CRDP_LB

What CRDP_LB does

CRDP Lebanon (Centre for Educational Research and Development / المركز التربوي للبحوث والإنماء) is a national public institution established by Lebanese Decree No. 2356 on 10/12/1971 and housed in Dekwaneh, Beirut, under the direct supervision of the Minister of Education and Higher Education. It is the sole statutory body mandated to develop Lebanon's national curriculum, design official educational materials, set examination standards, and conduct educational research and teacher training. The institution serves public schools as the primary customer segment, with secondary reach into private schools, the Lebanese University and other higher education institutions, and the Ministry of Education itself.

CRDP operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem comprising its institutional website (crdp.org), a Moodle-based Learning Management System (CRDP MOODLE at edusub.crdp.org) for online teacher training and collaborative learning, and the Mawaridy platform (mawaridy.crdp.org) for online educational content. Its core offerings include curriculum development, publications (Statistical Bulletin, Educational Magazine, research studies, digital books, and Open Educational Resources), project-based programs (National Think Tank for Pedagogical Research, Summer School, Psychosocial Support, OER), a school directory, and specialized centers including The Green Room (early childhood education) and the Educational Difficulties Center. Distribution is handled through a nationwide network of 8 Teachers' Centers/Resource Centers and printing facilities in Sin El-Fil.

CRDP is a government-funded public institution; most core services are provided free of charge to public schools. The only disclosed commercial revenue stream is the Educational Magazine subscription at 25,000 Lebanese Pounds per year, distributed through the regional Teachers' Centers network. The institution operates with 85 employees under the leadership of President Professor Hyam Ishaq, and recent 2026 activities include drafting a new curriculum decree for the Ministry, a cooperation agreement with Aamal Educational Institutions, and a social cohesion workshop program addressing student wellbeing.

Name

CRDP_LB

Legal name

المركز التربوي للبحوث والإنماء (Center for Educational Research and Development)

Website

https://crdp.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CRDP Lebanon is a national public institution, established in 1971, mandated to develop Lebanon's official curriculum, train teachers, and set national exam standards. It serves the Lebanese Ministry of Education, public schools, private schools, and universities through digital platforms, publications, and a nationwide network of eight Teachers' Centers.

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Product category

Educational Research and Development

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Public Administration (92)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACAIAK

Assessment, Observation & Documentation Training (Portfolios, DRDP/CLASS/ECERS)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Teacher Training & Professional Development

Keywords

• Educational research
• Curriculum development
• Teacher training
• Learning management systems
• Educational publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Beirut (Dekwaneh)

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CRDP is Lebanon's national public institution for educational research and development, mandated to design national curricula, develop official textbooks, set examination standards, and deliver teacher training. It operates digital learning platforms (CRDP Moodle and Mawaridy), publishes statistical bulletins, research studies, and the Educational Magazine, and runs specialized centers for early childhood education (The Green Room) and learning difficulties support, serving public and private schools across Lebanon.

Product overview

CRDP (Centre for Educational Research and Development) is Lebanon's national institution for educational modernization and development. The organization operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem consisting of its main institutional website (crdp.org), the CRDP Moodle learning management system for online teacher training and collaborative learning, and the Mawaridy educational platform. These digital platforms complement CRDP's core services including curriculum development, publications (statistical bulletins, research studies, educational magazine, and digital books), educational projects (think tank, summer school, psychosocial support, OER), a school directory, and specialized centers for educational difficulties and early childhood education (The Green Room).

Differentiator

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Products and services

• CRDP Moodle Learning Management System A Moodle-based Learning Management System hosted at edusub.crdp.org, providing online collaborative educational material, teacher training modules, instructional design courses, and self-paced learning modules for CRDP employees and educators.
• Mawaridy Educational Platform An online educational platform hosted at mawaridy.crdp.org that provides digital learning resources and remote education tools for online learning and teaching purposes.
• National Curriculum Development Educational curriculum development and update services including lesson requirements for official exams and textbook recommendations for Lebanese schools, mandated by Lebanese law.
• Educational Publications Digital and print publications including the Statistical Bulletin, educational studies and research, the Educational Magazine (المجلة التربوية), Lebanese education system indicators, and digital books, distributed via Teachers' Centers across Lebanon.
• Educational Magazine (المجلة التربوية) An annual subscription-based educational periodical published by CRDP, distributed through Teachers' Centers and Resource Centers across Lebanon for educators and education stakeholders.
• School Guide (دليل المدارس) A directory of Lebanese schools providing information about educational institutions across different regions.
• The Green Room (الغرفة الخضراء) An educational resource center focused on early childhood education and pedagogical support for teachers and young learners.
• Educational Difficulties Center (مركز الصعوبات التعلميّة) A specialized center providing support, resources, and guidance for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Educational Projects Educational projects including the National Think Tank for Pedagogical Research and Innovation, Summer School, Psychosocial Support programs, and Open Educational Resources (OER) initiatives.
• Statistical Bulletin and System Indicators Annual statistical bulletin and education system indicators providing quantitative data on the Lebanese educational system for policymakers and researchers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Aamal Educational Institutions (مؤسسات أمل التربوية)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026CRDP signed a cooperation agreement with Aamal Educational Institutions represented by its President Professor Hyam Ishak. The partnership aims to strengthen collaborative educational initiatives between the two organizations in the field of educational research and development.
• French Government (Academy of the Palm - Ordre des Palmes Académiques)minorOthersThe French government awarded Professor Hyam Ishak, President of CRDP, the Order of Academic Palms (وسام السعف الأكاديمية) in recognition of her contributions to education and academic cooperation between France and Lebanon.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Education Development Center (EDC): US-based non-profit that designs, delivers, and evaluates education programs including teacher training and curriculum development. EDC is comparable to CRDP in research-driven educational content production and capacity-building for educators.
• National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA): Ireland's statutory body advising on curriculum and assessment for early childhood, primary, and post-primary education. NCCA closely parallels CRDP's mandate in curriculum design and assessment standards.
• WestEd: US non-profit agency working on education research, professional learning, and curriculum improvement. WestEd shares CRDP's mission of improving educational quality through applied R&D and teacher capacity-building.
• National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT): India's national autonomous body for educational research, curriculum design, and textbook publication. NCERT is the closest structural analog to CRDP, operating with a statutory mandate, national textbook authority, and teacher training programs serving K-12 education.
• ACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority): Australia's independent statutory authority for developing the national curriculum and administering national assessments. ACARA is comparable to CRDP as a government-authorized national body producing curricula and assessment standards.

Broad incumbents

• UNESCO Education Sector: The UN agency setting global norms on education, advising on curriculum and teacher policy, and supporting national education systems. UNESCO's mission aligns with CRDP's mandate, though UNESCO operates across member states rather than at a national level.
• OECD Directorate for Education and Skills: International organization benchmarking education systems and informing policy through PISA and other instruments. OECD is comparable to CRDP in producing comparative education indicators and policy frameworks, though it operates cross-nationally.
• British Council Education: UK organization delivering international education partnerships, curriculum projects, and teacher training globally. Comparable to CRDP's international educational cooperation role, though operating internationally rather than within a single national jurisdiction.

Regional players

• Ministry of Education - UAE (Curriculum and Assessment Sector): UAE Ministry of Education oversees curriculum development, teacher licensing, and assessment standards for K-12 schools. A regional peer in the Gulf education landscape with a comparable mandate scope for national curriculum and exam authority.
• Mawhiba (King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity): Saudi non-profit focused on talent identification, curriculum enrichment, and teacher development. Mawhiba is a regional peer advancing educational development and innovation in the Arab world, with comparable teacher capacity-building activities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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