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Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction
LWIS-CiS City International School is a private international day school in Beirut offering English-medium instruction and a blended curriculum that includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, an American High School Program, and a bespoke approach for multilingual learners. The school serves KG1 to Grade 12, with Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Senior School divisions, and delivers Arabic as a first/second language, French as a second language, and Spanish in the Senior School. It is an IB World School authorized for the Diploma Programme and NEASC-accredited since 2011; it is also a member of the LWIS Network. The campus comprises three blocks with labs, libraries, arts spaces, a cafeteria, an infirmary, and multiple sports facilities, including an indoor arena and rented fields. The school emphasizes a learner-centered, multinational environment, and offers a broad extracurricular program featuring music, drama, photography, sports, MUN, and community service. A Lebanese Program runs alongside the international curricula.
VFXV+3G7، Zokak Al Blat Hussein Beyhum street near german research college university, Beirut, Lebanon
The Essentials
LWIS City International School has instruction in English.
Location
Down Town Beirut, Lebanon. The school is a private, international, English-medium day school serving KG1 to Grade 12. It offers Arabic as a first and second language, French as a second language, and Spanish at the high school level.
Stages
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Senior School. The school serves KG1 through Grade 12.
Type
Private international day school. It operates English-medium instruction.
Pupil Nationality Mix
46 nationalities represented; most common nationality is Lebanese (40%); local to international ratio is 40% local to 60% international.
Additional learning support
Learning Support Services. Modified and Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) are offered; support for learners with dyslexia, mild developmental delays, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and social, emotional and behavioral needs; includes In and Out of Class Support, Special Programs, and Out of Class Remediation.
Fees
Annual tuition at LWIS City International School ranges from LBP 717,875,089 to LBP 1,005,025,125 for 2026/27.
New-student, registration and one-time fees - Processing (application) fee: USD 200.- (non‑refundable). An additional USD 100.- applies for Special Education assessment when required. - Development Fund: USD 3,000.- (non‑refundable, one‑time payment due at registration). - Registration fee (place confirmation): USD 1,500.- (non‑refundable). This USD 1,500.- is deducted from the second tuition installment.
What is included in tuition and additional academic charges - Tuition includes rental of hard-copy books, workbooks, e-books, instructional materials, software and insurance. - Family reductions: 10% reduction for the third child and 15% reduction for the fourth child. - IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) charge: IBDP students (Year 1 & Year 2) are charged an additional USD 1,500.- per year to cover IB programme costs; IBDP Year 2 examination fees are paid directly by the parent/guardian. Grade 12 fees include graduation fees. - Special Education Supplement / Learning Support: charged only if required and determined case-by-case. An additional Special Education assessment fee (USD 100.-) may apply.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed in installments. The registration fee is applied against the second tuition installment. Payment of the first tuition installment is collected prior to the start of the school year during the school's scheduled payment/collection period (payment of the first installment and collection of uniform takes place in the week before term starts). - Historical payment practice shows a two‑installment structure (first installment ~50% before the start of term; remaining tuition due in a mid‑year installment), and a late‑payment penalty has been applied in past schedules (a late fee equal to 5% of the total amount due following payment deadlines). Cheques were previously specified as a payment method (payable to “City International School”) in published fee materials.
Boarding - Not applicable. LWIS‑CiS operates as a day school; there is no boarding programme.
Other costs and optional fees - School buses are available to parents for a fee; parents may opt to enrol children on the school bus service or provide their own transport. Specific bus-route and pass fees are charged separately. - School uniform is available for purchase from the school office; uniform costs are charged to families at time of purchase. - After‑school activities and some extracurricular programmes are run as optional services and may carry separate fees; these are managed outside the core tuition charge.
Refund and withdrawal rules - Processing fee, Development Fund and Registration fee are non‑refundable. - Withdrawal policy applied in previously published fee schedules: a student who withdraws before the published mid‑year payment deadline was exempt from the second installment (but remained liable for the first installment in full); withdrawal after that deadline required payment of tuition for the full year. This historical policy has been published in the school's fee schedules and parent materials.
Fee payment options - Cheque payments have been specified in published fee documents (cheques payable to “City International School”). The school collects the first installment in person during the scheduled pre‑term payment period; parents should use the published payment windows. Specific accepted methods beyond cheque (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) are not detailed in the publicly available fee documents reviewed here.
