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Makassed Houssam Eddine Hariri High School

Lebanon, Saida

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Arabic, English, French
Fees LBP 45,000,000 - 65,000,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1995
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), French Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Makassed Houssam Eddine Hariri High School is a co‑educational K‑12 school located in Saida, Lebanon, serving students from age 3 to 18. The campus supports a mix of national and international programs, including the Lebanese Baccalaureate in General Science, Social Studies and Economics, and Life Sciences, the French Baccalaureate (Scientific track), and a Foreign High School Preparatory Program. The school holds associate membership with NESA for the IB world school designation and is authorized to teach the PYP and IBDP, while AEFE authorizes the French program. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and life‑long learning, with reinforced libraries and science and technology laboratories. Facilities include well‑stocked libraries, science labs, and a technology lab. The school prepares students for SATs and university entrance exams, and guides higher education in French and Arabic universities. Distinctive features include a trilingual environment, robust MUN program, and commitment to inclusive education and community service worldwide.

Bkosta (Sharhabil), Saida, Lebanon. P.O. Box 67, Saida, Lebanon

The Essentials

Makassed Houssam Eddine Hariri High School has instruction in Arabic, English, French.

Location
Sharhabil, Saïda (Sidon), Lebanon. The school is part of The Makassed Islamic Philanthropic Society in Saida. Postal address is P.O. Box 67, Saida, Lebanon.

Stages
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. High School programs include the Lebanese Baccalaureate (branches: General Science, Social Studies and Economics, Life Sciences), the French Baccalaureate (Science track), and a Foreign High School Preparatory Program for entering Freshmen.

Additional learning support
Learning Support Center helps learners with learning difficulties and other special needs, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, memory and attention issues, ADHD, cerebral palsy, mild intellectual delay, and hearing or vision impairment. The SEN team provides three interventions: full integration in the regular class with examinations in private or small groups; partial integration with targeted support outside the regular class; and integration in the Learning Support Center with tailored accommodations and curriculum adjustments across the curriculum, methods, time, and examinations.

Country affiliation
Lebanon

Religious affiliation
Islamic
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by The Makassed Islamic Philanthropic Society in Saida. Educational and administrative policies are set by the Makassed Association's Board of Directors.
Fees

Annual tuition at Makassed Houssam Eddine Hariri High School ranges from LBP 45,000,000 to LBP 65,000,000 for 2026/27.

Application / seat reservation

- A seat reservation (deposit) is required to secure a place for the coming year; parents must reserve the seat by the published deadline and pay the school's required reservation deposit.

Annual tuition by year group (academic year 2025/26)

- Nursery (روضة / Early Years): USD 2,750; LBP 45,000,000 per year. Annual fee divided into three instalments.

- Primary (Grades 1–3): USD 3,000; LBP 50,000,000 per year. Annual fee divided into three instalments.

- Primary (Grades 4–6): USD 3,000; LBP 55,000,000 per year. Annual fee divided into three instalments.

- Middle School: USD 3,000; LBP 60,000,000 per year. Annual fee divided into three instalments.

- Secondary / High School: USD 3,000; LBP 65,000,000 per year. Annual fee divided into three instalments.

Per-term (installment) amounts (standard three-installment schedule)

- Installments are the annual tuition split into three payments. Representative per-term amounts (rounded):
- Nursery: LBP 15,000,000 per instalment (approx.). USD portions are shown as equal thirds where a USD total is given (e.g., USD 2,750 ÷ 3).
- Primary (1–3) — LBP 50,000,000 ÷ 3 ≈ LBP 16,666,667 per instalment; USD 3,000 ÷ 3 = USD 1,000 per instalment.
- Primary (4–6) — LBP 55,000,000 ÷ 3 ≈ LBP 18,333,333 per instalment; USD 3,000 ÷ 3 = USD 1,000 per instalment.
- Middle — LBP 60,000,000 ÷ 3 = LBP 20,000,000 per instalment; USD 3,000 ÷ 3 = USD 1,000 per instalment.
- Secondary — LBP 65,000,000 ÷ 3 ≈ LBP 21,666,667 per instalment; USD 3,000 ÷ 3 = USD 1,000 per instalment.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Seats must be reserved by the published deadline (reservation cut-off noted as 26 June for the referenced year) with payment of the required reservation deposit.

- The annual tuition is payable in three instalments with the following standard deadlines: first instalment before 15 September; second instalment before 15 December; third instalment before 15 March.

- The school applies sibling discounts and academic scholarships as published: second child 10% discount, third child 15%, fourth child 15%; various merit scholarships for high-achieving students (including full or partial tuition awards for top-ranked students under the school's scholarship rules).

Boarding / residential fees

- The school operates as a day school; no boarding or residential programme and no boarding fees are listed for Houssam Eddine Hariri High School.

