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Important Update for Parents with School-Aged Children
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) has announced that non-Lebanese children can register for second-shift schools (KG through Grade 9) from 1 to 16 October, if they have:
- A UNHCR certificate or
- A valid residency permit.
If your child does not have these documents, their name will be placed on a waiting list for further follow-up. Advocacy on this is ongoing.
What You Need to Do
- Go to the nearest public school operating second shifts (PM shift).
The opening of these schools depends on the Ministry’s final decision and the number of students registered by 16 October. - For families with UNHCR certificates or valid residency permits:
- If your child attended school in Lebanon last year OR
- If your child is 5 years old and ready for KG3 or Grade 1,
register them at the nearest school before 16 October.
- For families with only a UNHCR barcode:
- Go to the nearest school to add your child’s name to the waiting list.
- The Ministry will share updates on next steps soon.
- For families without residency permits and with expired UNHCR certificates:
- If your child qualifies for second-shift schools, you can request a certificate renewal through one of the following:
- The HELP Online Contact Form: help.unhcr.org/lebanon/en/contact-us
- The UNHCR Call Center: 📞 04726111
UNHCR will review your request and contact you for a renewal appointment.
