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This page provides
answers to frequently asked questions about The Canadian Lebanese Academy.
If you cannot find the
answer for your question, please contact us using the contact information below
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Q:
What is the Academy Vision Statement?
The CLAE is a private educational institution (school) that aims to
provide a viable alternative to families who no longer want to keep their
children abroad; and want a safe, protective and high-quality academic
school for their education in Lebanon.
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Q: What
is the Mission Statement?
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The School is
committed to providing its students with an internationally-recognized excellent
education in a safe, pleasant and nurturing environment.
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While students
excel academically, they will be encouraged to reach their full potential, both inside
and outside the classroom; so that when they graduate, they will become
self-reliant adults able to function responsibly and successfully in a
complex, rapidly changing world.
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Student will be bilingual and
fluent in both Arabic and English.
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Q: What does The
Canadian Lebanese Academy offer?
A: The Canadian Lebanese Academy
offers:
- Qualified and committed teachers
- Low student-to-teacher ratio
- High commitment to academic excellence
- An academic curriculum designed to exceed all
national standards for Preschool and grades K through 12..
- Canadian (Ontario) and Lebanese curricula
- Strong moral guidance
- Parental involvement in the educational process
- A multi-cultural staff and student population
- Affordable private education
- Financial awards for excelling students
- A modern school facility located in Nabatieh,
Lebanon
- A well-rounded program including physical,
intellectual, and artistic stimulation
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Q: What are the
Academy goals and objectives?
A: The Academy will strive to
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Provide high-standard quality
academic education and programs.
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Have a first class Canadian style
school for our elementary and later-on secondary students in order to ensure
their protection both at the physical and educational levels.
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Adhere to and enhance the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Guidelines
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provide an home-grown alternative
to western-based and western-values local schools
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The School is tuned to the needs
of both:
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children with an English/French
education background and may go back to such a system later on
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Children who want to get English
based education in a relaxed environment.
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To enable our children acquire
the proper learning to be comfortable both in Lebanon and abroad.
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Promote students knowledge of the Arabic
language and the Lebanese culture.
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Encourage families to return to
Lebanon and to help those who already returned to integrate smoothly into
the mainstream society
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Providing a climate of positive reinforcement that emphasizes the process of developing them as lifelong learners
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Empower students to make informed decisions to distinguish between
societal values and moral, ethical values
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Engage qualified and committed teachers who will employ sound,
consistent and current methods of teaching
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Strive to meet individual student's needs and differences
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Recognize and augment their academic, spiritual, intellectual and
physical potentials and well-being
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Inculcating in the students, universally accepted values of mutual
understanding, respect, global citizenry according to traditional values.
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Maintain the high moral values and
the proper conduct and behavior based on the great local traditions.
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Prepare our children to be good
citizens with solid traditional values and strong personalities in the society.
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Espousing peaceful co-existence and service to humanity
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Knowledge Skills:
1.
The students will be taught the
Canadian curriculum (Ontario) as well as the Lebanese curriculum.
2.
The students will learn Arabic and
traditional values.
3.
The students will use hands-on
methods to learn.
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Attitudinal
Objectives:
1.
The school will foster high esteem
in its students.
2.
The students will learn how to use
the traditional teachings in their everyday life.
The students will be exposed to the best of the two
worlds: Western Academia and traditional values.
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Q:
Why Choose The Canadian Lebanese Academy of Excellence?
- A
safe place for your child.
- The
right start for toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, middle-school and
high-school students.
- UPDATED
CURRICULUM
Enrichment Programs such as Science fairs, Spelling bees, Future City
competitions and Math quest.
- Loving,
caring, and qualified teachers.
- Our
teachers are either qualified or enrolled in a certification program.
- Traditional
Environment that instills good manners and moral values in children.
- A
Variety of activities and learning experience.
- A
drug-free and peaceful environment.
- Every
student is developed physically, academically, spiritually and
emotionally.
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Q: Does the Academy have space
for my child?
A:
Current
students have priority up to May 30th of each school year. Afterwards, it
is based on first come first serve basis.
