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International School of Choueifat – Koura

Lebanon, Tripoli

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1090
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, French, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

International School of Choueifat – Koura (ISC-Koura) is a co‑educational day school located in Fih Village, Koura, North Lebanon. Opened in 1996, it serves about 1,090 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 and follows a SABIS-designed curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. The English-medium program is non‑selective and aims to prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide. A SABIS AMS tracks each pupil's progress, identifying gaps and guiding instruction to build a solid academic foundation. The campus features a library, science labs, computer lab, ITL Hall, Art Room, Music Room, Auditorium, Green Field, an Outdoor Basketball Court, a car track, a self‑service cafeteria, and an Indoor Pool for kindergarten swimming lessons. Extracurriculars include a Saturday program for tennis, soccer, and basketball, as well as arts spaces and community outreach activities such as tree planting. ISC‑Koura participates in SABIS network events and competitions, and the Accelerated Reader program supports ongoing reading assessment and English development.

Fih Village, Koura, North Lebanon

The Essentials

International School of Choueifat – Koura has 1,090 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The International School of Choueifat – Koura, Fih Village, Koura, North Lebanon.

Stages
Kindergarten (3–5 years) and Grades 2 and above

Type
co-educational

Additional learning support
Special academic support available at ISC-Koura: Summer School (six weeks, July–August), Special Lessons, Full-Special Classes (all at extra cost).

Country affiliation
Lebanon
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has no boarding; ISC-Koura is an English-medium, independent day school.

Food Options
The cafeteria at ISC-Koura is a self-service facility where students select various dishes from an open-counter display.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a member of the SABIS Network, a global education network.
Fees
Application fees
- A non-refundable joining (application) fee is required to initiate the admission process. The school documents state that a joining fee is due at application/registration, but no monetary amount is published in the school's public downloads.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- The school does not publish a public tuition schedule showing amounts by year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) in its downloadable materials. There is no publicly available per-grade or per-term fee table in the school's downloads. No numeric tuition figures are provided in the school's application form or downloads.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A place is reserved for a student once the required fees have been paid at acceptance. The admissions documentation and application form include receipt fields for school fees, but the school does not publish a detailed billing calendar, instalment schedule, or explicit payment deadlines in its public downloads.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed in the school's publicly available information; the school presents facilities and services consistent with a day school. No separate boarding fee schedule appears in the downloads.

Other costs and ancillary fees (uniform, transport, books, meals, activities, exam fees, etc.)
- The school's public downloads and application form do not include a published list of ancillary charges (uniform, transport, textbooks, meals subscriptions, examination fees or extracurricular charges) with monetary amounts. The application form records whether a student will require transportation, indicating transport is a separately managed service, but no published transport tariff or uniform-price list is available in the school's downloads.

Refund information
- No publicly posted refund policy or published rules about refunds for tuition, enrollment, or deposits appears in the school's downloadable materials. Refund terms are not published in the available application form or downloads.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cheques, etc.)
- Accepted payment methods are not published in the school's public downloads. The school provides phone and email contact details for admissions and administrative enquiries for confirmation of payment methods.

Brief summary of findings for use in a fees database
- The school requires a joining (application) fee and requires payment to reserve a place once a student is accepted. No numeric fee amounts (application, tuition by grade, per-term breakdown, boarding, uniform, transport, or published refund or payment-method policies) are publicly available in the school's downloadable materials for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26; therefore no monetary figures can be provided here.
Academics

International School of Choueifat – Koura teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE.

Curriculum
The SABIS Educational System is implemented at ISC-Koura. It is a highly academic, non-selective, co-educational, English-medium, independent day school. The curriculum is designed by SABIS to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop a solid academic foundation. A SABIS AMS tracks each student's progress, identifying gaps and guiding instruction. The program aims to prepare students for admission to top universities around the world.

Higher Education Progression
Gains admission to top universities around the world.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses the SABIS Educational System within ISC-Koura to help students develop knowledge and skills aimed at gaining admission to universities around the world.
Parent Experience

History
ISC-Koura opened in 1996 to Kindergarten through Grade 12. It is located in Fih Village, Koura, North Lebanon, and enrolls about 1,090 students. ISC-Koura is a member of the global SABIS Network, which was established in 1886 with the opening of the first SABIS school. For over 130 years, SABIS Network schools have prepared students with the knowledge and skills required to help them achieve success in a changing world. Today, the SABIS Network educates over 70,000 students in 20 countries.

