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College Protestant Francais - Campus Beyrouth

Lebanon, Beirut

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English, Arabic
Fees LBP 112,500,000 - 610,193,826
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1546
Type Co-educational
Opened 1925
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Arabic, Spanish
Typical class size 28
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Welcome to Collège Protestant Français (CPF) - Campus Beyrouth, an established institution located in the vibrant Ras Beirut district. We offer the official French Curriculum, leading to the Diplôme National du Brevet, the Lebanese Brevet, and the French Baccalaureate. A notable offering is the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), a unique track that actively develops trilingual fluency in French, Arabic, and English. The campus features dedicated spaces for learning and physical activity, such as specialized science laboratories, an expansive library, an art room, and a sports and cultural center complete with a gymnasium and swimming pool. Students engage in distinctive extracurricular programs like our student-run Web Radio, which provides hands-on media broadcasting and journalism experience. Furthermore, we emphasize civic responsibility through organized solidarity projects and sustainable development (EDD) initiatives. With active physical education tournaments and musical recreation events, CPF provides a supportive, engaging atmosphere where students succeed collaboratively.

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The Essentials

College Protestant Francais - Campus Beyrouth has 1,546 pupils, typical class sizes of 28, instruction in French, English, Arabic.

Location
CPF Beirut is located on Rue Mme Curie, BP 13-6283, Chouran, Beirut, Lebanon. CPF Metn is located at Street No.4 Dik El Mehdi, Metn, Lebanon.

Stages
In CPF Metn, the French Section offers the full French curriculum from Petite Section through Terminale; the English Section is multilingual and delivers the IB World School with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).

Type
Private school under Lebanese law; AEFE-affiliated.

Additional learning support
PAI / PPRE / PAP provide additional learning support.

Country affiliation
Lebanon.

Religious affiliation
Protestant.

School day structure
Beirut: four full days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) with a Wednesday morning half-day. Primary hours run roughly from 7:35 to 15:20; Secondary hours run roughly from 7:45 to 18:25 with a midday break.

Bus service
A school bus service is offered and operated by Eido Group. The round-trip bus fee is 545 USD per term and a single-trip fee is 445 USD per term. Inscriptions with Eido Group representatives occur in the CPF hall.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The CPF uses a dress code that includes an embroidered school apron as part of the uniform, plus sportswear such as T‑shirts (short and long sleeve), polo shirts, shorts, leggings, jogging pants, and hoodies. Prices for the uniform items are listed on the Tabliers, tenues de sport et autres accessoires page.

Food Options
The CPF Beirut cafeteria operates with Today's cuisine by Cat & Mouth, offering meals prepared daily with fresh, seasonal ingredients and clearly labeled allergens. There are three dining options: Menu Kiosque, Menu Self, and Menu Cantine. Menu offerings include items such as viennoiserie, bagels, manakish, croissants, and salads, with hot meals available on the daily menu.

Governance and Ownership
CPF is a private Lebanese-law school managed by PPFL (Présence Protestante Française au Liban). It is affiliated with AEFE and its teachings are validated by the French National Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at College Protestant Francais - Campus Beyrouth ranges from LBP 112,500,000 to LBP 610,193,826 for 2026/27.

College Protestant Français — Fees (campus-specific summary for the 2025–2026 schedule)

CPF — Beirut campus (Tarifs anne9e 2025-2026)

- Tuition (day school) — amounts per term and annual total:
- Septembre–Décembre: LBP 50,000,000.
- Janvier–Mars: LBP 50,000,000.
- Avril–Juin: LBP 50,000,000.
- Total annual tuition (PS Terminale): LBP 150,000,000.

- Solidarity / support fund (paid in USD) — per term and total:
- Septembre–Décembre: USD 3,000.
- Janvier–Mars: USD 1,900.
- Avril–Juin: USD 1,900.
- Total annual solidarity fund: USD 6,800. Sibling discounts apply (second child 10%, third child 25% on these USD amounts).

- Application / registration and one-time entrance charges:
- Non-refundable file (application) fee: USD 100.
- First-registration / development contribution (one-time, non-refundable) at initial enrolment: USD 3,000.
- Annual re-enrolment advance (non-refundable; deductible from 1st-term invoice where applicable): USD 1,000.