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Q: What are the admission
requirements?
Before coming to Lebanon - ما ينبغي
عمله قبل
القدوم إلى
لبنان
خطوات
معادلة
الشهادات
الصادرة من
خارج لبنان أو
الحصول على
الإعفاء من
الإمتحانات
الرسمية
(المنهاج
الأجنبي)
1. تصديق
شهادات آخر
ثلاث سنوات
من خارجية
البلد
الصادرة منه
الشهادة.
2. تصديق
الشهادات من
السفارة
اللبنانية
في البلد
الصادرة منه
الشهادة.
3. تصديق
الشهادات من
وزارة
الخارجية في
لبنان.
4. معادلة
الشهادات من
قسم
المعادلات
في وزارة التربية
والتعليم
العالي في
لبنان.
5. إفادات
ثلاث سنوات
مصدّقة من
المنطقة
التربوية
(للطلاب من
داخل لبنان)
المستندات
المطلوبة
لقسم
المعادلات في
وزارة
التربية:
· اخراج
قيد إفرادي
أصلي
· صورتان
شمسيتان
· طوابع
بقيمة 36,000 ليرة
لبنانية
· صورة
عن جواز
السفر
الأجنبي (مع
الأصل)
· حضور
ولي أمر صاحب
العلاقة أو
من ينوب عنه
بكتاب خطي.
· صورة
عن هوية ولي
الأمر (مع
الأصل)
· ملف
شفاف
Steps to the Equivalency of
Foreign School Documents or Exemption from Official Exams
- Endorse
the last three years' report cards at the home country's Ministry of
External Affairs.
- Endorse
the report cards at the Lebanese Embassy in the home country.
- Endorse
the report cards at the Lebanese Ministry of External Affairs.
- Endorse
the report cards at the equivalences department at the Ministry of
Education.
- Last
three years school attestation endorsed by the ministry of education
(for students in Lebanon)
Documents needed at the
equivalencies department at the Ministry of Education:
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Original individual civil status document
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Two photos
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Stamps of 36,000 L.L.
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A photocopy of the student's foreign passport (with the original)
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The applicant's parent in person or a representative with written and legal
authorization.
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A photocopy of the parent's passport or ID card (with the original)
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A clear file
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Required Documents
to Register a Student
- Three
passport size photos.
- Copy
of ID card OR
New Original Civil status document (individual).
- A
school attestation endorsed by the Ministry of Education.
- School
report card.
- Copy
of immunization record for KG students.
- Copy
of passport with entry date for students coming from abroad.
- New
comers to grade seven and above need to accredit their transcripts
from the ministry of education.
- Copy
of residency permit for none Lebanese students
المستندات
المطلوبة
لتسجيل
الطلاب
1.
صورة
شمسية عدد 3.
2.
صورة
تذكرة
الهوية أو اخراج
قيد أصلي
حديث.
3.
افادة
مدرسية مع
حسن سلوك مصادقة
من وزارة
التربية.
4.
أوراق
العلامات.
5.
نسخة عن
شهادة
التطعيم
لصفوف
الروضات.
6.
صورة عن جواز
السفر
وتاريخ
الدخول
للطلاب
القادمين من
الخارج.
7.
معادلة
العلامات
للطلاب
الأجانب من
الصف السابع
وصاعداً.
8.
الإعفاء
للطلاب
المسجلين
حسب المنهاج
الأجنبي.
9.
صورة
عن الإقامة
للطلاب
الأجانب.
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Q: Why should I send
my child to The Academy?
A: There are three main reasons why you
might want to send your child(ren) to The Canadian Lebanese Academy:
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Traditional
Environment: The Canadian
Lebanese Academy offers a traditional environment that is conducive to the academic,
social, spiritual and physical growth of a child. Children excel in all
aspects of their life when they grow up in such safe and nurturing
environment.
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Educational
Success: We believe that
because of the environment, the dedication of our teachers and the
involvement of our parents.
