Lebanon, Beirut
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Eastwood International School Beirut is a private international school offering an IB Continuum from PYP to DP, alongside an American High School Diploma and a Lebanese program. The Early Years program is Montessori-based and can be taught in English or French, with exposure to French and Arabic languages. The IB-PYP is available in English and French (including the French Section) and the IB-MYP is taught in English, with the IB-DP delivered in English. Mindfulness is taught across Nursery to Grade 12 and students can participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. A Design + Technology program fosters critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, and university preparation guidance is provided in high school. The campus features technology-enabled classrooms with garden or sea views, a modern science lab, a top-floor library, a large multipurpose room, a nurse, and a cafeteria. After-school programs include Leadership, Mindfulness, Robotics, Photography, Theater, and more opportunities.
Sami Solh Street Mansourieh el Metn, Beirut, Lebanon
Eastwood International School has 1,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, French.
Eastwood International School Beirut is located on Sami Solh Street, Mansourieh el Metn, Beirut, Lebanon. The campus is part of the Beirut metropolitan area and is accessible by road. Parking is available at the campus.
IB-PYP Early Years, IB-PYP Elementary, IB-PYP French Section, IB-MYP Middle School, IB-DP Program, American High School, and Lebanese Program.
Private international IB World school and IB Continuum school offering programs from IB-PYP to IB-DP, as well as an American High School and a Lebanese Program.
Study Clinic provides extra academic support through after-school activities.
Lebanon
Bus Services operate minibuses that seat 10-12 students; travel time between campus and Beirut is typically 30 to 45 minutes; buses are inspected and maintained for safety, and a bus monitor is provided on some buses; NavLeb provides real-time bus data to parents via a mobile app.
Eastwood International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Eastwood International School Beirut offers an IB Continuum curriculum, including IB-PYP (Early Years and Primary Years, with a French Section), IB-MYP, and IB-DP, along with an American High School Diploma and a Lebanese Program. The Early Years program is Montessori-based, offered in English or French, and includes French and Arabic language exposure, English and Arabic for the French Section, performing arts, language immersions, science, STEM-based activities, mindfulness and yoga, and music and movement. The IB-PYP Primary Years and the IB-PYP French Section are offered in English and French, and the IB-MYP Program is offered in English; the IB-DP Program is offered in English. Mindfulness is taught to all students from Nursery through Grade 12, and students can participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. A Design + Technology program develops critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, and there is guidance to prepare for university in the high school programs.
Guidance to prepare for university.
1. Apply online. Applications are accepted any time throughout the year with no deadlines, and the school will be in touch for next steps. An onboarding interview with the parents is part of the process, and the student will sit for an evaluation test. The admissions process covers Nursery through Grade 12, including IB-PYP, Lebanese and American middle/high schools, and the IB-DP, with sections in English/French where applicable.
2. Submit documentation and pay the processing fee. Submit the completed application form along with bus, medical, and photo release forms; forms can be collected after the onboarding interview or sent by email. An evaluation test is required for Grades 1–12, and EY candidates will have an interview in both English and French. A non-refundable application processing and testing fee of $100 per family is payable. For candidates joining from outside Lebanon, transcripts must be certified by the Lebanese Embassy or Consulate.
3. Eligibility and assessments. Eligibility for the Early Years Programme is age-based (Nursery, KG1, KG2 with Sept. 30 cutoffs). For Grades 1–12, placement follows a thorough review of end-of-year reports, a school certificate stamping (local cases), and an internal evaluation test, with ESL placement based on a placement assessment if needed.
4. Neurodivergent and special considerations. For neurodivergent candidates, entrance is evaluated case-by-case, all assessments must be presented, and students spend 2 full trial days for observation before acceptance.
5. Special Rights Eligibility. If information about a child's developmental, medical, or learning needs has not been disclosed and is later discovered, the school reserves the right to refuse acceptance or withdraw the student, and no tuition refunds are provided.
Financial aid is available to bridge the gap for families who demonstrate need, and decisions are made by a financial aid committee after reviewing an applied form from the accounting department. Applicants can benefit from financial aid up to 50%. Merit-based scholarships are awarded for exceptional academic achievement or athletic talent, and the scholarship can be renewed in subsequent years if eligibility criteria are maintained.
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