Founding an entirely national school in concept, management and financing (1916-1934) Mary Kassab, a pioneering woman and schoolteacher, founded the school in 1916, during World […]
Flourishing an Education Based on Self-Confidence (1934-1975) Mary Kassab was succeeded by Wadad Cortas, (Principal 1934-74), who continued with her predecessor’s mission. She created different programs and streams for girls […]
Ahliah’s Steadfastness During the Catastrophe of War (1977-1991) Situated in the heart of Beirut, Ahliah found itself at the center of battles during the Lebanese War (1975–1991). Its buildings sustained […]
Post-Civil War Improvements (1991-2007) As of 1995, the school started to restructure itself to meet the demands of the 21st century. The BoT, led by Nadim Cortas and with input […]
Master Plan Execution (2009-2019) As of 2009, The Board of Trustees along with the Principal, Rida Ayache (2008-current), with major input from all the school’s constituency and stakeholders, finalized the […]