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Wellspring Learning Community - Mathaf Campus

Lebanon, Beirut

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees LBP 100 - 90,000,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 766
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French, Spanish, English
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in Al Mathaf on Main Street, in front of the National Museum, Wellspring Learning Community - Mathaf Campus delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum in an English-language environment. The campus serves students from ages 3 to 18 and operates alongside a Lebanese program based on the Lebanese National Curriculum. The English-language IB PYP, MYP and DP are complemented by a Lebanese Life Sciences track for Brevet seniors, with Arabic taught as a second language through MYP grade 10 and a third language option (Spanish, French, or Arabic) in upper grades. Facilities include Smart Classrooms with interactive whiteboards, Art and Music Rooms, a Computer Lab, a Mobile iPad Lab, a Library, and a Learning Garden with indoor and outdoor PE spaces. The school is the first and only IB Continuum World School in Lebanon offering all three IB programmes in English, with Service Learning and student leadership in a co-educational environment.

Al Mathaf, Main Street, in front of the National Museum; in the grounds of the Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation on Pierre Gemayel Street. PO Box 116-2134, Beirut, Lebanon

The Essentials

Wellspring Learning Community - Mathaf Campus has 766 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Mathaf Campus is in Beirut, in the Mathaf area. It hosts the Primary Years Programme for Nursery to Grade 5 and features dedicated Art, Music & Drama rooms, a Computer Lab, and a Library with the eFollett online library. It also includes a Learning Garden and indoor and outdoor Physical Education spaces. The City Centre Campus is located about 3 kilometers away.

Stages
PYP (Nursery to Grade 5)

Country affiliation
Lebanon
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Day school; no boarding facilities.

Uniform Requirement
Uniform consists of Wellspring Polos (short sleeve and long sleeve) and Wellspring PE clothes.

Governance and Ownership
Wellspring Learning Community is privately owned and operates under the guidance of a governing board of international and local members, advisory members and a head of school.
Fees

Annual tuition at Wellspring Learning Community - Mathaf Campus ranges from LBP 100 to LBP 90,000,000 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- A non-refundable application processing fee of USD 100 is required for all new applications. Payment is accepted in cash (USD) or by international wire transfer for applicants outside Lebanon.

Capital development / entrance (one-time, new students)

- New Nursery students: USD 2,525 (one-time, non-refundable).
- New students from KG1 through Grade 12: USD 3,000 (one-time, non-refundable).
- The capital development fee is payable in cash (USD) or by international wire transfer for applicants outside Lebanon.

Annual tuition and other fees (School Year 2026–2027) — Mathaf Campus (PYP)

- All year groups: LBP 90,000,000 (LBP component).

- USD component and Other Fees (USD 500) by year group (USD tuition + USD 500 other fees = total USD component):
- Nursery: USD 7,790 + USD 500 = USD 8,290.
- KG1: USD 7,590 + USD 500 = USD 8,090.
- KG2: USD 7,590 + USD 500 = USD 8,090.
- Grade 1: USD 7,790 + USD 500 = USD 8,290.
- Grade 2: USD 7,790 + USD 500 = USD 8,290.
- Grade 3: USD 7,790 + USD 500 = USD 8,290.
- Grade 4: USD 7,790 + USD 500 = USD 8,290.
- Grade 5: USD 7,790 + USD 500 = USD 8,290.
- Grade 6: USD 8,390 + USD 500 = USD 8,890.
- Grade 7: USD 8,440 + USD 500 = USD 8,940.
- Grade 8: USD 8,490 + USD 500 = USD 8,990.
- Grade 9: USD 8,540 + USD 500 = USD 9,040.
- Grade 10: USD 8,590 + USD 500 = USD 9,090.
- Grade 11: USD 8,990 + USD 500 = USD 9,490.
- Grade 12: USD 9,090 + USD 500 = USD 9,590.

Billing schedule and term / installment detail

- Reservation / 1st installment (due at registration): LBP 30,000,000 and USD 3,000. The USD 3,000 is part of the total USD tuition and fees and is non-refundable. The LBP 30,000,000 deposit is non-refundable and reserves the student's place until the 2nd installment due date.

- 2nd installment (due in June, before the new school year): the next LBP installment of LBP 30,000,000 and the next USD installment (the remaining USD balance is paid in two installments in June and December). The school's finance terms require the USD portion remaining after the USD 3,000 reservation to be paid in two installments due in June and December. (The finance documents state the remaining balances are paid in two installments in June and December; those two payments together complete the USD component for the year.)

- 3rd installment (due in December during the school year): final LBP installment of LBP 30,000,000 and the final USD installment to complete the USD tuition and fees for the year.

