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Al-Hayat International School

Lebanon, Beirut

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Arabic, English
Fees LBP 3,589,375,448 - 592,246,949
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, French, Turkish
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten, Middle School
Introduction

Al-Hayat International School (HIS) is an IB Continuum World School in Aramoun, Mount Lebanon, offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme alongside the Lebanese Program and the American High School Program. Instruction is bilingual, with English and Standard Arabic used across the curriculum, and language offerings include French and Turkish in some programs. The campus sits on a hilltop with views toward the sea and features facilities such as an ICT Center, a Science Laboratory, a Follett Destiny library system, an Educational Garden, and the Al-Furkan Masjid for prayers and Islamic Studies. In sport, HIS operates an outdoor football field and a basketball court meeting international standards, with plans to host international academies. Distinctive programs include inquiry-based IB learning across ages 3 to 17, integrated Islamic Studies, and varied clubs through the Activities Office, including PYP and MYP clubs, arts showcases, and language-focused activities. Learning community.

Al hayat International School, Ram Bchamoun, Lebanon

The Essentials

Al-Hayat International School has instruction in Arabic, English.

Location
Lebanon; Mount Lebanon, Aramoun, Ras-El Zaytoun

Stages
Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Early Years through Grade 5; Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (IB DP); Lebanese Program; American High School Program

Type
IB World School

Additional learning support
Inclusion & Learning Diversity Coordinator and learning support teachers oversee inclusion; students may be admitted to the Inclusion & Learning Diversity Department; tuition varies on a case-by-case basis

Bus service
Bus service covers Beirut and the eastern and southern suburbs, including Aramoun and Bchamoun. Parents can track routes via HIS phone app, with notifications for pickup and drop-off
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform includes: 2 short sleeve polo shirts, 2 long sleeve polo shirts, 1 sweater, and a full PE outfit; details to be announced.

Food Options
A cafeteria menu serves breakfast, snack, and lunch. Older students can enroll in this service or abide by the health office's food policy.

Governance and Ownership
Governed by a Board of Trustees.
Fees

Annual tuition at Al-Hayat International School ranges from LBP 3,589,375,448 to LBP 592,246,949 for 2026/27.

Application & one‑time fees
- Capital Development Fee (CDF): USD 1,000 — one‑time, non‑refundable. Payable in full with the first installment in August for new students.

Tuition fees by year group and program (amounts shown per installment; four installments per school year; annual total shown)
- Early Years (Preschool / Early Years):
- Annual total: USD 4,000

- Primary Years (IB PYP):
- Annual total: USD 4,950

- Primary / Foreign Program (Foreign Program level shown alongside PYP):
- Annual total: USD 5,550

- Middle Years School (IB MYP):
- Annual total: USD 5,600

- Middle Years School (American Program):
- Annual total: USD 5,850

- Secondary School (Lebanese Program):
- Annual total: USD 4,250;

- Secondary School (American Program) and IB Diploma Programme (DP):
- Annual total: USD 6,600

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard installment dates: 1st installment due in August; 2nd installment due in November; 3rd installment due in January; 4th installment due in March. Installment amounts for each program are listed above.
- The Capital Development Fee for new students is collected with the first (August) payment and is non‑refundable.

Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed; the school's published admissions and tuition materials do not include a boarding program or boarding charges.

Other costs and charges (not included in base tuition)
- Learning Support Services: costs vary and are assessed according to the individual student's needs.
- Inclusion & Learning Diversity Services: charged as needed, based on each student's requirements.
- School uniform, programme‑related exhibitions, and graduation expenses: listed as additional items; amounts are determined per stage/occasion (TBA).
- Other incidental or programme‑specific charges (field trips, external exam fees, optional activities) may apply and are charged separately.

