A Message from the Superintendent
Welcome to LWIS-AiS, the First LWIS school in Lebanon that was established in 1997.
The school showed tremendous improvement over the year and continues to do so as a result of six key factors:
- An extensive and inclusive strategic plan whereby every member of the school community is involved in assessment, planning, and implementation
- The presence of leadership density where the uniqueness of each staff member/teacher is recognized and is utilized as an added value for the school
- Adopting international standards that are evident by offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), being accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and being a member of the Mediterranean Association of International School (MAIS)
- Embracing the concept of continuous improvement and offering comprehensive professional development based on learners’ needs and the school’s guiding statements
- Expanding the Board of Trustees to represent all stakeholders
- Making Peace Education a Way of Life
As a result of these factors, the wellbeing of learners becomes a priority, and LWIS-AiS graduates become effective leaders, high achievers, critical and creative thinkers, and positive change agents. After all, we measure success one happy learner at a time.
Warm regards,
Dr. Nabil
Superintendent
A Message from the School Principal
Welcome to a journey of academic excellence. LWIS-AiS has been accredited by NEASC since 2009. The school provides students the opportunity to learn at least English, Arabic, and French while utilizing English as the language of instruction. LWIS-AiS offers the American High School Diploma in addition to the Lebanese Program. Furthermore, it became an authorized International Baccalaureate World School for the Diploma Programme on May, 2019. We believe every child has the right to learn and is capable of learning. We employ diverse strategies of teaching and assessment to ensure that we support challenged students and enrich gifted ones.
LWIS-AiS ensures that attitudes, actions, and values of all learners are guided by PACER values (Perseverance, Agility, Clarity, Empathy, and Respect), the 3 S’s (Stay positive, Stop complaining, and Seek solutions) and the NEST approach (Negotiation, Engagement, Support, and Tolerance). I invite you to join our journey and discover how we measure success one happy learner at a time.
Warm Regards,
Mr. Alex
Principal
Governance Systems
- Being responsible for the institution and its purpose as a whole, and not for the separate constituencies
- Planning, developing, and establishing policies setting the policy of the financial condition of the school, approving budgets and monitoring them (checks and balances)
- Ensuring that the physical plant of the school serves the purpose of the school
- Organizing and managing itself to fulfill its duties with bylaws, policies and procedures
- Contracting, if and when needed, educational or other consultants to oversee the school’s development, advising on the hiring criteria for the School Principal, assisting in recruitment and training, and developing the school’s improvement plans in line with LWIS-AiS’s purpose and direction
How is the Board of Trustees appointed?
- LWIS-AiS BOT is appointed by Educational Development Corporation (EDCO)
- The Board shall include expertise in educational and business affairs as well as public relations.
- The Board should include at least three members of EDCO or others nominated by members. The number of Board members will not exceed seven.
Current Board of Trustee Members
Dr. Nather Simhairi
Chairperson – Education Committee
Mr. Shukri Husni
Vice-Chair – Finance Committee
Mrs. Amal Farhat
Secretary – Education Committee
Mr. Sleiman Nasr
Auditor
Mr. Rafael Khlat
Member – Finance Committee
Dr. Christine Sabieh
Member- Education Committee
Ms. Jenna Geagea
Member