IB Continuum School in Beirut for Complete Learning Pathways
At Eastwood, your child can progress through a connected IB Continuum school in Beirut, from the Primary Years Program through MYP and the Diploma Program, with English and French learning pathways that support growth, confidence and independence at every stage.
One IB Continuum School in Beirut from Primary Years to Diploma
When you are choosing a school for the years ahead, continuity matters. Parents often want to know how one stage of learning connects with the next, which academic choices become available later and whether their child can continue growing within a familiar school community.
At Eastwood, our IB Continuum includes the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP). Students can develop inquiry, communication, research and independent learning habits as they move through each stage, with the academic expectations developing alongside them.
Our wider school experience includes Design + Technology, mindfulness, leadership opportunities, after-school activities and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. These experiences give students additional ways to explore interests, work with others and build confidence beyond their regular subjects.
For families comparing an IB school in Beirut or an international school in Beirut, Eastwood offers a pathway that can continue from the primary years through secondary school and university preparation.
Explore Eastwood’s IB Continuum Programs
The IB Primary Years Program helps younger students learn through inquiry, exploration and meaningful connections across subjects. English and French options are available within the PYP, giving families a choice of language pathway during the earlier years.
The IB Middle Years Program is designed for students aged 11 to 16. Its concept-based approach encourages learners to connect ideas across subjects, investigate questions and apply what they learn in different contexts.
The IB Diploma Program is designed for students aged 16 to 19 and provides a rigorous, internationally recognized route through the final years of high school. Students study across subject groups and complete the DP core, including Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service.
Students considering a different high school route can also explore Eastwood’s American High School Diploma and Lebanese Program. Our admissions team can help families understand the available pathways and the requirements that apply to each option.
Our programs.
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IB-PYP Early Years (English/French)
A Montessori-based program for a solid foundation, our IB-PYP Early Years program, offered fully in English or French, includes yoga, mindfulness, music+movement, performing arts, language immersions, science, STEM-based activities and much more…
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IB-PYP Primary Years (English/French)
The IB-PYP (offered in English or French) encourages self-directed learning, based on student interests, in collaboration with the teacher. We recognize that each child comes with a unique set of hopes, dreams, passions, backgrounds, talents, needs, knowledge, and experiences.
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IB-PYP French Section (Section Française)
EIS propose le Programme Primaire (PP) en français en raison de l’importance qu’occupe la langue française dans l’histoire, la culture et les affaires contemporaines du Liban.
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IB-MYP Program (English)
Our IB-MYP curriculum is concept-based, which is an approach to curriculum design that moves away from subject-specific content and instead emphasizes on key concepts which are “big ideas” that can transfer across multiple subjects.
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IB-DP Program (English)
The IB Diploma Program (IB-DP) is a world-recognized high school diploma option for those seeking the ‘best of the best’ when it comes to academic opportunities. The IB-DP is a rigorous high school program held to international standards - not those set by our school or by Lebanese ministries.
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American High School
EIS offers an American High School Diploma for students with international passports. Our American school curriculum starts as early as the middle school years, leading into high school graduation. Students eligible to enroll in an American school in Lebanon possess the legal exemption from advanced studies in Arabic by the Leb. government.
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Lebanese Program
The Lebanese Program is one of the three programs offered by EIS. Lebanese students at EIS are first introduced to the LB Program through Social Studies and Math instruction in grade 8; then the full LB Program is implemented grades 9 through 12.
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Design + Tech
The aim of the Design and Technology program at EIS is to help students develop the four Cs of the 21st century: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Mastering these competences would provide students with a robust foundation to conquer an ever-changing world.
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Mindfulness Program
To ensure we provide children with the time and the skills to manage themselves and their environments and find balance, EIS has made mindfulness courses a part of its program for all students, starting in Nursery through to Grade 12.
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Duke of Edinburgh’s Intl Award
At Eastwood International School in Lebanon, students are provided the unique opportunity to participate in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Awards program.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a systematized program for completing personal development milestones, in a documented way, with oversight. It teaches youth to pick an achievable goal, work towards it, stick to it, and see it through until the end. That act in itself says a lot; it requires a strong mindset to not give up, and to do what you say you’re going to do - even to yourself.
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After-School Programs
Our after-school activity program is rich with unique activities, including Leadership, Mindfulness, Robotics, Photography, Theater…and even a Study Clinic in which our learners can pair up with teachers and their friends for extra academic support. Christmas Painting Events, Wellness Day, Cookie Decorations, Clay Night, and so much more are also part of the parent-child activities.
Not to mention international celebrations, such as International Day of Tolerance, Culture Day, EIS Tours the World, and so much more. This is all in efforts to reinforce the sense of community in our school. -
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eastwood’s IB Continuum in Beirut
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Yes. Eastwood International School is an IB World School authorized to offer the Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program and Diploma Program.
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Eastwood offers the IB-PYP, IB-MYP and IB-DP. The school also offers a French PYP pathway, along with American high school and Lebanese high school options.
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Eastwood offers English and French learning pathways in the Primary Years Program. The IB’s official school listing identifies English, Arabic and French among the school’s languages of instruction across its authorized programs.
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It means students can progress through several authorized IB programs within one school community. Each stage develops age-appropriate knowledge and learning skills while preparing students for the next level.
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The IB Middle Years Program is for students aged 11 to 16, while the IB Diploma Program is for students aged 16 to 19.
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Yes. Eastwood also offers the American High School Diploma and Lebanese Program, giving families different routes to consider for the high school years.
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You can start with Eastwood’s online application. Applications are accepted throughout the year, and the admissions team can guide you through requirements and next steps.