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Antonine Sisters School (Hazmieh–Jamhour)

Lebanon, Baabda

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Arabic, English
Fees LBP 38,000,000 - 45,000,000
Ages 0 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1961
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages Arabic, English, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Antonine Sisters School Hazmieh–Jamhour offers a bilingual, faith-informed education for ages 0 to 18 across two campuses. The Hazmieh campus hosts the French-language branch through preschool to Grade 6, while the Jamhour campus houses the upper secondary English-language branch from Grade 7 to Grade 12. Arabic is the mother tongue in both branches; in the French stream French is the first language and English the second, and in the English stream English is first with French as the second language. The school is pursuing International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme authorization, complementing Lebanese and French programmes with targeted language support and differentiated instruction. It emphasizes citizenship, Christian and patriotic values, and opportunities for gifted learners. A rich profile of science, arts, and sports, together with extensive clubs, fosters well-rounded development. Facilities support musical, artistic, and athletic pursuits, while service and sustainability initiatives reinforce community engagement and environmental responsibility. A compassionate, globally minded community.

Hazmieh campus: Place Mar Tacla, B.P. 45 201, Hazmieh, Baabda, Lebanon; Jamhour campus: Rue EDL, Jamhour, Baabda, Lebanon

The Essentials

Antonine Sisters School (Hazmieh–Jamhour) has instruction in Arabic, English.

Location
The school is located in Hazmieh–Jamhour, Lebanon.

Stages
IB Diploma Programme (DP); two-year upper secondary program.

Type
private and coeducational.

Additional learning support
The school has an Inclusion Policy for the IB Programme. An inclusion center staffed by a psychologist, psychomotor therapists, speech therapists, special educators and shadow teachers supports students with diverse needs, including individualized education plans and accommodations (e.g., extra time, assistive technology); the campus is wheelchair accessible via an elevator.

Country affiliation
Lebanon

Religious affiliation
Christian
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Regulatory school uniform is mandatory and available at the school; no other attire is permitted. Boys must not have long hair; girls must have hair tied back away from the face and nails trimmed with no colored nail polish. Smart watches are forbidden on campus.

Governance and Ownership
The school is operated by the Antonine Sisters and belongs to the Antonine Sisters' education network. It offers the IB Programme as part of its mission.
Fees

Annual tuition at Antonine Sisters School (Hazmieh–Jamhour) ranges from LBP 38,000,000 to LBP 45,000,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrollment fees

- Enrollment (registration) fee: USD 100 per student.
- Enrollment (registration) fee is non‑refundable.

Tuition (annual) by year group — stated amounts (USD and LBP)

- Preschool (KG1, KG2, KG3 / PS, MS, GS): USD 2,650 / LBP 38,000,000 per year.
- Primary — Lower primary (Gr.1, Gr.2, Gr.3 / CP, CE1, CE2): USD 2,800 / LBP 39,000,000 per year.
- Primary — Upper primary (Gr.4, Gr.5, Gr.6 / CM1, CM2, 6ème): USD 2,950 / LBP 40,000,000 per year.
- Middle school (Gr.7, Gr.8, Gr.9 / EB7, EB8, EB9): USD 3,100 / LBP 42,000,000 per year.
- Secondary (Lebanese & French programmes — Gr.10, Gr.11, Gr.12 / S1, S2, S3): USD 3,250 / LBP 45,000,000 per year.
- Secondary (International Baccalaureate — IB1, IB2): USD 3,550 / LBP 45,000,000 per year.

Special programme surcharge

- Inclusion (special‑education / school inclusion): an additional support charge applied per class — USD 300 monthly (from October through June).

Other compulsory or regularly charged items

- School supplies (annual contribution for supplies and notebooks): USD 150 per student, payable at the start of the year.
- Robotics classes (for specified grades): USD 100 per student (charged at registration/start of year where applicable).
- School uniform: the official uniform is mandatory and is available for purchase at the school. (Parents are required to obtain the regulation uniform from the establishment.)

Childcare / Nursery (monthly)

- Garderie (daycare) — regular hours: USD 300 per month.
- Garderie (extended hours): USD 400 per month.
- Nursery / pre‑garden (Jamhour, age 2): USD 300 per month.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoices are issued by email at the beginning of September; parents are asked to pay the first installment at the school secretariat when completing registration formalities. Parents are expected to follow the payment schedule communicated by the administration (invoices specify due dates).
- The administration publishes an alphabetical schedule indicating when families should complete payments at the secretariat during the start‑of‑year period; payment of the first instalment and the supplies/robotics charges is processed at the secretariat.
- Registration/enrolment fees are explicitly non‑refundable.

