Access to Education
If you are under 18, find more resources just for you at help.unhcr.org/lebanon/are-you-under-18.
Announcement for refugee families in Lebanon
Free registration is open for the 2026 Summer Learning Support and Completion Programme for learners in Grades 1–9, in morning and afternoon shifts, regardless of nationality. The programme mainly targets children who:
- could not continue in-person learning because of the war or exceptional circumstances, even if they followed classes remotely;
stopped learning fully or partly; - have learning gaps in languages, mathematics or science;
- are at risk of dropping out or falling behind;
- have learning difficulties or specific needs, where support is available.
Children will be registered in the grade they attended in 2025–2026. The programme includes lessons and psychosocial, recreational and sports activities. It runs for six weeks, Monday to Thursday, from 20 July to 27 August 2026. Registration closes on 18 July. To register, visit the nearest participating school or centre.
Registration is encouraged as soon as possible.
In light of the exceptional circumstances, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and CERD, in partnership with UNICEF, are providing remote and digital learning solutions to ensure the safe continuity of education for all children.
Madrasati Platform
Offers structured digital lessons for all subjects (KG–Grade 12), aligned with the national curriculum and integrated with Microsoft Teams. Content can be downloaded and accessed offline: https://madristi.mehe.gov.lb. Use your Teams credentials provided by your school or contact your school for support. Complaints office: 01772299 / 01772888.
CRDP E-books Application
Provides free digital versions of official textbooks, accessible offline on Play Store, App Store, and Windows: https://www.crdp.org/books-digital. After downloading the application, log in using your credentials, then select the grade and subject to access the required books.
“Call and Learn” Service
A free phone-based support service connecting students with teachers for help in core subjects. WhatsApp: 71372321 (callback) | Call: 01594832
For more information on all available remote learning options, visit Ensuring Every Child Continues Learning – Even During Crisis | UNICEF Lebanon.
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.