AACRAO 2016: Update on Education in Lebanon

AACRAO 2016:
Update on
Education in
Lebanon
Margaret L. Wenger
Senior Director of Evaluation
Martha Van Devender
Senior Evaluator
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Lebanon
Educational
Diagram
Both American and French
style systems used
General Secondary
Education Certificate
Ministry of Education and Higher
Education: http://www.higheredu.gov.lb/english/default.htm
From AEI CEP:
https://internationaleducation.gov.au/CEP/
Primary and Secondary Education
School education - 6+3+3 pattern of primary, intermediate and secondary education
• Primary
–
–
•
•
Six years (ages 6-12)
Only the primary education cycle is currently compulsory in Lebanon
Intermediate
–
–
Three years (ages 13-15)
Both academic and technical/vocational streams
–
Qualification: Brevet d’Études, ‫المتوسطة‬
‫( الشهادة‬Middle School Certificate)
Secondary (academic)
–
–
–
–
Three years (ages 16-18)
first year, common core of general education
second year, students choose whether to follow the sciences stream or the arts/humanities
stream
Final year, students are further divided into four optional streams:
•
•
•
•
–
–
Arts and Humanities
General Sciences
Life Sciences
Sociology & Economics
Qualification: General Secondary Education Certificate ‫( شهادة الثانوية العامة‬previously known
as the Baccalauréat Libanaise)
Before 1991, students sat the Baccalauréat I examination in Grade 11 and the
Baccalauréat II examination at the end of Grade 12
Intermediate
Diploma – Brevet
‫الشهادة المتوسطة‬
General Secondary Education Certificate
‫شهادة الثانوية العامة‬
Sociology and Economics Section, 2010
2014 Examinations
Technical Baccalaureate
‫البكالوريا الفنية‬
Exercise!
This is a sample of an
old Lebanese
Baccalaureate.
Which year did this
student take the
examination?
Post-Secondary Technical Education
This portion of the higher education sector is overseen by
the General Directorate of Vocational and Technical
Education. They are responsible for developing curricula,
overseeing institutions, and awarding documentation.
• It can be difficult to determine the status of technical
institutions in Lebanon. Institution lists are not widely
available. Many are small privately-run schools with one
area of specialization.
• Since the General Directorate is in charge of oversight,
we will only work with their documentation which comes
at the end of the program. We will not show credit for
an incomplete part of a higher technical program.
Higher Technician Diploma
Higher Education Institutions
• Public
– Lebanese University is the only public university in the country.
• Implementing LMD educational structure with ECTS credit system.
• Private
– Early private universities, such as Saint Joseph University and
American University of Beirut, were founded by missionaries in
the late 19th century.
– Private universities follow the French model of higher
education, the American model of higher education, or the
Arab model of higher education. Consequently, the language of
instruction at private universities could be French, English, or
Arabic.
• Non-university higher education institutions
– These include religious institutes, colleges, and university
institutes of technology.
https://www.naric.org.uk
Higher Education Accreditation
• The Lebanese University is automatically recognized by the
Lebanese state.
• Private institutions need a license to operate. These are
granted by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
• Accreditation is given in the form of a government decree.
Each decree has a number and a date (e.g. the Faculty of
Arts at the University of Balamand is accredited according
to edict 4885 from 4/6/1988).
• The American University of Beirut and the Lebanese
American University are American institutions that are
accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and
Colleges and New England Association of Schools and
Colleges, respectively. They are both recognized by the
government of Lebanon, but do not have their individual
courses accredited in the same way as other private
universities in the country.