How the three-installment schedule applies (illustrative mechanics)

- LBP total: LBP 90,000,000 is collected as three LBP payments of LBP 30,000,000 (registration/reservation, June, December).

- USD total: USD 3,000 is paid at registration; the remaining USD balance (total USD component minus USD 3,000) is collected in two installments due in June and December. The finance policy specifies the three-payment timing (reservation + June + December) and that the USD 3,000 at registration is part of the total; the remaining USD portion is collected in the two later installments.

Late payment and delinquency

- An account is delinquent if not paid by the due date. Late payment fees of USD 250 per month (or part of a month) apply to overdue accounts; parents are responsible for any legal or bank fees incurred in collection. Official documents, travel arrangements, and participation in graduation ceremonies may be withheld for delinquent accounts.

Discounts and family concessions

- LBP tuition discount: 10% reduction on the LBP tuition component starting with the third child.
- USD discounts: 15% reduction on the USD tuition portion for the third child and 20% reduction on the USD portion beginning with the fourth child.
- Other fees (the USD "Other Fees"/auxiliary amount) are not subject to discount.

Boarding / residential fees

- There is no boarding program or boarding fees for Wellspring Mathaf Campus; the school operates as a day school. Bus transport and meal/lunch services are available as separate, optional services and are billed separately when used.

Other costs and ancillary fees (examples billed separately)

- The USD 500 listed as "Other Fees" (auxiliary/other fees) is charged per student annually and is shown as part of the USD totals above.
- Optional activities, after-school activities, sports team fees (example: a school swimming team fee of USD 135 per semester was charged for a team program in school communications), field trips, special learning support, textbooks/library fines (penalties apply for unreturned books), uniforms, school supplies, and bus transport are billed separately when applicable. Specific activity fees and periodic program charges are invoiced in addition to the tuition components.

Refunds and withdrawal policy

- All tuition and fees are non-refundable. Acceptance of enrollment constitutes agreement to pay the full academic year's tuition and associated fees, even in cases of early withdrawal, suspension, expulsion, or misrepresentation. If a family withdraws before the first day of school, payments made remain non-refundable and the school reserves the right to collect full contractual payment. In cases of non-voluntary early withdrawal due to international employment relocation, limited adjustments for certain supplier-dependent services (transportation, hot lunch, after-school programs) may be considered only with a formal registered employer letter; otherwise no refunds are granted.

Accepted payment methods and practical notes

- Currency and method rules: the LBP portion must be paid in cash LBP only; the USD portion (including the capital development fee and USD tuition) must be paid in cash USD only. Currency exchange between LBP and USD components is not permitted.
- Payment channels: (1) Direct bank deposit at Bank Audi branches (parents pay any bank fees and must include the child's name on the bank receipt). (2) Payment at school premises (contact the Accounting Department for details). International applicants may use international wire transfer for USD payments.

Penalties and contract conditions

- Late payment fee: USD 250 per month (or part of a month) applied to overdue accounts. Partial payments are first applied to overdue amounts. Parents are liable for legal costs for collection. Students with delinquent accounts may be restricted from official documents and school events (including graduation). Misrepresentation or failure to disclose required student health or learning information can result in dismissal with no refund and full tuition liability.
Academics

Wellspring Learning Community - Mathaf Campus teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum. It also operates a Lebanese Program based on the Lebanese National Curriculum for Brevet students, with a Life Sciences Lebanese track for seniors. The language of instruction is English; Arabic is taught as a second language through MYP grade 10, and a third language (Spanish, French or Arabic) is available in upper grades depending on nationality. French is a required third language in PYP, with a CELFA-approved curriculum; Spanish is offered for MYP/DP with certificates from Instituto Cervantes. Wellspring is an IB Continuum World School delivering PYP, MYP, and DP alongside the Lebanese program.

Exam Results
Grade 12 Lebanese Official Exams: 100% pass rate with two Bien (Class of 2021). IB Full Diploma Results: Class of 2021 achieved 100% pass; a bilingual IB Diploma was awarded. Historical Diploma Programme results show 2020: 100% pass; 2019: 92%; 2018: 71%; 2017: 100%; 2016: 69%.

Higher Education Progression
University enrollment data show 51% of Wellspring graduates matriculate to the American University of Beirut (AUB); 30% to other local universities; 11% to universities in the United States; 4% to Canada; and 4% to the United Kingdom.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mathaf Campus Wellbeing is a central driver in Wellspring's thriving school culture. A positive culture ensures students, teachers, staff, and families at Mathaf Campus feel safe, respected, connected, and included. The campus embeds cognitive, spiritual, mental, physical, and social dimensions in every learning opportunity, event, and training. The approach covers campus culture, the physical environment, whole-school policies, and engagement with the community and staff development. Wellspring at Mathaf Campus fosters a proactive, reflective, and responsive response to the needs of individuals within the community.