Boarding

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed for the Hazmieh–Jamhour campuses; the school operates day programmes at the Hazmieh and Jamhour sites.

Refunds and cancellations

- Registration/enrolment fee (USD 100) is non‑refundable regardless of the reason for cancellation.
- No separate, detailed tuition refund policy for other fees or tuition instalments is published in the school circulars referenced; parents are instructed to follow the administrative guidance provided by the school for withdrawals and formalities.

Fee payment options and how payments are collected

- Payments and the initial instalment are processed in person at the school secretariat (Hazmieh or Jamhour); invoices are issued by email and families are requested to settle amounts as indicated on the invoice. Specific online payment methods, bank account details or credit‑card acceptance are not published in the school circulars and enrollment notices provided.

Notes for parents (practical points)

- Supply and course charges (e.g., the USD 150 supplies fee and USD 100 robotics fee) are charged at the start of the year in addition to the annual tuition.
- The school issues invoices at the start of the school year and asks families to attend the secretariat on the date range assigned (alphabetical schedule) to complete payments and collect the uniform if needed.
Academics

Antonine Sisters School (Hazmieh–Jamhour) teaches Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
The Collège Notre Dame des Sœurs Antonines Hazmieh – Jamhour is a Catholic, co‑educational, tri‑lingual secondary school with two branches: a French‑language branch (Hazmieh) and an English‑language branch (Jamhour). Arabic is the mother tongue across both branches; in the French branch, French is the first language and English the second, while in the English branch, English is the first language and French the second. It offers education from preschool through terminale and is pursuing authorization as an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The curriculum emphasizes comprehensive education, citizenship, and Christian and patriotic values, with differentiated instruction, remediation, and an international program alongside Lebanese and French programs, plus strong science, arts, and sports components. The language policy provides Arabic for social studies; English and French are taught as second languages with English used as the medium of instruction for mathematics and the sciences in the French branch, while non‑proficient learners receive targeted language support, and the IB DP remains accessible to all students. Gifted students are identified and encouraged to explore and present their interests.

Gifted and Talented
The school acknowledges and utilizes the talents and interests of gifted students. They are encouraged to explore, research and present their interests to their peers.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers an integral education which prepares students to become caring, autonomous, and responsible citizens. An Inclusion Center, established in September 2008, provides a dedicated team to address students' personal, emotional and educational needs, led by a psychologist and including psychomotor therapists, a speech therapist, special educators and a shadow teacher. The mission highlights inclusion and equality of opportunities through an inclusive program and an international curriculum, emphasizing openness, intercultural understanding, sympathy, compassion and respect for other cultures. Differentiation and accommodations support social-emotional development across academic and extracurricular activities, with ongoing staff seminars. Inclusion is viewed as a journey, with a rich program of field trips, clubs, and partnerships that foster environmental awareness and social responsibility.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school maintains an Inclusion Center, with a psychologist and a team of psychomotor therapists, a speech therapist, special educators and a shadow teacher to address students' personal, emotional and educational needs. An individual education plan (IEP) is developed for every student eligible for services. Accommodations and inclusive assessment arrangements include additional time, specialized testing environments, rest periods, word processing, assistive devices, appropriate seating and other supports. Screening in classes leads to assessments under the supervision of the school psychologist, and findings are added to the student file to guide interventions. Differentiation across content, process, environment and product is used to meet diverse learner profiles and to increase motivation, skills and self-efficacy.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The policy and mission are available in Arabic, English and French. Three languages are used in the school's policy and communications. The inclusion framework supports a multilingual environment. The school engages with students, families and staff through its multilingual approach to policy and practice.

Mental Wellbeing
A center established in 2008 provides for personal and emotional needs, led by a psychologist. The inclusion team includes psychomotor therapists, a speech therapist and other specialists to support mental wellbeing. Assessments and follow-up by the psychologist inform individualized support plans. Termly seminars support staff development in inclusive practices and well-being.

