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Overview
Eastwood International School (EIS) views education as a science.
Its philosophy is inspired by the vast body of research and scientifically proven educational methodologies, which contribute to the advancement of students’ intellectual capabilities and to the amplification of their holistic engagement in learning experiences.
Eastwood Schools was founded by Mr. Amine Khoury in 1973
Serves over 1200 students in Beirut, Kafarshima, and Erbil.
Became an IB World School in 2016, and is now authorized to offer the PYP, MYP and DP, with the PYP and MYP also taught in French
Our programs, from Nursery to Grade 12
Eastwood International School is an IB Continuum World School, so a child can start with us in Nursery and finish with the IB Diploma without changing schools.
Early Years (Nursery to KG2): a Montessori-based program within the IB PYP
Elementary (Grades 1 to 5): the IB PYP, in English or completely in French
Middle School (Grades 6 to 10): the IB MYP
High School (Grades 11 and 12): the IB Diploma Programme, the American High School Diploma or the Lebanese Baccalaureate
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. -

Friends of Eastwood School Foundation
We are a community of friends that is adamant on making a striking, positive difference and impact in the lives of those who are directly and indirectly in contact with children, of various age groups, backgrounds, and statuses.
We are friends of and experts in the field of education. We have a track record in instigating positive change where it is needed most and under different, challenging circumstances.An exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 87-3263117
The EIS Difference
We are adamant on delivering high standards in professional performance while committing to international values of teaching, learning, and global citizenship.