Mental Wellbeing
Mathaf Campus Wellbeing supports mental health and resilience through a range of practices. These include Yoga and breathing techniques to promote calm and focus. Counselors Day provides ongoing emotional support for students. Children's Rights are emphasized as part of student welfare. A whole-school approach and CCC Wellbeing Initiative underpin daily life on Mathaf Campus. Physical wellbeing is integrated into learning with dedicated spaces and activities.

Safeguarding
Mathaf Campus uses a Whole-School Approach to safeguarding. The safeguarding framework includes Cyber Safeguarding and policies to protect students online. Children's Rights are promoted as part of student welfare. The CCC Wellbeing Initiative and other wellbeing programs support a safe and nurturing environment. Staff, students, and families are engaged in safeguarding through a connected community.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2007, Wellspring Learning Community began on the Beirut campus near the National Museum, with the secondary campus at Ain El Roumaneh. It is a co-educational, non-selective, non-religious day school with English as the language of instruction. It is the first and currently the only International Baccalaureate Continuum World School in Lebanon authorized to offer all three IB programmes in English (PYP, MYP and DP). The school graduated its first senior class in June 2016 and has earned a 100% Brevet pass rate since 2014. The school earned CIS/NEASC accreditation in January 2018.

Community
Wellspring operates two Beirut campuses: Mathaf Campus (PYP 3-12 years) and City Centre Campus (MYP & DP 13-19 years). The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning and aims to develop global and local citizenship. Students participate in diverse extra-curricular activities including Model United Nations, student council, drama, theatre festivals, sports, technology and music. Parents engage through the Wellspring Parent Advisory Committee (WPAC), a body that supports the school and fosters parent–school exchange.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
WPAC stands for Wellspring Parent Advisory Committee. Its mission is to support the school's mission, programmes and activities and to act in the best interest of the entire community. It provides a forum for the exchange of ideas between parents and the school and supports the learning of all students in line with the adopted school curriculum. It facilitates the development of educational activities for parents and offers social support mechanisms for parents, and promotes a positive image of the school to the wider community and organizes fundraising projects beneficial to Wellspring. Election of 15 new WPAC committee members will take place on December 11 at 5.30pm in Mathaf Library.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Mathaf Campus provides Smart Classrooms with interactive whiteboards and wireless internet, supporting technology-enhanced learning. It has Art and Music Rooms for the development of artistic and musical skills, and dedicated Computer Lab facilities for practical computing experiences. A Mobile iPad Lab offers a class-set of iPads for flexible, on-the-go learning, while the Library serves as a research and study hub. The Learning Garden and Campus Area supports environmental learning, scientific observation, safe outdoor climbing, and space for outdoor socializing. Indoor and Outdoor Physical Education Space provides a year‑round environment for physical activity and sports.

Sports Facilities
Indoor and Outdoor Physical Education Space supports year-round physical activity and sports. The campus emphasizes physical education as part of its program, enabling ongoing practice and skill development. Facilities are designed to accommodate a range of sports and activities within a safe environment. The Learning Garden and Campus Area also contribute to outdoor physical activity and recreational learning.

Academic Facilities
Smart Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and wireless internet to support modern instructional practices. Art and Music Rooms provide dedicated spaces for creative development, while a Computer Lab offers hands-on technology experiences. A Mobile iPad Lab delivers a portable, student‑friendly digital learning resource. The Library provides space for research, study, reading, and learning as a central hub of inquiry. The Mathaf Campus also features a Learning Garden and Campus Area to support experiential learning and environmental exploration.

Extra Curricular Facilities
MATHAF AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (N-5) offer a comprehensive, semester-based program with specialized coaches, focusing on social and emotional growth, teamwork, resilience, creativity, physical activity, and wellbeing beyond regular hours. CCC STUDENT LIFE ACTIVITIES (6-12) provide daily lunch-time activities organized by the Student Life Coordinator, including board games, house challenges, and art activities, with access to the library or computer lab for research or quiet reading. ATHLETICS, SPORTS, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY emphasize physical wellbeing within the IB framework, including participation in team sports and physical education units. CCC Varsity Teams (6-12) enable student athletes to pursue football and basketball through professional coaching and participation in local meets and tournaments.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Mathaf Campus offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–12. Wellspring uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework across its campuses, with the City Centre Campus delivering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. The Lebanese Program is part of Wellspring's curriculum offering. Mathaf Campus is dedicated to PYP learners, while higher-level IB programmes are located at the City Centre Campus.

