Education Report · 2024–2025
Makassed’s commitment to inclusive, high-quality education for every student — across Beirut, the Beqaa, and North Lebanon.
About Makassed
Makassed is a humanitarian organization dedicated to the community across education, healthcare, and social services.
In education, Makassed operates 16 schools across Beirut, the Beqaa, and North Lebanon, as well as Makassed University of Beirut (MUB), the Makassed Vocational and Technical Institute (MVTI), and four Makassed Learning Abilities Centers (MLAC) for students with special needs.
This wide-reaching network reflects Makassed’s commitment to inclusive education for all, regardless of religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or ability.
16 schools, MUB, MVTI, and four Learning Abilities Centers.
General Hospital with 10 departments, 4 PHCCs, and 3 mobile medical units.
Vocational training, volunteers, scouts, and community halls across Beirut.
A. Makassed Schools
Today, Makassed educates 5,575 students across 16 elementary, middle, and high schools. Beyond academic excellence, our schools shape future community leaders through ethics, civic responsibility, and citizenship.
| Area | School | Stages | Language | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut | Khaled Ben El Walid College | KG – Secondary | English / French | 570 |
| Ali Ben Abi Taleb College | KG – Secondary | English | 394 | |
| Lycée Makassed Khadija El Kobra | KG – Secondary | French | 377 | |
| Omar Ben El Khattab College | KG – Secondary | English | 1,470 | |
| Abdul Kader Kabbani High School | KG – Primary | English | 155 | |
| Abi Bakr El Siddeeq School | KG – Primary | English | 186 | |
| Al Imam Al Ouzai College | KG – Middle | English | 350 | |
| Beirut subtotal | 3,502 | |||
| Beqaa | Al Marj School | KG – Middle, Grade 10 | English | 320 |
| Majdal Anjar School | KG – Primary | English | 170 | |
| Kamed Al Loz School | KG – Primary, Grade 7 | English | 220 | |
| Arsal School | KG – Primary | French | 232 | |
| Bar Elias School | KG – Primary | English | 287 | |
| Jdeidet Al Fakiha School | KG, Grade 1 & 3 | French | 62 | |
| Beqaa subtotal | 1,291 | |||
| North | Wadi Khaled School | KG – Middle | French | 247 |
| Akkar Al Atiqa School | KG – Primary, Grade 7 | French | 252 | |
| Beit Ayoub School | KG – Primary | French | 283 | |
| North subtotal | 782 | |||
| Total students | 5,575 | |||
Recognition
During the 2024–2025 academic year, Makassed schools earned prestigious international accreditations reflecting a commitment to excellence and innovation.
Beyond K–12
B · Founded 1994
Located in Beirut, MVTI offers accredited Brevet Professionnel (BP), Technical Baccalaureate (BT), and Technicien Supérieur (TS) degrees, plus accelerated courses with commercial and industrial partners.
Through theoretical and practical instruction, MVTI promotes self-directed, lifelong learning — equipping students to think critically, collaborate, communicate, and thrive in a technological world.
C · Higher education
MUB upholds a strong tradition of academic excellence across three faculties, keeping pace with global trends while emphasizing research and community service.
Financial aid
This year, 4,324 students received USD 2,587,000 in scholarships. Over four academic years, Makassed has invested more than USD 6.8 million in student support.
| Institution | Students supported | Financial aid (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Khaled Ben El Walid (KBWH) | 157 | 282,000 |
| Ali Ben Abi Taleb (ABAT) | 394 | 260,000 |
| Lycée Makassed Khadija El Kobra | 377 | 274,000 |
| Omar Ben El Khattab College | 1,390 | 890,000 |
| Abdul Kader Kabbani High School | 118 | 49,000 |
| Abi Bakr El Siddeeq School | 145 | 89,000 |
| Rural schools | 1,516 | 454,376 |
| MVTI | 190 | 149,000 |
| MUB | 37 | 140,000 |
Looking ahead
With worsening economic conditions, rising unemployment, and declining household incomes, more families struggle to afford education. Students face the risk of falling behind — or dropping out altogether.
Makassed established the Scholarship Fund to ensure uninterrupted access to education for students from low-income and vulnerable families. Average annual tuition is approximately USD 4,000 in Beirut and USD 1,000 in rural areas.
Fundraising goal
$3,375,000
To support 3,950 students in 2026–2027
Partnerships
Invoices and documentation from projects delivered in partnership with UN agencies and international organizations.
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Your contribution to the Scholarship Fund keeps children in school and enables Makassed to continue providing quality education to the communities it serves.
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