

LWIS-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL)
Part of Learner’s World International Schools (LWIS) Network, Secular, Founded 1999
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Languages
Learner’s World International School-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL) is a private, English-medium, co-educational day school in Koura, Lebanon, serving students from KG1 to Grade 12. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), it offers a multi-national curriculum and is an authorized IB World School.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school follows a learner-centered philosophy that honors individual learning styles, multiple intelligences, and cultural backgrounds. It emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to develop the cognitive, affective, social, aesthetic, and physical domains of each child while fostering critical thinking, resilience, and collaboration. The school is committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment that prepares students to be responsible global citizens and life-long learners.
Programmes
The school offers a tailor-made American curriculum, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and the Lebanese national program. Instruction is primarily in English, with Arabic taught as a first or second language and French offered for communication. The academic program is designed to be dynamic and flexible, incorporating technology to enhance active learning and providing Advanced Placement (AP) courses for students in Grades 11 and 12.
Student support
Frequently asked questions(6)
- What curriculum does LWIS-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL) offer?
- LWIS-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL) offers IB Diploma and Advanced Placement.
- What ages does LWIS-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL) teach?
- LWIS-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL) enrolls students aged 3 to 18.
- Is LWIS-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL) a day or boarding school?
- LWIS-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL) is a day school.
- What accreditations does LWIS-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL) hold?
- LWIS-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL) holds accreditations including NEASC and IB.
- Is LWIS-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL) co-educational?
- LWIS-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL) is a co-ed school.
- Where is LWIS-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL) located?
- LWIS-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL) is an international school in Tripoli, Lebanon.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school admits students from KG1 to Grade 12 without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or physical ability. The selection process evaluates academic potential, citizenship, and social-emotional maturity through a review of previous school records, teacher recommendations, and a placement assessment. Following a school tour and successful assessment, parents must complete the registration procedure, which includes submitting certified academic transcripts and identification documents.
Facilities
About the campus
Located in Bterram, Koura, the campus is situated in a pollution-free environment surrounded by hills and olive trees. The school provides various facilities to support learning, including technology resources, a library, an art room, sports facilities, outdoor spaces, a music room, and a canteen.

- Amal Farhat El-HassanSchool Principal
Mrs. Farhat El-Hassan holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Grant MacEwan College, Canada. She has served as the Principal at LWIS-USL since 2003, following previous roles as a consultant and trainer at School Development Consultants (SDC) and as a head of the Preschool and Elementary sections at the school. She is also an experienced peer evaluator for international accreditation visiting teams.
IB Diploma
Advanced Placement
NEASC