Refund information
- The Capital Development Fee (USD 1,000) is a one‑time non‑refundable charge. Refund arrangements for tuition and other fees are governed by the school's tuition policy and business office procedures.
Academics

Al-Hayat International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
HIS offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum across the school: Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Elementary, Middle Years Programme (MYP) in the middle years, and the Diploma Programme (DP) in the secondary level. The PYP is designed for ages 3–12 and uses an inquiry-based approach with six trans-disciplinary units; language and mathematics run through the units, and Islamic Studies, Art, Physical Education, Learning Resources Techniques, and ICT are part of the program. The MYP serves students aged 11–16 (Grade 6 to Grade 10) and is organized into eight subject groups—language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical and health education, and design—with additional offerings in Islamic Studies, French, and Turkish; the programme emphasizes approaches to learning, global contexts, and interdisciplinary connections, including student action projects. The DP is a rigorous two-year pre-university track where students choose six subjects from different groups and complete the core: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service, aiming to prepare students for universities locally and internationally. In addition to IB programmes, HIS offers the Lebanese Program and the American High School Program, with bilingual instruction in Standard Arabic and English and language offerings including French and Turkish.

Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Programme develops analytical skills, research abilities, and a global perspective, and is designed to prepare students to excel in higher education at leading universities locally and internationally.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Counseling Office promotes a safe and healthy environment for students. The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program is at the core of the counseling office and is implemented across all grade levels to promote psychological health, resilience, educational outcomes, and overall psychological wellbeing. SEL is a process taught through individual or group-based activities. The counseling office follows up on students' emotional well-being and designs intervention plans when needed, meeting with students regularly as needed and coordinating with parents and out-of-school specialists to ensure a comprehensive and consistent action plan.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Special Rights Department ensures equal and fair education for students with special rights and inclusion. The department examines student needs and constructs an individualized educational plan (IEP) and provides pull-out sessions and in-class support. Currently, the policy lists needs such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (mild), Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and other physiological difficulties that may affect progress. Parents have the right to enroll or opt out, with a liability form if they choose not to participate. The policy also notes expansion plans to include services like speech therapy, psychomotor psychotherapy, and behavioral modification interventions.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
HIS operates a bilingual program where Standard Arabic and English are languages of instruction. The school relies on a co-teaching model with Arabic and English homeroom teachers working together. language practices are designed to develop students' reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, critiquing, and presenting across the curriculum. The language policy outlines language development stages across lower elementary to secondary classes, emphasizing language as a vehicle for thought, self-expression, and social interaction.

Mental Wellbeing
The Counseling Office emphasizes emotional well-being as part of its mission to support safe and healthy student development. The SEL program supports psychological health, resilience, and wellbeing across all grades. The office follows up on emotional well-being and designs intervention plans when needed. Counseling staff meet with students regularly and coordinate with parents and outside specialists to ensure a comprehensive, consistent action plan.

Safeguarding
HIS is committed to a safe school environment free from bullying. The anti-bullying policy identifies behaviors that qualify as bullying and outlines the complaint procedure. The Code of Conduct promotes a safe environment in which students learn, feel valued, and develop responsibility for their behavior. The Physical, Social, and Psychological Safety Committee maintains a physically, psychologically, and emotionally safe environment, observes safety across buildings and playgrounds, and organizes safety and awareness campaigns.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in April 2014, Al-Hayat International School (HIS) is located on a hilltop in Aramoun, Mount Lebanon, Ras-El Zaytoun. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees. HIS is an IB Continuum World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). In addition to the IB programmes, HIS offers the Lebanese Program and the American High School Program.

Community
The HIS community is organized to promote involvement through dedicated school committees. Active committees include the Activities Committee, Social Committee, Spatial Aesthetic Committee, Learning Resources Committee, Media Committee, Physical, Social, and Psychological Safety Committee, IT Committee, and the Parents' Council. The school emphasizes collaboration among parents, faculty, and staff, with a parent council elected to strengthen the bond and support shared decision making. The motto is Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
HIS has a Parents' Council (PC), a voluntary parent body elected by HIS parents every three years. The PC is composed of 9 members. The PC serves as an interface between parents and the HIS administration and addresses school-wide issues in line with HIS values. The PC holds monthly meetings with the School Principal to discuss general issues or specific concerns.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Campus facilities include an Educational Garden spanning about forty square meters where students grow organic produce and observe nature. The campus is a hilltop site with views toward the sea, and is surrounded by trees and surrounding landscapes that provide authentic learning opportunities. The ICT Center supports research and digital collaboration in virtual settings. The Science Laboratory provides space for experiments and hands-on learning. Al-Furkan Masjid accommodates prayers and Islamic Studies sessions.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor Football Field and Basketball Court opened in 2019-2020 as prominent on-campus facilities. The basketball court adheres to international standards. The school plans to host international football and basketball academies granting HIS students priority enrollment. These facilities enable HIS students to participate in athletics.

