Collège National du Chouf – SNC

Lebanon, Aley

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, French

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 2500

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1957

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, French Curriculum

Taught languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School

Introduction

Collège National du Chouf (SNC) in Baakline, Lebanon, offers a bilingual, multi-curriculum education rooted in French language instruction and AEFE accreditation. The school teaches in French and follows the French Ministry of Education curricula, preparing students for the French Baccalaureate as well as the Lebanese Brevet; learners may also pursue the French Brevet if desired. A parallel American System is available from Grade 3 to Grade 12, accompanied by targeted Learning Support to help diverse learners. The campus comprises 13 buildings and about 2,500 students from 55 villages, supported by a team of around 300 staff. Facilities include chemistry and biology laboratories, an ED Tech Lab, an Events and Performances Hall, a canteen, and on-site outdoor spaces and a basketball court. Students study Arabic, English, and Spanish alongside French, with a strong emphasis on language acquisition and global citizenship. The school fosters inclusive communities and prepares students for international pathways.

Baakline, Lebanon

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The Essentials

Location

Shouf, Lebanon. The campus is at the heart of Shouf, in the Shouf District, with land originally purchased near Baakline in 1956 for the school's founding.

Stages

Kindergarten, Elementary and Secondary (Senior School). English and French sections plus Special Programs; American System curriculum from Grade 3 to Grade 12; French Baccalaureate path accredited by AEFE.

Type

Co-educational

Additional learning support

Learning Support services are provided.

Country affiliation

Lebanon

Religious affiliation

Nonsectarian

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Fees

Application fees
- There is no publicly posted, itemised application or registration fee available for parents to view online. For the exact amount required at application or re-enrolment, contact the Finance and Accounting office.

Tuition fees by school year and term
- There is no publicly posted schedule of tuition fees broken down by year group (grade) or by term for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Exact tuition per term and per year group must be obtained directly from the school's Finance and Accounting office.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no publicly posted billing schedule (for example termly instalments, due dates, or late-payment penalties) available for parents to view. The Finance and Accounting office handles invoicing and payment terms; contact them for the current billing cycle, instalment options, and any penalties for late payment.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding facilities or boarding fees are listed among the school's facilities. The school's published facilities list describes playgrounds, sports courts, science labs, a canteen and other day-school facilities, indicating the school operates as a day school rather than a boarding school. There is therefore no publicly available boarding fee schedule.

Other costs (uniforms, transport, lunches, books, activities)
- There is no publicly posted, itemised list of additional mandatory or optional costs (uniforms, school transport, books, lunch plans, extracurricular activity fees). A canteen is listed among facilities, which implies lunch services exist, but no public price list or compulsory-fee schedule for canteen, transport, uniforms or materials is available. Contact Finance and Accounting for exact charges and whether any of these are included or billed separately.

Refund information
- There is no publicly posted refund policy or refund schedule for tuition, re‑registration deposits, or other fees on the school's public pages. For the school's refund terms (circumstances that allow refunds, deadlines, and any administrative deductions), consult the Finance and Accounting office.

Fee payment options
- There is no publicly posted list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online payment portal) on the school's public pages. The Finance and Accounting office manages payments and will confirm accepted payment methods and any banking details or merchant fees. Contact details for Finance and Accounting are provided on the school contact page.

Practical next step (how to obtain exact figures and terms)
- To obtain an exact, up-to-date fee schedule (application fees, tuition by year and term, billing calendar, any other mandatory costs, refund rules, and accepted payment methods), contact the school's Finance and Accounting office directly by phone at +961 25 300 390 (Finance and Accounting extension: 224) or by email at info@snc.edu.lb. These contacts are the route to receive the official, itemised fee schedule and payment instructions.

Brief note on availability of published fee information
- No itemised fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (and none publicly posted for 2025/26) could be found on the school's public pages; the school provides direct finance contact details for parents to request the full, current fee schedule and payment terms.