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Faith Knowledge: The Canadian Lebanese Academy offers
regular instructions in Faith, Arabic and traditional Studies embedded
within the core curriculum subjects. At the same time it provides an
environment where the students can practice their religion freely and
receive feedback to improve their understanding of Faith.
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Q: How much does
it cost? / Tuition
A: The Academy works with the
parents to set the lowest possible tuition rates while providing quality
education. The cost for field trips and additional personal items (such as
uniforms, backpacks, etc.) is not part of the tuition and is the
responsibility of the parents. In an effort to improve billing and
collection process, tuition rates are divided into five independent tiers
or levels:
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Tuition Fees
& Other Expenses (2023-2024)
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Level
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1st Child
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2nd Child
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3rd Child
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4th Child
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5th Child
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Tuition (L.L.)
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Extra Charges ($)
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Tuition (L.L.)
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Extra Charges ($)
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Tuition (L.L.)
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Extra Charges ($)
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Tuition (L.L.)
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Extra Charges ($)
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Tuition (L.L.)
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Extra Charges ($)
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Grades: PS, JKG, SKG
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10,000,000
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$ 1,900
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10,000,000
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$1,700
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10,000,000
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$ 1,600
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10,000,000
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$ 1,500
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10,000,000
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$ 900
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Grades: 1, 2, 3
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10,000,000
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$ 2,100
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10,000,000
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$1,900
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10,000,000
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$ 1,800
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10,000,000
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$ 1,700
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10,000,000
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$ 1,100
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Grades: 4, 5, 6
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10,000,000
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$ 2,200
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10,000,000
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$ 2,000
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10,000,000
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$ 1,900
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10,000,000
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$ 1,800
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10,000,000
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$ 1,200
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Grades: 7, 8, 9
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10,000,000
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$ 2,400
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10,000,000
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$ 2,200
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10,000,000
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$ 2,100
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10,000,000
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$ 2,000
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10,000,000
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1,400
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Grades: 10, 11, 12
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10,000,000
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$ 2,600
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10,000,000
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$ 2,400
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10,000,000
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$ 2,300
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10,000,000
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$ 2,200
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10,000,000
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$ 1,600
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Siblings discount
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N.A.
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N.A.
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0
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$ 200
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0
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$ 300
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0
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$ 400
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0
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$ 1,000
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Cash Discount (per child)
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$ 200
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Extended Family Discount (brothers & sisters only)
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$ 150
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Bring Another Family Discount (Limited to the provider ONLY)
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$ 150
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Minimum payment for new student registration
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$ 500
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+
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LBP 10,000,000
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Minimum payment for existing student registration
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$ 300
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LBP 10,000,000
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ASL Fee for eligible students
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$ 300
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High school program accredetation fees
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new student
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$300
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existing student
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$200
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Registration Renewal Fees, Computer, Gym, Library, IELTS
& SAT inclass training
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Inclusive
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Text books promotion
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Free if you
register before June 23rd, 2023
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Text books, Art supplies, etc…
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NOT Inclusive
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Refundable Library Deposit
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$ 20
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Transportation
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NOT Available
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School uniform
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Color Coded
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Parents can
choose between paying the extra charges in US dollars or Lebanese pounds
according to the current market.
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Q: Is financial aid
available?
A: No.
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Q: What is
the parent's role at the Academy?
A: Researchers and
practitioners have long acknowledged a strong link between parent
involvement and children's success in school. the Academy School encourages
parent involvement because it increases student achievement, enhances
self-esteem, improves behavior, and better school attendance.
Parents
feedback on the school programs, policies, procedures and overall
performance is highly valuable. They are invited to work with the teachers
and the administrative staff to address the academic, social and emotional
needs of their children.
Parents
Committee
Student
Council
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Best
Geographic Location:
- Nabatieh is an ideal
location for the school because it has easy access to major roads and
at a short distance from major population centers in South Lebanon.
- Currently buses and
minivans carry students from all over South Lebanon every day to
attend nearby Lebanese University, Lebanese International University (LIU)
and American University of Culture and Education (AUCE).
