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| The '''International College''' in ], ] |
The '''International College''' in ], ] is one of the finest and most prestigious ] in the world. Its students, numbered at around 3400, come from all over Lebanon, as well as the ] and around the world. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| In ], International College was founded in ], ] by Alexander MacLachlan, a renowned ] educator, as the American Boys’ School. In ], it graduated its first class of five students and renamed itself the American Collegiate Institute for Boys. | |||
| ⚫ | In ], Dr. Bayard Dodge of the ] invited ACI to come to Beirut and affiliate with AUB as its ]. Because of this, IC was known for many years as “The Prep.” | ||
| ⚫ | In 1913, IC opened an ], and added the |
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| During its first year in ], IC welcomed 901 students from 37 countries representing 16 religious sects. IC appeared truly an international school welcoming students from all over the Middle East, who came as boarders living in Thomson and Sage Halls. | |||
| ⚫ | In ], IC opened an ], and added the French language Section Secondaire in ]. | ||
| ⚫ | In 1936, Dr. Bayard Dodge of the ] invited ACI to come to Beirut and affiliate with AUB as its ]. |
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| IC separated from AUB |
The 1960’s proved to be an important decade when IC separated from AUB naming a separate ] and admitted women to become a co-educational institution. | ||
| During the ], IC remained a beacon of tolerance for the whole of Lebanese society. Students and teachers of all religious sects continued to attend classes in |
During the ], IC remained a beacon of tolerance for the whole of Lebanese society. Students and teachers of all religious sects continued to attend classes in Ras Beirut. | ||
| In 1988, a satellite campus was constructed in |
In ], a satellite campus was constructed in Ain A’ar, far from Beirut, to accommodate the children of ] in that area. The Ain A’ar campus continues to serve students from pre-school through middle school. | ||
| In 1997, IC achieved dual accreditation by the ] and the ]. | In ], IC achieved dual accreditation by the ] and the ]. | ||
| ==Academic programs== | ==Academic programs== | ||
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| Its ] includes languages (English/French and Arabic), creative arts, ], ], ] and ]. | Its ] includes languages (English/French and Arabic), creative arts, ], ], ] and ]. | ||
| The '''Elementary School''' (ES) covers grades one through five (ages six to eleven). The medium of instruction is either English or French, although Arabic is mandatory for all students. A special Arabic program is made available in IC to students who have lived abroad and qualify for exemption from the regular programs. |
The '''Elementary School''' (ES) covers grades one through five (ages six to eleven). The medium of instruction is either English or French , although Arabic is mandatory for all students. A special Arabic program is made available in IC to students who have lived abroad and qualify for exemption from the regular programs. | ||
| The curriculum aims to ''develop and consolidate a range of learning skills with the emphasis on the acquisition of new concepts through deduction and generalizations, using critical thinking as well as hand-on experiences.'' | |||
| The '''Middle School''' is a four-year cycle covering grades 6 through 9. It offers three different programs |
The '''Middle School''' is a four-year cycle covering grades 6 through 9. It offers three different programs. The Lebanese Program which prepares students for the official Lebanese Brevet examination; the College Preparatory Program which is an English medium non-Brevet program; and the French Program which is a French medium, non-Brevet program that eventually prepares the student for the official French Baccalaureate examination. | ||
| All programs require the teaching of ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Arts, ] (IT) and Music. Grades 6,7, and 8 also receive Technology instruction. | |||
| ==Secondary School programs== | ==Secondary School programs== | ||
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| The '''Secondary School''' is a three-year cycle made up of four separate programs: | The '''Secondary School''' is a three-year cycle made up of four separate programs: | ||
| The '''Lebanese Baccalaureate Program''', which follows a curriculum set by the |
. The '''Lebanese Baccalaureate Program''', which follows a curriculum set by the ''Lebanese Ministry of Education'', is available to all students in either an ] or ] track for core subjects including ] and ]. In the French track, English is taught as a third language and vice versa. In both tracks, ], ], ], ], ] and ], are taught in ] with the study of ] and language mandatory. In the second year, students chose a focus in ] or ], and specialize more specifically in the third year. | ||
| The '''French Baccalaureate Program''', which follows a curriculum set by the ], is designed to meet the needs of foreign and Lebanese students who wish to pursue the ]. All core subjects are taught in ]. Upon successful completion of the Lebanese or French Baccalaureate program, students are eligible to enter at the ] level in all Lebanese and many European and North American universities. It should be mentioned that some students pursue both the Lebanese and French Baccalaureate simultaneously. | . The '''French Baccalaureate Program''', which follows a curriculum set by the ], is designed to meet the needs of foreign and Lebanese students who wish to pursue the ]. All core subjects are taught in ]. Upon successful completion of the Lebanese or French Baccalaureate program, students are eligible to enter at the ] level in all Lebanese and many European and North American universities. It should be mentioned that some students pursue both the Lebanese and French Baccalaureate simultaneously. | ||