Academics

Curriculum

The SNC College-Lycee teaches in French. The secondary classes follow the curricula fixed by the French Ministry of Education. It prepares students for the Lebanese Brevet and the French Baccalaureate; those who wish may take the French Brevet. Lebanese program courses are taught in the secondary years, primarily in science subjects. Language learning is central: the language of instruction is French. Students also learn Arabic, English and Spanish. Students who take official exams achieve honorable results with honors each year.

Exam Results

Students who take official exams achieve honorable results with honors.

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FAQs

Where is Collège National du Chouf – SNC located and what is its history?

SNC is in the Shouf District of Lebanon, on a campus at the heart of Shouf with land originally purchased near Baakline in 1956. It was founded in 1957 as a private, nonsectarian nonprofit and now serves about 2,500 students across Kindergarten to Grade 12. It operates as a co-educational day school.

What curricula does SNC offer for secondary students?

The secondary curriculum follows the French Ministry of Education, preparing students for the Lebanese Brevet and the French Baccalaureate (AEFE-accredited). SNC also offers an American System program from Grade 3 to Grade 12, taught in English, with additional English and French language sections and Special Programs.

What languages and language sections exist at SNC?

SNC provides English and French language sections, with the language of instruction in the French section being French and the English School teaching in English. Students also study Arabic, English and Spanish as part of the language program.

How can I obtain exact tuition and fees for our family?

There is no publicly posted itemized fee schedule. For the current amounts, contact the Finance and Accounting office at +961 25 300 390 ext 224 or email info@snc.edu.lb to get the official tuition by year and term, application fees, and payment terms.

Is SNC a day school or does it have boarding facilities?

SNC operates as a day school with no boarding facilities listed in the public materials.

What exam results do SNC students achieve?

Students who take official exams at SNC achieve honorable results, with honors noted each year.

What facilities does the SNC campus offer?

The campus includes Chemistry and Biology laboratories, an ED Tech Lab, an Events and Performances Hall, a basketball court, a canteen, playgrounds and courtyards for socializing and outdoor activities.

What extracurricular activities are available beyond class time?

SNC offers a broad range of elective courses in arts and technology (music, drama, crafts, photography, culinary arts, robotics) and after-school cultural, artistic, and sports programs, including participation in competitions and clubs.

How does SNC support wellbeing and learning needs?

The school provides a Learning Support Department with specialized educators and therapists, offering support in Arabic, French, English and Math. There is also a Counseling Department, and mindfulness is integrated to help students manage stress and support emotional development.

Who governs SNC and what accreditations does it hold?

SNC is a private nonprofit, nonsectarian institution governed by a Board of Trustees. It holds Cognia accreditation and is AEFE recognized.

How many students attend SNC and where do they come from?

About 2,500 students attend SNC, coming from roughly 55 villages in the region.

How are the language programs structured across SNC's different streams?

The English School teaches in English from Kindergarten through Grade 12, and the American System Program uses English as the language of instruction. The French section is taught entirely in French. All streams include Arabic, English, French and Spanish language study.

What is the age range or school levels served by SNC?

SNC serves from Kindergarten through Secondary (Grade 12), providing education across early years to late adolescence on a single campus.

What community or service opportunities exist at SNC?

The American System program includes public speaking and community service projects, reflecting SNC's emphasis on developing responsible global citizens through a holistic program.

Are there science and technology facilities to support STEM learning?

Yes, SNC has dedicated science facilities including Chemistry and Biology labs as well as an ED Tech Lab to support technology-enabled learning.

Is there a dedicated sports facility beyond a basketball court?

The campus includes a basketball court as part of its sports facilities, with physical education integrated into the curriculum.

Does SNC provide meals on campus?

Yes, SNC has a canteen on campus that serves meals and snacks, though exact pricing and meal plans are managed by the Finance office.

What accreditation and international standards does SNC align with?

SNC is Cognia accredited and AEFE recognized, indicating alignment with international accreditation standards and French education pathways.

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