Community
Major school events include frequent sports competitions and games between SABIS Network schools and other local schools. Sports days are organized by the SABIS Student Life Organization. Outreach activities and several musical concerts occur each year. In addition, there are competitions between SABIS Network schools, a Spring Fair, tree-planting activities, and the graduation ceremony.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ISC-Koura offers Cafeteria, Outdoor Basketball Court, Auditorium, Car Track, Art Room, Computer Lab, ITL Hall, Music Room, Science Labs, Green Field, Indoor Pool, and Library. The Cafeteria is self-service with dishes from an open counter. The Outdoor Basketball Court is centered and paved in concrete. The Auditorium is enclosed and suitable for performances. The Car Track provides outdoor play for younger students.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor Basketball Court is centered and paved. Indoor Pool supports Kindergarten swimming lessons. Green Field offers space for outdoor sports. Facilities include Basketball Court, Green Field, and Indoor Pool for physical education and recreation.

Academic Facilities
Computer Lab has 34 computers for student use. ITL Hall on the third floor has 90 computers. Art Room hosts art classes and displays. Music Room contains instruments and posters for learning. Junior and Senior Science Labs are equipped with safety measures. Library offers literary and artistic materials for reading and reference.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts and performances are supported by Art Room, Music Room, and Auditorium. Library provides reading and research materials for clubs. Outdoor Basketball Court and Green Field support sports and outdoor clubs. Computer Lab and ITL Hall support technology-related clubs and activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses the SABIS AMS to track each student's progress and identify gaps in knowledge. The Accelerated Reader program provides ongoing testing as part of the SABIS English program. The school participates in competitions between SABIS Network schools.

Arts & Creative
The Music Room contains instruments and musical posters to support music education. The School Auditorium hosts performances and rehearsals for student productions and events. Several musical concerts are held each year.

Cultural & Language
The school participates in SABIS Network events with other schools, providing cross-cultural exposure. The SABIS Student Life Organization and network-wide activities broaden students' cultural awareness and engagement across ISC-Koura and the SABIS system.

Social & Hobbies
A Saturday extracurricular program offers tennis, soccer, and basketball. The campus includes an outdoor basketball court and facilities used for sports and activities.

Community & Service
Outreach activities and tree-planting are major school events at ISC-Koura.

Leadership & Professional
The SABIS Student Life Organization appoints members by the administration and seeks to raise academic standards, promote social and moral values, develop personality, and develop communication and management skills, while involving students in organizing academic and non-academic activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Major school events include frequent sports competitions and sports days organized by the Student Life Organization. A Saturday program offers tennis, soccer, and basketball. The campus provides an outdoor basketball court and an indoor pool for swimming lessons, including kindergarten.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction.
Admissions

Admissions
1. School Tour. Families are encouraged to visit ISC‑Koura for a tour of the campus and to talk with the admission staff. Appointments can be made by emailing admissions@isckoura.sabis.net. The admission process is intended to be personal and informative for all prospective families.

2. Application and Required Documents. There is no application deadline, but it is recommended to initiate the admission process early. Applications are accepted on a space‑available basis throughout the school year. A joining fee is due to initiate the admission process and cover administrative costs. Along with the student application form, submit a copy of Identity Card or Passport, three passport photographs, and the final school report from the previous school.

3. Transfers. For students transferring from Lebanon, a transfer certificate certified from the previous school and stamped by the Ministry of Education is required. For students transferring from outside Lebanon, certificates for the last three years must be certified by the Ministry of Education in the country of origin, the Embassy of Lebanon in the country of origin, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of origin; once in Lebanon, certificates must also be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education - Equivalency Section. For further information, contact the admission office at 06‑930740.

4. Testing. Students applying to enter Grades 2 and above sit for diagnostic tests as part of the admission process. After testing, the diagnostic tests are marked and a placement decision is made by the school. Appointments for diagnostic testing can be made via isckoura@sabis.net or by calling 06‑930740.

5. Admission Decisions. Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of the candidates. Results of diagnostic testing and previous school records are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additional criteria for admission include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the ability of ISC‑Koura to accommodate the needs of the candidate.

6. Registration and Place Reservation. To complete the registration, the documents listed above should be presented upon initiation of the admission process. A final admission decision cannot be made without this information. Once accepted and the required fees are paid, a place for the student is reserved. The diagnostic tests will not be administered before all required documents are submitted and registration procedures are completed. Address, phone, and contact details: The International School of Choueifat – Koura, Fih Village, Koura, North Lebanon; Phone +961 6 930 740; Fax +961 6 930 733; E‑mail info@isckoura.sabis.net.
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