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International Schools in Jounieh, Lebanon

Compare 19 international schools in Jounieh, Lebanon. Filter by curriculum, fees (average LBP 101,840,771), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
19
Curricula
8
Average annual fee
LBP 101,840,771
Fee range
LBP 3,000 – 365,640,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
French Curriculum (17 schools)
Average school size
1,303 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Collège Mariste Champville
Oldest
École du Saint-Enfant-Jésus des Sœurs de Besançon (1906)
About international schools in Jounieh, Lebanon

International schools in Jounieh include French-language establishments alongside English-medium schools that offer American-style programmes and International Baccalaureate options, with Arabic taught either as a first or second language and French commonly offered as a second language. Fees are normally published in Lebanese pounds (LBP) and many schools also bill or index part of their charges in US dollars because of currency volatility; annual tuition for international-programme schools in the Beirut/Mount Lebanon area typically sits within a wide band (from the lower tens to the low hundreds of millions of LBP depending on grade and programme). The school year follows the Lebanese/regionally common calendar (term start around August/September), so families should begin enquiries several months before arrival; some schools accept mid-year transfers when places exist and maintain waiting lists. Practical steps for relocating families include gathering passports and residency paperwork, complete transcripts and immunisation records, and checking whether you must provide formal equivalency documents to be exempted from Lebanese-program subjects or to confirm grade placement.

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What curricula will I find in Jounieh’s international schools?
You will find a mix of curricula: French national curriculum schools, English-medium schools offering American-style programmes, and schools that run International Baccalaureate programmes (often alongside an American or Lebanese pathway). Many schools also offer the Lebanese curriculum or a hybrid stream, and Arabic is taught either as a first or second language while French is commonly available as an additional language.
How much should I expect to pay and in which currency?
Tuition levels vary widely by school, programme and pupil age, and are usually published in Lebanese pounds; many schools also quote or collect part of fees in US dollars because of exchange volatility. Expect a broad range from relatively modest local private-school fees to substantially higher international-programme fees - families should request a full fee schedule that lists tuition, registration, transport, exam and ancillary charges before applying.
When should I apply and what documents are typically required?
Begin enquiries several months before the August/September term start; popular year groups fill early and some schools operate waiting lists or limited rolling admissions for mid-year entries. Typical required documents are the child’s passport and residency proof, recent school reports/transcripts (with translations where necessary), immunisation records and any specialist reports; if you want exemption from Lebanese-program subjects you will usually need official equivalency documents certified to the Lebanese authorities.
My child does not speak Arabic or French - will they cope in an international school here?
Many English-medium and French schools provide English or Arabic language support and dedicated EAL (English as an additional language) or FLE (French as a foreign language) programmes, but the level and structure of support differ between schools. Ask admissions about entry assessments, language support plans and how they integrate new arrivals, since some grade placements or subject choices may depend on demonstrated language ability.
What should we check when comparing schools in Jounieh?
Look for the curriculum and recognised accreditations (for example IB authorisation or alignment with the French or Lebanese ministries), the language(s) of instruction, the availability of learning-support and English/French language programmes, class sizes and pastoral care arrangements. Also compare the full cost package (transport, exams, uniforms, compulsory USD items), admissions and equivalency requirements, and practical details such as school hours, transport routes and safeguarding policies.