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Grand Lycee Franco-Libanais

Lebanon, Beirut

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2600
Type Co-educational
Opened 1909
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, Spanish
Typical class size 29
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

The Grand Lycée Franco-Libanais (GLFL) is a Mission Laïque Française-contracted school in Lebanon, part of the MLF AEFE network. It blends the French curriculum with Lebanese programs, preparing students for the Lebanese Brevet, the Diplôme National du Brevet, the French Baccalaureate, and the French International Baccalaureate (BFI). In collège and lycée, Seconde and above follow official French programs with a Lebanese Complementary Program; the OIB is offered from Seconde, emphasising Arabic. Optional LV3 languages include Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic, Latin; plus Cinema-Audiovisuel and Arts Plastiques. Two hours of targeted study support, Pronote progress tracking, and an Orientation Service aid students and families. The campus hosts more than 12 sports fields and a swimming pool for around 2,700 students, with CCC libraries and tri-lingual resources enriching learning. The school fosters bilingual and intercultural understanding through projects, parental involvement, a dedicated guidance service, and a climate of respect and curiosity across classrooms.

www.glfl.edu.lb

Habib Basha El Saad, Beirut, Lebanon

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The Essentials

Grand Lycee Franco-Libanais has 2,600 pupils, typical class sizes of 29, instruction in French, Arabic.

Location
The Grand Lycée Franco-Libanais is in Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon. Address: Rue Beni Assaf B.P. 165-636, Achrafieh 1100 2060 – Beyrouth.

Stages
Education from preschool through terminale (petite section to final year of high school).

Type
The school is a conventioned establishment of the Mission Laïque Française.

Pupil Nationality Mix
54 nationalities represented.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the Mission Laïque Française.

Religious affiliation
Secular.

Bus service
Connex provides the school transport service.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application / entry fees
- Payment of MLF network entry rights is required at first registration: USD 1,500 for Primary, USD 2,100 for Collège, USD 2,300 for Lycée.

Annual tuition structure (2026/27 academic year)
- Tuition is composed of two parts: a portion payable in US dollars and a portion payable in Lebanese pounds (LBP).
- The US-dollar portion for 2026/27 is USD 3,000 per year for all levels from nursery (PS) through terminale.
- The Lebanese-pound portion for 2026/27 is set by the national tariff procedure and had not been finalized at the time the school issued its 2026/27 financial annex; previous published LBP reference amounts included 230,000,000 LBP for Primary and 240,000,000 LBP for Secondary in an earlier year.

How tuition is billed (per term / payment instalments)
- Annual tuition (the total of the USD part plus the LBP part) is billed in three periods (three installments) each school year. Invoices are issued in the following sequence: an initial call for funds sent from around 30 September (an advance), a second-period invoice issued on 1 February that regularizes the first-period advance, and a third-period invoice issued in April. Each invoice is payable within 15 days of its issue. An advance equal to 10% of the prior year's tuition is required in the re-enrolment/registration process.
- Because tuition is billed by period, the per-term amount equals the share of the annual total allocated to that period on the invoice; the school issues the exact per-term amounts on the official invoices once the LBP portion is fixed.

Payment terms, penalties and late payment
- All invoices are due within 15 days. If payment deadlines are missed, the school sends two email reminders; persistent nonpayment triggers formal notice and may lead to a 5% penalty on overdue amounts and potential recovery procedures. The school allocates payments to the oldest debt first and may withhold re-enrolment if prior-year debts remain unsettled.

Deposit, cancellation and refund rules
- When a family withdraws an application or cancels an enrolment in writing before 30 June of the preceding year, the advance is refundable; if cancellation occurs after 30 June the advance is retained by the school. Any trimester already started is fully due; departures during a term do not give entitlement to a pro rata refund for that term. Overpayments (trop-perçus) are refundable on written request in cases of definitive departure, subject to applicable prescription rules.

Boarding / accommodation
- The Grand Lycée Franco‑Libanais does not operate boarding facilities; transport, catering and extra-curricular service providers are run by independent companies and are invoiced separately by those providers.

