The Canadian Lebanese Academy of Excellence

 Nabatieh, Lebanon; Tel: 961-7-768-777; 961-3-841-096; email: can.academy@yahoo. com

 

For Parents: What should I do before coming to Lebanon? Does The Academy have space for my child? What are the admission requirements? How much does it cost? / Tuition Is financial aid available? What is the parent's role at The Academy? Does The Academy offer transportation? Is it possible to visit the school?   School Bylaws - النظام الداخلي

General Information: What is the Academy Vision Statement? What is the Mission Statement? What does The Canadian Lebanese Academy offer? What are the Academy goals and objectives? Why choose The Canadian Lebanese Academy of Excellence? Lebanese Muslim Community Abroad Current Situation The School? Best Geographic Location? Where can I get more information? How can I contact The Academy? Why should I send my child to The Academy?

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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. Go to top Q: What is the Mission Statement? The School is committed to providing its students with an internationally-recognized excellent education in a safe, pleasant and nurturing environment. 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. Student will be bilingual and fluent in both Arabic and English. Go to top
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 Go to top
Q: What are the Academy goals and objectives?  A: The Academy will strive to Provide high-standard quality academic education and programs. 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. Adhere to and enhance the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Guidelines provide an home-grown alternative to western-based and western-values local schools The School is tuned to the needs of both: children with an English/French education background and may go back to such a system later on Children who want to get English based education in a relaxed environment.  To enable our children acquire the proper learning to be comfortable both in Lebanon and abroad. Promote students knowledge of the Arabic language and the Lebanese culture. Encourage families to return to Lebanon and to help those who already returned to integrate smoothly into the mainstream society Providing a climate of positive reinforcement that emphasizes the process of developing them as lifelong learners Empower students to make informed decisions to distinguish between societal values and moral, ethical values Engage qualified and committed teachers who will employ sound, consistent and current methods of teaching Strive to meet individual student's needs and differences Recognize and augment their academic, spiritual, intellectual and physical potentials and well-being Inculcating in the students, universally accepted values of mutual understanding, respect, global citizenry according to traditional values. Maintain the high moral values and the proper conduct and behavior based on the great local traditions. Prepare our children to be good citizens with solid traditional values and strong personalities in the society. Espousing peaceful co-existence and service to humanity Knowledge Skills: The students will be taught the Canadian curriculum (Ontario) as well as the Lebanese curriculum. The students will learn Arabic and traditional values. The students will use hands-on methods to learn. Attitudinal Objectives: The school will foster high esteem in its students. 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. Go to top
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. Go to top
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. Go to top
Q: What are the admission requirements? Before coming to Lebanon - ما ينبغي عمله قبل القدوم إلى لبنان Steps to the Equivalency of Foreign School Documents  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  Documents Needed at the Equivalencies Department at the Ministry of Education: ·  Individual civil status ·  Two photos ·  Stamps of 30'000 L.L. ·  A photocopy of your foreign passport ·  The applicant in person or a representative with written and legal authorization. خطوات معادلة الشهادات الصادرة من خارج لبنان تصديق شهادات آخر ثلاث سنوات من خارجية البلد الصادرة منه الشهادة. تصديق الشهادات من السفارة اللبنانية في البلد الصادرة منه الشهادة.   تصديق الشهادات من وزارة الخارجية في لبنان. معادلة الشهادات من قسم المعادلات في وزارة التربية والتعليم العالي في لبنان.  المستندات المطلوبة لقسم المعادلات في وزارة التربية: اخراج قيد إفرادي صورتان شمسيتان طوابع بقيمة ثلاثين ألف ليرة لبنانية صورة عن جواز السفر الأجنبي حضور ولي أمر صاحب العلاقة أو من ينوب عنه بكتاب خطي.    Required Documents to Register a Student Two passport size photos. Original Civil status document (individual). Copy of Civil status document (Family list). Copy of Father's civil status document. 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 صورة شمسية عدد 2. اخراج قيد أصلي حديث. صورة اخراج قيد عائلي جديد (للتأمين). صورة اخراج قيد افرادي حديث لولي الأمر. افادة مدرسية مصادقة. أوراق العلامات. نسخة عن شهادة التطعيم لصفوف الروضات. صورة عن جواز السفر وتاريخ الدخول للطلاب القادمين من الخارج. معادلة العلامات للطلاب الأجانب من الصف السابع وصاعداً. صورة عن الإقامة للطلاب الأجانب   Go to top
