Enter our American school program in Lebanon for an internationally-recognized, English-language high school diploma

The American High School Diploma @ EIS

  • Eastwood International school in Lebanon offers an American High School Diploma for Beirut-area residents with international passports. Our American school curriculum starts as early as the middle school years, leading into high school graduation.

    Students eligible to enroll in an American school in Lebanon possess the legal exemption from advanced studies in Arabic by the Lebanese government. The program awards a high school diploma recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education (upon completion of Grade 12 and starting in Grade 7). However, this English-language diploma also has the advantage of being eligible for entrance into universities around the world.

    Our American school program in Lebanon benefits from award-winning curricula and teaching methods that Eastwood has become known for. Students are taught in one of the best English schools in Beirut with advanced technologies and resources at their fingertips (literally, everyone gets an iPad and takes coding courses).

    While we are an official International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and do offer the Lebanese Baccalaureate; our American High School Diploma remains one of our exceptional program choices for parents and students looking for a private education. This is most especially true for those in middle school hoping to enter the IB program by Grade 11.

    Below are some of the qualities that make our American system school in Beirut different from others in the country.

  • In this program, Eastwood International School (based in Beirut) teaches in the English language. It uses American, and thus, internationally-minded, curricula.

    Arabic and French are still taught as secondary languages. In their final year, students are supported to sit through internationally-recognized exams, such as the SAT, IELTS, and TOEFL. In some cases, high school students may also take selections of IB courses, without being in the full program (a separate path of study for upper grades).

    All students in the American school program are eligible to switch to the full IBDP at Eastwood Schools after completing Grade 10. In some cases, high school students may also take selections of IB courses, without being in the full program (a separate path of study for upper grades).

    All students in the American school program are eligible to switch to the full IBDP at Eastwood Schools after completing Grade 10.

Our exceptional high school features include:

The Eastwood American program includes elements of modern education not seen in many classrooms around the world, let alone in Lebanon. We believe many of these qualities make us one of the best schools in Lebanon, especially in Beirut.

Our exceptional school features include:

Our American school program in Lebanon benefits from award-winning curricula and teaching methods that Eastwood has become known for.

Plus more.
The school’s students attend contests, science fairs and outings. They also fulfill volunteer hours and do special projects.
Sometimes, staff and parent volunteers may even take the upper-grade students on international school trips,
such as to European countries (this may happen every few years, but is not part of regular programming).

FAQs

Will I be able to attend universities in Lebanon after completing the American high school diploma in Beirut? Is it recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education for high school graduation?
Yes, students graduating from the American high school diploma program can app ly to universities both in Lebanon and abroad.

Will I still be able to take the SAT, SAT II, TOEFL, or other internationally-recognized exams?
Students in our American high school diploma program (at both the Mansourieh and Kafarshima campuses) should be able to pass the SAT based on material they learn in their Math and English courses.
Our students are also required to sit this exam in order to graduate. We administer the SAT at our school.

If you need the extra help, Eastwood offers a voluntary, after-school SAT course.

Other exams you may be interested in taking, such as IETLS or TOEFL, would need to be pursued on your own, outside of school time.

Do American school kids take Physical Education courses?
Physical Education is a requirement with our American school program until Grade 9. Afterwards, students between Grades 10 and 12 may choose to take Visual Arts in place of Physical Education.

Will taking the American high school diploma program count for any university course credits?
The American high school diploma we offer in Lebanon does not offer university credits, However, if you switch to the IB program by Grade 11, and successfully graduate with an IB Diploma, you will be able to skip your first year of university. Your freshman year will be considered complete, and you will begin at the sophomore level.

If you take some IB Diploma courses, without being the full program, some universities may accept these courses as credits. You will need to research on your own to find out if this is the case with the institution you wish to attend. Of course, you can always speak to one of our school counselors, and we can help you with this research.

In addition, our school also offers the following extra-curricular activities to encourage physical education:
• Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, which includes physical activity with camping and hiking.

• An after-school football team.
• Quarterly hiking adventures and occasional
  Saturday bike trips.
• Yearly “snow camp.”
• We also do mindfulness exercises weekly.

Do I have to wear a uniform?
At Eastwood International School, our American program students wear a mandatory school t-shirt and sweatshirt. Students can chose the color of the hoodies that are available. They may wear the bottoms (pants, jeans, sweat pants, knee-length skirts) they prefer (leggings are not allowed).

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