Questions & Answers​

 

This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about The Canadian Lebanese Academy.

If you cannot find the answer for your question, please contact us using the contact information below

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.

  • 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.

The Canadian Lebanese Academy offers:

  • Safety First
  • Qualified and committed teachers
  • Low student-to-teacher ratio
  • High commitment to academic excellence
  • An academic curriculum designed to exceed all national standards from KG1 to grade 12
  • Canadian (Ontario) and Lebanese curricula
  • Strong moral guidance and traditional values
  • Parental involvement in the educational process
  • A multi-cultural staff and student population
  • Affordable and excellent private education
  • Financial awards for excelling students
  • A modern school with top of the line facilities located in Nabatieh, Lebanon
  • A well-rounded program including physical, intellectual, and artistic stimulation
  • 100% success rate in official exams, with the majority of students attaining honorary levels
  • Genuine and dedicated focus on art, music, and sports

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 both the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Guidelines and the Lebanese Ministry of Education curriculum.
  • 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:

  • Our students will receive comprehensive instruction in the Lebanese curriculum and selected elements of the Canadian curriculum (Ontario).
  • 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.
  • 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, reading marathons, math quests, art, music and sports competitions.
  • 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 modern school with top of the line facilities located in Nabatieh, Lebanon
  • A well-rounded program including physical, intellectual, and artistic stimulation
  • Every student is developed physically, academically, spiritually and emotionally.
  • 100% success rate in official exams, with the majority of students attaining honorary levels
  • Genuine and dedicated focus on art, music, and sports
  • A drug-free and peaceful environment.
  • A Variety of activities and learning experience.
  • Numeriuos educational and fun trips.
  • Enjoy special days such as Play Day, Pajama Day, Slippers Day, Uniform Free Day.
  • Enjoy special occasions such as Mother’s Day, Teacher’s Day, Labor Day, Child’s Day, and Religious Holidays.

Current students receive enrollment priority until May 30th of each school year. After this date, enrollment is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school during office hours; we are here to assist you.

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.

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.

 

The Academy relies on transportation services provided by private minibuses, which are readily available. Students from distant towns have the option to utilize university and privately owned buses for their convenience.

We encourage parents to explore our school facilities and services through these tours before registering, as we believe in providing a transparent and welcoming experience.

A: The Academy welcomes visitors and offers school tours on weekdays from 8:00 am to 2:15 pm.

B: For weekend visits, please schedule an appointment in advance.

This web site is updated regularly with the newest information about the school. All events and programs are published on the school Facebook page.


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If you have any specific questions that haven’t been addressed here, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email, phone, or whatsapp :

  • +961 7 768 777
  • +961 3 841 096

Our contact information can be found below, and we are more than happy to assist you.

Email: can.academy@yahoo.com

If you have any specific questions that haven’t been addressed here, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email, phone, Facebook messenger or whatsapp :

  • +961 7 768 777
  • +961 3 841 096

Our contact information can be found below, and we are more than happy to assist you.

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:

  • Full respect work environment
  • Traditional environment for staff members, students and parents
  • On-site subsidized daycare facility for staff
  • 85% tuition discount for staff members
  • Life insurance
  • Goverment sponsered health insurance
  • Paid sick days
  • Potential bonus dependent on performance
  • Pension fund membership
  • Fully paid vacation
  • 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

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