Other costs and additional fees

- The published tuition schedule for the association lists tuition amounts and notes for instalments and discounts; separate line items such as uniform costs, transport fees, lab fees, book lists, or exam-specific charges were not listed as fixed amounts in the published tuition notice for the year referenced. Parents should expect additional one-off or annual costs for items such as uniforms, textbooks, transportation and optional activities where applicable.

Refund information

- The published tuition notice states the seat reservation (deposit) requirement and the instalment schedule. Specific refund terms for reservation deposits or for paid instalments are not detailed in the published tuition notice. Refunds or adjustments are managed according to the school's administrative and accounting procedures; parents should follow the school's official accounting instructions for withdrawals and any refund requests.

Fee payment options and contact for accounting

- Payments are processed through the school's accounting office. Contact phone numbers for the school's administrative offices are provided for payment and accounting enquiries: +961 7 739898 and +961 7 755990 (main office numbers). Use the school's accounting office to confirm acceptable payment methods (cash, bank transfer, card, or other available channels) and any documentation required for instalment plans.

Discounts and scholarships (summary)

- Sibling discounts: second child 10%; third child 15%; fourth child 15%.
- Merit scholarships and targeted grants: top-ranked students and other merit categories may receive full or partial tuition waivers according to the school's scholarship rules; additional family or need-based grants may apply under the association's social support measures.

Note: The figures above follow the tuition schedule and instalment dates published for the association's schools for the 2025/26 academic year and show both USD and LBP amounts where published. The instalment amounts presented under "Per-term" are the annual tuition divided into three equal payments to match the school's three-instalment billing cycle.
Academics

Makassed Houssam Eddine Hariri High School teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), French Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The High School offers the Lebanese Baccalaureate in its branches: General Sciences, Social Studies and Economics, and Life Sciences; the French Baccalaureate (Scientific branch); and a foreign high school preparatory program for entering Freshmen. The curriculum includes: religious education; first foreign language; Arabic; second foreign language; social studies (history, geography, civics); mathematics; sciences (biology, physics, chemistry); arts (drawing, theatre, music); physical education; information technology; community service; sociology; economics; philosophy and civilizations; expression and translation. The school aims to prepare students to achieve strong results on school and official exams and university entrance tests, and to develop lifelong learning, ability to express and think critically independently, through an integrated curriculum and reinforced libraries, science and technology labs. It also prepares students for SAT and entrance exams to French and Arabic universities and guides them in choosing university majors.

Higher Education Progression
Prepares students for SAT and entrance exams to French and Arabic universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
HHHS promotes compassionate, open-minded and principled citizenship as core attributes of its graduates. Graduates are lifelong learners who maintain high ethical, moral and civic conduct. The school emphasizes intercultural understanding and respect and connects learning to real-world life. An integrated curriculum includes life skills alongside arts, sciences, humanities and language learning. The Model United Nations program develops research, writing, public speaking and teamwork skills and fosters global awareness. The school's communications describe a holistic, values-driven approach to education that links classroom learning with community engagement.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
HHHS has a Learning Support Center (LSC) to support learners with diverse needs. The LSC's vision states that students with differences have the right to learn, with autonomy and independence promoted through differentiation and individualization. The Special Education Needs (SEN) team is comprised of specialists who work hand-in-hand with a learner's educational team. The LSC offers three intervention models: total integration in the regular class (with private examinations and small groups), partial inclusion (regular classes with pull-out support), and Learning Support Center placement with targeted differentiation. Accommodations and modifications to curriculum, teaching methods, time, examinations and resources are provided to address different difficulties. The LSC aims to maximize learning for all students within an inclusive environment and to raise academic achievement by leveraging students' strengths.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Learning Support Center provides one-on-one remediation and acceleration sessions in English, Arabic and French, alongside other core subjects such as Math and Sciences. HHHS emphasizes proficiency in Arabic in addition to foreign languages as a central educational goal. Content and programs on the school site show language learning as a key component of the curriculum, with multilingual offerings across national and international programs. The school's broader language-learning approach is articulated in Its mission and in communications describing Arabic language proficiency together with foreign language skills. The LSC's language-focused remediation supports learners' development in English as well as other languages.
Parent Experience

History
Houssam Eddine Hariri High School was established in 1995 by the Makassed Charitable Islamic Association of Saida. It is a co-educational, nonprofit K-12 institution where modern and updated educational theories and practices are implemented. It offers national and international educational programs in English, Arabic, and French. Policies are set by the Makassed Association's Board of Directors, and the school is registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Education. HHHS is an associate member of NESA (IB world school) authorized to teach the PYP and IBDP; AEFE has authorized HHHS to teach Bac Français. It is located in Saida, southern Lebanon, and is recognized as a pioneer school for including students with special needs and for being authorized to teach the PYP, IBDP, and AEFE programs.

