Access to education
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All children — including refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless children — have the right to education. UNHCR, together with UNICEF and UNESCO, advocates for access to quality and inclusive education for all children and youth living in Lebanon. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) oversees both public and private education.
In Lebanon, English, French, and Arabic are taught from pre-school onward. For mathematics and science, English or French serve as the compulsory languages of instruction across all schools. Education is compulsory for children aged 3 to 14.
We invite refugee caregivers and youth to explore the tabs on this page for more information on access to Formal Basic Education, Tertiary Education, Technical Vocational Education and Training, and Scholarship Opportunities.
Please see the list of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools and the list of public schools in Lebanon through the links below.