Accreditation
Cognia Accreditation
Current (re-accredited 2020)
ABSS earned Cognia accreditation in 2013 and was re-accredited in 2020, affirming academic excellence and continuous improvement on our Kantari campus.
Quality & International Engagement
Accreditations, Memberships & Recognitions
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Accreditation
Curriculum recognition
Cambridge International School
Current since 2018
Since 2018, ABSS has been a Cambridge International School, implementing the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for learners from Kindergarten through Grade 6.
Language accreditation
CELF-A French Accreditation
Current
CELF-A accreditation recognizes excellence in the French language program at Makassed Abi Bakr El-Siddeeq School in Beirut.
Membership
UNESCO Associated Schools
Current
ABSS participates in the UNESCO Associated Schools network, connecting learners with global citizenship, intercultural dialogue, and quality education goals.
Award
International School Award
Recognized
The International School Award recognizes ABSS for embedding international mindedness and global learning across the primary years.
Recognition
Green School
Current
Green School recognition reflects ABSS’s commitment to sustainability, environmental awareness, and responsible citizenship.
Diploma Programme
IB Candidate School
Makassed Abi Bakr El-Siddeeq School is presented here as a candidate school for the IB Diploma Programme based on the information provided for this website project. Candidate status is distinct from authorization as an IB World School and does not guarantee authorization.
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