Est. 1860 — Batriarkieh, Abdel-Kader Street, Beirut, Lebanon | +961 1 377607
Est. 1860 • Beirut, Lebanon

About Hariri High School II

An English-medium educational institution rooted in Beirut since 1860, dedicated to cultivating academic distinction, character, and leadership.

Our School

A Legacy of Educational Leadership

Hariri High School II (HHSII) is a private, English-medium, co-educational day school in Beirut serving students from Early Childhood (Preschool) through Grade 12 (High School).

Stewarded by the Rafic Hariri Foundation since 1986, the school combines rich historical roots dating to 1860 with progressive curricula, IB inquiry pathways, STEAM innovation, and values education.

Key Institutional Facts

  • Founded: 1860 in Beirut
  • Governance: Rafic Hariri Foundation
  • Grades: Preschool (KGI–KG3) to High School (Grade 12)
  • Languages of Instruction: English (Math/Science), Arabic, French
  • Accreditations: IB World School authorized/candidate & Lebanese Ministry
History & Heritage

Over 165 Years of Educational Heritage

1860 — Foundations

Establishment of the institution in Beirut's historic Zokak Al-Blat and Patriarchate district.

1986 — Stewardship by Rafic Hariri Foundation

Modernization of campus facilities, expansion of English-medium curricula, and scholarship programs.

2010s–Present — International Frameworks & STEAM

Integration of IB PYP/DP frameworks, AUB TAMAM school improvement initiatives, and state-of-the-art digital learning platforms.

Leadership

Principal's Welcome

"At Hariri High School II, our mission is to empower learners who excel academically, think critically, and lead with empathy. We believe in providing every student with the tools to innovate and contribute purposefully to Lebanon and the global community."

School Leadership & Directorate

Hariri High School II • Beirut
Guiding Principles

Vision, Mission & Core Values

Our Vision

To be a leading beacon of holistic, future-ready education that nurtures visionary citizens rooted in cultural heritage.

Our Mission

To deliver high-caliber trilingual education fostering intellectual rigor, ethical leadership, creativity, and social commitment.

Our Core Values

Integrity, Academic Excellence, Cultural Heritage, Inclusivity, Well-Being, and Lifelong Inquiry.

Strategic Direction

Strategic Plan 2030

Digital & STEAM Transformation

Expansion of robotics, AI literacy, and platform integration across all grade tiers.

Continuous Educator Development

Structured professional training with AUB TAMAM and international IB workshop leaders.

Our Team

Faculty & Staff Directory

Our experienced educators and administrators are committed to student achievement and well-being.

For departmental contacts, educator office hours, and counseling inquiries, please connect directly with our academic administrative office.

Contact Academic Administration

Discover Your Learning Journey at HHSII

Schedule a visit to our historic campus or begin your application for the upcoming academic year.

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