International College Beirut

International College (IC) in Lebanon is one of the largest international schools in the world. With 3,650 students, the school has evolved throughout its long and rich history, dating back to 1891 in Turkey, to an excellent institution in a unique setting.

IC adheres to the highest standards of academic and extra-curricular educational opportunities in line with international accreditations, such as with the Council of International Schools (CIS), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).

Chartered by the State of Massachusetts and abiding by the laws of the Lebanese government, IC remains a not-for-profit organization, independent and non-sectarian. IC’s many notable alumni across the world highlight the school’s success. Our graduates often remark that the school offered them a base for their life journey and career achievements, all encapsulated in the ‘IC Spirit’ both during their school days and right up to the present day.

International College promotes an environment of honesty, respect, responsibility, and trust. It encourages students to take pride in themselves, their talent and ability, their school, their teachers, and classmates. The following are conduct and honor expectations for all IC students.

IC has an obligation to keep all reports confidential. However, privacy and confidentiality concerns will be overridden if the school feels there is a real or potential risk and/or the safety and well-being of the parties concerned are threatened. When confidentiality is broken, the parties involved will be informed and supported as appropriate.

IC’s definition of Global Citizenship incorporates the principles of IC’s Guiding Statements and the IB Learner Profile. Globally minded people see themselves as connected to an intercultural global community and demonstrate the attitudes as well as the actions of an internationally minded person.

A globally minded person

• Embraces diversity and demonstrates tolerance, respect, understanding, empathy, and consideration towards those from different cultures, races, religions, physical and mental abilities, ideologies, and backgrounds.
• Is willing to learn from different cultures and take action to facilitate cooperation at all levels.
• Treats others equally and is willing to work cooperatively with peoples of diverse cultures, belief systems and ideologies.
• Is broad-minded and considers, with fairness and sensitivity, all points of view.
• Seeks to understand current events and issues and their impact upon societies worldwide.