- Billing schedule and payment terms:
- Invoicing for tuition appears by term; standard billing months are: 1st term invoice in September, 2nd term invoice in December, 3rd term invoice in April. Payments for each term are due at the start of that term; each started term is due in full and collection procedures are initiated for non-payment.

- Other recurring/optional costs:
- Exam registration fees (French Brevet / Baccalaure9at, Lebanese Brevet, IB, etc.) are set at the start of each school year and invoiced separately.
- School transport: charged monthly; fee varies by distance/zone and is administered by the transport provider; non-payment may result in suspension of service.
- Canteen: mandatory for Preschool classes; canteen/top-up options available for Elementary and Secondary pupils. Specific meal charges are invoiced separately.
- Extracurricular activities and AES: fees set annually and billed separately.
- Uniforms: required items vary by level (preschool apron and school bag; elementary apron and sportswear; middle and high school sportswear/dress code). Uniform catalogue/pricing is managed through the school.

- Refund and non-refundable items:
- The file/application fee, the first-registration development contribution (USD 3,000) and the re-enrolment advance (USD 1,000) are non-refundable. Failure to pay by due dates triggers reminders and potential collection procedures.

- Payment methods and practical payment details:
- Payments can be made in cash at the school cashier or by bank transfer. Bank account details (Bank Audi) and instructions for transfers (include student name and grade as reference) are provided by the school. USD and LBP accounts are available.

CPF Metn campus (selected 2025 figures)

- Tuition (annual):
- Primary (KG1 to Grade 5): LBP 90,000,000 per year.
- Middle school (Grade 6 to Grade 9): LBP 90,000,000 per year.
- Secondary (Grade 10 to IBDP2): LBP 90,000,000 per year.

- Solidarity / support fund and insurance (annual):
- Annual solidarity fund (2025): USD 5,500 per student. Materials and compulsory accident/civil-liability insurance: USD 300 per student per year.

- Application and entry charges:
- Non-refundable application/opening file fee: USD 100.
- Contribution to the development fund (first registration, non-refundable): USD 2,000 (payable once at initial enrolment).

- Billing schedule and payment terms:
- Indicative payment schedule for the year shown: 1st instalment Sept 15to Sept 30; 2nd instalment Nov 15to Nov 30; 3rd instalment March 15to March 31. Each term started is due in full; invoices are uploaded to the school invoicing platform and late/non-payment triggers recovery procedures.

- Other charges and options (Metn):
- Exam registration fees, transport and catering are invoiced separately; transport fees depend on distance and are charged monthly; canteen mandatory for preschool and recharged for others. Extracurricular activity fees are set annually.

- Payment methods (Metn):
- Payment by cash at school cashier or by bank transfer. Bank Audi accounts are available in USD and Lebanese Pounds; transfers must include the student name and grade as reference.

Boarding / Internat:
- The school operates as a day school; no boarding/internat fee schedule is published for either campus (transport and canteen services are offered for day students).

Refunds and cancellation (high-level):
- Designated one-time charges (application/file fee, first-registration development contribution, and the re-enrolment advance) are explicitly non-refundable. Each started term is due in full. Exam, transport, canteen and extracurricular fees are invoiced separately and follow the schools invoicing rules and deadlines. Collection procedures are applied for late payment.
Academics

College Protestant Francais - Campus Beyrouth teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
From 6th to 3rd, the Collège Protestant Français uses digital tools (interactive whiteboards in all classrooms, tablets, and a digital workspace) and follows the official programs of the French Ministry of Education, ensuring continuity for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Lebanese Brevet. Three languages are taught: French, Arabic, and English, reinforced from grade 6, with Spanish offered from grade 4; the school operates two cycles: Cycle 3 (CM1–CM2–6e) and Cycle 4 (5e–4e–3e). The Lycée (Seconde–Terminale) is designed to help each student realize their potential, build their future project, and develop the knowledge and skills needed for higher education and professional life. It follows the 2018 Bac reform with a personalized path around common subjects, chosen specialties, and orientation support from Seconde. The Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) is a full diploma offered since 2023, emphasizing multiculturalism and international openness, with the aim of developing deep trilingual proficiency in Arabic, English, and French and broader cultural understanding. The CPF prepares students to succeed in top universities and to become conscious, responsible global citizens.

