named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
American High School Program
A U.S.-style curriculum emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship, leading to an American high school diploma.
French Baccalaureate
Includes the International French Baccalaureate, offering a French-language academic pathway accredited by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).
International Baccalaureate (IB)
One of four academic programs offered at IC, providing a globally recognized curriculum emphasizing critical thinking, international perspectives, and holistic education from early years through high school.
Lebanese Baccalaureate
An academic track aligned with Lebanon’s national curriculum, offered alongside international programs to meet diverse educational goals and university aspirations.
Model United Nations (MUN)
Student program that develops global awareness, diplomacy, and leadership through participation in international conferences simulating UN bodies.
PYP Exhibition
Culminating project for students in the Primary Years Programme, where they explore real-world issues and take meaningful action as part of their IB curriculum.
Robotics and STEM Initiatives
Hands-on programs in science, technology, engineering, and math, including coding, engineering projects, and participation in the annual Science Fair.
activities · 18 groups
What they do
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Deliver comprehensive student counseling servicesOperates a counseling program that supports students’ academic, personal, social, emotional, and college/career development through collaboration with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Deliver multilingual K-12 education across two campusesProvides multilingual education for students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 across two campuses in Lebanon, serving a diverse student body of 3,600 students from both expatriate and local families.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Ensure educational continuity during disruptionsUses XEROX educational continuity backup systems to enable rapid printing and distribution of physical learning materials during internet outages or platform failures, ensuring uninterrupted learning.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate global leadership through Model United NationsOperates a Model United Nations program that develops global awareness, diplomacy, and leadership skills through participation in international conferences.
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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiatives 1 activity
- Generate renewable energy through solar powerProduces clean, renewable energy via solar panel installations across campuses to reduce reliance on non-renewable resources and lower carbon emissions.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Host cultural and performing arts eventsHosts theatrical productions, musical concerts, assemblies, and guest lectures in fully equipped auditoriums with professional lighting and sound systems, and supports student participation in theatre, art exhibitions, and literary events.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Implement culminating projects for IB programsImplements the PYP Exhibition as a culminating project for the Primary Years Programme, enabling students to investigate real-world issues and take meaningful action.
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Community Recycling & Reuse Education 1 activity
- Implement environmental sustainability programsConducts waste segregation, paper recycling, and plastic reduction initiatives supported by awareness campaigns and student-led efforts to promote environmental stewardship.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Integrate civic engagement and service learning into curriculumEmbeds civic engagement and service learning through class projects, community service initiatives, and experiential learning opportunities, including student-led projects supported by the Ali Ghandour Center.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Maintain web accessibility complianceImplements and regularly monitors web content accessibility standards to achieve and maintain Level AA conformance on the organization's website.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Offer four distinct academic curriculaOffers four academic programs: the Lebanese Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, and American High School Program, including tailored accommodations for official exams and university admissions processes.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Operate athletics program promoting fitness and teamworkRuns an athletics program where students participate in sports teams and competitions to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
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Direct Clinical Care Services 1 activity
- Operate on-campus medical clinicsProvides immediate care, first aid, health monitoring, medication administration, and wellness screenings through fully staffed medical clinics on each campus.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Provide academic support and inclusive instructionSupports student success through Learning Support Teachers, differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary learning, and a multi-tiered academic support system to enable participation in the mainstream curriculum.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide co-curricular programs in athletics, arts, and leadershipOffers co-curricular programs in athletics, the arts, civic engagement, service learning, and leadership development, including sports teams, Model United Nations, debate, and environmental clubs.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Provide professional development for educatorsOffers professional development opportunities for faculty and staff through workshops, in-service training days, international experts, and IB collaboration events organized by the Educational Resources Center.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Support STEM and innovation through robotics and science fairsOffers robotics and STEM initiatives with hands-on engineering and coding projects, and hosts an annual science fair showcasing student-led scientific inquiry, research, and innovation.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Support university placement for graduatesPrepares students for higher education with strong placement outcomes, including admissions to leading global universities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$54.65M