| The '''International Baccalaureate Program''' is a demanding two-year curriculum with a rigorous assessment component. The ] diploma is recognized by universities around the world. Students admited to the IB program must hold a second nationality in addition to Lebanese, or must obtain an exemption from the Lebanese official program allowing them to engage in a non-Lebanese program. A good knowledge of ] is a prerequisite as it is the language of instruction. | . The '''International Baccalaureate Program''' is a demanding two-year curriculum with a rigorous assessment component. The ] diploma is recognized by universities around the world. Students admited to the IB program must hold a second nationality in addition to Lebanese, or must obtain an exemption from the Lebanese official program allowing them to engage in a non-Lebanese program. A good knowledge of ] is a prerequisite as it is the language of instruction. | ||
| The '''American College Preparatory Program''' (CPP) is a three-year course modeled on an American high school program. It is designed for foreign and Lebanese students who meet Lebanese government requirements for exemption from Arabic language study. As in the baccalaureate programs, students chose a focus in humanities or sciences. Required courses include Math, Sciences, English, Social Studies, and French with Arabic language at varying levels. | . The '''American College Preparatory Program''' (CPP) is a three-year course modeled on an American high school program. It is designed for foreign and Lebanese students who meet Lebanese government requirements for exemption from Arabic language study. As in the baccalaureate programs, students chose a focus in humanities or sciences. Required courses include Math, Sciences, English, Social Studies, and French with Arabic language at varying levels. | ||
| ==Community Service Program== | ==Community Service Program== | ||
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| Its also aims to promote the developement of its students: | Its also aims to promote the developement of its students: | ||
| "''Academically, | |||
| through a balanced program, in three languages, that aims for excellence in the Lebanese ], the ], the American '''College Preparatory Program''' and the ];'' | |||
| ''Ethically, | |||
| through the promotion of the higher ideals of integrity, tolerance, and respect for individual differences;'' | |||
| ''Socially, | |||
| through ], ], and opportunities to develop civic awareness and responsibility, team spirit, and respect for the environment;'' | |||
| ''Aesthetically |
''Aesthetically, | ||
| through a comprehensive fine arts program; and,'' | |||
| ''Physically |
''Physically, | ||
| through a comprehensive health, physical education and athletics program.''" | |||
| The insitution believes these programs aim to "''develop personal qualities and skills leading to effective communication, creative expression, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, self-discipline and self-confidence.''" | The insitution believes these programs aim to "''develop personal qualities and skills leading to effective communication, creative expression, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, self-discipline and self-confidence.''" | ||
| '''Notable alumni''' include: assassinated politician and journalist ], who attended secondary school at IC, as well as his father '''Ghassan Tueni''', ] ]. | |||
| ==Notable alumni== | |||
| ⚫ | ] leader and ] ] also attended IC for most of his school years. | ||
| *], ] ]. | |||
| *His son, assassinated politician and journalist ] | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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The International College in Beirut, Lebanon is one of the finest and most prestigious educational institutions in the world. Its students, numbered at around 3400, come from all over Lebanon, as well as the Middle-East and around the world.
History
In 1891, International College was founded in İzmir, Turkey by Alexander MacLachlan, a renowned Canadian educator, as the American Boys’ School. In 1895, it graduated its first class of five students and renamed itself the American Collegiate Institute for Boys.
In 1936, Dr. Bayard Dodge of the American University of Beirut invited ACI to come to Beirut and affiliate with AUB as its preparatory school. Because of this, IC was known for many years as “The Prep.” During its first year in Beirut, IC welcomed 901 students from 37 countries representing 16 religious sects. IC appeared truly an international school welcoming students from all over the Middle East, who came as boarders living in Thomson and Sage Halls.
In 1913, IC opened an elementary school, and added the French language Section Secondaire in 1926.
The 1960’s proved to be an important decade when IC separated from AUB naming a separate board of trustees and admitted women to become a co-educational institution.
During the Lebanese Civil War, IC remained a beacon of tolerance for the whole of Lebanese society. Students and teachers of all religious sects continued to attend classes in Ras Beirut.
In 1988, a satellite campus was constructed in Ain A’ar, far from Beirut, to accommodate the children of alumni in that area. The Ain A’ar campus continues to serve students from pre-school through middle school.
