Sagesse High School

Located atop a picturesque hill, the campus provides a beautiful setting for learning. The school offers a holistic experience for every student. Sagesse High School offers three programs: the Lebanese Program, the American Program, and the International Baccalaureate.

Divisions include Preschool, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Intermediate and Secondary LP, Intermediate AP, and Secondary AP & IBDP.

The Special Education Department caters for the needs of students with learning difficulties as defined by the Lebanese Ministry of Education.

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Lebanese Program, American Program, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

University Guidance Office directs students to universities; Career Counseling Department, in collaboration with Waznat, offers a Career Guidance Program to help secondary students plan and succeed in their university paths.

Counselors support students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. The Career Counseling Department, in collaboration with Waznat, offers a Career Guidance Program to help secondary students plan and succeed in their university paths. Academic Orientation and Guidance is administered by the secondary heads of divisions to assist students in making informed decisions about their course selection and academic paths. The University Guidance Office directs students to their university of choice. Christian Life Counseling provides spiritual support; Catholic Priests are available on campus for guidance, and students may seek individual spiritual counseling during recess, with the department working closely with counselors, teachers, and heads of divisions to provide a full support system. Mental Health initiatives include a Mental Health Club.

The Special Education Department caters for the needs of students with learning difficulties as defined by the Lebanese Ministry of Education.

Counselors help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Christian Life Counseling provides spiritual support and individual counseling on request, with Catholic priests available on campus. The Mental Health Club supports student mental wellbeing through focused activities and initiatives.

The Child Protection Policy outlines procedures to safeguard students from abuse or danger while on school premises or under the school's supervision. The Designated Senior Person for child protection is Dr. Lina Riachi Haddad (School Counselor); the Vice-Designated Person is Fr. Tony Karam, and Designated Persons oversee each division. The policy requires staff to complete training, maintains secure records, and sets procedures for reporting to children's social care or police; it also covers safer recruitment procedures and liaison with local authorities and agencies. The policy is reviewed annually and is designed to ensure safeguarding across the curriculum.

The school has three programs: the Lebanese Program (LP), the American Program (AP), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Admission for 2026–2027 opens for Preschool in the third week of January 2026 and for Grades 1–12 in the third week of March 2026; applications submitted after June 15 are considered late. The applicant must submit a complete SHS Application Form, a Medical Form with vaccination card, and, where applicable, documentation for special needs, copies of passport and civil registry records, the last report card, and, for Grades 4 and up, a recommendation letter from the principal of the previous school. Preschool tours and interviews run weekly from January 19; placement exams for Grades 1–12 are scheduled for July 8–10. Age requirements are: KG1 three years old by January 31; KG2 four; KG3 five; Grade 1 six by January 31; Grades 2–12 must have completed the previous grade. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Officer with input from the Admissions Committee; the Rector makes the final decision. An appointment with the Admissions Officer is required to submit applications; walk-ins are not accepted. Acceptance letters for Preschool are issued about two weeks after the interview; for Grades 1–12, acceptance letters are issued in the third week of July. Waiting lists are used when there are no vacancies in a grade/program or for late applications submitted after July 15. A non-refundable admissions fee is charged in cash. Requirements for registration include submitting documentation within one week of acceptance and paying the non-refundable development fund: USD 1,500 per family for KG1–Grade 10 LP/AP and USD 2,000 per family for Grade 11 LP/AP-IB2, with specific documentation for local and international applicants. The Special Education Department provides services where applicable, and the Rector retains final admissions authority.

The school has a Financial Aid Office that offers tuition assistance by reductions in tuition fees. To apply, schedule an appointment with the social aid officer. Eligibility requires submitting a financial aid application, evidence of cleared tuition fees from previous years, and documentation including salary attestations for every employed family member, civil status documents, utility bills, bank statements, health insurance, and other requested items. Financial aid applications are valid for one academic year, and may be reviewed or withdrawn if information is incorrect or if need assessment changes; a home visit may be required.

Waiting List: Applicants may be placed on the admission waiting list when there are no vacancies in a specific grade level or program at the time of application, or if they submit a late application after July 15.