Community
The school hosts graduation ceremonies on its Saida campus, including the seventeenth graduation, with attendance from government and community leaders. Congratulations to all our French baccalaureate students for their success in the general baccalaureate with 65% mentions. HHHS KG3 Grad Promo 2025 was celebrated on July 2, 2025. A CELF A label unveiling ceremony was held in June 2025 to recognize high-quality French language learning.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school strengthens the role of the library, science laboratories, and the technology laboratory. These facilities support learning across all subjects. The facilities reflect the school's emphasis on practical, inquiry‑based learning and access to research spaces.

Academic Facilities
The secondary stage includes the first year of secondary, the second year of secondary, and the third year of secondary. Curricula include: 1) Lebanese Baccalaureate with branches: General Science, Social Studies and Economics, Life Sciences; 2) French Baccalaureate (Scientific track); 3) Foreign High School Preparatory Program to enter the Freshmen class. Because the school's goal is to prepare students to achieve the best results to enter top universities, the secondary program is demanding and requires diligence and perseverance to succeed in school exams as well as official exams and university entrance exams. The subjects taught at this stage are: Religious Education; First Foreign Language; Arabic; Second Foreign Language; Social Studies (History – Geography – Civics); Mathematics; Sciences (Natural Sciences – Physics – Chemistry); Arts (Drawing – Drama – Music); Physical Education; Information Technology; Community Service; Sociology; Economics; Philosophy and Civilizations; Expression and Translation. The aim is to remain a lifelong educated person capable of expression and independent critical thinking, with the school seeking to impart skills of questioning, research, and discovery through an integrated curriculum and by strengthening the role of the library, laboratories, and the technology lab. The school also aims to prepare students to succeed in SATs and entrance examinations for French and Arabic universities and to guide them in choosing university majors that match their interests and abilities, enabling flexible and confident entry into professional life.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the Lebanese Baccalaureate in its branches: General Sciences, Social Sciences and Economics, and Life Sciences; the French Baccalaureate (Scientific branch); and a Foreign High School Preparatory program for entering freshmen. The secondary curriculum covers religious education, the first foreign language, Arabic, the second foreign language, social studies (history, geography, civics), mathematics, sciences (life sciences, physics, chemistry), arts (drawing, theatre, music), physical education, information technology, community service, sociology, economics, philosophy and civilizations, and expression and translation. The program is designed to prepare students to achieve top results for university entrance, with rigorous study and independent thinking, and to strengthen the role of the library, science laboratories, and technology laboratories. The school also prepares students to succeed in SATs and in French and Arabic university admissions, guiding them in choosing majors that fit their interests and abilities.

Arts & Creative
Arts are included in the high school curriculum, covering drawing, theatre and music. Students study these subjects as part of the standard program.

Cultural & Language
Houssam Eddine Hariri High School runs a Model United Nations program with English, Arabic and French speaking committees. The MUN program is a platform that brings together delegates from different schools to role-play UN diplomats and debate global dilemmas. Delegates gain knowledge about the UN and international law, and develop debate and diplomacy skills across different committees.

Social & Hobbies
HHHS hosts student-led activities including the HHHS MUN conferences, which bring learners from various schools together. Our MUN participations include Haileybury MUN Conference (UK) and AMMUN Conference (Jordan), expanding cultural exposure and international engagement. These experiences foster collaboration, communication and teamwork among students.

Community & Service
Community service is a listed subject in the high school program. A delegation from a joint project between Saida municipality, Grand Nancy Metropolis, and Nancy municipality in France visited to discuss youth, national participation, and economic development with the school, in partnership with the Association of United Cities in Lebanon/Technical Office of Lebanese Municipalities.

Leadership & Professional
The HHHS Model United Nations conference focuses on leadership, knowledge about international affairs, and the development of communication and teamwork skills. Delegates learn about the UN, diplomacy and the technicalities of debate, preparing them to formulate creative solutions and take on leadership roles.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical education is a required part of the secondary curriculum, included among the core subjects to support a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Languages

Language Provision
Lebanese Baccalaureate and French Baccalaureate tracks are offered. The Lebanese track includes General Sciences, Sociology and Economics, and Life Sciences; the French track is the French Baccalaureate (Science track). A Foreign High School Preparatory Program is available for entering freshmen. The curriculum includes Religious Education, the first foreign language, Arabic, the second foreign language, Civics, Mathematics, Sciences (Natural Sciences, Physics, Chemistry), Arts (Drawing, Theatre, Music), Physical Education, Information Technology, Community Service, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy and Civilizations, and Expression and Translation.
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