Curriculum Overview
Hariri High School III offers a comprehensive and rigorous academic program aligned with national curriculum requirements and enriched by international academic standards. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, scientific inquiry, digital fluency, interdisciplinary learning, and global competencies.
Critical Thinking
Scientific Inquiry
Digital Fluency
Interdisciplinary Learning
Global Competencies
Programme by Stage: One Map, Four Selectable Stages
Select any stage below to explore the daily learning rhythm, progression in student agency, and how learners grow with confidence from Early Years through Secondary graduation.
The Daily Rhythm
01 Arrive & belong
Warm morning welcome, circle routines, and emotional check-ins that build safety and belonging.
02 Explore & discover
Hands-on learning centers and sensory inquiry that spark questions, sorting, and observation.
03 Create & communicate
Storytelling, expressive arts, phonics, and emergent trilingual communication with peers.
04 Move & reflect
Active motor play outdoors followed by calm reflection on what we discovered together today.
Four Foundations Woven Through Every Day
Communication
Developing active listening, rich oral vocabulary, phonological awareness, and expressive storytelling.
Early Numeracy
Building number sense, patterns, spatial reasoning, and measurement through tactile manipulatives.
Confidence
Encouraging self-help routines, emotional regulation, resilience, and positive peer friendships.
Curiosity
Turning children’s natural "why" and "how" questions into joyful observation and mini-investigations.
How Learning Develops: A Simple Progression in Agency
01 Build
Establish strong literacy, numeracy, handwriting, and structured classroom study habits.
02 Connect
Link ideas across languages, science, and social studies to see how concepts work together.
03 Apply
Test understanding through hands-on science labs, team projects, and real-world problem solving.
04 Own
Set personal learning goals, revise work using feedback, and present findings with pride.
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A Supported Transition, Not a Sudden Jump
01 Before the move
Orientation sessions and teacher handovers between Grade 6 and Grade 7 ensure every learner is known in advance.
02 The first weeks
Clear guidance on managing subject schedules, lab safety, study planners, and assessment expectations.
03 Growing independence
Developing analytical writing, scientific lab methodology, and steady readiness for official Brevet benchmarks.
Voice & Leadership: Research. Speak. Contribute.
Debate and presentations
Structured classroom debates, oral defenses, and early Model UN / Model Arab League preparation.
Student-led inquiry
Science fair investigations, source evaluation, and interdisciplinary research projects.
Leadership and service
Peer mentorship, environmental initiatives, and community service that build civic responsibility.
Academic Ambition with a Clear Sense of Direction
Lebanese Baccalaureate Streams & Rigor
Deep disciplinary mastery across General Sciences, Life Sciences, Sociology & Economics, and Humanities streams, alongside SAT and international university readiness.
Learning Beyond Examination Preparation
Independent scientific research, public speaking, and diplomatic leadership through award-winning MUN and MAL delegations at AUB and LAU.
Finishing School Connected & Confident
01 Personal guidance
One-on-one university advising for major selection, scholarship essays, and admissions portfolios.
02 Leadership & belonging
Leading student clubs, academic competitions, and campus initiatives as role models for younger peers.
03 Alumni connection
Stepping into a proud HHS3 alumni community thriving at top universities in Lebanon and abroad.
A Multilingual Learning Journey
At Hariri High School III, fluency across Arabic, English, and French develops purposefully across every school stage—anchoring cultural identity while opening doors to global higher education.
Arabic
Mother Tongue, Heritage & Literary MasteryRooted in joyful storytelling and phonics in the Early Years, progressing through rich grammar, reading comprehension, and creative composition in Elementary and Middle School, to advanced literary analysis, philosophy, and formal rhetoric in Secondary.
English
Primary Medium of Inquiry, STEM & DiplomacyServing as the primary medium for mathematics, sciences, and research—growing from immersive early literacy in KG to academic essay writing, laboratory reporting, MUN diplomacy, and competitive SAT / university readiness.
French
Third-Language Fluency & Cultural HorizonsIntroduced through communicative, engaging oral and reading experiences that build confident comprehension and spoken fluency—equipping graduates to thrive in Lebanon’s multilingual landscape and Francophone universities.
Academic Programs & Assessment
Standards-based curriculum with international benchmarking
Continuous formative and summative assessments
Enrichment programs, academic competitions, research projects, and extension programs
The Assessment Cycle: Move Through the Evidence Journey
Assessment at HHS3 is not a single endpoint score—it is a continuous four-phase evidence cycle that guides instruction, student reflection, and family partnership.
01 Notice: Gathering Authentic Evidence of Learning
Teachers observe how students reason, question, write, and solve problems across daily classwork, laboratory investigations, and formative checks.
