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Ahliah School

Lebanon, Beirut

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Arabic, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 455
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Situated in Lebanon, Ahliah School delivers instruction in English for core subjects—English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Art—within a framework aligned to Ahliah Standards and largely drawn from Common Core International Standards. In Lower School, grades 1 through 6 (ages 6 to 11) emphasize active learning, critical thinking, problem solving, project-based learning, and guided inquiry in a student-centered approach. Language Arts cover English, Arabic, and French, supporting multilingual development; Arabic is taught using Classical Arabic. The curriculum includes music, art, and physical education, with dedicated opportunities to appreciate the arts. Global Citizenship education reinforces appreciation of diversity, multiple perspectives, and the ability to communicate across languages while engaging with local, regional, and global issues. The school supports wellbeing with a full-time nurse, a health program, and a healthy eating policy; regular parent meetings enhance home-school partnership. Preschool and school hours run 7:20 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with 2:00 p.m. dismissal.

Beirut, Lebanon

The Essentials

Ahliah School has 455 pupils, instruction in Arabic, English.

Location
Downtown Beirut, Wadi Abou Jmil Street, Beirut, Lebanon. The school is located in the heart of downtown Beirut.

Additional learning support
Educational guidance and a school psychologist are available.

Country affiliation
Lebanon
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school uniform includes a school shirt and dark blue pants or jeans that are adjustable and comfortable, preferably without shoelaces. On days with physical education, students wear the PE uniform (T-shirt, shorts, jacket, pants) and a pair of tennis shoes. Dresses, skirts, sandals, jewelry, accessories, nail polish, colored pants and high-heeled shoes are not allowed; girls should have their hair tied, and boys with long hair should have their hair tied. If a student is not in the appropriate uniform, parents supply the uniform and the student may not attend class until compliant.

Food Options
Hot meals for lunch are available through the Food Service; parents may subscribe via the Admissions Office and preload a prepaid card, with meals ordered the previous day before 12:00 noon. If not subscribing, parents may send a healthy lunch (sandwiches, fruits, vegetables) and water; candy and junk foods are not allowed. Water is provided in the playground; fresh juice and milk may be brought in boxed containers; glass containers are prohibited.

Governance and Ownership
Ahliah School is private, independent, not-for-profit, and inclusive. Governance includes a board; references to the Head of Division, Principal, or Board indicate a board-involved governance structure.
Fees
Annual tuition by year group (day students) — amounts in Lebanese Pounds (LBP)
- KG1 / FS2: LBP 11,550,000.
- KG2 / Y1: LBP 11,550,000.
- Grade 1 / Y2: LBP 12,750,000.
- Grade 2 / Y3: LBP 12,750,000.
- Grade 3 / Y4: LBP 12,750,000.
- Grade 4 / Y5: LBP 12,750,000.
- Grade 5 / Y6: LBP 12,750,000.
- Grade 6 / Y7: LBP 12,750,000.
- Grade 7 / Y8: LBP 14,400,000.
- Grade 8 / Y9: LBP 14,400,000.
- Grade 9 / Y10: LBP 15,400,000.
- Grade 10 / Y11: LBP 15,400,000.
- Grade 11 / Y12: LBP 15,400,000.
- Grade 12 / Y13: LBP 15,400,000.

Application / registration fees
- No published fixed amount for an application, registration, or re-registration fee for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year was found in the publicly available school listings and directories reviewed. Specific application or registration fees must be obtained directly from the school.

Tuition per term / instalment detail
- Annual tuition amounts are published by year group (see list above). A published per-term or per-instalment breakdown tied to those annual amounts for 2026/27 was not publicly available in the sources reviewed. Families should expect that schools commonly offer installment schedules, but no specific term-by-term billing amounts for Ahliah School were found in the reviewed public listings.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No publicly available, detailed billing schedule (dates for first/second/third payments), explicit late-payment penalties, or discount/early‑payment terms for the 2026/27 academic year were found in the sources reviewed.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Public school directory information lists Ahliah School with no boarding provision (day school). Therefore there are no published boarding fees.

Other costs and optional services
- Support and therapy program fees (published per academic year):
- Special Education (support programs): USD 2,400 per academic year.
- Speech Therapy: USD 1,500 per academic year.
- Psychomotor Therapy: USD 1,500 per academic year.
- No consistently published, itemized amounts for uniforms, textbooks, transport (bus), exam fees, lab fees, or extracurricular/activity fees tied to the 2026/27 academic year were found in the public listings reviewed.

