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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
Availability Not shared by this school
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.

www.his.edu.lb

Al hayat International School, Ram Bchamoun, Lebanon

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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
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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.
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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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