The Universal College in Aley

The Universal College - Aley
Location
Aley, Lebanon
Information
Type	Private
Established	1907
Director	Dr. Walter Day
Grades	K–12
Enrollment	763
Website	www.universalcollege.edu.lb

The Universal College - Aley (UCA; Al - Jamiaa Al Wataniya) was founded in 1907 and operated as a K–12 institution for many decades as an independent college preparatory school.

In 1983, UCA was forced to close its doors to students due to the impact of many years of political unrest in Lebanon and the resulting war damage to the campus and the surrounding areas. But after things stabilized, a new Universal College in Aley opened its doors to students for the first time since 1983 on October 4, 2001 as a member of the Esol Education.

Accreditation

The school is privately owned and approved to operate by the Lebanese Ministry of Education. The school is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).

Curriculum

UCA is an independent college preparatory school that offers two distinct academic tracks, leading to either the Lebanese Baccalaureate or the American Diploma. Instruction, with the exception of Arabic, French, and Arabic Social Studies, is in English. American textbooks are used in all core academic programs, and academic support is provided to students in the form of tutoring services and second language instruction.

Languages Offered

• English
• Arabic
• French

Extra curricular Activities

• Drama Club
• Dance Club
• Model United Nations (MUN)
• Robotics Club
• Yearbook Club
• Choir
• Band
• Music
• Drama
• Craft Club

Athletics

• Soccer
• Basketball
• Physical Outdoors Games

Campus Facilities

• Tennis courts
• Theatre

Memberships

• Mediterranean Association of International Schools (MAIS)
• Near-east South Asia Association of International Schools (NESA)

External links

Website link: The Universal College - Aley
Mediterranean Association of International Schools (MAIS)  : Full Member List