Other mandatory and optional fees
- Examination fees for national/state examinations (for example certain collèges/lycée exam sessions) are charged in addition to tuition where applicable.
- Parent committee subscription: a parental committee fee of 500,000 LBP per pupil per year is charged (invoiced in the first term if the option is selected).
- Solidarity fund (optional): families may opt to contribute annually; suggested contribution levels are listed in either LBP or USD (examples shown include 3,000,000 LBP / 30 USD; 6,000,000 LBP / 60 USD; 9,000,000 LBP / 90 USD, or a free amount above).
- Other occasional or optional charges that may be billed during the year include: school trips and pedagogical outings, discovery classes, ID and class photographs, language-certification or exam preparation fees, document translation or certification costs, non-mandatory medical visits, replacement costs for lost or damaged school property, and extra-curricular activities. These items are invoiced when the service is provided.

Uniforms, books, materials and catering/transport costs
- Uniforms, school books, individual supplies, catering (canteen) and school transport are charged separately: books and supplies lists are published and costs are invoiced or payable according to the schedules indicated by the school; catering and transport are provided by external companies and are billed separately by those companies. Photocopying, special materials for courses and certain activity fees may be charged during the year.

Refund specifics
- The advance deposit is refundable if formal cancellation occurs before 30 June of the preceding year; after 30 June the deposit is kept by the school. Refunds of overpayments are processed on written request when a pupil leaves definitively; legal prescription rules apply. No pro rata refunds are issued for a term already started.

Fee payment options and practical payment details
- The school accepts payments at its cashier in person during published hours and specifies acceptable payment methods on each invoice. Commonly accepted methods across school financial documents and related school regulations include bank transfer (virement), bank cheque made payable to the school's account, and payment by bank or credit card where available; exact available methods and account details are indicated on the family invoice.
Academics

Grand Lycee Franco-Libanais teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
From 6th to 3rd, the college implements the official French and Lebanese programs and prepares students for the Lebanese Brevet and the French Diplôme National du Brevet. The lycée implements the official French programs for Seconde and for the Première and Terminale general streams (Economique et Social, Littéraire, and Scientifique). Complementary hours (CPL) cover the essential Lebanese program to prepare for Lebanese universities. The OIB (Option Internationale du Baccalauréat) is offered from Seconde, with emphasis on Arabic language and literature; History and Geography are taught in French and Arabic. Optional subjects include LV3 Spanish, LV3 German, LV3 Italian, LV3 Arabic, Latin, Cinema-Audiovisuel, Arts Plastiques and Theatre. Two hours of personalized support are provided in collège and lycée to develop study skills and strengthen math and French; progress can be tracked daily via Pronote, and parents can request meetings with teachers; a tutor may be assigned to accompany and advise the student, while the orientation center supports higher education planning.

Exam Results
99.4% of students succeed in official exams.

Higher Education Progression
Orientation services help students plan their post-secondary paths; the Centre d'information et d'orientation provides guidance, and tutoring and personalized support are available to assist with university applications and choices.
Wellbeing
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions for 2025-2026 cover all current and prospective students of the Grand Lycée.

2. New enrollments for September 2026 are submitted online via the EDUKA platform at mlfglfl.eduka.school.

3. Families wishing to enroll should complete the online dossier and upload the following documents in digital form on the platform: child's civil status extract if the child is Lebanese (passport and residence permit if the child is not Lebanese), identities or passports of the guardians, civil status extract of the family, the child's vaccination booklet, and school reports (from MS to terminale).

4. Families meet the headmaster or the deputy headmasters as needed. One of GLFL's core missions is to guarantee success for every student. It would be a great pleasure and an honor to welcome your child in September 2026 at GLFL. Entering GLFL means joining a dynamic educational community that shares your values and principles; GLFL invites families to leave their mark, just as GLFL experiences will shape them.

5. Specific procedure for the Petite Section (PS) of kindergarten: Students entering PS are invited with their parents to a meeting with the head and the teaching teams.

6. Enrollment confirmation: Admitted families must confirm their enrollment within fifteen days of notification, including: payment of entry rights into the network (1,500 USD for the first child in primary, 2,100 USD in middle school, and 2,300 USD in high school; these entry rights are payable only once in the schooling; children who have already paid these rights at another establishment in the MLF network are exempt; see GLFL 2026-2027 note) and payment of a portion of the USD portion of tuition for 2026-2027.

Scholarships
Bursaries for French children residing with their family abroad are offered by the Consulate General of France in Beirut, Service des Bourses scolaires (awarded under resource-based conditions). Forms for the 2025-2026 academic year can be withdrawn now from the establishment. This campaign covers renewals and initial applications.
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