EducationUSA at Amideast Beirut

The EducationUSA program in Lebanon is run by the America-Mideast Educational and Training Services Inc. (AMIDEAST), an NGO that has been in Beirut since 1968. Our EducationUSA advising center offers a full range of free services to help students and professionals access higher education at U.S. colleges and universities.  The center includes an up-to-date library with references, internet resources, and professionally trained advisers who work with groups as well as individual students to help guide them along the admission process.  

AMIDEAST welcomes 20,000 visitors to the center every year and in addition to advising, the center provides English Language Training, Testing and Test Preparation (TOEFL, SAT, GRE), degree verification/equalization, an Entrepreneurial Institute, Scholarship Programs, English Access Micro Scholarship Program, YES High School Exchange and Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship Program.  AMIDEAST Lebanon offers professional preparation courses, English language training certificate and career orientation assessment.

 

For Higher Education Institutions: The 2021 figure for student mobility between Lebanon and the United States is reported at 1,525 students per year. Reach out to EducationUSA in Lebanon to learn more about the recruiting opportunities available. Get insights into the education system, fields of interest, and other engagement activities for you to connect with students, school counselors and parents.

Services

One-on-One Advising
Audience: International Students
Advising by Appointments
Audience: International Students
Drop-In Advising
Audience: International Students
Group Presentations/ Sessions
Audience: International Students
Computer/ Internet Access/ Use
Audience: International Students
Test Preparation Materials
Fee: 14 to 40
Currency: Dollar US$ (United States)
Audience: International Students
Library Hours
Audience: International Students
English Language Courses
Fee: 350 to 450
Currency: Dollar US$ (United States)
Audience: International Students
Credential Attestation
Fee: 75 to 100
Currency: Dollar US$ (United States)
Audience: International Students
Maintain a College Catalogue Library
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Maintain a Media Library (DVD/ CD/ VHS)
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Organize U.S. Higher Ed Orientation Sessions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Suggest Lodging Options for U.S. University Representatives
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Recommend Visits/ Meetings for U.S. Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist in Contacting Local High School Counselors
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist in Contacting the Country's Ministry of Education
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist U.S. Representatives in Contacting Local Colleges/ Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Participate in College Fairs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Organize College Fairs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Host DVCs for U.S. Higher Education
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Host Online Chat / Webinar Sessions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist with Virtual Student Interviews
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Arrange International Alumni Activities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Information on Local Government and Foundation Scholarships
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Verify the Recognition / Certification/ Accreditation of Local Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Connect U.S. institutions with Possible Partner Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Offer Local/ National School Counselor Training
Audience: High School Counsellors

Events

Financial Aid

Alfred University
Apply by:
May 15, 2023
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Apply by:
August 1, 2023

Special Programs

Competitive College Club
Description: The EducationUSA Competitive College Club (CCC) helps students in Lebanon win admissions and scholarships at many different U.S. universities. CCC welcomes students in Lebanon of all nationalities and economic backgrounds.
Deadline: March-April
Eligibility Requirements: Students in grades 9-11 with high grades and big ambitions are encouraged to apply. To apply, please email the EducationUSA adviser at beirut@educationusa.org.
Opportunity Funds
Description: Opportunity Funds, available through EducationUSA advising centers in many countries, support exceptionally well-qualified students of limited financial means with the up-front costs of applying to undergraduate or graduate degree programs at accredited U.S. colleges and universities. Opportunity funds may be used to pay the costs of test preparation and fees, visa and application fees, transportation costs, books, and settling-in allowances.
Deadline: March-April
Eligibility Requirements: Opportunity students are selected based on financial need and a strong academic background that gives them the potential to receive full or partial tuition support at a U.S. institution of higher learning. To apply, please email the EducationUSA adviser at beirut@educationusa.org.
Graduate Monthly Information Session
Description: The graduate monthly session provides information on how to apply to graduate programs (Masters and PhD) in the United States. The session covers topics such as how to research for a best-fit institution, how to find funding opportunities, the application process, standardized testing (TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT) and other topics relevant to graduates. Date: First Monday of Every Month Time: 04:00-05:30 PM (Beirut time)
Deadline: Ongoing - Monthly on 1st Monday at 04:00 PM (Beirut Time)
Eligibility Requirements: None. Open to public. To register, please email the EducationUSA adviser at beirut@educationusa.org.
Undergraduate Monthly Information Session
Description: The undergraduate monthly session provides information on how to apply to undergraduate programs (BA, BS, transfer) in the United States. The session covers topics such as how to research for an institution, how to find funding opportunities, the application process, standardized testing (TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT) and other topics relevant to undergraduates. Date: First Thursday of Every Month Time: 04:00-05:30 PM (Beirut time)
Deadline: Ongoing - Monthly on 1st Thursday at 04:00 PM (Beirut Time)
Eligibility Requirements: None. Open to public. To register, please email the EducationUSA adviser at beirut@educationusa.org.

Walk-in Address

Amideast Lebanon, Riad El Solh Street
Nijmeh Square, Bazerkan Building, 1st Floor
Beirut, Central District 1107-2100
Lebanon

Mailing Address

AMIDEAST
P.O. Box 11-2190
Beirut 1107 2100
Lebanon

Center Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00-16:30
Tuesday: 8:00-16:30
Wednesday: 8:00-16:30
Thursday: 8:00-16:30
Friday: 8:00-16:30
Saturday: Closed

Virtual Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00-16:30
Tuesday: 8:00-16:30
Wednesday: 8:00-16:30
Thursday: 8:00-16:30
Friday: 8:00-16:30
Saturday: Closed

Phone

+961-1-989901, ext.161

Fax

+961-1-989901, ext. 100