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: 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. Educational Success: We believe that because of the environment, the dedication of our teachers and the involvement of our parents. 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. Go to top
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:     Tuition Fees and other expenses (New for 2010-2011) Level 1st child 2nd child 3rd child 4th child 5th child PS, JKG, SKG LL 2,500,000 LL 2,250,000 LL 2,000,000 LL 1,750,000 Free Grades: 1, 2, 3 LL 3,000,000 LL 2,750,000 LL 2,500,000 LL 2,250,000 Free Grades: 4,5,6 LL 3,500,000 LL 3,250,000 LL 3,00,000 LL 2,750,000 Free Grades: 7,8,9 LL 3,750,000 LL 3,500,000 LL 3,250,000 LL 2,750,000 Free Grades: 10, 11,12 LL 4,250,000 LL 4,000,000 LL 3,750,000 LL 3,250,000 Free Extended Family Discount (close relatives) LL 250,000 - - - - New Registration Fees LL 100,000 LL 100,000 LL 100,000 LL 100,000 LL 100,000 Registration Renewal Fees LL 50,000 LL 50,000 LL 50,000 LL 50,000 LL 50,000 Text books, Computer, Gym, Library, Art supplies, photocopies LL 250,000 LL 250,000 LL 250,000 LL 250,000 LL 250,000 Refundable Library Deposit LL 25,000 LL 25,000 LL 25,000 LL 25,000 LL 25,000 Transportation Depending on the distance       School uniform Color Coded
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Q: Is financial aid available? A: No. Go to top
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   Go to top
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 students from all over South Lebanon come every day to attend nearby specialty schools. The Lebanese University campus draws students from cities as far Hasbaya, Tyre and Bint-Jbeil. Bus services will be provided at an affordable charge from the surrounding towns and currently available busses will bring in additional students from farther away areas.. The school will use safe school buses similar to those used in Canada. The driver will be English-speaking and ensure the safe back-and-forth trip for all students. He will have a phone and a phone list to contact parents if necessary. Go to top
Q: Lebanese Community Abroad Current Situation - Summary of the Current Situation Our children go to Public schools. They are affected sometimes beyond repair by the Western life-style, peer pressure and weak moral values. Some of us send their children to mediocre so-called ?Religious schools? that offer inferior education to our children. Many of these children tend to believe that every thing traditional is inferior by nature. At any point in time these children will revolt with disastrous consequences. Very few of us can afford the more respected traditional religious schools. Humble efforts are being made through week-end schools to limit the damage and to provide the children with 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 the average a couple of years by being placed at lower grades. Traditional Islamic schools abroad are either too expensive, too weak or don't even exist. Go to top
The School: Is a private English-based School in a traditional environment. The school will follow the Canadian Education systems (Ontario Province). Will ensure the protection of our children both at the  physical and educational levels Will be a facility to be proud of in terms of the quality of education and adherence to traditional values. Will hire experienced and qualified teachers and administrators. Will charge reasonable fees with reserve funds for high-achiever students to encourage excellence. Scholarship will be strictly based on performance and excellence. Sibling discounts will be a standard policy in the school. Will provide a range of extra-curricular activities including part-time study for the students who can not afford the school tuition both after-hours and over the week-ends. Will provide and encourage tutoring and field trips. Recognition will be a standard policy where top-achievers and excellent performance will be handsomely rewarded. Educational and recreational trips will be scheduled routinely by the school. A highly publicized graduation ceremony will be a yearly event where parents are invited to celebrate their children?s accomplishments. Go to top
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.   Go to top
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.   Go to top
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). Go to top
Q: How can I contact The Academy? A: You can contact us: Email The Canadian Lebanese Academy: Go to top
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 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   Go to top