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Lycée des Pères Antonins

Lebanon, Baabda

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 380
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French, English, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located in Baabda, Beirut, Lycée des Pères Antonins offers a French curriculum under AEFE, serving about 380 students from kindergarten through terminale. The school follows the cycles Maternal, Elementary, College and Lycée, with Seconde through Terminale, preparing learners for the baccalauréat and post-bac pathways while emphasizing autonomy, initiative and personal engagement. From kindergarten, two foreign languages are taught in addition to Arabic; from fifth grade, a third foreign language is added, building a plurilingual, internationally oriented profile. The campus blends the Maronite Antonin spiritual heritage with modern pedagogy, inclusive practices and a secular, neutral stance. Facilities support classrooms, sports, and cultural activities within a diverse urban setting. The school pursues homologation to offer both the French and Lebanese baccalaureates and fosters humanitarian, psychological and academic excellence, with connections to professional and academic worlds, world days and international projects. AEFE and SGEC staff development reinforces teaching quality and global openness today.

Rue Besançon, Baabda, Beirut, Lebanon

The Essentials

Lycée des Pères Antonins has 380 pupils, instruction in French.

Location
The school is located on Rue Besançon in Baabda. The city listed is Beirut.

Stages
The school comprises four cycles: Cycle maternel (nursery/kindergarten), Cycle élémentaire (elementary), Collège (middle school), and Lycée (high school).

Additional learning support
Orthopédagogie service is available to support learners with additional learning needs.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with AEFE (Agence pour l'enseignement Français à l'Étranger).

Religious affiliation
Maronite Catholic affiliation as part of the Antonin Fathers order.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
There is no uniform; students wear normal clothes.

Food Options
The canteen serves balanced meals; students line up to eat.

Governance and Ownership
The Lycée des Pères Antonins is run by the Antonin Fathers (Ordre Antonin Maronite). It is affiliated with the AEFE network; the educational project is based on the values of the Antonin Order.
Fees
Application fees
- No specific application or admission fee amount is published in the school's publicly available registration forms. The enrolment process requires completion of an information form, a medical form and submission of identity and school documents.

Tuition fees (by year group and term)
- A complete, line-by-line tuition schedule by year group and by installment is published as the school's annual fee circular for 2025–2026. The circular is provided as a PDF titled (Ref 1.pdf). The numeric amounts and per-term breakdown are contained in that fee circular.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Parents are required to pay tuition, supplies and transport costs according to the payment schedule established by the school each year. The school issues an annual circular (distributed to parents around January) that sets registration and re‑registration steps and the payment timetable; reminders for instalments are issued during the year. Non-payment may lead the administration to take measures after reminders. Specific installment dates and late‑payment consequences are set in that annual circular and in the school regulations.

Boarding fees
- No boarding (internat) or residential programme and no related boarding fees are listed among the school cycles and services; the school operates as day school for Petite Section through Terminale. Therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and recurring charges
- School supplies and textbooks: Parents are responsible for purchasing textbooks and exercise books according to the published booklists for each class. Booklists are published as attachments for the relevant school years.
- Transport (autocar) fees: Transport fees are charged separately; the school publishes transport rates and reminders about transport payments in its circulaires.
- Examination or simulation fees: The school schedules simulated examinations for classes preparing for official exams (3ème and lycée classes); associated session or materials fees may be charged as indicated in annual communications.
- Uniforms and incidental charges: The school lists required materials and may require specific items; no publicised fixed uniform fee amount is given in the accessible registration documents. Parents should budget for uniforms, stationery, class outings and optional extracurricular activities.

Refund information
- No published, itemised refund policy for tuition or registration fees is included in the accessible registration forms or school regulations. Refund or cancellation conditions and any pro‑rata adjustments are managed according to the school's annual circulars and administrative rules.

Fee payment options
- The accessible public materials do not list explicit payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash) in the registration forms or in the published circulars. Parents are instructed to coordinate payments with the school administration; the school's contact details for financial or administrative enquiries are published (telephone and email).

Summary of findings and outstanding information:
- The school publishes a detailed annual fee circular (the 2025–2026 circular is available as a PDF titled Ref 1.pdf) that contains the full fee table with per‑grade and per‑term amounts and the precise billing schedule. That circular and several other administrative PDFs (booklists, transport circulars, registration forms and the school regulations) are linked among the school's circulaires and attachments. However, the numeric fee values and the explicit payment‑method details are contained in the fee circular PDF and were not extractable from the public HTML pages and downloadable attachments accessed. Parents should contact the school administration at the published telephone numbers or email lypa@lyceeantonin.me for the exact per‑grade, per‑term amounts, the current year schedule of instalments and the accepted payment methods.
Academics

Lycée des Pères Antonins teaches French Curriculum.

