Collège Notre Dame de Nazareth

As a Catholic institution belonging to the congregation of the Religieuses de Nazareth, the school aims to provide a human and Christian education based on the values of faith, simplicity, truth, and service to others. It seeks to foster student autonomy, citizenship, and personal development, encouraging each individual to grow in wisdom and grace while respecting their unique personality and pace.

The school provides a comprehensive education from preschool through the secondary cycle, delivering both the Lebanese and French national curricula. The academic programme emphasizes critical thinking, scientific curiosity, and creativity, supported by connected classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards. Religious education and faith formation are integrated into the school life through the chaplaincy.

The school prepares students for official examinations, including the Lebanese Brevet and the Lebanese and French Baccalauréats. The French Baccalauréat tracks include scientific (maths/SVT), literary (maths/languages), and economic and social sciences (maths/SES) options, while the Lebanese Baccalauréat offers streams in general sciences, life sciences, humanities, and sociology-economics.

The school employs a social worker to assist with humanitarian projects and student welfare, and provides medical support through a school doctor and two full-time nurses. Additionally, librarians, documentalists, and laboratory technicians are available to assist students with their research and academic work. Financial aid is available for families in difficulty, subject to specific application deadlines and eligibility criteria.

The school accepts applications for students from preschool through the secondary cycle. The admissions process requires a completed application file, medical records, and relevant academic documentation, with specific procedures for new students and those entering at different grade levels. Families are invited to apply during designated periods, and the school maintains a policy regarding religious instruction for non-Christian students.

The school operates on an annual academic cycle with re-enrollment typically occurring in April. Official examination schedules for various grade levels are published throughout the year, and the school organizes specific events such as formation camps and mission activities during holiday periods and the summer.

The campus, located in Achrafieh, Beirut, features a main building with a chapel, classrooms, and a vaulted hall, alongside specialized facilities such as a gymnasium, tennis and basketball courts, and a football stadium. The grounds include various open spaces like the Cour de la Vierge, the Allée des Orangers, and several gardens, as well as a dedicated Saint Joseph building housing art rooms, conference spaces, and a cafeteria.

Students participate in a variety of activities, including scouting (guides, routiers, and caravelles) and the Equipe Missionnaire Nazareth, which organizes apostolate missions, leadership training, and community service. The school also supports student committees, sports activities, and humanitarian projects coordinated by the social worker and cycle staff.