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Premium International Schools in Lebanon

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About international schools in Lebanon

Premium international schools in Lebanon typically offer a mix of curricula - French, British (Cambridge IGCSE/A-levels), American and the International Baccalaureate - and many schools also run the Lebanese national programme or dual tracks alongside a foreign curriculum. Instruction is usually in English or French, with Arabic taught as a required subject and bilingual or trilingual models common across age groups. Fees for schools described as ‘premium’ are frequently billed in US dollars or in Lebanese pounds linked to a USD rate, and can vary widely by grade and programme, with additional one-time capital or ancillary fees often payable on enrolment. Most schools follow a northern-hemisphere academic calendar (starting in August/September), so families should begin enquiries early, expect application fees and placement testing, and check each school’s published timetable for entry points and waiting lists.

Compare 30 Premium international schools in Lebanon. Filter by curriculum, fees (average LBP 301,053,180), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 30 schools · avg fee LBP 301,053,180
Schools listed
30
Curricula
9
Average annual fee
LBP 301,053,180
Fee range
LBP 480,000 – 1,888,011,486
Most common curriculum
French Curriculum (21 schools)
Average school size
1,322 pupils
Largest by enrolment
International College Beirut
Oldest
Brummana High School (1873)
With boarding
2

11 international schools in Beirut

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7 international schools in Jounieh

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5 international schools in Baabda

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1 international school in Aley

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1 international school in Jbail

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1 international school in Nabatieh

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1 international school in Saida

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1 international school in Tripoli

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1 international school in Tyre

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1 international school in Brummana

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FAQs for Lebanon

What curricula will my child be able to follow at a premium international school in Lebanon?
You will commonly find French national programmes, British curricula (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels), American high-school programmes and the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), and some schools offer the Lebanese Baccalaureate in parallel or as a dual track. The availability of a full IB continuum or specific foreign diplomas varies by school, so check each school’s published programmes before applying.
What languages are used for teaching, and is Arabic required?
Teaching is usually in English or French depending on the school’s tradition and curriculum, while Arabic is taught as a mandatory subject in most institutions and often as a first language for Lebanese nationals. Many premium schools run bilingual or trilingual options (Arabic plus English and/or French), so language support for non-native speakers and the weekly hours of each language should be clarified with the school.
How much should we budget for fees and extra charges?
Tuition at premium international schools in Lebanon is typically charged in US dollars or as LBP amounts tied to a USD rate and can range from several thousand to many tens of thousands of US dollars per year depending on the school, grade and programme. In addition to annual tuition, expect application and registration fees, an ancillary or operational fee, and in many schools a one-time capital or development fee for new pupils; check each school’s official fee schedule for exact figures.
When should we start the admissions process if we are relocating to Lebanon?
Begin enquiries as soon as your move is confirmed because popular international programmes can have limited places and waiting lists, and many schools open applications months before the August/September start of the northern-hemisphere academic year. Expect to complete an application form, pay a non-refundable application fee, provide transcripts and vaccinations, and attend assessment tests or interviews for older children.
How do age ranges and end-of-school qualifications map across systems?
Schools typically cover nursery through to secondary; British schools lead to IGCSEs (age 14 - 16) and A-Levels (16 - 18), American programmes award a high-school diploma with credits, and the IB Diploma Programme is taken at 16 - 19. If you need recognition for university entry in a particular country, check how each school’s leaving qualification (Lebanese Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, IB, A-Levels or American diploma) is accepted by universities you are considering.
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