https://www.naric.org.uk
Ministry of Education &
Higher Education (MEHE):
Directorate General of
Higher Education (DGHE)
http://www.higher-edu.gov.lb/
MEHE Recognized Universities
English
Lebanese University (LU)
French
Université Libanaise (UL)
American University of Beirut (AUB) *
Arabic
‫الجامعة اللبنانية‬
‫الجامعة األميركية في بيروت‬
University of Balamand (UOB) *
Université de Balamand
‫جامعة البلمند‬
Beirut Arab University (BAU)
Université Arabe de Beyrouth
‫جامعة بيروت العربية‬
La Sagesse University (ULS)
Université La Sagesse
‫جامعة الحكمة‬
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK)
Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik
‫جامعة الروح القدس – الكسليك‬
Middle East University (MEU) *
Université de Moyen Orient
‫جامعة الشرق األوسط‬
Saint Joseph University (USJ)
Université Saint-Joseph
‫جامعة القديس يوسف‬
Lebanese American University (LAU) *
Université Libano-Américaine
‫الجامعة اللبنانية األميركية‬
Haigazian University (HU) *
Université de Haigazian
‫جامعة هايكازيان‬
Lebanese International University
(LIU) *
‫الجامعة اللبنانية الدولية‬
Islamic University of Lebanon (IUL)
Université Islamique du Liban
‫الجامعة اإلسالم ّية في لبنان‬
Beirut Islamic University (BIU)
Université Islamique de Beyrouth
‫جامعة بيروت اإلسالمية‬
MEHE Recognized Universities
continued
English
French
Arabic
Makassed University of Beirut (MU)
Université de Makassed
‫جامعة المقاصد‬
Antonin University (UPA)
Université Antonine
‫الجامعة األنطونية‬
Jinan University (JU)
Université Jinan
‫جامعة الجنان‬
Global University (GU)
‫الجامعة العالمية‬
Arab Open University (AOU)
Université Ouverte Arabe
‫الجامعة العربية المفتوحة‬
Al-Manar University of Tripoli (MUT) *
Al-Manar Université à Tripoli
‫جامعة المنار في طرابلس‬
Rafik Hariri University (RHU) *
‫جامعة رفيق الحريري‬
American University of Science &
Technology (AUST) *
Université Américaine de Science et
Technologie
‫الجامعة األمريكية للعلوم والتكنولوجيا‬
American University of Technology
(AUT) *
Université Américaine de Technologie
‫الجامعة األميركية للتكنولوجيا‬
Lebanese German University (LGU)
Libano-Allemand Université
‫الجامعة اللبنانية األلمانية‬
Modern University of Business &
Sciences (MUBS)
‫الجامعة الحديثة لإلدارة والعلوم‬
Arts, Sciences, & Technology
University of Lebanon (AUL) *
Université d'Arts, Sciences et Technologie
au Liban
‫جامعة اآلداب والعلوم والتكنولوجيا في لبنان‬
Lebanese French University of
Technology and Applied Sciences
(LFU)
Université Libano-Française de Technologie
et des Sciences Appliqués (ULFTSA)
-‫جامعة التكنولوجيا والعلوم التطبيقية اللبنانية‬
‫الفرنسية‬
MEHE Recognized Universities
continued
English
French
Arabic
Lebanese Canadian University (LCU)
Université Libano-Canadienne
‫الجامعة اللبنانية الكندية‬
Al-Kafaat University (AKU)
Université Al-Kafaat
‫جامعة الكفاءات‬
Holy Family University (USF)
Université Sainte Famille
‫جامعة العائلة المقدسة‬
American University of Culture &
Education (AUCE) *
Université Américaine pour l’Education et
la Culture
‫الجامعة األميركية للثقافة‬
‫والتعليم‬
Notre Dame University – Louaize (NDU) *
Université de Notre Dame-Loueizeh
‫جامعة سيدة اللويزة‬
University of Tripoli (UOT)
Université de Tripoli
Al Maaref University (MU)
‫جامعة طرابلس‬
‫جامعة المعارف‬
Phoenicia International University (PU)
Université Internationale de Phénicie
‫جامعة فينيسيا الدولية‬
University of Sciences & Arts in Lebanon
(USAL)
Université des Sciences et Lettres au
Liban
‫جامعة العلوم واآلداب اللبنانية‬
Institution list compiled from MEHE:
http://www.higher-edu.gov.lb/english/default.htm
* Permitted to offer Freshman Year
http://www.mehe.gov.lb/equiv/english/page/freshman.html
Higher Education Qualifications :
Undergraduate
Associate Degree
• 2 years
Diplôme Universitaire de