- These Universities
and other specialty schools draw students from cities as far Hasbaya,
Tyre, Jezzine and Bint-Jbeil.
- Bus service is provided at
an affordable charge from the surrounding towns and currently
available busses will bring in additional students from farther away
areas..
- The school uses safe school
buses. The drivers are kind, polite and some are English-speaking and
ensure the safe back-and-forth trip for all students. All drivers have
a cell phone and a phone list to contact parents if necessary.
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Q: Lebanese Community Abroad
Current Situation - Summary of the Current Situation
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Children abroad go to Public
schools. They get affected sometimes by the Western life-style, peer
pressure and weak moral values.
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Some parents send their children
to mediocre so-called "Religious schools" that offer inferior
education to their children. Many of these children tend to believe that
every thing traditional is inferior by nature. At any point in time these
children might revolt with disastrous consequences.
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Very few parents can afford the
more respected traditional religious/private schools.
- In addition to above, humble
efforts are being made through week-end schools to provide the
children with some basic religious
education
and the Arabic language.
- A large number of families living in the West are
faced with tremendous challenge regarding their children education and
up-bringing. All statistics indicate that children educated in the
west adopt the western values and abandon their connection with
Lebanon and its culture. These parents wait for too long before they
realize that their children have reached the no-return point. Then it
is too late to fix it. Most parents are willing to return with their
children to Lebanon, however they either can not afford the
western-based schools or their children end up loosing at least one
school year by being placed at lower grades. Traditional private
schools abroad are either too expensive, too weak or don't even exist.
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The School:
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Is a private English-based School
in a traditional environment.
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The school follows both the Lebanese
curriculum and in part that of the Canadian Education System (Ontario
Province).
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Ensures the protection of our
children both at the physical and
educational levels
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The school is a facility to be
proud of in terms of the quality of education and adherence to traditional
values.
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Only hires experienced and
qualified teachers and administrators.
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Charges reasonable fees with
incentive packages for high-achiever students to encourage excellence.
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Scholarship is strictly based on
performance and excellence.
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Sibling discounts is a standard
policy in the school.
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Provides a range of
extra-curricular activities.
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Provides and encourages tutoring
and field trips.
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Recognition is a standard policy
where top-achievers and excellent performance are handsomely rewarded.
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Educational and recreational trips
are scheduled routinely by the school.
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A highly publicized graduation
ceremony is a yearly event where parents are invited to celebrate their
children's accomplishments.
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Q: Does the
Academy offer transportation?
A: the Academy offers transportation using
its own fleet of well maintained minibuses. The Academy drivers are kind
and very polite.
· Students
from distant towns can use the available university and other privately
owned buses.
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Q: Is it
possible to visit the school?
A: The Academy is
open weekdays from 8:00 until 2:15 for visitors and school tour.
B: Visits on
weekends are possible with prior appointments.
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Q: Where can I
get more information?
A: This web site is
updated regularly with the newest information about the school and the
events happening in the school.
If you
have a specific question you can not find answered here, please feel free
to contact us per mail, email, phone or fax (more info see below).
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Q: How can I contact The
Academy?
A: You can contact
us:
Email The Canadian Lebanese Academy
of Excellence:
can.academy@yahoo.com
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Q: How can
a teacher apply for a teaching position?
A: Qualified
teachers are invited to apply for the positions of elementary homeroom teachers,
subject teachers for middle and high school.
Essential requirements:
· Bachelors
Degree (or higher) in a closely related field
· Fluency
in English
· Authorized
to work in the Lebanon
· A
minimum of 2 years teaching experience in an accredited educational
institution or a teaching certificate.
· A
teaching license may be required depending on the subject/grade level
taught.
We
offer:
· Traditional
environment for staff members, students and parents
· On-site
subsidized daycare facility for staff
· Excellent
tuition discount for staff members
· Priority
for children of staff members in admission process
Please
send your cover letters and your resumes with salary expectations as
email to: can.academy@yahoo. com
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