In 1997, IC achieved dual accreditation by the European Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Academic programs
The Pre-School is a three-year cycle consisting of English and French programs with Arabic taught as an integral part of both programs. Its curriculum includes languages (English/French and Arabic), creative arts, sciences, mathematics, social studies and physical education.
The Elementary School (ES) covers grades one through five (ages six to eleven). The medium of instruction is either English or French , although Arabic is mandatory for all students. A special Arabic program is made available in IC to students who have lived abroad and qualify for exemption from the regular programs. The curriculum aims to develop and consolidate a range of learning skills with the emphasis on the acquisition of new concepts through deduction and generalizations, using critical thinking as well as hand-on experiences.
The Middle School is a four-year cycle covering grades 6 through 9. It offers three different programs. The Lebanese Program which prepares students for the official Lebanese Brevet examination; the College Preparatory Program which is an English medium non-Brevet program; and the French Program which is a French medium, non-Brevet program that eventually prepares the student for the official French Baccalaureate examination. All programs require the teaching of Arabic, English, French, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Arts, Information Technology (IT) and Music. Grades 6,7, and 8 also receive Technology instruction. 1
Secondary School programs
The Secondary School is a three-year cycle made up of four separate programs:
. The Lebanese Baccalaureate Program, which follows a curriculum set by the Lebanese Ministry of Education, is available to all students in either an English or French track for core subjects including math and sciences. In the French track, English is taught as a third language and vice versa. In both tracks, Social Studies, History, Geography, Civics, Sociology and Economics, are taught in Arabic with the study of Arabic literature and language mandatory. In the second year, students chose a focus in humanities or sciences, and specialize more specifically in the third year.
. The French Baccalaureate Program, which follows a curriculum set by the French Ministry of Education, is designed to meet the needs of foreign and Lebanese students who wish to pursue the French Baccalaureate. All core subjects are taught in French. Upon successful completion of the Lebanese or French Baccalaureate program, students are eligible to enter at the sophomore level in all Lebanese and many European and North American universities. It should be mentioned that some students pursue both the Lebanese and French Baccalaureate simultaneously.
. The International Baccalaureate Program is a demanding two-year curriculum with a rigorous assessment component. The IB diploma is recognized by universities around the world. Students admited to the IB program must hold a second nationality in addition to Lebanese, or must obtain an exemption from the Lebanese official program allowing them to engage in a non-Lebanese program. A good knowledge of English is a prerequisite as it is the language of instruction.
. The American College Preparatory Program (CPP) is a three-year course modeled on an American high school program. It is designed for foreign and Lebanese students who meet Lebanese government requirements for exemption from Arabic language study. As in the baccalaureate programs, students chose a focus in humanities or sciences. Required courses include Math, Sciences, English, Social Studies, and French with Arabic language at varying levels.
Community Service Program
Participation in the Community Service Program is mandatory for all IC Secondary School students. Students select two community projects per year, ranging from helping to raise awareness of environmental issues, volunteer at orphanages, and centers for the aged, infirmed and disabled.
Present day
IC graduates, who number in the thousands, occupy significant positions in medicine, banking, engineering, commerce and other professions in the Middle East and around the world. Most graduates are trilingual, fluent in Arabic, French and English.
According to its mission statement, IC wants to "educate compassionate and self reliant young men and women capable of initiative and critical thinking, who will serve as role models in society. I.C.’s curriculum aims for excellence at all levels and embraces the education of the whole person. Graduates of I.C. will have developed self-discipline, an awareness of the interdependence of nations and a set of values leading to respect for others."
Its also aims to promote the developement of its students:
"Academically, through a balanced program, in three languages, that aims for excellence in the Lebanese Baccalaureate, the French Baccalaureate, the American College Preparatory Program and the International Baccalaureate;
Ethically, through the promotion of the higher ideals of integrity, tolerance, and respect for individual differences;
Socially, through extracurricular activities, community service, and opportunities to develop civic awareness and responsibility, team spirit, and respect for the environment;
Aesthetically, through a comprehensive fine arts program; and,
Physically, through a comprehensive health, physical education and athletics program."
The insitution believes these programs aim to "develop personal qualities and skills leading to effective communication, creative expression, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, self-discipline and self-confidence."
Notable alumni include: assassinated politician and journalist Gebran Tueni, who attended secondary school at IC, as well as his father Ghassan Tueni, Lebanese MP. Druze leader and Lebanese warlord Walid Jumblatt also attended IC for most of his school years.