SAGESSE HIGH SCHOOL

What SAGESSE HIGH SCHOOL does

Sagesse High School is a private Catholic K-12 institution located in Ain Saadeh, Lebanon, operating as part of the Sagesse Institution of the Archdiocese of Beirut. The school was established in 1992, extending the Sagesse educational tradition that dates to 1875, and serves students from preschool through grade 12 across three parallel academic tracks: the Lebanese Baccalaureate program, an American curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program. It was the first Catholic school in Lebanon authorized to offer the IB Diploma (1995) and is the only IB World School in Lebanon recognized by the Italian government; it has held MSA-CESS accreditation since 2009, with validity through 2032. The institution reports 20,000 students enrolled throughout its history.

The school generates revenue through tuition fees across its three programs, supplemented by afterschool programming and preschool offerings. It is a tuition-funded, nonprofit operation embedded within the Archdiocese of Beirut's educational network, and it markets itself on academic breadth (three curricula under one roof), international accreditation, and Catholic educational heritage. Customer-facing operations include an open admissions cycle for the 2026-2027 academic year, a recurring annual "Theme of the Year," and student-life programming such as the 2025-2026 Mental Health Club and preschool seasonal events. Headcount is reported at 101-250 employees.

No proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or external funding events are described in the available data; the institution is an operating educational provider rather than a technology or venture-backed entity. Its competitive position is anchored on credentials (IB authorization, MSA-CESS accreditation, Italian government recognition) and brand heritage rather than on technology or scale advantages.

Name

SAGESSE HIGH SCHOOL

Legal name

Sagesse High School

Website

https://sagessehs.edu.lb

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sagesse High School is a private Catholic K-12 school in Ain Saadeh, Lebanon, serving preschool through grade 12 across Lebanese, American, and IB Diploma programs as part of the Archdiocese of Beirut's Sagesse Institution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• K-12 private education
• Catholic school education
• International Baccalaureate program
• Lebanese secondary education
• Afterschool academic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

AIN SAADEH

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged per academic year for students enrolled in KG through Grade 12 across Lebanese, American, and IB programs. Payment plans available with 25% deposit and monthly installments.
2. Afterschool Programs: Revenue from afterschool academic center (study groups, subject reinforcement, private tutoring), coding and robotics club, and sports academies (basketball, hip hop, mini football, gymnastics).
3. Financial Aid Office: School provides tuition assistance to families unable to cover full costs through reductions in tuition fees, funded by school resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sagesse High School is a private Catholic, co-educational institution that delivers K-12 education through three academic pathways — the Lebanese Program, the American Program (MSA-CESS accredited), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school also operates a Sagesse Afterschool Center offering academic support, coding and robotics, and sports academies (basketball, hip hop, mini football, gymnastics). Holistic formation is delivered through student-life programs, counseling services, and Christian Life support on a single Beirut-area campus.

Product overview

Sagesse High School is a Catholic, co-educational school founded in 1992, offering three core academic programs: the Lebanese Program (12-year national curriculum), the American Program (MSA-accredited grades 1-12), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP, authorized IB World School). The school operates divisions from Preschool (KG1-3) through Secondary, with an Afterschool Center providing Academic Support, Coding & Robotics, and Sports Academies (Basketball, Hip Hop, Mini Football, Gymnastics). Student life programs include Model United Nations, Active Citizenship Program, Students' Council, Students' Organization, Scouts, Prom Committee, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). The institution is accredited by MSA-CESS until 2032 and is the only IB World School in Lebanon recognized by the Italian government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lebanese Program The standard 12-year Lebanese national curriculum used at all public and private schools in Lebanon, offering a continuous national pathway from preschool through the Lebanese Baccalaureate.
• American Program American-style 12-year curriculum and diploma accredited by the Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), offered from grades 1 to 12 and preparing students for American-style university admissions.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) IB-authorized two-year Diploma Programme offered during the final two years of high school at Sagesse High School, the first Catholic school in Lebanon to be authorized as an IB World School and the only IB World School in Lebanon recognized by the Italian government.
• Sagesse Afterschool Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% parent satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WaznatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner providing Career Guidance Program to help secondary students plan and succeed in their university paths. Collaboration between Sagesse High School Career Counseling Department and Waznat.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreOthersIB is the authorizing body for the IB World School network. Sagesse was the first Catholic school in Lebanon authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme. IB World School status requires adherence to IB standards and programs.
• Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)coreOthersGlobal accreditation body based in Pennsylvania. SHS has been accredited since 2009, with accreditation valid until 2032.
• Les Scouts du Liban and Guides du Liban AssociationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents participate in national scouting organizations, attending weekly meetings on school premises with activities targeting social, spiritual, personal, manual, and physical development.
• Lebanese Red CrossminorOthersArt for Humanity Exhibition organized as a CAS project raised donations for the Lebanese Red Cross, demonstrating community service and social responsibility.
• Grand Serai (Prime Minister Nawaf Salam)minorOthersGrade 10 AP and Secondary 1 students visited Grand Serai in Beirut. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam spoke with students about his role and responsibilities, in collaboration with Social Studies Department, Christian Life Department, and ACP.
• St. George's Orthodox Church and MuseumminorOthersStudents visited church and museum where Father Pio welcomed them, offered a meaningful tour, and led prayer, as part of educational field trip.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium K-12 school group with strong Middle East and international curriculum presence (IB, British, American). Sets the global benchmark for premium international-school positioning and tuition pricing that Sagesse competes within at the local level.
• GEMS Education: One of the world's largest K-12 private school operators with extensive Middle East footprint (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar). Operates multiple curricula including IB and American programs at scale, representing the scaled operator archetype Sagesse could not currently match.

Direct peers

• American Community School (ACS) Beirut: Beirut-based American-curriculum private school with IB offerings and a comparable anglophone, college-prep positioning. Targets the same English-speaking, internationally oriented families that Sagesse serves across KG-12.
• International College (IC) Beirut: Historic Beirut private school offering Lebanese Baccalaureate and IB Diploma programmes alongside American-style coursework. Directly competes with Sagesse for the same premium, internationally mobile Lebanese family segment with similar multi-program academic positioning.
• Brummana High School: One of Lebanon's oldest private boarding/day schools with a long-established international curriculum reputation. Competes with Sagesse in the premium, multi-decade-heritage K-12 segment serving both Lebanese and expatriate families.
• Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour: Catholic, French-language Lebanese private school authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme. Closest religious-affiliation peer to Sagesse in Lebanon, competing for Catholic families seeking international credentials.
• Antonine International School: Catholic, French-language Lebanese K-12 school with IB authorization, comparable to Sagesse as a faith-based, internationally accredited peer in the same Beirut premium private market.
• Lycée Franco-Libanais de Beyrouth (Lycée Français): French-network affiliated private school in Beirut offering the French Baccalaureate with international options. Competes for academically ambitious, internationally mobile families seeking premium K-12 credentials, similar to Sagesse's positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sagesse-high-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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