Exam Results
100% pass rate at the Baccalaureate.

Higher Education Progression
The Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) is offered since 2023 and is designed to provide trilingual proficiency in Arabic, English, and French and intercultural openness. CPF states it forms students capable of succeeding in the best universities and becoming engaged global citizens.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional development is supported through solidarity projects and preventive programs that foster empathy, community involvement, and peer support.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Staff receive training on learners with special educational needs (EBEP) and there are awareness activities for dyslexia and related learning differences.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Instruction is provided in French, Arabic and English from kindergarten, and the school prepares students for the French Baccalaureate and the French International Baccalaureate (trilingual French-Arabic-English).

Mental Wellbeing
The school psychologist conducts group and individual sessions to help students manage exam-related stress.

Safeguarding
Safety measures include regular evacuation drills and safety containment exercises for students and staff; a health service is on site with a dedicated health team.
Parent Experience

History
The Collège Protestant Français is a private educational establishment under Lebanese law, governed by PPFL (Présence Protestante Française au Liban). Its legal personality is held by PPFL, which manages it in all material and financial matters. It is linked by a convention to AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) and its teaching is validated by the French Ministry of National Education. The Beirut campus has been operating since at least 1928, with Mlle Louise Wegmann serving as principal from 1928 to 1965. In 2019, PPFL expanded to Metn by acquiring Montana International College, which became Collège Protestant Français Metn. The CPF celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2026.

Community
CPF Beirut offers a vibrant school life with activities and projects across sports, solidarity, sustainable development, and health. The Activités et Projets section includes EPS, Solidarité, EDD, Prévention, and other initiatives, and features student tournaments and events such as the centennial basketball tournament held on 15 January 2026 and activities like Halloween garden party, Octobre Rose (Pink October), and Pajama Day. Actualités include events such as Recréation musicale – 2e édition (11 February 2026) and L'Intégrale (10 February 2026), among others. These activities and events foster engagement among students, families, and staff and are part of the CPF life on campus.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
CPF Metn is housed on a recently renovated campus that provides a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for learning. Every space is designed to support focused learning while encouraging curiosity and creativity. The Library supports literacy and cultural education as part of the strategic plan, building a rich cultural foundation and engaging with artworks. The Scientific Laboratories provide hands-on physics, chemistry and biology experiments in the science center, with practical work rooms and an emphasis on safety and scientific reasoning. The Art Room supports artistic and cultural education, facilitating creative projects and connections to art history. CPF Metn offers multilingual education with a French Section delivering the full French curriculum and an English Section delivering the IB World School program (PYP and DP).

Academic Facilities
The Library enables literacy and cultural sessions as part of the strategic plan, supporting multidisciplinary learning and cultural enrichment. Scientific Laboratories provide hands-on experiences in physics, chemistry and biology in the school's science center, with practical work rooms focused on developing practical skills and scientific reasoning. The Art Room supports artistic and cultural education by hosting art sessions and projects, linking creative practice with art history.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are offered throughout the school year and cover artistic, cultural, sporting, linguistic, scientific and digital domains. They are supervised by qualified instructors and foster autonomy, initiative, teamwork and self-confidence in an educational and engaging environment. The program reinforces the school's values of openness, respect and excellence as students explore their talents beyond the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Languages of instruction are French, Arabic and English from kindergarten. The Beirut campus follows a dual curriculum up to the class of 3ème and prepares students for the French or Lebanese diplomas. The school prepares students for the French Baccalaureate and for the French International Baccalaureate in a trilingual program (French-Arabic-English). The Metn campus is an AEFE-affiliated French school with a bilingual English section that delivers the IB World School program (PYP and DP).

Arts & Creative
Extracurricular activities cover artistic, cultural, sports, linguistic, scientific and digital domains. They are offered throughout the school year and supervised by qualified instructors who help students develop talents, creativity and self-expression. CPF Metn offers a diverse range of clubs for Elementary and Middle School, run by professionals to help participants acquire new skills and express their talents. Web Radio is part of the life at CPF Beirut and is used by teachers in courses or projects.