Safeguarding
The psychologist is responsible for data and protects student and health information privacy. Student files are kept year by year to coordinate transitions and are handled confidentially. During admissions, families provide complete documentation of medical history, educational evaluations and related details to inform safeguarding decisions.
Parent Experience

History
The Collège Notre Dame des Sœurs Antonines Hazmieh-Jamhour is a Lebanese Catholic school belonging to the Antonine Sisters, whose General Administration Center is in Roumieh-Metn. It began its mission in Mar Takla – Hazmieh in October 1961. It currently operates two branches: a French branch serving from pre-kindergarten to Grade 6 in Hazmieh–Mar Takla and from Grade 7 to Grade 12 in Jamhour, and an English branch centered in Jamhour. Languages of instruction are Arabic as the mother tongue; French is the first language and English the second in the French branch, or English is the first language and French the second in the English branch. The school emphasizes hard work, accuracy, perseverance, and the duty to accept and respect others, with equal opportunities and protection against all forms of psychological, physical, and moral violence.

Community
The school is a Catholic institution belonging to the Antonine Sisters, with the General Administration Center in Roumieh-Metn. It was established in Mar Takla – Hazmieh in October 1961 and is a bilingual, tri-lingual secondary school welcoming students from nearby regions and sometimes from farther away. It organizes life through events and projects in arts, culture, sports, and spiritual life, with sociocultural clubs and field experiences. It maintains active collaboration with parents and other education partners, including an alumni network.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has Comités, Parents, and Anciens to involve parents and alumni in school life. Parent committees coordinate activities and engage with teachers, while the Anciens (alumni) network connects former students with current school life. The education program includes events and projects in arts, culture, sports, and spiritual life as part of Vie Scolaire initiatives. These structures foster ongoing parent and community involvement in school governance and student experiences.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
The school has Dancing Club KG3 and up. The school has Piano and Organ lessons KG3 through Grade 12. The school has Guitar lessons KG3 through Grade 12. The school has Drawing and Painting KG3 through Grade 6.

Cultural & Language
The school has Jeunesse Antonine for Grades 8 through 12 with activities including ongoing programs on Tuesdays during the second break at Jamhour.

Social & Hobbies
The school has Scout for Grades 1 through 12; meetings are on Saturdays at Hazmieh.

Community & Service
The school has Al Bi'a Club (Environment) for Grades 4 through 12; meets every two weeks on Saturdays from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Jamhour.

Leadership & Professional
The school has Bildits (Construction work) for Grades 3 through 8; 20 sessions; Thursdays 3:00 to 4:30 pm at Hazmieh. The school has Jeunesse Antonine for Grades 8 through 12 with break-time activities on Tuesdays at the second break; Jamhour.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has Football for KG3 through Grade 12; Basketball or Football for Grades 1 through 12; Badminton for Grades 4 through 12; Gymnastics for Grades 1 through 12; Tennis for Grades 1 through 7; Ping-Pong for Grades 1 through 12; Taekwondo Club for KG2 through Grade 12; all activities have sessions on designated days at Hazmieh or Jamhour.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic is the native language and the medium of instruction for Civics, History and Geography throughout the school years. English is taught as a second language and is the medium of instruction in Mathematics and the sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). French is taught as a second language; in the elementary cycle it receives the same weekly hours as English and Arabic, while hours for French are reduced in the upper cycles. The school uses a multilingual approach and provides language support for students not proficient in the language of instruction.

Bilingual Teaching
Two language streams exist: a French branch and an English branch. Arabic is the mother tongue and is the medium of instruction for Civics, History and Geography. In the French branch, French is the first language and English is the second language; in the English branch, English is the first language and French is the second language. The school is co-educational and serves students from preschool through the third year of secondary, with campuses in Hazmieh and Jamhour.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year takes place at Hazmieh or Jamhour from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The enrollment window for siblings runs from January 26 to February 3, 2026; the window for new families runs from February 4 to March 6, 2026. An open doors day will be held for new families wishing to enroll their child in preschool at Hazmieh; dates will be communicated after the registration application is submitted. Former students are automatically enrolled for 2026-2027; if withdrawal is planned, print and complete Form A annexed and return it to the administration office before Friday, February 13, 2026.

Scholarships
The school seeks financial resources to support needy and underprivileged students. The admission policy indicates there is no limit based on economic, social, gender, age, or demographic factors, as resources are sought to assist eligible students.
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