Curriculum
The Lycée des Pères Antonins runs the Lycée cycle from Seconde through Première and Terminale, preparing students for higher education and the professional world. This demanding and enriching pathway offers a comprehensive education that combines know-how and personal development. Autonomy, initiative, and personal engagement are emphasized in a setting that fosters critical thinking and openness to the world. Teachers guide students in their orientation decisions, preparing them for the baccalauréat and post-bac tracks. Students specialize in areas of interest while reinforcing core subjects through personalized follow-up, exam-preparation workshops, and connections to the professional and academic worlds. From kindergarten, two foreign languages are taught in addition to Arabic, and from fifth grade a third foreign language is added; the school seeks homologation to offer a double curriculum: the French baccalaureate and the Lebanese baccalaureate.

Higher Education Progression
Orientation toward higher education and post-bac studies is a central focus. The school organizes university open days, strengthens the orientation office at the collège and the Lycée, builds links between lycées and higher education (Parcoursup), and may adopt an orientation policy led by the school or by external speakers.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school's project includes Axis 1: Living together to improve student well-being and the school climate. It strengthens respect, mutual aid, and tolerance among students. It fights violence and bullying. It raises awareness of physical and mental health, and of the dangers of social media addiction and drugs. It strengthens the psycho-medical department to support student well-being.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The orthopedagogie service, within AEFE's inclusive education policy, supports students with special educational needs (EBEP) to promote their success, autonomy and well-being at school. The orthopedagogue works with the teaching team to prevent, identify and support learning difficulties, whether temporary or lasting. They assess learning profiles through observations, interviews and specialized tools; in consultation with teachers and families, they develop personalized support plans (PAP, PPRE or other internal arrangements) and propose concrete pedagogical adaptations. The work is part of a collective and caring approach to inclusion and to developing a culture of inclusion in the establishment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school promotes a plurilingual education, emphasising language learning in Arabic, French, English and Spanish. The ÉMILE program is used to support language learning, and plurilingual intercultural projects are developed. Language learning is strengthened across the curriculum to develop multilingual competence and intercultural openness.

Mental Wellbeing
The school psychology service aims to support students in their personal, emotional and academic development. It seeks to promote well-being, prevent difficulties and support their growth within the school. It offers a confidential listening space for students facing psychological, relational or academic difficulties (e.g., stress, anxiety, conflicts, loss of motivation). It works with families, the teaching team and, if necessary, external professionals. It also conducts awareness activities, group workshops and prevention projects around mental health and well-being.

Safeguarding
The School Health Service monitors student health from kindergarten through high school. It conducts medical follow-ups and screenings, provides referrals to care as needed, and conducts health education on lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, and other topics. It coordinates with families, staff and social-medical partners in a confidential framework. It also provides individualized support for students with special needs using plans (PAI, PAP, PPS, PPRE or other devices), and covers health incidents and emergencies in school; The nurse keeps confidential medical records and works closely with families and the school to ensure student safety.
Parent Experience

History
The Lycée des Pères Antonins traces its roots to the Antonine Order in Lebanon. In 1700, Youssef Semaan El Semaani, archivist of the Vatican Library, documented the movement of monks to the Monastery Mar Chaaya in the Kesrouan region to live and worship according to cenobitic rules. Two years later, additional monks joined, and their conduct led the Patriarchs of Antioch to seek Rome's confirmation of their vows; the papal bull confirming the statutes was issued on January 17, 1740. The first Mass was celebrated on August 15, 1700, on the Aramta hill at Mar Chaaya, and the Order expanded through monasteries in Kesrouan, Ghazir, Ain Chqayq, Bkerké, Antélias, and Ehden, laying the spiritual foundation that underpins the school today.