Academic Facilities
The Learning Resources Center is the school hub for physical and virtual resources. It provides tools and materials for teachers and staff and supports student work. The Follett Destiny library system catalogs resources, including print, digital, and audiovisual materials across age groups. The ICT Center supports research and virtual interaction using various programs. The Science Laboratory provides space for experiments and practical learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
HIS Clubs are an integral part of the educational process which aims to develop and support the personal, social and intellectual abilities of the student. Online clubs were launched to entertain the children and provide life skills during Covid-19, and clubs are available to students from outside HIS. PYP CLUBS and MYP CLUBS are offered for different program groups. The Activities Office oversees HIS Clubs and related activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Al-Hayat International School is an IB Continuum World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). In addition to the IB continuum, HIS provides the Lebanese Program and the American High School Program. Instruction is bilingual with English and Standard Arabic as languages of instruction. The IB framework promotes inquiry-based learning and prepares students for university and international study.

Arts & Creative
Arts are included as a formal subject area within the IB Middle Years Programme, which includes eight subject groups and lists arts as one of them. The HIS Gallery showcases student-led creative workshops and exhibitions, including storytelling, pottery, and other open-ended projects. The gallery content reflects creative and hands-on learning across disciplines.

Cultural & Language
The school is strongly bilingual, with Standard Arabic and English as languages of instruction. IB language programmes develop confident readers, writers, viewers, presenters, critics, speakers, and listeners. Language learning is approached through inquiry and contextual learning across real-life situations, with teachers acting as language teachers. The program emphasizes mother-tongue maintenance and cultural identity, while providing language experiences rooted in the local community.

Social & Hobbies
HIS offers student clubs through the Activities Office to develop personal, social, and intellectual abilities. PYP Clubs and MYP Clubs are organized for different grade levels. HIS clubs are also available to students from outside HIS. Life Rhythms and other student-life activities provide additional outlets for social engagement and creative exploration.

Community & Service
Community involvement is structured through school committees and a Parents' Council to support the school community and shared decision making. Active committees include the Activities Committee, Social Committee, Spatial Aesthetic Committee, Learning Resources Committee, Media Committee, Physical, Social, and Psychological Safety Committee, IT Committee, and the Parents' Council. A spirit of collaboration extends to community service opportunities within HIS and involvement from family members. The motto “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” reflects this emphasis.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Council builds student leadership skills and encourages active involvement in school events, decision making, and community dynamics. Members are elected from grade 2 onwards, with roles such as Head of Council, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Activities Office and HIS Clubs also foster leadership and teamwork skills across the student body.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Counseling Office implements a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program across all grades to promote psychological health, resilience, and wellbeing. The Health Office promotes safe school practices and day-to-day health care, medical services, health campaigns, and health insurance coverage during school hours. Life Rhythms provides wellbeing-focused content through school publications and related activities, reflecting the school's emphasis on balance and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches Standard Arabic and English as the languages of instruction. Language development is organized around listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, critiquing, and presenting. The program follows IB language standards and practices, focusing on language for communication, understanding linguistics, and self-expression. Additional languages are pursued to reflect cultural perspectives and intercultural awareness.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses a bilingual program with Standard Arabic and English as the languages of instruction. A minimum of one Arabic homeroom teacher and one English homeroom teacher co-teach, with separate language sessions to boost practice. Language development is structured from early years through middle years and secondary, with language proficiency developed across listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, critiquing, and presenting. The IB language standards guide the learning, emphasizing language as a means of communication, self-expression, and cross-disciplinary thinking.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school is an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school licensed through the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE). The school serves the educational needs of the local and international community in Beirut and its suburbs. Admissions policy ensures proper admission procedures with transparent, fair, and consistent criteria and requirements. Admissions are open to all students who can benefit from a bilingual international education and whose academic, personal, social, and emotional needs align with HIS programs and services.

Waitlist
The Admissions Office confirms vacancy for the grade level requested or adds the applicant to the waiting list.
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