Please find the school calendar for the upcoming year here. 

Dear IC Community,

The school is very pleased to announce the publication of the our first Sustainability Report. The report was recently submitted to the UN Global Compact (UNGC), as part of our membership and commitment to UNGC's Ten Principles as well as the UN Sustainable Development 2030 Goals. Watch this space for future reports and for even more social and environmental initiatives and events, both on and off campus, as IC continues to lead the way in terms of sustainability in the country and region. 

Yours,

The Administration

Dear IC Community,

The following links enable you to access your IC Gmail, with the school now transferred to Google Suite:

Access from a mobile device

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Yours,

IC Communications

On Wednesday, September 12, International College celebrated the official opening of the three cafeterias on the Ras Beirut campus. Expanding from just one canteen, students and teachers have more options, more places to sit and enjoy their food and drinks and less time spent standing in lines. Along with the new and improved spaces, IC increased the items available while also making the food more healthy for our learners. The cafeteria is now using the catering service of Silver Spoon operated through Casper and Gambini. It is important to the IC community to promote a healthy lifestyle starting with smart food choices.

Without the cooperation of the Parent Committee at Ras Beirut, the Administration and the Board of Trustees, the campus would still be serving 1,500 Middle and High School students plus teachers out of one cafeteria. The launch has been a great success and opens the 2018-2019 year emphasizing the importance of nutrition. The students and teachers alike are very satisfied with the new additions which gives them more time on their breaks to enjoy the good food.  

In addition to the three new cafeteria spaces at Ras Beirut, the Ain Aar campus has also seen a revamp and, with the same addition of Silver Spoon catering, everyone there is very excited and looking forward to a healthy and happy year ahead. 

   

Leila Al Zein, in grade eleven, has recently been featured in an article in An-Nahar newspaper for her fantastic accomplishment of being the youngest girl dancing on the big stage. In August, she performed with the renowned Caracalla dance studio at the Byblos International Festival. Leila danced in a group performing traditional dances with a modern twist and rapid costume changes. Her experience bringing Arabic dances to the Western stage is one of her main ambitions. Being taught by demanding instructors was challenging at first, Lelia reported, because they would give her very harsh criticism. However, she took the critiques as constructive feedback and used them to improve. From starting dance lessons at a young age, Leila has learned the valuable lesson of time management by balancing athletic aspirations and the rigorous studies at International College.

Leila’s love for dance, hardwork and commitment earned her the honor of dancing amongst professional dancers this summer. Being the youngest in the group was a challenge she took on admirably spending long hours rehearsing and striving for success. So, we asked her, “what’s next?” Leila said, “I want to continue working on myself, becoming a better dancer. For University, I would like to focus on theatre or performing arts - something that will take me world-wide and continue to push me to be better.” It is with great pride that Leila shows such a strong sense of dedication, and the IC community would like to extend a big mabrouk to her for her outstanding accomplishment!

   

The new school year is underway and many exciting things have been happening. A warm welcome was given to the new tenth graders at the Secondary School by taking the whole class to Swings located in Zaraaoun, El Metn. Organized by Dana Taher Mirza and Rama El Hasan, two of the School Counselors, the trip is intended to bring students together creating new bonds and friendships through a series of intense obstacle courses. Collaboration is an integral part of achieving success and being global citizens.

The trip included 259 students and over 20 chaperones. Students were divided into 28 groups of nine before hand to ensure that each group represented the different programs offered in the Secondary School. The teams participated in four team-based activities that pushed them to use problem-solving skills, communicate with each other, be creative and use critical thinking. The Trolley Race was one activity where all nine students from one team had to move a certain distance on the same pair of long, gigantic skis holding onto ropes. If the students did not communicate, work together, listen to team mates and plan effectively, they would not complete the challenge.

