Collège Protestant Français is a French Curriculum / IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) / American Curriculum school in Beirut, Lebanon. Founded in 1925. Annual tuition ranges from $1,117 to $1,676 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
The school participates in AEFE scholarships. The first AEFE scholarship campaign for 2026–2027 opens January 7, 2026 for French families; the deadline to deposit applications with the Consulate's scholarship service is January 30, 2026 (8:00–12:00). Purple application forms are available at CPF reception for existing scholarship recipients, or at the Principal's Secretary (Mme Daaboul).
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About
Collège Protestant Français (CPF) is a private, AEFE-affiliated Protestant school in Lebanon with campuses in Beirut (founded 1925) and Metn (opened 2019), serving approximately 1,546 students aged 2–18. The school offers a trilingual French, Arabic, and English education combining the French national curriculum with IB World School programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) and the Baccalauréat Français International diploma introduced in 2023. With strengths in Languages, STEM, and Visual and Creative Arts, CPF prepares students for top universities and global citizenship.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
CPF is an AEFE-affiliated school offering a trilingual (French, Arabic, English) education from age 2 through 18 across two campuses. It uniquely combines the French national curriculum with IB World School sections (PYP, MYP, DP) and the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) diploma offered since 2023. The Metn campus delivers the IB programme in English while the Beirut campus follows the French curriculum. Spanish is introduced from grade 4, and all students benefit from digital tools including interactive whiteboards and tablets in every classroom.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary KG1-Grade 5 (Metn) | LBP 1,005 |
| Secondary Grade 10-IBDP2 (Metn) | LBP 1,005 |
| Middle School Grade 6-Grade 9 (Metn) | LBP 1,005 |
| Petite Section to Terminale (Beirut) | LBP 1,676 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: LBP 100,000,000 - 150,000,000. Application fee: $100.
Admissions Process
- 1For PS/MS/GS (Kindergarten): Pre-registration via CPF Eduka platform; second wave runs February 23 to June 5, 2026; monthly interviews from February through June; responses issued as interviews take place subject to space availability. 2. For CP to Terminale: Pre-registration requests available from February 2, 2026; dossiers submitted to the inscriptions office with Madame Ghida Ghandour Hamzeh (weekdays 8:00–12:00 and 14:00–15:00); non-refundable dossier fee of USD 100 required; final enrolment contingent on payment of USD 3,000 development fund contribution. 3. New families must create an Eduka account at cpfbeyrouth.eduka.school; existing families log in with existing credentials.
Admissions Details
School Day
Beirut: four full days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) with a Wednesday morning half-day. Primary hours run roughly from 7:35 to 15:20; Secondary hours run roughly from 7:45 to 18:25 with a midday break.
Student Life
CPF uses a dress code including an embroidered school apron; sportswear includes T-shirts (short and long sleeve), polo shirts, shorts, leggings, jogging pants, and hoodies. Preschool requires an apron and school bag; Elementary requires an apron and sportswear; Middle and High School require sportswear and dress code items.
The CPF Beirut cafeteria operates with Today's cuisine by Cat & Mouth, offering meals prepared daily with fresh, seasonal ingredients and clearly labeled allergens. There are three dining options: Menu Kiosque, Menu Self, and Menu Cantine. Menu offerings include viennoiserie, bagels, manakish, croissants, and salads, with hot meals available daily. Canteen is mandatory for Preschool; optional top-up available for Elementary and Secondary pupils.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school psychologist conducts group and individual sessions to help students manage exam-related stress.
Safety measures include regular evacuation drills and safety containment exercises for students and staff; a health service is on site with a dedicated health team.
Student Demographics
School Background
CPF is a private Lebanese-law school managed by PPFL (Présence Protestante Française au Liban), affiliated with AEFE, and validated by the French National Education.
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