Eastwood College
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Eastwood College is a private school in Lebanon
. It operates two campus
es on the outskirts of Beirut
. The first campus, which opened in 1973, is located in Kafarshima
, the second in Mansourieh
. The schools Motto is "Children, our Purpose and our Future".
serving children in Lebanon
since 1973. Eastwood College endeavors to provide a holistic educational experience that nurtures the social and academic potential of its students.
The school
provides internationally-based and Lebanese-based curricula through two distinct programs. Our vibrant student body is composed of students from some 20 countries from around the world, therefore, a focus on personalized attention to learners is a hallmark of the Eastwood College experience.
Eastwood College was founded in 1973 with the vision of Mr. Amine Khoury and Ms. Hazel St. John MBE to provide an equitable educational community for all learners. The board of advisors has since been in effect, overseeing major curriculum and policy decisions.
Since its foundation, Eastwood College has kept abreast with best pedagogical practices. A holistic approach to education distinguishes it from other schools; Eastwood College's focus is on the social, emotional and academic nurturing of its learners. Its goal to recruit a highly qualified, diverse teaching workforce supports the effort to maintain internationally recognized standards in curriculum and teaching. Small class sizes ensure that students with distinct educational competence and backgrounds receive the individual attention and care they require.
The school’s curriculum is based on active construction of meaning through rigorous coursework that is intellectually challenging and culturally appropriate. Students explore topics in depth through a method of inquiry which allows them to ask and tackle meaningful questions. There is great attention to social interactions within the curriculum, such as conversations, discussions, joint work, and debate. Such interactions provide opportunities for students to learn through observing the performance of others, receiving feedback about their own performance, hearing alternative points of view, and engaging in the exchange of ideas.
There is a periodic review of the curriculum
to ensure that high standards are maintained.
The success of its mission depends on the commitment of all members of the school community to take an active part in its effort to provide an instructional system that conforms to the high standards of international education. To this end, the College offers a diversified curriculum that allows students to select the course of study that best meets their educational objectives and the requirements of Lebanese
and international institutions of higher learning.
Eastwood College is committed to a program of continuous improvement. Existing programs and practices are subject to periodic review and assessment. Equipment and facilities are regularly upgraded. An organized program for professional staff development ensures that the quality of instruction is consistent with best-practice educational research.
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
. It operates two campus
Campus
A campus is traditionally the land on which a college or university and related institutional buildings are situated. Usually a campus includes libraries, lecture halls, residence halls and park-like settings...
es on the outskirts of Beirut
Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
. The first campus, which opened in 1973, is located in Kafarshima
Kfarshima
Kfarshima is a town in the Baabda District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate, southeast of Beirut. Kfarshima is the birthplace of the composer and musician, Philemon Wehbi and the singers Melhem Barakat and Majida El Roumi. Also the Birthplace of the Philosopher Shibli Shmayyel...
, the second in Mansourieh
Mansourieh
Mansourieh, is a village in the Matn District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon.-Overview:...
. The schools Motto is "Children, our Purpose and our Future".
History
Eastwood College is an independent K-12 schoolSchool
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
serving children in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
since 1973. Eastwood College endeavors to provide a holistic educational experience that nurtures the social and academic potential of its students.
The school
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
provides internationally-based and Lebanese-based curricula through two distinct programs. Our vibrant student body is composed of students from some 20 countries from around the world, therefore, a focus on personalized attention to learners is a hallmark of the Eastwood College experience.
Eastwood College was founded in 1973 with the vision of Mr. Amine Khoury and Ms. Hazel St. John MBE to provide an equitable educational community for all learners. The board of advisors has since been in effect, overseeing major curriculum and policy decisions.
Since its foundation, Eastwood College has kept abreast with best pedagogical practices. A holistic approach to education distinguishes it from other schools; Eastwood College's focus is on the social, emotional and academic nurturing of its learners. Its goal to recruit a highly qualified, diverse teaching workforce supports the effort to maintain internationally recognized standards in curriculum and teaching. Small class sizes ensure that students with distinct educational competence and backgrounds receive the individual attention and care they require.
The school’s curriculum is based on active construction of meaning through rigorous coursework that is intellectually challenging and culturally appropriate. Students explore topics in depth through a method of inquiry which allows them to ask and tackle meaningful questions. There is great attention to social interactions within the curriculum, such as conversations, discussions, joint work, and debate. Such interactions provide opportunities for students to learn through observing the performance of others, receiving feedback about their own performance, hearing alternative points of view, and engaging in the exchange of ideas.
There is a periodic review of the curriculum
Curriculum
See also Syllabus.In formal education, a curriculum is the set of courses, and their content, offered at a school or university. As an idea, curriculum stems from the Latin word for race course, referring to the course of deeds and experiences through which children grow to become mature adults...
to ensure that high standards are maintained.
Mission and Philosophy
Eastwood College strives to be an Evangelical educational community for students of all nationalities and religions. The school aims to provide a supportive environment in which learners can develop their academic potential, their personal and social awareness, and their career goals.The success of its mission depends on the commitment of all members of the school community to take an active part in its effort to provide an instructional system that conforms to the high standards of international education. To this end, the College offers a diversified curriculum that allows students to select the course of study that best meets their educational objectives and the requirements of Lebanese
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
and international institutions of higher learning.
Eastwood College is committed to a program of continuous improvement. Existing programs and practices are subject to periodic review and assessment. Equipment and facilities are regularly upgraded. An organized program for professional staff development ensures that the quality of instruction is consistent with best-practice educational research.