The challenges were designed to show the students what can happen when they work as a team - what they can produce and achieve. This is the second year the Secondary School has taken the tenth graders to Swings, and it proves to be a very good ice breaker. Dana Taher reported, “Students got to know each other and their teachers and advisors and saw them outside of class from a different perspective. It breaks the ice and helps new students feel comfortable. Everyone's the same.” While the students enjoyed themselves immensely and made new connections, the teachers, counselors and administrators also had a great time encouraging them and getting to know the new class.

   

It is a common question now, “Girls play rugby?” A few years ago in Lebanon, the question may not even have been asked. IC integrated girls rugby into it’s athletics calendar at the end of the 2015-2016 school year. It has since grown exponentially - from four girls to almost 20 who are committed to the team. IC was the first school to have a girls rugby union team in Lebanon, and has paved the way for other school-aged girls to pursue the growing sport. There are now a total of six under 18 and under 16 girls’ teams in Lebanon.

Tarek Mousally, Athletics Director, and Richard Bampfylde, Head of IC Rugby, gave the go-ahead to Nichole Swink, PE instructor, to tryout promoting and coaching the new sport. She was keen to give more opportunities for involvement in sports to girls. “I knew the girls at IC possessed the potential to make up a good team; I just needed the bodies to coach and help them realize that potential,” Nichole stated. “Rugby is a sport for all. It doesn’t matter what age you are, if you are tall or small, there is a position for you. It is a sport that promotes equality, teaches resilience and empowers it’s participants to be better and stronger. It is a sport that ensures the players have friends for life and more importantly a family world-wide.” As rugby, particularly girls’ rugby, grows in Lebanon, it is good to know that IC played a large role in encouraging that phenomenon.

Each year the rugby squad (girls and boys) travels to the UK to participate in training sessions with and matches against schools and clubs there, creating new friendships abroad through rugby. Typically the U16 boys team are entered into the Rosslyn Park rugby sevens tournament each year, the world's largest schools' rugby tournament. This year, for the first time, we are also entering a girls team. The dates for the next tour are 22-30 March, 2019. 

Watch this space for more and more news from girls' rugby, and rugby in general, especially as the school kicks-off its first practice (or try-out) tonight!

IC Player Testimonials:

Yara Melki: “Whenever I tell someone that I play rugby, they always ask me, “You? How do you play rugby?” It’s always a surprise to them. And that’s what I love about it. Women’s rugby isn’t very popular in our country, and doing something that isn’t “normal” or common is something that I love because I can prove them wrong and prove that everyone is able to do what they want if they put their mind to it. I feel like I’m empowering women when I play rugby. And it’s not only that, rugby is a family, and no other sport has that kind of bond.”

Lana Kamareddine: “For me, rugby is not just a sport; it’s a family.”

Loubna Chehab: “Before I came to IC, my dream was to play rugby. I just didn’t have the opportunity. IC gave me that opportunity and two years later here I am living the dream.”

Nicole Nasrallah: “Rugby is honestly one of my favorite things to do in life. One main reason of why I play is because it is a great stress reliever for me. Also the teams that I have had the chance to play with have been so welcoming into the whole rugby community, and between my coaches and teammates, it has become my family.”

Hiba Dakik: “Rugby helps release stress after a tiresome day of school, and it helps bring together different people through teamwork.”

Grace Moucharafieh: “The rugby team and community is one unique to IC. There is nothing like it, everyone supports each other and the team spirit amazes anyone who encounters it. I love the sport, and I love the people.”

Lea Bdeir: “I’ve been on so many different teams inside and outside of IC, but I have never felt as happy and proud to belong to a team than I have been in rugby. The sport itself is new and challenging, different from the typical sports, and the team encourages each other rather than competing to be the best. We help each other improve and cheer each other even if we fail.”

Suha Wazni: “Between school work, activities and other sports, I’ve only ever been fully dedicated to rugby. I keep playing because I know there's always room to improve. And this improvement was never to be the best player or the coaches favorite, but because I actually care about rugby. It’s a stress-reliever and definitely the most exciting sport I’ve ever played in all aspects.”