Cultural & Language
From kindergarten, students study French, Arabic and English. The Beirut campus prepares students for the French Baccalaureate and the French International Baccalaureate in a trilingual program (French-Arabic-English). CPF Metn is an AEFE-affiliated French school offering the full French curriculum in the French section and an English IB World School section delivering the PYP and DP. This multilingual framework supports intercultural learning across campuses.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities provide opportunities to engage in diverse interests and develop new skills. Clubs are available for Elementary and Middle School and are run by professionals to help participants express their talents. The activities foster autonomy, initiative, teamwork and self-confidence in a stimulating environment. The life on campus includes sports and artistic activities.

Community & Service
Solidarity activities are part of the program, including Pink October for breast cancer awareness and an Easter Ramadan Foodathon. The school has organized solidarity projects with Dar el Aytam el Islamiyya and campaigns such as the 1 kilo drive with Cedars for Care. These initiatives engage students, staff and families in charitable work and social responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
The Parent Committee is elected every three years to represent parents to the school leadership. Staff and administrative representatives are elected to internal councils and governance bodies. Student delegates participate in governance, with designated representatives for lycée and collège. Governance structures include the Conseil d'établissement and the Conseil d'école with both internal leadership and external representatives.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports training sessions begin and teams practice on CPF facilities, with published training schedules and try-outs. The school's psychologist conducts stress management workshops for exam classes and provides individual support. Prevention activities cover topics such as dyslexia awareness and road safety, and promote student well-being and safety across the school.
Languages

Language Provision
French, English, and Arabic are languages used in CPF Metn programs. The French Section delivers the full French curriculum. The English Section is an IB World School delivering the PYP and DP. The IB program at Metn lists English and Arabic as languages of instruction.

Bilingual Teaching
CPF Metn offers bilingual education across two sections: a Multilingual French Section and a Multilingual English Section. The French Section is AEFE-affiliated and delivers the full French curriculum from Petite Section through Terminale. The English Section is an IB World School authorized to deliver the PYP and the DP. This structure supports multilingual competencies across the student body.

Immersion Programs
Two sections provide instruction in French and English, enabling multilingual exposure.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Inscriptions PS MS GS (Kindergarten) for 2026-2027: The second wave of pre-registration for the September 2026 intake runs from February 23 to June 5, 2026 on the CPF Eduka platform. Inter­views are held monthly from February through June, and responses are issued as interviews take place, depending on space availability. Submitting a pre-registration dossier does not commit the school to enrollment. The documents referenced include the Constitution demande d'inscription PS MS GS 2026-2027 (2ème vague) and the Demande d'inscription pour l'année 2026-2027.

2. Inscriptions CP à Terminale (CP to Terminale) for 2026-2027: The pre-registration requests for September 2026 for CP to Terminale are available from February 2, 2026 on the school's site. Dossiers and required documents must be prepared and submitted to the inscriptions office with Madame Ghida Ghandour Hamzeh between 8:00–12:00 and 14:00–15:00 on weekdays, per the school calendar. A non-refundable dossier fee of 100 USD is charged and remains with the College regardless of the final enrollment decision. Applications are reviewed during the year, and families are informed individually about follow-up; final enrollment is contingent on payment of 3,000 USD per student to the development fund.

3. How to apply and submission details: The enrollment process requires using Eduka to complete the dossier; existing families should log in with their Eduka account, while new families must create an Eduka account first. After the entry is submitted, an automatic email confirms that the enrollment dossier has been transmitted. To begin an application, click Faire une demande (Submit an application) via cpfbeyrouth.eduka.school.

Scholarships
The school participates in AEFE scholarships. The first AEFE scholarship campaign for 2026-2027 opens on January 7, 2026 for French families; for CPF families, the deadline to deposit applications with the Consulate's scholarship service is January 30, 2026 between 8:00 and 12:00. Purple application forms can be collected at CPF's reception for families already receiving scholarships, or at the Principal's Secretary (Mme Daaboul). A poster for the 1st campaign (2026-2027) is provided. The 2nd CPF scholarship campaign for 2025-2026 has also been launched; more information is available via the school's notices.
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