Secondary Evangelical School Zahle

Welcome to Secondary Evangelical School of Zahle. We are proud of our school that stands on more than 150 years of academic excellence. We are thankful to the generations of students, parents, teachers and Board of Education members who have come before us, serving and strengthening this vibrant institution. Each year we impact the lives of students through a strong academic program. Our graduates go into the world ready to compete and excel. More importantly, they leave SES with an understanding of their creator that will buoy them in good times and in bad. That is a tremendous gift – a gift their parents give them when they choose SES for their education. Our committed faculty and staff inspire students each day as they teach and model our core values: strong moral decision-making, love of learning, positive leadershipand good citizenship. We strive every day to strengthen and inspire our students, preparing them to meet life’s diverse challenges and become positive contributors to society.

Secondary Evangelical School is a dynamic, nurturing community which successfully educates students to be critical thinkers, moral decision-makers, Leaders and contributors to our community and the world.

Our dedication to the process of learning, we are keenly focused on the development of the whole of the child's personality. This development occurs both inside and outside of the classroom. The future of our society is based on our ability to change and grow. The skills and knowledge required in the future must enable citizens to take change in stride.

In order to thrive in this environment, every SES student will need to achieve these goals: be a creative problem-solver, a lifelong learner, an effective communicator. Each student must know how to use and understand technology, work efficiently in group situations and be a responsible, involved citizen. In order for SES students to be prepared, we teach these skills and knowledge at all levels of their schooling. We help students grow academically, morally, emotionally, and socially. We will enable each student to grow to become the life-long learner and active citizen needed in our society.

At Secondary Evangelical School, we look to inspire our students. With successful learning our students become confident in attitude allowing them to grow into responsible citizens in a global society and effective leaders of tomorrow. We aim to 'Let Their Light Shine'.

To prepare dignified and successful world citizens, empowered to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. We will accomplish our vision by ensuring academic excellence by providing high-quality, values-based education. We will develop students holistically, helping them attain all aspects of their full potential: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical and artistic. We will be a community of collaborative learners. We will inspire independent, critical thinkers who are diverse in every sense of the word. Our students will take intellectual and creative risks, cross disciplinary boundaries and sustain exceptional academic discipline. We will do all of this within a framework of humanistic values and concern for community. Our graduates will leave SES capable of leading productive and meaningful lives. Our Core Values:

• The uniqueness of each student and supporting the achievement of their dreams.
• Encouraging an atmosphere of compassion, equality, tolerance and respect for human dignity.
• Safe and caring relationships build on a foundation of honesty, integrity, trust and forgiveness.
• Fostering charity, justice and service to others.
• Striving for excellence through a sense of responsibility and self-discipline.
• Empowering critical and creative thinking.
• Collaborative learning environment with cooperation between students, teachers, school leaders and parents.
• Enabling students to become global citizens and positive leaders to face the challenges of the 21st century.

One of the oldest schools in Lebanon, The Secondary Evangelical School of Zahle was established in 1860s as a missionary institution of the Presbyterian Church. It is registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Education, and offers a daycare and pre-K through secondary program (Grade 12) to both Lebanese and International students.

Today as throughout its history, SES is supported by the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon. SES serves students from all Christian and non-Christian affiliation, with no discrimination toward race, religion or gender. This is a Christian legacy and is a testimony harmonious interaction and reconciliation in a community which has suffered from generations of Sectarianism. This absolute commitment to inclusiveness addresses what has historically been a source of division and abuse.