Leila Hammoud: “I remember the first time I considered rugby. We were in PE and Coach Nichole asked if I’d be interested, and I was already all in. From the first practice, I knew that it was the sport for me. On the field, our opponents are our enemies. But as soon as the referee blows the whistle, everything stays on the pitch. It made me gain so much more appreciation and respect for athletes in general, my team and my opponents. It gave me a family, motivation and something to look forward to.”

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Please click here to see details relating to all Parent-Teacher Meeting Hours in the Secondary School for the 2018-2019 school year.

The Elementary School has implemented student council members this year. The goal is to make school fun and build IC spirit through the learner profile. Mr. Arbour welcomed them to their first meeting this week and set them to work. They took their meeting very seriously, beginning by introducing themselves and setting essential agreements on how student councillors should conduct themselves. Their first task is to get feedback from all classes from Grade 1/CP to Grade 5/CM2 on activities and theme days they would like. Congratulations to the Ras Beirut Elementary School council representatives who were elected by their classmates. Thank you to all students who were risk-takers and nominated themselves.

Dear Parents,

Kindly note that the second trimester fee note is now available online. Deadline for payment is DECEMBER 1, 2018.

Thank you,

Business Office

Dear Parents,

This is a reminder of the deadline of payment for the second trimester tuition fees. The deadline is December 1, 2018.

Please ignore this message if you have already paid.   

Thank you,

IC Business Office

Leila Al Zein, in grade eleven, has recently been featured in an article in An-Nahar newspaper for her fantastic accomplishment of being the youngest girl dancing on the big stage. In August, she performed with the renowned Caracalla dance studio at the Byblos International Festival. Leila danced in a group performing traditional dances with a modern twist and rapid costume changes. Her experience bringing Arabic dances to the Western stage is one of her main ambitions. Being taught by demanding instructors was challenging at first, Lelia reported, because they would give her very harsh criticism. However, she took the critiques as constructive feedback and used them to improve. From starting dance lessons at a young age, Leila has learned the valuable lesson of time management by balancing athletic aspirations and the rigorous studies at International College.

Leila’s love for dance, hardwork and commitment earned her the honor of dancing amongst professional dancers this summer. Being the youngest in the group was a challenge she took on admirably spending long hours rehearsing and striving for success. So, we asked her, “what’s next?” Leila said, “I want to continue working on myself, becoming a better dancer. For University, I would like to focus on theatre or performing arts - something that will take me world-wide and continue to push me to be better.” It is with great pride that Leila shows such a strong sense of dedication, and the IC community would like to extend a big mabrouk to her for her outstanding accomplishment!

   

The new school year is underway and many exciting things have been happening. A warm welcome was given to the new tenth graders at the Secondary School by taking the whole class to Swings located in Zaraaoun, El Metn. Organized by Dana Taher Mirza and Rama El Hasan, two of the School Counselors, the trip is intended to bring students together creating new bonds and friendships through a series of intense obstacle courses. Collaboration is an integral part of achieving success and being global citizens.

The trip included 259 students and over 20 chaperones. Students were divided into 28 groups of nine before hand to ensure that each group represented the different programs offered in the Secondary School. The teams participated in four team-based activities that pushed them to use problem-solving skills, communicate with each other, be creative and use critical thinking. The Trolley Race was one activity where all nine students from one team had to move a certain distance on the same pair of long, gigantic skis holding onto ropes. If the students did not communicate, work together, listen to team mates and plan effectively, they would not complete the challenge.

The challenges were designed to show the students what can happen when they work as a team - what they can produce and achieve. This is the second year the Secondary School has taken the tenth graders to Swings, and it proves to be a very good ice breaker. Dana Taher reported, “Students got to know each other and their teachers and advisors and saw them outside of class from a different perspective. It breaks the ice and helps new students feel comfortable. Everyone's the same.” While the students enjoyed themselves immensely and made new connections, the teachers, counselors and administrators also had a great time encouraging them and getting to know the new class.

