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Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun

Part of Mission Laïque Française, Secular, Founded 1951

Updated July 2026

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The Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun is an international French school in Beirut, Lebanon, that provides education from Petite Section (nursery) through Terminale (final year of high school). It is part of the Mission Laïque Française (MLF) network and is homologated by the AEFE.

Teaching approach

Founded in 1951, the school is committed to values of humanism, secularism (laïcité), solidarity, and respect. It promotes critical thinking, inclusion, and an open, international perspective, aiming to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for the challenges of the 21st century.

Programmes

The school follows the French national curriculum, offering a plurilingual education from maternelle through secondary school. The academic structure includes Cycle 1 (maternelle), Cycle 2 (CP to CE2), and Cycle 3 (CM1, CM2, and 6ème), leading to the DNB and the French baccalauréat.

Outcomes

The school reports high academic performance, including a 100% success rate at the baccalauréat and a 93% success rate at the Brevet. Graduates are prepared for further studies in the country and institution of their choice.

Student support

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Learning support

The school maintains a dedicated medical and support team, including a school doctor, nurses, and psychopedagogues, to support student well-being and learning needs. It emphasizes an inclusive education approach aimed at the success of all students.

Frequently asked questions(5)
What curriculum does Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun offer?
Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun offers French National Curriculum.
How much is tuition at Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun?
Annual tuition at Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun is LBP 327M–LBP 349M. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
What accreditations does Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun hold?
Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun holds accreditations including AEFE.
Is Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun co-educational?
Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun is a co-ed school.
Where is Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun located?
Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun is an international school in Beirut, Lebanon.

Tuition & fees

Annual tuition by grade

2025-2026
Annual tuition by grade
GradeAgesAnnual
PS3–3LBP 327.7M
MS GS4–5LBP 327M
CP à CM26–10LBP 331.2M
Collège11–14LBP 340.1M
2nde 1ère Terminales15–17LBP 349M

Source:PDFAFFICHE-BOURSES-SCOLAIRES-AU-BENEFICE-DES-ENFANTS-FRANCAIS-2025-2026.pdfPDFReglement-financier-26-27.pdfPDFDDS-25-26-sign2-2.pdf

Other fees(2)
Other fees
Deposit· An advance payment (acompte) equivalent to 10% of the previous year's tuition fees is required to confirm registration/re-registration, due by June 15.
Registration fee· Optional annual contribution for the Parents' Committee (Comité des parents).LBP 3M

Discounts

  • Sibling discount: 10%
  • Sibling discount: 15%
  • Sibling discount: 20%
  • Sibling discount: variable

Admissions

Inscriptions and re-enrollments for the academic year are managed online via the EDUKA platform. Prospective families are invited to contact the school for further information regarding the application process.

Calendar

The school operates on a standard academic year, with recent communications noting specific dates for the start of terms and potential transitions to in-person learning. The school is open Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Facilities

Sports fieldGymnasiumLibraryScience labsArt roomMusic roomTheatre / auditorium

About the campus

The school operates across three sites in Verdun: Verdun 1 houses the middle and high school (Collège and Lycée), while Verdun 2 serves as the primary school with renovated buildings. Verdun 3 is dedicated to training, transport, and sports, featuring a sports complex on the roof of building A at Verdun 1 that includes basketball courts, dance studios, and fitness areas.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a range of sports and extracurricular activities, including basketball, dance, table tennis, and strength training, which are supported by a dedicated sports facility. Additionally, students participate in projects such as a school webradio and an education and media information (EMI) space.

  • M. Philippe Bidet
    M. Philippe BidetProviseur

    As the Proviseur, he leads the Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun and has authored multiple messages to the school community regarding academic excellence, the school's 75th anniversary, and the "Verdun 2030" project. He emphasizes values of humanism, secularism, and solidarity.

  • M. Benoît Ghewy
    M. Benoît GhewyProviseur Adjoint

    He serves as the Proviseur Adjoint (Deputy Head) of the school.

  • Mme Rana Salam
    Mme Rana SalamDirectrice Administrative et Financière

    She holds the position of Directrice Administrative et Financière (Administrative and Financial Director).

  • Mme Carole Lteif
    Mme Carole LteifDirectrice Adjointe Libanaise

    She serves as the Directrice Adjointe Libanaise (Lebanese Deputy Director).

  • Mme Sabine Claudepierre
    Mme Sabine ClaudepierreDirectrice Primaire

    She is the Directrice Primaire (Primary School Director).