Community
The school provides personalized instruction with small classes and a guiding motto of Forming and Accompanying. Teaching is based on exploration, reflection and discovery. The Vie scolaire section supports the community with tools such as the academic calendar, internal regulations, and the school project, as well as revision sheets and summer work. The school hosts ongoing events and articles that promote positive communication and student well-being, including cultural days and diploma ceremonies.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located in an urban area marked by sociocultural diversity, Lycée des Pères Antonins hosts about 380 students from the Petite Section through Terminale. The school blends the spiritual and educational heritage of the Maronite Antonin Order, transmitted for over three centuries, with modern pedagogy addressing contemporary challenges. Open to all without distinction of faith, the lycée reflects the plurality of Lebanese society. This context reinforces the school's mission while ensuring education remains neutral in community, philosophical, and political matters, in line with the principles of the French education system and secular spirit. The school is organized into cycles—Maternal, Elementary, College, and Lycée (2nde to Terminale)—and the size and logistics allow smooth management of spaces such as classrooms, playgrounds, and facilities dedicated to cultural and sporting activities.

Sports Facilities
Spaces include playgrounds and areas dedicated to sports activities. There are also spaces designed for cultural activities on site, complementing the sports facilities. The campus layout supports regular physical education and sport-related activities across all cycles. Overall, the school manages its spaces efficiently to accommodate both curricular and athletic programs.

Academic Facilities
The school serves around 380 students across Maternal, Elementary, College, and Lycée cycles. It is homologated for nursery and elementary cycles; the lycée follows the French Ministry of Education guidelines while respecting local Lebanese specifics. The cycles are Maternal, Elementary, College, and Lycée. The project emphasizes humanitarian, spiritual, psychological, and academic excellence, inclusion of students with special educational needs, and cultural development, with a focus on international openness and plurilingualism.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Cultural, artistic, and scientific development is a core aim, including diversifying teaching methods, inviting external speakers, interdisciplinary project work, and national cultural outings. The school participates in projects proposed by national and international organizations and engages in world days and other global initiatives. Citizenship and eco-citizenship are emphasized through student delegates and civic education. Staff development is pursued through AEFE and SGEC trainings, resource sharing, and training in artificial intelligence. The school promotes a connected, plurilingual culture by integrating technology and languages (Arabic, French, English, Spanish) and by implementing the EMILE approach.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Personalized instruction with small class sizes. Training and supporting students is our motto. Teaching is based on exploration, reflection, and discovery. Revision sheets and the school project support learning.

Cultural & Language
The school hosts cultural events, including a cultural day. A memorable cultural day was organized by the school to celebrate culture. These events provide students with exposure to diverse cultural experiences. The school regularly organizes cultural activities as part of school life.

Social & Hobbies
Pajama Day at Kindergarten is a social, playful event that fosters a warm, community atmosphere. Cultural days also contribute to social and communal life. Positive and effective communication is emphasized as essential to daily life, helping students learn to express themselves clearly. The school highlights social interaction and wellbeing as part of its daily life.

Community & Service
Mental well-being is addressed in articles on well-being and mental health, noting that stress is a normal reaction. First aid awareness is promoted as part of health education. The school participates in national campaigns like Cybermois to promote online safety and responsible digital citizenship.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Well-being and mental health resources are provided, including notes that stress is a normal part of life. Guidance on technology use and healthy living appears in articles about technology and lifestyle. The school emphasizes healthy living and living well together as part of student life.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches four languages: Arabic, French, English, and Spanish. Two foreign languages are taught in addition to Arabic from kindergarten. From fifth grade, three foreign languages are taught in addition to Arabic.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Download the necessary forms: Information form, Medical form, and List of documents required for all students. The forms are available on the registration page. Fill the forms with care, ensuring that all information provided is accurate and complete.

2. Prepare the entire set of required documents. Gather the documents listed on the forms. Ensure all documents are prepared and ready for submission.

3. Submit the complete registration file to the administration of the establishment. This submission completes the initial registration step. The administration will process the file as part of the enrollment workflow.

4. Steps after submitting the file: The file is forwarded to the head of the institution and/or the cycle coordinator. A meeting will be scheduled with the parents and the child to discuss the student's academic background and any potential needs. An admission test may be proposed depending on the entry level or the requirements of the relevant cycle.

5. Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN): The school welcomes students with special educational needs with particular care, in accordance with the directives of the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad). Families are requested to attach to the registration file any speech therapy, psychomotor, psychological, or other assessments from the previous three years, if available. The educational team is available to support each student according to their needs and to ensure smooth integration within the school environment.

Scholarships
Scholarships are offered. A poster for the first period of the 2026-2027 scholarships campaign is published.
School Events
The school has not added events
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