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High School: the American diploma, and the road to university.

Grades 9 to 12 lead to the American High School Diploma, with College Board Advanced Placement courses, Cambridge International recognition and the Lebanese requirements met, plus university guidance and career counselling from Grade 10.

Ages 14 to 18Grades 9 to 12
American DiplomaRecognised worldwide
AP coursesCollege Board
GuidanceUniversity and career counselling

The programme

High School at CHS is an American-curriculum programme taught in English, with Arabic as a core subject and the Lebanese curriculum requirements met alongside. Students earn credits across English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arabic and electives, and graduate with the American High School Diploma, accepted by universities in Lebanon and abroad.

Advanced Placement and external recognition

  • College Board Advanced Placement. AP courses let strong students study university-level material in High School and earn scores recognised by universities worldwide.
  • Cambridge International. CHS is recognised by Cambridge Assessment International Education, opening Cambridge qualifications and pathways.
  • British Council. Partnership for English-language standards and internationally recognised examinations.
  • Cognia accreditation of the whole school, which universities and other schools recognise when they read a CHS transcript.

University guidance and career counselling

From Grade 10, students and parents work with the school on the questions that matter: which universities, which majors, which tests, and what the transcript needs to show. CHS supports SAT preparation, application essays, recommendation letters and deadlines for universities in Lebanon, the region, Europe and North America.

Life in High School

Small classes mean teachers know their students' strengths and plans. Students take part in projects, presentations, sports and school events, and older students are expected to lead. The CEMS Portal app keeps parents informed of attendance, grades and homework through to graduation.

Joining in Grades 9 to 12

Students transfer into CHS High School from Lebanese-curriculum, American and other international schools. Previous credits are reviewed, and the placement assessment in English, Arabic and Mathematics helps the school build a plan to graduation. See the admissions steps.

Questions parents ask

About High School at CHS.

What diploma do students graduate with?

The American High School Diploma. Students also meet the Lebanese curriculum requirements through their studies in Arabic and the national subjects.

Which AP courses are offered?

The AP options depend on the year group. Contact admissions for the current list.

Do you help with university applications?

Yes. Guidance begins in Grade 10 and covers test preparation, applications, essays and recommendation letters.

Can a student join in Grade 11?

Yes, where a place is available. Previous credits are reviewed so the student can graduate on time.

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