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Collège Melkart

Lebanon, Baabda

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Collège Melkart is a private Francophone AEFE-accredited school in Louaïzé, Baabda, Lebanon, offering education from kindergarten to terminale. The program integrates Lebanese and French curricula. The Primary program follows the French Ministry of National Education curriculum, while the collège is organized into Cycle 3 (6e) and Cycle 4 (5e, 4e, 3e), focusing on French, mathematics and languages, developing autonomy. The Lycée provides Seconde, Première and Terminale with a common core and pathways, preparing students for national and Lebanese diplomas, including the Grand Oral. The school emphasizes citizenship, personal development, and orientation through Parcours Avenir and eco-initiatives such as ODD, E3D, and Green School. Classes are about 25 pupils with a 1:5 teacher-to-student ratio. Facilities include the CDI, a cantine, and extensive outdoor spaces; sport features prominently. On campus, the VIII Beyrouth Scout Group and Les Genévriers de Melkart outdoor club foster leadership, service and environmental awareness. The school is known for its 100% BAC pass rate.

Louaïzé, Baabda, Lebanon

The Essentials

Collège Melkart has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in French.

Location
Louaïzé, Baabda, Lebanon

Stages
Maternelle (Kindergarten), Primaire (Primary), Collège (Middle School), Lycée (High School)

Type
Private Francophone secular institution; AEFE-accredited; offers education from kindergarten to terminale, integrating Lebanese and French programs

Additional learning support
Adapted provisions including support, enrichment, and addressing specific needs with individualized follow-up

Country affiliation
France (AEFE-accredited French education)

Religious affiliation
Secular

School day structure
Language-focused curriculum with ongoing English instruction and a second language introduced from grade 5; weekly arts classes and two hours of physical education and sports; organized into cycles (Cycle 3: 6e; Cycle 4: 5e–3e)
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Wearing the conforming uniform is required; no decorative accessories.

Governance and Ownership
AEFE-accredited and a member of the AEFE network.
Fees
Application fee

- Frais d'ouverture de dossier : USD 100 (non remboursables, quelle que soit la décision finale).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish tuition amounts by year group, per term, or per year on its public admissions or practical information pages for the 2026/2027 (or 2025/2026) academic year. No schedule of tuition fees for maternelle, primaire, collège or lycée is available in the school's publicly listed pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No public billing schedule (installments per term, due dates, required deposit amounts, or penalty terms) is published on the school's admissions or practical information pages.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding (internat) facility or boarding fees are listed in the school's public information; the school presents itself as a day school with on-site services such as a cantine and school transport. Therefore no boarding fees are applicable or published.

Other costs or fees

- Arabic supplementary module: USD 400 per trimester for the listed Arabic module.
- Schoolbooks / manuals: lists of required manuals for each grade are published, but no prices for textbooks or workbook packs are published.
- Cantine (school meals): a daily on-site canteen service is described, but meal pricing or meal-plan costs are not published.
- Uniform (costumes): the school requires uniform wear; however, uniform purchase price details are not published.
- Transport (bus): a school transport service is mentioned; pricing for transport is not published.

Refund information

- The application (dossier) fee of USD 100 is explicitly non‑refundable. No other refund policy (tuition refunds, deposit refunds, prorated refunds on withdrawal) is published in the school's publicly available admissions or financial information.

Fee payment options

- The school's public pages do not publish accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, local-currency options) or instructions for payment.

Brief summary of availability of information

- Explicit, published fee items located: application (dossier) fee USD 100 (non‑refundable); one listed Arabic module at USD 400 per trimester.
- Items not published publicly on the school's admissions/practical pages for 2026/2027 (or 2025/2026): full tuition schedules by year group (per term / per year), billing schedule and payment terms, boarding fees (no boarding facility listed), uniform prices, canteen pricing, transport fees, refund policy beyond the application fee, and accepted payment methods.

If you need these missing numbers for your database, please use the school's admissions contact details to request the official fee schedule and payment terms directly from the school's administration. (Contact details are provided in the school's public pages.)
Academics

Collège Melkart teaches French Curriculum.