Arts & Creative
Visual and Performing Arts are embedded in the IB programme. PYP Art includes Visual Art, Music, Dance, and Drama, while MYP and DP Arts are treated as a holistic IB subject across the arts. Music education is integrated into IB units and includes performances and competitions. Drama features annual productions and theatre study.

Cultural & Language
Wellspring emphasizes multilingualism. Arabic is taught as a second language until MYP grade 10, with Modern Standard Arabic or Arabic as a foreign language depending on MEHE regulations. In Grade 6, non-Lebanese students may choose a third language (Spanish, French, or Arabic) through grade 12. French is a third language in the PYP with CELFA approval, and students may sit for Institut Français du Liban certificates; MYP/DP students may study Spanish with Cervantes certificates.

Social & Hobbies
Mathaf Campus offers MATHAF AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (N-5) each semester with specialized coaches, focusing on social and emotional growth, teamwork, leadership, and healthy habits. CCC STUDENT LIFE ACTIVITIES (6-12) provide daily lunch-time activities including board games, house challenges, and art, with access to the library or computer lab. CCC Varsity Teams (6-12) include football and basketball with professional coaching.

Community & Service
Service Learning is part of Wellspring's approach, enabling students to take action on community issues and connect classroom learning to real-world contexts. Overseas and local discovery field trips enhance language skills, independence, and cultural empathy as part of Wellspring's field-study programs.

Leadership & Professional
The CCC Student Council and Mathaf Campus Student Government provide leadership opportunities. Mathaf Campus has upper elementary Student Representatives (grades 4–5) elected by peers to represent students in meetings. The CCC Student Council comprises class representatives and elected officers, coordinating events and activities. Elections determine the Student Council leadership each year.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a central school priority with a Whole-School approach. Physical Education is integrated across the IB framework (PSPE in PYP, PHE in MYP) and supports healthy lifestyles. After-school activities and varsity teams promote fitness and teamwork. Wellbeing activities include yoga, breathing techniques, counseling, and safeguarding initiatives, and the program participates in events such as the Beirut Marathon.
Languages

Language Provision
All Wellspring students are required to take Arabic as a second language through MYP grade 10, with placement in Modern Standard Arabic or Arabic as a foreign language depending on MEHE regulations. Non-Lebanese students entering MYP Grade 6 may change their third language to Spanish, French, or Arabic through grade 12. French is the third foreign language and a requirement for all PYP students; the French curriculum is CELFA-approved, with certificates available from Institut Français du Liban. MYP or DP students may study Spanish as a third language from grades 6–12, with Cervantes certificates issued by Instituto Cervantes.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Application: Submit a completed application form and relevant documentation online to Wellspring's OpenApply page for the Mathaf Campus, which serves PYP ages 3–12. An application fee of USD 100 is non-refundable. Wellspring accepts new student applications year-round. The application is submitted through the school's online platform.

2. Application Review: After submission, the application is reviewed. Parents/guardians are notified whether they will be granted an interview. The decision to grant an interview does not guarantee acceptance.

3. Interview: New applicants must attend an interview after the files are submitted, and at least one parent should participate. The interview may involve assessing English literacy, Arabic literacy (for native speakers), and mathematics skills. The interview duration typically ranges from one to three hours, depending on grade level.

4. Acceptance: Acceptance decisions or updates on the application status are usually announced within seven school days of the interview. The school may offer the student under certain conditions, with notice provided to address needs before official acceptance.

5. Payment of Acceptance Fees: If accepted before June 1, the package includes an acceptance fee of USD 5,525, a Capital Development fee of USD 2,525, and the first USD 3,000 tuition payment, plus LBp 30 million to be deducted from LBp fees. The second tuition installment is due by June 1, and all fees are non-refundable. If accepted after June but before September 1, the same USD amounts apply with the LBp arrangement and the second installment due accordingly; all fees remain non-refundable. If accepted late after September 1, the USD acceptance fee reduces to USD 2,525 with the Capital Development fee and LBp adjustments, plus a pro-rated USD installment amount; all fees are non-refundable.

Scholarships
The school has a Student scholarship fund supported by donations.

Waitlist
The school maintains a waiting list. If an accepted student's payment is not received within five days of notification, the student's name may be moved to the waiting list. Parents are typically notified within a week after the interview whether the student will be accepted or placed on a waitlist. Acceptance decisions are usually communicated within seven school days of the interview, with waitlist considerations following when payment or placement cannot be finalized.
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