Technologie/DUT (University
Technology Diploma)
• 2 to 3 years
Diplôme d'Études Universitaires
Générales/DEUG (Diploma of
General University Studies)
• 2 to 3 years
Bachelor Degree
Licence
First professional degrees
• 3 to 4 years – direct entry into 2nd year on the basis
of the Lebanese Bacc/GSEC; equivalent to Licence
• 3 to 5 years, usually 4 years, minimum 180 ECTS
credits under LMD reform
• Dentistry – 5 years, Medicine – 7 years, Pharmacy- 5 years
Higher Education Qualifications :
Postgraduate
Maîtrise
Master Degree
Diplôme d'Études
Approfondies/DEA (Diploma of
Advanced Studies)
• 4 years after the Lebanese Bacc/GSEC or a 1-year
program after a Licence
• 2 years, 120 ECTS credits after LMD reform
• 1 to 3 years
Diplôme d'Études
Supérieures/DES (Diploma of
Higher Studies)
• 2 years after Licence or Maîtrise
Diplôme d'Études Supérieures
Spécialisées/DESS (Diploma of
Higher Specialised Studies)
• 1 year after 4 or 5-year degrees
Diplôme d'Université (University
Diploma)
Doctoral Degree
Doctorat (Doctorate)
• Professional and specialist fields such as oral surgery,
reconstructive dentistry and various medical fields.
• 2 to 3 years part-time
• Doctor of Philosophy is 3 to 5 years after Master degree, 180
ECTS credits after LMD reform
• The Doctorat is normally 3 to 5 years of research culminating in
an original thesis, which must be defended before an
examination committee. Entry to the program is normally based
on a DES in a related field.
Lebanese University - Bachelor
Rafik Hariri University - Bachelor
Rafik Hariri University – Undergraduate Transcript
Rafik Hariri University – Undergraduate Transcript
American University of Beirut Undergraduate Transcript
How does your
institution treat
students from AUB (or
Lebanese American
University)?
Do you permit
bachelor degree
holders from these
schools into your
graduate programs?
How would you award
transfer credits?
MEHE Policy on Freshman Year
http://www.mehe.gov.lb/equiv/english/page/lebanese-curriculum.html
Jinan University - Master
Jinan University
– Transcript for
Master
Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
Lebanon had a population of approximately 4.5 million people
in 2013 (World Bank)
• Population of 6.2 million people by 2015 estimate (CIA World
Factbook)
• Over 1.8 million of them are refugees from Syria and around
400,000 of them are school age (UNHCR Lebanon)
 Language issues: schools teach in French or English, not
Arabic
 Curriculum issues: students lose years
 Capacity issues: second shifts
 Internal displacement
 Difficulty with re-entry
 Very little funding for university level study
Credential Evaluation Resources
• The Connection
https://theconnection.ece.org/resources/resourcesnew
• Lebanon - World Data on Education: International Bureau of
Education, UNESCO (2010/2011)
http://www.ibe.unesco.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Publications/W
DE/2010/pdf-versions/Lebanon.pdf
• Higher Education in Lebanon - European Community Tempus Report
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/tempus/participating_countries/overvie
w/lebanon_tempus_country_fiche_final.pdf
• Overview of Vocational Training and Education in Lebanon –
European Training Foundation
http://www.etf.europa.eu/pubmgmt.nsf/(getattachment)/9fa111e
4bc4be2b9c125700d004005fa/$file/med_vet_lebanon_00_en.pdf
• NAFSA Online Guide: Lebanon (2011)
http://www.nafsa.org/Resource_Library_Assets/Publications_Librar
y/Online_Guide_to_Educational_Systems_Around_the_World/
Questions?
• Margaret L. Wenger
– [email protected]
• Martha Van Devender
– [email protected]
This presentation is available online at
https://www.ece.org/presentations
or through the AACRAO conference website.