About
International College (IC) is an American and internationally accredited, not-for-profit, independent and non-sectarian school in Beirut with Ain Aar campus. It serves expatriate and local families, offers four academic programs (Lebanese Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate and the American High School Program), and has a co-curricular programme in athletics, arts, and civic engagement.
Key facts
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- Part of French Schools Abroad (AEFE), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 638 schools of French Schools Abroad (AEFE)
Info checked 2026-11-02
Curriculum
American · French · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
3,600
Type
International school
- Founded
- 1891
- Religion
- none
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Admissions
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- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Service
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Gym
- Library
Sports
- Athletics
- Physical education
Arts
- Art
After-school activities
- Clubs & Co-curricular activities
- Model United Nations
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- Accreditations
- NEASC, CIS, IB
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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