Academics

Monsif International School Standard of Education:

MIS has set a high standard of education for its students and achieved superior results in the Lebanese official exams and in the American SAT I, SAT II, and TOEFL. The school helps prepare its students to be able in their future to contribute to the accumulation and application of analytical methods in a changing world and be aware of the need for harmony between technology and nature.

Languages of Instruction:

In both the International Baccalaureate and High School programs, English is the only language of instruction in all classes, while the languages of instruction in the Lebanese Official Program are English and Arabic. In all three programs, French is given as a third language, and Spanish is optional as a forth language. 

Progress Reports:

The academic progress of the student is reported to parents three times a year. The academic year is divided into two semesters and each semester into two terms. Each semester is immediately followed by an exam (The Mid-Year and the Final Exams). The first progress report is sent to parents around Christmas; the second report is at the end of the first semester (around the third week of February); the third term and Final Report Card are sent at the end of the academic year (Last week of June).

Requirements for promotion to higher levels:

In order to be eligible for promotion, a student must have:

1. A record of regular attendance.

2. A clear disciplinary record.

3. No failures. (10/20) is the passing grade per subject (Or it's equivalent /100, Letter Grade etc...) 

4. A general average of (10/20, Or it's equivalent /100, Letter Grade etc...) or above in the Secondary, Intermediate, and Elementary classes.

5. A grade report which shows that the student has completed the specific requirements for placement in the higher class. (An I or X grade shows that the student has not completed the course requirements.)

Teacher-Parent Meetings:

A teacher-parent meeting is scheduled at the end of each academic term and after the distribution of report cards. Should a parent have any concerns or inquiries regarding his/her child’s progress in a certain subject, he or she is encouraged to contact administration in order to set a meeting with the specific teacher during his/her office hours.

Placement on the school Honor List:

To be placed on the School Honor List at the end of a given semester:

  1. Elementary students:
    1. general average of 18/20 or above with no grade below 16.
    2. a clear school disciplinary record.
       
  2. Intermediate, lower Secondary, and lower High-School students:
    1. general average of 17/20 or above with no grade below 14
    2. clear school disciplinary record.
       
  3. Higher Secondary and upper High- School students:
    1. a general average of (14/20) or above with no grade below 14
    2. A clear school disciplinary record.

Awards and Grants:

Awards and academic grants are presented to needy students who have displayed superior academic and/or athletic abilities and demonstrated leadership and excellent character.