Lycee Amchit Explained

Lycee Amchit is a private school that provides kindergarten, primary, complementary and secondary teaching.^[1] The main campus is located in the town of Amsheet, Lebanon. It covers an area of 10,000 square metres.

History

The School was founded in 1977^[2] during the Lebanese Civil War by a psychologist (Claire Gedeon) and a specialized educator (Georges Gedeon) who fled from the war in the capital Beirut and settled in Amsheet.

Organisation

Lycee Amchit educates students from the age of 3 years. The primary languages are Arabic and French. English is taught as a secondary language. Although secular, the school offers courses in religious education.

Extracurricular activities

The school participated in the 2008 Model United Nations.^[3] They gave a dance performance at the 12th Annual Science and Arts Fair, on 7 May 2010, held at Lebanese American University, Byblos.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lycee Amchit, Lebanon . LebWeb.com . 15 September 2014.
2. Web site: Home . lyceeamchit.edu.lb.
3. Web site: Participating Schools . Model United Nations . 15 September 2014.
4. Web site: High schoolers gather at LAU for annual arts and science fair . . 14 May 2010 . 17 September 2014.