Lycee Amchit
Private school in Amsheet, Lebanon
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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.[citation needed]
| Lycee Amchit | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1977 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Language | Arabic French English |
| Website | Official website |
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.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed] Although secular, the school offers courses in religious education.[citation needed]
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]