Curriculum
The Collège Melkart is a private francophone institution in Louaïzé, Baabda, Lebanon. It is homologated by AEFE and offers education from kindergarten through terminale, integrating Lebanese and French programs. The Primary follows the French Ministry of National Education curriculum, with teaching that blends academic rigor, personal development, and cultural openness. The Collège aligns with the French official programs and is structured in two cycles – Cycle 3 (6e) and Cycle 4 (5e, 4e, 3e) – focusing on French, mathematics and languages and developing autonomy. The Lycée completes the educational journey with a rigorous preparation for academic and personal challenges, emphasizing openness to the world and informed future choices. The school promotes citizenship and personal development through initiatives such as Parcours Avenir for orientation and eco-initiatives (ODD, E3D, Green School). Class sizes are about 25 students per class and the teacher-to-student ratio is 1:5. The school reports a 100% BAC pass rate.

Student Teacher Ratio
25 students per class; 1:5 teacher-to-student ratio.

Exam Results
100% BAC pass rate.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a supportive learning environment with a focus on wellbeing. Happiness classes are offered to strengthen self-esteem. Personalized support is provided by professionals. Self-evaluation helps students monitor progress and identify areas for improvement. Citizenship and civic education (EMC) builds social responsibility, and eco-delegates and the Genévriers de Melkart club promote solidarity, community engagement and teamwork.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language learning is central to the curriculum, with ongoing progression in English and the introduction of a second foreign language from fifth grade. The collège follows official French programs, integrated with the Lebanese context. An English-language option exists as Melkart International, the college's English section. These arrangements support intercultural understanding through language study.

Mental Wellbeing
Bonheur (happiness) courses are provided to strengthen self-esteem. A caring and supportive approach underpins student wellbeing. Professional staff provide personalized wellbeing support. Self-evaluation is used to monitor personal development. Wellbeing activities are integrated with academic life to support holistic growth.

Safeguarding
The internal regulations create a rights-based framework for life at the college. Students are protected physically and morally. They have the right to be heard by a designated adult. Support services, including academic guidance and psychological support, are available with parental consent. Disciplinary measures are proportionate and constructive to maintain a safe environment.
Parent Experience

History
An institution in constant evolution. Since its beginnings, Collège Melkart has continually adapted to the diverse needs of its students and the demands of the world around them. Over the years, it has adopted new pedagogical methods and innovative technologies while remaining faithful to its commitment to educational excellence. Located in Louaizé, Baabda, Collège Melkart is a private Francophone institution with a secular ethos. It is AEFE-accredited, offering education from kindergarten to terminale, integrating Lebanese and French programs.

Community
The Melkart community emphasizes civic engagement and sustainable development. Projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and solidarity actions help students become responsible global citizens. The school is labeled E3D and Green School, promoting social and environmental awareness and collaboration within the school community. Testimonials from families highlight a warm, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located in Louaïzé, Baabda, Lebanon, Collège Melkart is a private Francophone school with a secular ethos and AEFE accreditation, offering education from kindergarten through terminale and integrating Lebanese and French programs. The campus is functional and welcoming, with spaces designed to meet students' needs for learning, dining, and relaxation. The Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) is a hybrid space that welcomes students, teachers and disciplines for information, training and culture. The CANTINE embodies a commitment to healthy, balanced meals for all pupils. Outdoor spaces support study, play and thriving, and sport occupies a central place in students' development.

Sports Facilities
SPORT: Sport occupies a central place in the holistic development of students. Outdoor spaces on campus support a range of physical activities. The on-site VIII Beyrouth Scout Group of Scouts du Liban on campus fosters leadership, service and citizenship through camps, hikes, volunteer projects and workshops. Les Genévriers de Melkart, the college's outdoor club, reconnects students with nature and Lebanon's heritage, promoting environmental awareness. Each year, events such as the Festival de l'amitié bring together the school community for games and cultural activities.