If you will place these entries into a database: use the listed annual tuition amounts for each grade band, record the one‑time non‑refundable Development Fund (USD 3,000.-), Registration Fee (USD 1,500.-) and Processing Fee (USD 200.-), note the additional IBDP charge (USD 1,500.- per IBDP year), record that transportation and uniform costs are billed separately, and flag the school as a day school (no boarding).
Academics
LWIS City International School teaches IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
LWIS-CiS is a private international English-medium day school serving KG1 through Grade 12, with Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Senior School, and an IB Programme. Arabic is taught as a first and second language, French is taught as a second language, and Spanish is offered at the high school level. The school emphasizes a learner-centered philosophy and a multinational curriculum, staff, and learners. LWIS-CiS is an IB World School and NEASC-accredited since 2011, and is a member of the LWIS Network. The campus features ICT labs, libraries, art rooms, science labs, a cafeteria, sports facilities, and an infirmary.
Student Teacher Ratio
Ratio of student to teacher: 5.5 to 1.
Higher Education Progression
Two-thirds of KG1–G12 students apply to AUB, with 84% accepted. Ninety percent apply to LAU, with 91% accepted. About 25% apply to universities abroad, with acceptances from institutions including Imperial College London, University of the Arts London, Hult International Business School, and City University of London.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Counseling office and provides Orientation & Career Counseling. The Integration & Support Department offers counseling across all grades to support social-emotional well-being and to develop learners' self-worth.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Modified and Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) are offered; Qualified and certified Special Education experts are employed; The Support Department provides in-class and out-of-class support, special programs, and remediation; Learners with dyslexia, mild developmental delays, ADHD, and gaps in academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills receive targeted support.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is English-medium. Arabic is offered as a first and second language, French as a second language, and Spanish at the high school level. English-language support (Support in English) is provided in Elementary and in Middle/Senior through Learning Support Services.
Mental Wellbeing
Counseling is available to students; The Integration & Support Department provides counseling and related services to foster self-worth and holistic development.
Safeguarding
Child protection is guided by a formal policy; The learning environment is described as safe, supportive, respectful, and equitable, with a dedicated Child Protection Policy.
Admissions
Scholarships
The school has awarded scholarships to students, including Lynn El Mir receiving a full scholarship to AUB and Mario Fares receiving a scholarship to Harvard University. The school lists university acceptances to institutions in the United Kingdom (e.g., Imperial College London, University of the Arts London, City University of London, others), the United States (including Harvard University), Canada (Simon Fraser University, Carleton University), Switzerland (Hotel Institute Montreux, Glion, IMI), the Netherlands (University of Amsterdam), Spain (EU Business School), and Italy (Politecnico di Torino).
FAQs
What age range does LWIS-CiS City International School serve?
Specific age ranges should be confirmed directly with the school's admissions office.
What curriculum does LWIS-CiS City International School follow?
LWIS-CiS is a private international English-medium day school serving KG1 through Grade 12, with Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Senior School, and an IB Programme.
What are the tuition fees at LWIS-CiS City International School?
Annual fees range from approximately 100 to 10,500.
Is LWIS-CiS City International School a day school or boarding school?
LWIS-CiS City International School operates as a day school.
Is LWIS-CiS City International School co-educational?
Yes, LWIS-CiS City International School is a co-educational school welcoming both boys and girls.
Where is LWIS-CiS City International School located?
Down Town Beirut, Lebanon. The school is a private, international, English-medium day school serving KG1 to Grade 12. It offers Arabic as a first and second language, French as a second language, and Spanish at the high school level.
When was LWIS-CiS City International School founded?
LWIS-CiS City International School was established in 2003.
Does LWIS-CiS City International School provide learning support for students with additional needs?
Learning support is available. Contact the school for details.
How do I apply to LWIS-CiS City International School?
Admission criteria, application forms, registration procedures, tuition fees and annual calendars are downloadable. Application Form for Admission and Registration Procedure are provided, along with the Academic Calendar 2024-2025.
What extracurricular activities are available at LWIS-CiS City International School?
The Lebanese National Curriculum, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and the American High School Program are offered. It is an IB World School authorized for the Diploma Programme and NEASC-accredited since 2011.
What languages are taught at LWIS-CiS City International School?
The school is English-medium. Arabic is offered as a first and second language; French is offered as a second language; Spanish is offered at the high school level.
What accreditations does LWIS-CiS City International School hold?
