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Eastwood International School

Lebanon, Beirut

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1985
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, French
Typical class size 15
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Eastwood International School Beirut is a private international school offering an IB Continuum from PYP to DP, alongside an American High School Diploma and a Lebanese program. The Early Years program is Montessori-based and can be taught in English or French, with exposure to French and Arabic languages. The IB-PYP is available in English and French (including the French Section) and the IB-MYP is taught in English, with the IB-DP delivered in English. Mindfulness is taught across Nursery to Grade 12 and students can participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. A Design + Technology program fosters critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, and university preparation guidance is provided in high school. The campus features technology-enabled classrooms with garden or sea views, a modern science lab, a top-floor library, a large multipurpose room, a nurse, and a cafeteria. After-school programs include Leadership, Mindfulness, Robotics, Photography, Theater, and more opportunities.

Sami Solh Street Mansourieh el Metn, Beirut, Lebanon

The Essentials

Eastwood International School has 1,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, French.

Location
Eastwood International School Beirut is located on Sami Solh Street, Mansourieh el Metn, Beirut, Lebanon. The campus is part of the Beirut metropolitan area and is accessible by road. Parking is available at the campus.

Stages
IB-PYP Early Years, IB-PYP Elementary, IB-PYP French Section, IB-MYP Middle School, IB-DP Program, American High School, and Lebanese Program.

Type
Private international IB World school and IB Continuum school offering programs from IB-PYP to IB-DP, as well as an American High School and a Lebanese Program.

Additional learning support
Study Clinic provides extra academic support through after-school activities.

Country affiliation
Lebanon

Bus service
Bus Services operate minibuses that seat 10-12 students; travel time between campus and Beirut is typically 30 to 45 minutes; buses are inspected and maintained for safety, and a bus monitor is provided on some buses; NavLeb provides real-time bus data to parents via a mobile app.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has professionally catered meals prepared in a central ISO 22000-certified kitchen and delivered to campus daily. Meal plans are offered in half or full packages, with options to customize; a cafeteria on campus provides items à la carte and dietary restrictions or allergies can be accommodated.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Eastwood Schools, founded by Amine Michel Khoury in 1973. It operates multiple campuses and is IB World School authorized for PYP, MYP, and DP since 2016 and Cognia-accredited.
Academics

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

Curriculum
Eastwood International School Beirut offers an IB Continuum curriculum, including IB-PYP (Early Years and Primary Years, with a French Section), IB-MYP, and IB-DP, along with an American High School Diploma and a Lebanese Program. The Early Years program is Montessori-based, offered in English or French, and includes French and Arabic language exposure, English and Arabic for the French Section, performing arts, language immersions, science, STEM-based activities, mindfulness and yoga, and music and movement. The IB-PYP Primary Years and the IB-PYP French Section are offered in English and French, and the IB-MYP Program is offered in English; the IB-DP Program is offered in English. Mindfulness is taught to all students from Nursery through Grade 12, and students can participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. A Design + Technology program develops critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, and there is guidance to prepare for university in the high school programs.

Higher Education Progression
Guidance to prepare for university.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Mindfulness Program for all students from Nursery through Grade 12. Mindfulness courses help students manage themselves and their environments and find balance. Mindfulness is integrated as a program element within Eastwood's curriculum. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered to students to develop resilience and personal growth. After-school Activities include Leadership and Mindfulness, as well as Wellness Day and other events that reinforce wellbeing and community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Inclusion Policy provides special services for students with learning difficulties from Grade 1 to high school. The Inclusion Department offers a broad range of experiences to support cognitive, emotional, and social growth. The Inclusion Education Department includes an Inclusion Education Coordinator, Speech Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor, Therapist, Psychomotor Therapist, and Inclusion Education Teachers. It develops Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and coordinates accommodations and collaboration among staff, students, and families. Admissions policies note that Eastwood accepts students with mild learning difficulties and require assessments to determine supports.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction in the English section at Eastwood International School. The ESL Department aims to strengthen students' English language for those joining from non-English speaking backgrounds. All ESL services are pull-out services and are organized into four levels across two phases. Phase One provides full pull-out language and literacy development for 10 hours per week (6 hours English, 4 hours French). Phase Two provides partial pull-out services up to 6 hours per week. Upon admission, students are assessed and placed into one of the four levels and one of the two phases, with an exit process once ESL goals are met.

Mental Wellbeing
Mindfulness courses are part of the program for all students from Nursery through Grade 12 to help them manage themselves and their environments and find balance. The Mindfulness Program supports mental wellbeing as a curricular component. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award contributes to personal development and resilience. After-school Programs include Leadership, Mindfulness, Robotics, Photography, Theater, and Wellness Day events that support wellbeing and a sense of community.

Safeguarding
Eastwood International School provides a safe and supportive environment for students. The Inclusion Department includes a Coordinator, Speech Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor, Therapist, Psychomotor Therapist, and Inclusion Education Teachers to safeguard student wellbeing. There is a formal referral process to evaluate and place students within the Inclusion Education Department for appropriate support. Admissions policies note that mild learning difficulties are accepted and require assessments to determine the supports needed.
Parent Experience

History
Mr. Amine Michel Khoury founded Eastwood Schools in Lebanon in 1973. Eastwood College in Kafarshima started with 125 students and later grew to serve expatriates and locals; in 1985 Eastwood International School opened in Mansourieh. Eastwood expanded to offer the American High School Diploma alongside the Lebanese Baccalaureate Program and introduced the first Special Rights Program nationally, plus an English as a Foreign Language program. The schools have pursued international standards with global consultants, earned accreditations from AdvancED/Cognia, and implemented International Baccalaureate programs, marking a 50-year history.