Academic Facilities
CDI is a hybrid center for documentation and information, beyond a typical library, welcoming students, teachers and disciplines for information, training and culture. The primary program follows the French Ministry of Education curriculum, combining academic rigor with personal development and cultural openness. The collège meets the requirements of official French programs while integrating Lebanese cultural and educational specifics. The lycée prepares students for academic and personal challenges, valuing personal growth, openness to the world and informed career and higher education choices. Collège Melkart is AEFE-accredited, offering a path that integrates Lebanese and French curricula.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Le Scoutisme au Collège Melkart: The college hosts the VIIIe Beyrouth Scout Group of Scouts du Liban on campus, a program that fosters brotherhood, service and citizenship. The troop offers camps, hikes, volunteer projects and workshops that complement academic learning and build leadership and teamwork. Each year, the group organizes events such as the Festival de l'amitié, strengthening community and cultural engagement. Les Genévriers de Melkart: The college founded Les Genévriers de Melkart, an outdoor club that reconnects students with nature and Lebanon's heritage. The club promotes environmental awareness and experiential learning, with the slogan 'Feet on the ground and the mind open to the world' and helps students develop practical skills and values to protect the environment.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Melkart provides a complete French-language education, integrating Lebanese and French programs, and is AEFE-accredited. Language learning is central to the curriculum, with continuous progression in English and the introduction of a second foreign language from grade 5. Interdisciplinary projects enrich learning, often incorporating the Sustainable Development Goals to raise awareness of environmental and social issues. In the Lycée, three years—Seconde, Première and Terminale—structure the program with a common core and pathways, supported by personalized guidance and preparation for national and Lebanese diplomas, including the final exams and the Grand Oral.

Arts & Creative
Students participate in weekly visual arts classes as part of the curriculum, supporting creative expression. Interdisciplinary projects enrich the student journey by incorporating artistic elements and cross‑subject collaboration. These activities foster creativity and collaborative skills essential to student development.

Cultural & Language
Language learning is central to the curriculum, with ongoing English progression and the introduction of a second living language from 5e. Partnerships and intercultural activities broaden horizons and expose students to diverse cultures. The program emphasizes openness to the world and intercultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies
The college forms responsible citizens through Moral and Civic Education (EMC), eco‑delegates, and the Genévriers de Melkart club, promoting solidarity, community engagement, and teamwork.

Community & Service
Projects often integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (ODD) and the school is labeled E3D and Green School, fostering awareness of social and environmental issues and cultivating cooperation and responsibility within the educational community.

Leadership & Professional
Orientation post‑bac is organized as a progressive, individualized process. The Parcours Avenir program, internships and conferences provide guidance and opportunities, with parents and the educational team collaborating to build a solid academic and professional plan.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school promotes wellbeing through wellbeing-focused initiatives, including happiness courses to strengthen self‑esteem and personalized guidance by professionals. An auto‑evaluation process supports student progress within a caring and structured environment. Healthy and balanced meals are provided to meet adolescents' needs, and a culture of benevolence pervades the school.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches primarily in French within an AEFE-accredited program from kindergarten to Terminale, and offers an English-language section (Melkart International) that provides English-language instruction and follows the IB Primary Years Programme as a candidate school; language learning is central to the curriculum, with progression in English and the introduction of a second modern language from grade 5.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has an English-language section (Melkart International) alongside a French-language program, providing a dual Lebanese and French curriculum.
Reputation

Accreditations
AEFE homologation (recognition by the Agency for French Education Abroad); E3D label; Green School
Admissions

Admissions
1) The admissions campaign for the 2026/2027 school year has begun. Admission priorities are applied to CP through Seconde and depend on space availability. The priorities are: siblings of Colle8ge Melkart students; children of the La Ribambelle nursery; children of alumni. An evaluation test is mandatory before admission for CP to Seconde, and admission to Première and Terminale is not accepted.

2) Dossier withdrawal and submission: Admission requests can be withdrawn on-site at the College (tel. 05 92 49 49) or via the admission download link. Completed dossiers must be submitted by appointment (tel. 03 33 92 99).

3) For CP to Seconde, an evaluation test is required before any admission. The following documents should be provided: passport photos (3 for PS/MS; 2 for GS to Seconde); original civil status extract plus 2 photocopies for Lebanese or dual nationals; passport copy for non-Lebanese; medical form (available at the College or downloadable); conduct certificate from the last school including the registration number with the Ministry of Education; last report card; official Lebanese program exemption if applicable.

4) The opening dossier fee is 100 USD (non-refundable), and an incomplete dossier will not be considered.

5) Contact: The College Melkart can be reached at +961 5 92 49 49 or +961 3 33 92 99; located at Louaf, Baabda, Lebanon.

Scholarships
Scholarships: The school operates a scholarships program with campaigns. The information page notes a second campaign for the 2025-2026 academic year, announced on July 10, 2025.
School Events
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