Welcome to Makassed Abi Bakr El-Siddeeq School in Kantari, Beirut. Admissions for 2026–2027 are now open.
Academic Excellence

Curriculum & Programs

Comprehensive learning across all cycles, with STEAM, values education, and purposeful use of digital tools.

Kindergarten

Kindergarten

<p>At ABSS Kindergarten, the early years are the cornerstone of lifelong learning. Our program blends play-based learning with academic readiness across cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and linguistic domains.</p> <p><strong>English as a Second Language (ESL)</strong> — A language-rich environment where children develop English through songs, stories, conversations, and interactive activities.</p> <p><strong>French as a third language</strong> — Enjoyable lessons, games, and songs that build early communication skills and cultural awareness.</p> <p><strong>STEM</strong> — Age-appropriate exploration that sparks curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.</p> <p><strong>SEL &amp; character</strong> — Emotional intelligence, empathy, teamwork, kindness, honesty, respect, and responsibility.</p> <p><strong>Advocacy</strong> — Activities that help children express ideas, understand rights, and respect others’ perspectives.</p> <p><strong>Islamic Studies</strong> — Qur’an, the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and Islamic ethics that nurture compassion and good character.</p>

Elementary (Grades 1–6)

Elementary (Grades 1–6)

<p>Elementary education at ABSS shapes academic foundations and personal growth. We nurture reading, writing, and mathematics while fostering creativity, character, critical thinking, logical reasoning, and social-emotional wellbeing.</p> <p>The Elementary Department offers a six-year program (Grades 1–6). Students follow the <strong>Lebanese Program</strong>, available to Lebanese students and to non-Lebanese students who choose it. Core subjects including Mathematics and Science are taught in English. Arabic and English are the main languages of instruction; French is taught as a second language. History, Geography, and Civics are delivered in Arabic.</p> <p>As a Cambridge International School, ABSS integrates global learning standards with national requirements. Teaching emphasizes Differentiated Instruction and a child-centered approach — inquiry, collaboration, and independent thinking — so every learner feels valued and reaches their full potential.</p>

STEAM Education

At ABSS, weekly STEAM from Kindergarten to Grade 6 integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Students build with Arduino, Micro:bit, and STEM kits — and shine in Do Your Bit, Science Fair, and STEM Fair.

STEAM education at ABSS