About LWIS - USL
Learner’s World International School-Universal School of Lebanon (LWIS-USL), Koura was founded in 1999 as a private, international, English-medium, co-educational day school (KG1 to Grade 12). The school also offers Arabic as a first and second language and French for communication purposes. LWIS-USL is learner-centered in philosophy of education and multi-national in curriculum, staff, and learners.
LWIS-USL is a member of the LWIS Network and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The school offers a tailor-made American Curriculum and is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School for the Diploma Programme (IB DP). The Lebanese Program is also on offer. LWIS-USL is a Microsoft School1 and a Microsoft Imagine Academy.
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Mission
Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where quality education lays the foundation of life-long learning through building confidence and creativity. LWIS-USL promotes the use of technology to enhance active learning, with the aim of developing independent learners. Our curriculum prepares our learners to be global citizens through multicultural activities, community outreach programs and international projects. Our faculty gives each learner the opportunity to develop to his/her fullest potential.
Rationale and Beliefs
We believe that learning is the chief priority and that the child’s educational program should be a shared responsibility involving the home, school, teacher, and learners.
- We believe that our curriculum must be flexible, challenging, and ever changing so that each child will achieve success and satisfaction in life.
- We believe in an educational program that helps to develop the whole child in the cognitive, affective, social, aesthetic, and physical domains.
- We believe that the school should provide a safe environment and an educational program to meet the needs of each child so that he/she is encouraged to function at his/her full potential.
- We believe that each child should be provided with opportunities to establish him/herself both as an individual and a member of a group.
- We believe that educational experiences should enable learners to communicate effectively, solve problems competently, think critically and creatively, and behave responsibly.
- We believe that integrating technology in a meaningful way enables learners to develop information technology skills and be updated with most recent advances in computer education.
- We believe in promoting awareness at the social, environmental, and multicultural levels.
Learner-Centered
We are committed to developing the abilities of all our learners, honoring their different learning styles, multiple intelligences and cultural backgrounds. To ensure a personalized education service, the number of learners in each of our classes does not exceed 24. Each learner’s experience will be designed to cater to his/her individual needs with the goal of guiding him/her towards academic excellence and an enthusiasm for learning.
Dynamic Programs
Curricula and academic programs at LWIS-USL are dynamic. They are designed to meet the Lebanese curriculum requirements, while also offering the American High School Program. Curricula are diverse and adaptable to goals and changes, utilizing the latest research and development in international education with the application of the most innovative teaching methodologies.
Exceptional Staff
Highly qualified, creative and experienced teachers working closely with our reputable international consultants will provide our learners and their families with a solid wholesome academic and social experience. We are committed to developing the abilities of all learners, honoring their different learning styles and academic needs, while also promoting academic excellence and enthusiasm for learning.
Multilingualism
Because multilingualism needs to be cultivated in young minds, starting early in their academic journey, our learners will be exposed to using three languages: Arabic, English and French.
Partnership
Parents, learners, school staff, and other members of the school community will actively work together in a partnership that we believe in: laying down the foundation of our success and that of our students.
Guiding values and philosophy
LWIS Schools are dedicated to fulfill a set of values that flow into every department and faculty at the institution. Our values are tied to our philosophy, to journey with learners to success. They include:
- To instill a lifelong passion for learning, within a supportive, respectful and dignified community.
- To offer a holistic learner-centered educational system, ensuring the unique needs of each learner are considered.
- To share the responsibility of nurturing future leaders, together with the learner’s parents, faculty and surrounding community.
- To continually develop academic programs and integrate state-of-the-art technologies, for interactive and collaborative learning environments.
- To hone the analytical and creative thinking skills of learners to enhance their intellectual capabilities.
- To promote social and cultural awareness, curiosity and respect, to create a positive impact on the community and environment, beyond the school’s walls.
Our partners
In order to provide exceptional levels of education to our learners, based on a continuous education model, LWIS-USL, Koura is a member of the Learner’s World International Schools (LWIS) Network. Serving as our academic consultants, the LWIS Network provides educational and consultancy services to LWIS-USL, Koura on an ongoing basis.
The LWIS Network also devises and enhances the tailor-made American Curriculum at LWIS-USL, Koura, and is leading the way to integrate IB programs at the school.
The LWIS Network is operated by the School Development Consultants Limited Liability Company (SDC LLC) in Lebanon and by SDC Offshore outside Lebanon, with projects across the Middle East and Africa.
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