Refund information
- No publicly posted refund policy or specific refund amounts/conditions for withdrawals or cancellations for 2026/27 (or 2025/26) was found in the reviewed public sources. Refund terms (if any) are not available in those listings and must be confirmed directly with the school.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)
- No definitive, published list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, local bank, cash, currency accepted) for the 2026/27 academic year was found in the public school listings and documents reviewed.
Academics

Ahliah School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Curriculum aligned with Ahliah Standards, largely adopted from Common Core; English is the language of instruction for core subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Art); Lower School language arts include English, Arabic, and French.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Global Citizenship at Ahliah develops open-minded individuals through opportunities to appreciate diversity and communicate in more than one language. The program fosters citizenship and engagement in local, regional, and global issues. It nurtures the values of respect, compassion, responsibility, collaboration, and conflict resolution. It emphasizes understanding and advocating human rights, social justice, and equity. It recognizes and appreciates different cultures, languages, heritage, beliefs, and environments, and develops the ability to engage productively with others in a diverse world.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Academic support and remedial programs are provided when appropriate. Parents will be notified of any support or remedial programs their child might need. Ahliah does not encourage private tutoring; teachers are not allowed to give private tutoring for Ahliah students. Tutors are to communicate with parents and teachers at the school for student assistance. The school caters for the individual needs of students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language arts include English, Arabic, and French. English is used for instruction in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, and Physical Education. Classical Arabic is used for Arabic teaching.

Mental Wellbeing
Ahliah Lower School provides a safe environment to develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Character Education is part of the school's approach to wellbeing. Global Citizenship support fosters respect, compassion, and collaboration. The mission is to nurture self-confidence, creativity, joy for learning, and collaborative work within a diverse environment.

Safeguarding
Ahliah has a Child Protection Policy and adheres to it. Health and Safety are prioritized; the school includes a nurse on site and defined health care procedures. The school has an insurance policy covering accidents on campus and during field trips. In case of accidents, a report is sent home the same day with details. Medication is administered only with written parent consent and under the nurse's supervision. Bullying is not tolerated and a grievance policy and procedure are in place to address concerns about misconduct.
Parent Experience

Community
The community is built on collaborative partnerships between parents and the school to support students' academic achievement and socio-emotional development. Global citizenship is emphasized, with a focus on diversity and multiple languages, and on engaging with local, regional, and global issues. The school maintains a caring, safe, unbiased, and stimulating learning environment and promotes open and transparent communication among all school community members. Parent involvement is encouraged through regular meetings and ongoing communication with teachers.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Lower School division includes two cycles of six academic years, from Grade 1 to Grade 6 (ages 6 to 11). The curriculum is aligned with Ahliah Standards, which are largely adopted from Common Core International Standards. Language Arts comprises English, Arabic, and French; English is the language of instruction for English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, and Physical Education, while Arabic teaching uses Classical Arabic. The program emphasizes active learning, critical thinking, problem solving, project-based learning, and guided inquiry in a student-centered approach.

Arts & Creative
The curriculum includes music, art, and physical education, with opportunities for the appreciation of fine arts. Students engage in activities that support creativity and aesthetic development as part of their learning experiences.

Cultural & Language
Language Arts include English, Arabic, and French. English is used for instruction in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, and Physical Education, and Arabic is taught using Classical Arabic. Global Citizenship education emphasizes appreciating diversity and multiple perspectives and developing the ability to communicate in more than one language, while engaging with local, regional, and global issues and recognizing human rights, social justice, and equity.

Social & Hobbies
The school organizes educational field trips throughout the year to connect learning with real life experiences. It also conducts school events during the academic year, and maintains regular parent-teacher engagement through scheduled Parent Meetings.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides a full-time nurse and a health care program. A healthy eating policy is promoted, with optional hot lunch service and guidance to bring nutritious meals and snacks; junk food is discouraged. Drinking water is provided and regularly tested. Transportation is not provided by the school; parents arrange transportation by car or private bus, and must inform the school of any changes. Preschool and lower school hours and routines include structured start times, with preschool daily hours typically 7:20–2:00 (early start on some days) and a 2:00 pm dismissal, while the preschool has specific procedures for tardiness, attendance, and pickups.
Languages

Language Provision
Language arts include English, Arabic, and French. English is the language of instruction in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, and Physical Education. Arabic is taught using classical Arabic in Arabic teaching. French is taught as a language arts subject alongside English and Arabic.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses English as the language of instruction for core subjects including English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, and Physical Education. Arabic is taught using classical Arabic in Arabic teaching. French is included as a language arts subject alongside English and Arabic. The Global Citizenship framework emphasizes communicating in more than one language.
School Events
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