 3,366
Fee range
LBP 2,520 – 4,900
Most common curriculum
French Curriculum (3 schools)
Average school size
1,322 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Collège des Saints-Cœurs – Sioufi
Oldest
Lycée Abdel-Kader (1909)
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FAQs for Lebanon

Which curricula and languages will my child likely encounter at an affordable international school in Beirut?
Affordable international schools in Beirut commonly offer French, American and International Baccalaureate pathways alongside the Lebanese national programme, and some also teach elements of the British system or bespoke bilingual programmes. Instruction is typically bilingual or trilingual, with English, French and Arabic widely used across different schools and year groups; specific language of instruction varies by programme and grade so check each school’s profile.
What counts as “affordable” - how much should I budget for annual tuition?
Published data for schools that list fees shows a typical (median) annual tuition around LBP 120,000,000, with most schools charging between LBP 60,000,000 and LBP 933,192,749 a year; the lower-fee band in Beirut sits around the lower quartile (about LBP 60,000,000). These figures come from schools that publish their fee schedules and exclude one-off registration, transport, meals and exam costs, so request the full annual fee schedule before budgeting.
When should we apply if we want a September start, and are there mid-year places?
Most international and bilingual schools in Beirut operate on an academic year that begins around September and open their main application windows several months beforehand, so families commonly start enquiries 6 - 12 months before the desired start date. Some schools also run rolling admissions or keep limited mid-year places, but availability is unpredictable - contact the admissions office early, ask about assessment dates and waitlist policy, and confirm deadlines for the year you intend to start.
Do schools offer scholarships, sibling discounts or fee assistance?
Many Lebanese and international schools run some form of financial aid, merit or need-based scholarships and sibling discounts, but availability and eligibility rules vary widely between institutions. If financial support is important, ask each school for its published bursary, scholarship and sibling-discount policies and the application timetable, because awards are typically discretionary and limited in number.
What should we check beyond the headline tuition when comparing affordable options?
Look for accreditation/recognition of the curriculum, the language-support programmes for non-native speakers, class sizes and specialist staffing, published exam or progression outcomes and the full list of additional charges (registration, development funds, transport, uniforms and exam fees). Also verify pastoral care and special educational needs support if relevant, ask about the school’s intake rhythm and waitlist policy, and confirm whether the curriculum leads to the university destinations you expect for your child.