Collège Notre Dame de Nazareth

What Collège Notre Dame de Nazareth does

Collège Notre Dame de Nazareth is a private Catholic K-12 school located in the Furn el-Chebbak / Ain El-Remmaneh district of Beirut, Lebanon, operated by the Congrégation des Religieuses de Nazareth. The institution traces its origins to the arrival of Mother Marie de Vaux in Lebanon in 1868 and the completion of its U-shaped campus building in 1877, providing over 155 years of continuous operation. The school delivers dual-track education from Petite Section through Terminale, awarding both the Lebanese Baccalaureate and the French Baccalaureate, with the French-track programs homologated by France's Ministry of National Education through the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger (AEFE).

The academic offering is supplemented by ancillary services including a Garderie (daycare), cafeteria operations, and a transport partnership, each creating distinct revenue lines beyond core tuition. Tuition is published publicly on a tiered schedule, ranging from approximately $3,500-$4,750 per student per year for the Lebanese sections and $4,550-$4,900 for the French sections, positioning the school in the mid-to-upper tier of Beirut private education. Governance is held by the religious congregation, with university partnerships referenced through the website to support graduate placement.

The institution operates as a nonprofit under its owning congregation. Reported staffing of 251-500 employees suggests an enrollment materially larger than the ~80 students referenced on the homepage, although the discrepancy in the input data cannot be reconciled from the materials supplied. The school has demonstrated operational resilience through the 2020 Beirut port explosion and the COVID-19 disruption, resuming enrollment for subsequent academic cycles.

Name

Collège Notre Dame de Nazareth

Legal name

Collège Notre Dame de Nazareth

Website

https://ndn.edu.lb

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Collège Notre Dame de Nazareth is a private Catholic K-12 school in Beirut, Lebanon, operating under the Congrégation des Religieuses de Nazareth and offering both Lebanese and French (AEFE-homologated) Baccalaureate programs from preschool through Terminale, supported by daycare, cafeteria, and transport services.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Beirut

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Schooling Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to families for student enrollment from preschool through terminale. Fees are set in Lebanese Pounds (LBP) and US Dollars (USD), with rates varying by grade level. Financial aid is available for families facing payment difficulties, administered through the social worker.
2. Cafeteria Services: On-campus cafeteria providing food and beverages to students, generating revenue through direct food and beverage sales. Menu includes pizzas, mankoushe, sandwiches, snacks, and beverages priced in Lebanese Lira.
3. School Transportation: Bus transport services provided through an external partner company (Akoury), which is solely responsible for the service. The college facilitates this service for families but the transport company handles all transport logistics and fees.
4. Daycare/Garderie Services: Daycare services for children from 6 months to 3 years, operated by the Nazareth Religious order. Staffed by a director, nurse, cook, three educators, and one service worker. Additional revenue stream complementing the school's educational offerings.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Collège Notre Dame de Nazareth is a Catholic, Lebanese private school that delivers dual Lebanese and French Baccalaureate education from preschool through terminale (high school senior year). It is homologated by the French Ministry of Education and operates within the AEFE network of French schools abroad. The school also provides a daycare service (Garderie) for children aged 6 months to 3 years and complements its core education with on-campus cafeteria, partner-provided school transport, and a 360-degree virtual campus tour.

Product overview

Collège Notre Dame de Nazareth is a Catholic, Lebanese educational institution offering a comprehensive dual-program education system preparing students for both Lebanese and French baccalaureate exams. The institution provides education from preschool (Garderie from 6 months) through terminale, incorporating religious formation based on Nazareth values. The school operates as a unified institution with multiple support services including a virtual campus tour, cafeteria, and external transport services, all administered through its AEFE network affiliation.