   

It is a common question now, “Girls play rugby?” A few years ago in Lebanon, the question may not even have been asked. IC integrated girls rugby into it’s athletics calendar at the end of the 2015-2016 school year. It has since grown exponentially - from four girls to almost 20 who are committed to the team. IC was the first school to have a girls rugby union team in Lebanon, and has paved the way for other school-aged girls to pursue the growing sport. There are now a total of six under 18 and under 16 girls’ teams in Lebanon.

Tarek Mousally, Athletics Director, and Richard Bampfylde, Head of IC Rugby, gave the go-ahead to Nichole Swink, PE instructor, to tryout promoting and coaching the new sport. She was keen to give more opportunities for involvement in sports to girls. “I knew the girls at IC possessed the potential to make up a good team; I just needed the bodies to coach and help them realize that potential,” Nichole stated. “Rugby is a sport for all. It doesn’t matter what age you are, if you are tall or small, there is a position for you. It is a sport that promotes equality, teaches resilience and empowers it’s participants to be better and stronger. It is a sport that ensures the players have friends for life and more importantly a family world-wide.” As rugby, particularly girls’ rugby, grows in Lebanon, it is good to know that IC played a large role in encouraging that phenomenon.

Each year the rugby squad (girls and boys) travels to the UK to participate in training sessions with and matches against schools and clubs there, creating new friendships abroad through rugby. Typically the U16 boys team are entered into the Rosslyn Park rugby sevens tournament each year, the world's largest schools' rugby tournament. This year, for the first time, we are also entering a girls team. The dates for the next tour are 22-30 March, 2019. 

Watch this space for more and more news from girls' rugby, and rugby in general, especially as the school kicks-off its first practice (or try-out) tonight!

IC Player Testimonials:

Yara Melki: “Whenever I tell someone that I play rugby, they always ask me, “You? How do you play rugby?” It’s always a surprise to them. And that’s what I love about it. Women’s rugby isn’t very popular in our country, and doing something that isn’t “normal” or common is something that I love because I can prove them wrong and prove that everyone is able to do what they want if they put their mind to it. I feel like I’m empowering women when I play rugby. And it’s not only that, rugby is a family, and no other sport has that kind of bond.”

Lana Kamareddine: “For me, rugby is not just a sport; it’s a family.”

Loubna Chehab: “Before I came to IC, my dream was to play rugby. I just didn’t have the opportunity. IC gave me that opportunity and two years later here I am living the dream.”

Nicole Nasrallah: “Rugby is honestly one of my favorite things to do in life. One main reason of why I play is because it is a great stress reliever for me. Also the teams that I have had the chance to play with have been so welcoming into the whole rugby community, and between my coaches and teammates, it has become my family.”

Hiba Dakik: “Rugby helps release stress after a tiresome day of school, and it helps bring together different people through teamwork.”

Grace Moucharafieh: “The rugby team and community is one unique to IC. There is nothing like it, everyone supports each other and the team spirit amazes anyone who encounters it. I love the sport, and I love the people.”

Lea Bdeir: “I’ve been on so many different teams inside and outside of IC, but I have never felt as happy and proud to belong to a team than I have been in rugby. The sport itself is new and challenging, different from the typical sports, and the team encourages each other rather than competing to be the best. We help each other improve and cheer each other even if we fail.”

Suha Wazni: “Between school work, activities and other sports, I’ve only ever been fully dedicated to rugby. I keep playing because I know there's always room to improve. And this improvement was never to be the best player or the coaches favorite, but because I actually care about rugby. It’s a stress-reliever and definitely the most exciting sport I’ve ever played in all aspects.”

Leila Hammoud: “I remember the first time I considered rugby. We were in PE and Coach Nichole asked if I’d be interested, and I was already all in. From the first practice, I knew that it was the sport for me. On the field, our opponents are our enemies. But as soon as the referee blows the whistle, everything stays on the pitch. It made me gain so much more appreciation and respect for athletes in general, my team and my opponents. It gave me a family, motivation and something to look forward to.”

Follow us for more news from the school! 

   

Please click here to see details relating to all Parent-Teacher Meeting Hours in the Secondary School for the 2018-2019 school year.