Dear ACS Families,

I know that some of you had questions about the increase in the tuition (Lebanese lira) fees for next year.  We had hoped for a modest increase in tuition of about 10% to 15%.  This, however, was before the government mandated the new lira rate of 15,000 to $1 USD.   

Instead of increasing the lira tuition by 1000% in accordance with the new exchange rate, we were able to limit the increase to 348%.  This increase allows us to cover the 30% of employee salaries that are paid in lira and to pay for other lira expenses.  Our goal was to set tuition at the minimum level to meet our lira obligations.

Sincerely,

Thomas Cangiano

Head of School

Empowering students to solve problems with creativity and integrity, to lead well-balanced lives, and to serve Lebanon and the world community with understanding and compassion.

American Community School Beirut

Beirut | 67 Nigeria Street, Jal El-Bahr

+961 (1) 374370