Contributions & grants$3.84M7%
Program service revenue$42.98M79%
Investment income$7.82M14%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$52.84M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$36.76M
Grants paid out$2.82M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$201.31M
Cash$10.84M
Investments$96.59M
Liabilities$45.54M
Net assets$155.77M
Liquid reserves24.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +50.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JOEL PEINADO | FORMER PRESIDENT (TERM JUNE 2024) | 40 | $286K |
| MEGAN KHAIRALLAH | SECONDARY SCHOOL DIRECTOR | 40 | $224K |
| TOBIN WAIT | PRESIDENT (START JULY 2024) | 40 | $216K |
| TALAL EL JUNDI | CFO AND VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $212K |
| MOUFID BEYDOUN | VP-MAJOR GIFTS, INTERIM DIR. ALUMNI | 40 | $211K |
| KATHLEEN KHAYATT | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIRECTOR | 40 | $184K |
| MAIZIA BOUALEM | SECONDARY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | 40 | $169K |
| NAWAL HADDAD | VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $155K |
board members · 17
- AMAL A GHANDOUR — TRUSTEE
- BAYARD DODGE — SECRETARY
- CHRISTOPHER MCGRATH — TRUSTEE
- DONALD J SELINGER — CHAIRMAN
- FREDERIK O CRAWFORD — TRUSTEE
- GERRIT KEATOR — ASSISTANT SECRETARY (TERM MAY 2025)
- IAN REED — TRUSTEE
- IMAD TAHER '58 — VICE CHAIRMAN
- ISSAM SHAMMAS '63 — TRUSTEE (TERM 04/25)
- JOHN G MCCARTHY JR — TRUSTEE
- JOHN KHABBAZ — TREASURER
- KEITH GILLESPIE — TRUSTEE
- MAHER MIKATI '98 — TRUSTEE
- MARWAN A MARSHI '79 — TRUSTEE
- MARYLANA SAADEH HELOU — TRUSTEE
- MATHEW A REYNOLDS — TRUSTEE
- MAYA TOHME — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Agency for French Education Abroad Partner — Accredits the French Baccalaureate program at International College.
- Ali Ghandour Center Partner — Program partner through which students engage in volunteering and lead community service projects.
- Ali Ghandour Center for Leadership, Diversity, and Civic Engagement Partner — Center affiliated with International College - Beirut that delivers leadership, diversity, and civic engagement programming for students.
- Council of International Schools Partner — Accredits International College, supporting continuous improvement and quality assurance.
- Educational Resources Center (ERC) Partner — Collaborates with the Educational Resources Center to deliver professional development workshops and training for faculty and staff.
- International Baccalaureate Organization Partner — Accredits International College’s IB program as part of its international academic offerings.
- Ministry of Health Government — Collaborates with school clinics to manage student health records, medication administration, and wellness screenings in accordance with national guidelines.
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges Partner — Accredits International College, affirming commitment to high educational standards.
- W3C Partner — Uses Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 developed by W3C to guide website accessibility improvements.
- administrators Partner — Collaborates with school administrators to ensure student well-being and success.
- parents Partner — Collaborates with parents as part of the student support process.
- teachers Partner — Collaborates with teachers to support student academic and personal development.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inclusive, Multicultural Educationmethodology: inclusive_multicultural_educationBy combining American academic rigor with international curricula in a multilingual, multicultural environment, we prepare students to engage thoughtfully across cultures, because diverse linguistic and cultural exposure fosters global competence and inclusive identity formation.
- Inquiry-Based and Technology-Integrated Learningmethodology: inquiry_based_learningBy using inquiry-based methods and interactive technology in smart classrooms, we promote critical thinking and active knowledge construction, because student-driven exploration supported by digital tools deepens engagement and builds essential competencies for a rapidly changing world.
- Leadership Development Through Center-Based Programsmethodology: leadership_development_through_center_based_programsBy operating dedicated centers for leadership and civic engagement, we cultivate student leadership and diversity awareness, because structured, mission-driven programs produce deeper civic commitment than ad hoc activities alone.
- Service-Learning and Civic Engagementmethodology: service_learningBy embedding structured service initiatives and experiential learning in the curriculum, we develop student leadership and responsible citizenship, because connecting academic learning to real community impact fosters empathy, social responsibility, and active global engagement.
- Whole-Child Educationmethodology: whole_child_educationBy integrating academic, personal, social, emotional, and career development in a supportive environment, we foster well-rounded students with agency and capacity for societal contribution, because education that nurtures the whole child produces more resilient, engaged, and responsible individuals.