Community
After-school Activities include Leadership, Mindfulness, Robotics, Photography, Theater, and a Study Clinic for extra academic support. Christmas Painting Events, Wellness Day, Cookie Decorations, Clay Night, and other parent-child activities, plus international celebrations such as International Day of Tolerance and Culture Day (EIS Tours the World), reinforce community. Friends of Eastwood School Foundation is a community of supporters dedicated to positive change in education.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Eastwood International School Beirut provides technology-enabled classrooms that overlook a garden courtyard or the Mediterranean Sea. Classrooms are equipped with projectors, speaker systems, and Apple TVs. The science laboratory is newly outfitted with quality equipment, tools, chemicals, and safety gear, and includes a main lab, storage facilities, and a secure chemical storage room. A large multipurpose room supports diverse student learning, a top-floor library offers panoramic views of Beirut and the sea, and the campus features a lush garden and playgrounds. The campus also has a nurse's office staffed by a full-time registered nurse and a cafeteria with affordable meal options.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are equipped with technology to enhance teaching and learning, including projectors, speaker systems, and Apple TVs. The science laboratory is newly outfitted with quality equipment, tools, chemicals, and safety gear, and includes the main lab, storage facilities, and a secure chemical storage room. The campus includes a large multipurpose room that supports ongoing academic activities and student projects. The library occupies the top floor with panoramic views over Beirut and the Mediterranean, providing a quiet space for reading and research.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-School Programs include Leadership, Mindfulness, Robotics, Photography, Theater, and a Study Clinic for extra academic support. There are events such as Christmas Painting Events, Wellness Day, Cookie Decorations, and Clay Night, along with international celebrations like International Day of Tolerance and Culture Day. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered to students as a structured personal development program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Eastwood International School Beirut offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum: IB-PYP Early Years and IB-PYP Primary Years, IB-MYP Middle School, and the IB-DP Diploma Program. The IB-PYP options are available in English or French, including a French Section (Section Française). Three diverse high school pathways are offered: the IB-DP, American High School, and the Lebanese LB Program, with university preparation support. The program emphasizes self-directed, inquiry-based learning and aims to prepare students for higher education and global opportunities.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creativity are integrated across the program. The IB-PYP Early Years is Montessori-based and includes yoga, mindfulness, music and movement, performing arts, language immersions, and STEM-based activities. After-school activities expand opportunities for creative expression through leadership, mindfulness, robotics, photography, and theatre.

Cultural & Language
English and French are used in the IB-PYP Early Years and Primary Years (English/French). A dedicated IB-PYP French Section is offered, and the Lebanese LB Program provides English-language instruction while serving Lebanese and international students. The LB Program runs through Grades 9–12, with additional opportunities tailored to Lebanese and international learners.

Social & Hobbies
After-school offerings include leadership, mindfulness, robotics, photography, and theatre, with a Study Clinic providing extra academic support. The program also features events such as Christmas painting, Wellness Day, cookie decorations, and Clay Night, along with international celebrations like International Day of Tolerance and Culture Day to foster community.

Community & Service
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award program is available to students, and the Friends of Eastwood School Foundation supports school communities and educational initiatives. International celebrations and community-building activities reinforce a global, inclusive school culture.

Leadership & Professional
Three diverse high school programs—IB-DP, American High School, and Lebanese LB Program—provide university-preparatory pathways and ongoing guidance. Leadership development is embedded in after-school activities and through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, with counselors assisting students in post-secondary planning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Mindfulness is a school-wide program for all students from Nursery through Grade 12, with regular sessions to build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stress management. Mindfulness practices include relaxation techniques and structured mindfulness activities, complemented by wellbeing-focused events and practices within the school's program.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction in the Lebanese Program. A French-language IB Primary Years Programme is offered through the IB-PYP French Section.

Bilingual Teaching
The Lebanese Program is taught in English. The IB-PYP French Section provides instruction in French.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
IB World School; Cognia qualification (NCA CASI); Apple Partnership (Apple School since 2015); French PYP program was among the first IB PYP delivered completely in French; Top 1% of globally accredited international schools
Admissions

Admissions
1. Apply online. Applications are accepted any time throughout the year with no deadlines, and the school will be in touch for next steps. An onboarding interview with the parents is part of the process, and the student will sit for an evaluation test. The admissions process covers Nursery through Grade 12, including IB-PYP, Lebanese and American middle/high schools, and the IB-DP, with sections in English/French where applicable.

2. Submit documentation and pay the processing fee. Submit the completed application form along with bus, medical, and photo release forms; forms can be collected after the onboarding interview or sent by email. An evaluation test is required for Grades 1–12, and EY candidates will have an interview in both English and French. A non-refundable application processing and testing fee of $100 per family is payable. For candidates joining from outside Lebanon, transcripts must be certified by the Lebanese Embassy or Consulate.

3. Eligibility and assessments. Eligibility for the Early Years Programme is age-based (Nursery, KG1, KG2 with Sept. 30 cutoffs). For Grades 1–12, placement follows a thorough review of end-of-year reports, a school certificate stamping (local cases), and an internal evaluation test, with ESL placement based on a placement assessment if needed.

4. Neurodivergent and special considerations. For neurodivergent candidates, entrance is evaluated case-by-case, all assessments must be presented, and students spend 2 full trial days for observation before acceptance.

5. Special Rights Eligibility. If information about a child's developmental, medical, or learning needs has not been disclosed and is later discovered, the school reserves the right to refuse acceptance or withdraw the student, and no tuition refunds are provided.

Scholarships
Financial aid is available to bridge the gap for families who demonstrate need, and decisions are made by a financial aid committee after reviewing an applied form from the accounting department. Applicants can benefit from financial aid up to 50%. Merit-based scholarships are awarded for exceptional academic achievement or athletic talent, and the scholarship can be renewed in subsequent years if eligibility criteria are maintained.
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