What Evidence Looks Like
- Classroom dialogue & formative exit checks
- Writing drafts, lab notebooks & problem sets
- Oral presentations & collaborative projects
02 Interpret: Understanding Strengths & Misconceptions
Student work is analyzed against clear curriculum benchmarks and rubrics to pinpoint mastered concepts as well as specific areas needing clarification.
How We Analyze
- Transparent criteria & subject rubrics
- Distinguishing conceptual gaps from procedural slips
- Balancing formative growth with summative rigor
03 Respond: Actionable Feedback & Targeted Instruction
Teachers provide timely, specific feedback and adjust instruction through small-group re-teaching, targeted practice, or enrichment extensions.
Instructional Response
- Constructive comments focused on next steps
- Targeted reinforcement & guided practice
- Extension tasks for deeper mastery
04 Revisit: Checking Growth & Consolidating Mastery
Students apply feedback to subsequent tasks and cumulative assessments—verifying that misconceptions are resolved and long-term mastery is secure.
Evidence of Growth
- Visible progress from initial draft to final work
- Student self-reflection on academic goals
- Confident readiness for official examinations
01 Ongoing feedback
Regular classroom commentary, rubric notes, and formative check-ins that guide day-to-day improvement.
02 Formal reporting
Structured mid-term and term report cards summarizing achievement across all subjects and standards.
03 Shared response
Parent–teacher conferences that turn assessment insights into coordinated home–school support.
Student Academic Experience & Achievement
At Hariri High School III, students engage in rigorous, inquiry-driven learning that builds deep understanding, future-ready skills, and a strong record of academic achievement.
Early Learning
Preschool Foundations
Building curiosity, early literacy, numeracy, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning from the earliest years.
Academic Excellence
Celebrating strong academic performance, student achievement, distinction, and continuous growth across all grade levels.
Science Fair & Innovation
Encouraging inquiry, experimentation, creativity, and problem-solving through student-led scientific projects and innovation.
MUN & MAL Leadership Programs
Developing research, diplomacy, public speaking, critical thinking, and leadership through Model United Nations and Model Arab League programs and conferences at AUB and LAU.
One Learner, Four Connected Dimensions
Academic excellence thrives when every learner is supported across learning, belonging, emotional wellbeing, and daily health.
01 Learning: Differentiated Academic Support
Responsive instruction, study-skills coaching, and targeted academic interventions that help every learner reach full potential.
- Individualized progress monitoring & small-group support
- Executive functioning, note-taking & study-habit coaching
- Academic enrichment & competition preparation
02 Belonging: Respectful Community & Positive Culture
Cultivating a warm, inclusive campus culture rooted in mutual respect, character education, and strong home–school trust.
- Caring teacher–student relationships across every grade
- Shared expectations for dignity, conduct & responsibility
- Clubs, assemblies & collaborative school traditions
03 Wellbeing: Social-Emotional Guidance & Counseling
Proactive social-emotional guidance and confidential counseling that help students navigate transitions, stress, and peer relationships.
- Confidential student counseling & conflict resolution
- Resilience, digital citizenship & anti-bullying awareness
- Age-appropriate transition support across stages
04 Health: Campus Safety & Physical Wellness
Attentive on-campus health care, preventive safety protocols, and active physical education that keep students safe and energized.
- Dedicated school health clinic & first-aid readiness
- Coordinated care plans with families for medical needs
- Safe campus supervision & active physical education
How Support Begins
01 Notice or ask
A teacher, counselor, student, or parent shares an early observation or question—no concern is too small.
02 Connect
The division coordinator, teachers, and family connect to listen, review evidence, and align on priorities.
03 Plan & review
Agree on practical classroom and home strategies, with scheduled follow-ups to celebrate progress and adjust.
University Placement and Global Pathways
Graduates of Hariri High School III pursue higher education at leading universities in Lebanon and worldwide. Our academic rigor, leadership preparation, and dedicated counseling empower students for competitive admissions and scholarship success.
University & Career Guidance Journey: Five Connected Milestones
01 Discover: Strengths, Interests & Academic Identity
Students reflect on personal strengths, academic interests, and career curiosities to make informed Baccalaureate stream choices.
02 Explore: University Fairs, Campus Visits & Faculty Pathways
Direct engagement with university admissions representatives, campus visits, and career panels across Lebanon and international systems.
03 Prepare: Standardized Testing, Portfolios & Leadership Record
Structured readiness for SAT, language proficiency exams, and building a compelling record of research, MUN/MAL, and community service.
04 Apply: Admissions Applications, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Individualized support with university applications, early admission deadlines, personal statements, recommendation letters, and scholarship files.
05 Transition: Baccalaureate Distinction & University Enrollment
Completing the Lebanese Baccalaureate with distinction, finalizing university enrollment, and joining the HHS3 alumni network.
Leading Universities in Lebanon
International Destinations
Our alumni network reflects academic distinction, leadership potential, and global citizenship, continuing to excel in competitive programs worldwide.