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Products and services

• Collège Notre Dame de Nazareth (Dual Baccalaureate Education Program) Core K-12 educational program preparing students for both the Lebanese Baccalaureate (Sciences, Life Sciences, Humanities, Sociology-Economics) and the French Baccalaureate (Scientific, Literary, Economics and Social). Includes preschool through terminale with Catholic human formation and reduced class sizes.
• Garderie Nazareth Early childhood daycare for children from 6 months to 3 years, staffed by a director, nurse, cook, three educators and one service worker, with activities including logical activities, sensory exploration, guided play, musical awakening and art activities.
• Cafeteria Services On-site cafeteria providing food and beverages to enrolled students, with menu items priced in Lebanese Lira.
• School Transport Services (Akoury) Student transportation service between home and school operated by external partner Akoury, which manages all logistics and fees.
• NDN 360° Virtual Tour Immersive 360-degree virtual campus tour for prospective families to explore school facilities remotely before enrollment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% official exam pass rate
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Université Saint-Joseph (USJ)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 December 2024USJ conducts orientation sessions for NDN terminale students, presenting English-language programs and financial aid options. The university organized an Escape Room pedagogical activity for NDN students at its campus to raise awareness about disabilities and paramedical professions.
• AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollège Notre Dame de Nazareth is an officially homologated institution within the AEFE network of French schools abroad, regulated by the French Ministry of National Education. The college participates in AEFE events, programs, and competitions, and follows the AEFE's school calendar (SGECL-AEFE). The AEFE logo is displayed on the college's official website.
• Akoury Transport (Société Akoury)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAkoury is an external transport company providing school bus services exclusively for NDN students. The company is solely responsible for routes, schedules, and transport logistics. Contact numbers and email are provided on the college's transport services page.
• Lebanese American University (LAU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLAU's orientation office conducts information sessions for NDN high school students about LAU's programs, admissions requirements, and financial aid opportunities.
• ALBA Business SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerALBA Business School representatives meet with NDN students to present their business and creative arts programs, admissions criteria, and financial aid options. Sessions are organized during the college's orientation weeks.
• ESA Business SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerESA Business School conducts orientation sessions for NDN students to present their programs and educational offerings, as part of the college's comprehensive university guidance program.
• Sciences Po ParisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSciences Po Paris conducts a videoconference session with NDN students to present their programs and admissions process for French higher education.
• Neapolis University PafosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeapolis University Pafos participates in NDN's orientation events, presenting undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as summer camps for students.
• EU Business SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEU Business School participates in orientation sessions at NDN, presenting their business programs alongside Neapolis University Pafos during joint information sessions.
• IE UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIE University representatives conduct orientation sessions for NDN high school students, sharing information about academic programs and international study opportunities.
• American University of Beirut (AUB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAUB conducts orientation sessions for NDN students, presenting their programs and admissions information as part of the college's university guidance activities.
• Association des Guides du LibancoreOthersNDN hosts the Guides du Liban Nazareth group, founded in 1945, one of the first GDL groups in Lebanon. The group includes 7 units with approximately 250 members. NDN provides facilities and support for scout activities including guides, caravelles, and JEM units.
• Scouts du Liban (Baden Powell Group, XXème Beyrouth)coreOthersThe Baden Powell scout group is officially recognized by Scouts du Liban (association founded 1938, officially recognized 1949). NDN hosts the group including La Meute (8-12), La Troupe (12-17), and Le Clan (17-23). The group wears a yellow scarf with black border. NDN provides facilities for scout activities.

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Recent moves9 records

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Direct peers

• Brummana High School: Historic elite boarding school in Lebanon with international curriculum and IB programs. Comparable as a premium Lebanese school serving upper-class Lebanese and international families.
• International College (IC) Beirut: Premium K-12 international school in Beirut serving affluent Lebanese and expatriate families. Comparable in positioning (premium, internationally-oriented) though curriculum mix differs from NDN's French focus.
• American Community School (ACS) Beirut: American-style international school in Beirut serving affluent Lebanese and expatriate families. Competes for the same premium tuition-paying demographic, though with American rather than French curriculum.
• Collège des Sœurs des Saints-Cœurs (Antoura): Catholic French-language school in Lebanon offering K-12 education with French Baccalaureate preparation. Comparable religious-affiliated French curriculum competitor.
• Grand Lycée Franco-Libanais: French-language Lebanese school offering the French Baccalaureate to students across primary and secondary cycles. Operates in the same Beirut market with overlapping curriculum and customer base as NDN.
• Collège Notre Dame de Jamhour: Jesuit French-language college in Lebanon preparing students for the French Baccalaureate. Targets a similar affluent demographic and competes directly with NDN's dual-program offering.
• Collège Saint-Joseph (Ain Saadé): Jesuit, French-language Catholic school in Lebanon offering French Baccalaureate. One of NDN's closest direct competitors for affluent Lebanese families seeking French curriculum and dual credentials.
• Collège de la Sainte Famille (Fanar): Jesuit French-language college in Lebanon with primary and secondary cycles. Directly comparable religious-affiliated French curriculum school competing for similar families.
• Lycée Français de Beyrouth (Lycée Libanais Français): Network-affiliated French school in Beirut delivering the French curriculum and Baccalaureate. Directly comparable to NDN's French-track offering and serves a similar demographic.
• Lycée Verdun: French curriculum school in Beirut preparing students for the French Baccalaureate. Targets similar affluent families and overlaps with NDN on French-track offerings.

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