CTI Online: Christian Teaching Institute

There will be no class sessions at CTI on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 in observance of Independence Day. Best wishes! 

Many transdisciplinary activities planned! 

CTI is closed on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in observance of All Saints / Reformation Day. Best wishes.

The IB2 students are preparing a TOK exhibition on Friday, October 20, 2023. The exhibition is open to the public at 1:00 - 2:30. This is an open invitation. We hope to see you! 

The invitation! 

CTI is an IB DP World School. Now we are happy to announce that CTI is also a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Program (PYP).

“Christian Teaching Institute is a candidate school for the PYP. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.”

Congratulations, CTI!

CTI is closed on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in observance of the Prophet's Birthday. Best wishes.

Kindly note:

- The week of September 18, 2023 follows a full-day schedule (classes as assigned in the calendar)

- The first day of bus services starts on Thursday, September 21, 2023; return bus only for that day

- Full bus service on Friday, September 22, 2023

KG1 parent-teacher meeting: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 9:00 am

KG2 parent-teacher meeting:Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 9:00 am 

KG3 parent-teacher meeting: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 9:00 am

DELF exam results: All students passed, the highest grade being that of Joy Abi Yazbek with an astounding average of 99/100! 

A big bravo, students! 

Just out: All LS and GS students passed their baccalaureate exams, the vast majority with mentions "bien" and "tres bien", the highest being that of Michelle Khoury with an average of 18.9/20, rank 6 nationwide! 

Bravo, students! 

The CTI administration offices are closed on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in observance of the Hejira New Year. Best wishes! 

Grades 1 - 6: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 

Grades 7 - 11: Thursday, July 13, 2023 

Best wishes!

In an emotionally-laden, opulent and elegant graduation ceremony, CTI bid farewell to the class of 2023! Congratulations! 

Yay!!!!!

The IB! students presented their year-long theatre event in a magnificent production. Check the Gallery section or Facebook for details and pictures.

The parents of the kindergarten classes and grades 1 to 7 are cordially invited to the latest CTI musical, "Success Avenue". It promises to be a smash hit, and we are looking forward to seeing it! 

Here is the invitation! 

Friday, May 26, 2023 is Honor Day at CTI.

Honor and Jr Honor students of grades 4 to 11 will be acknowledged at CTI. The ceremony is at 5:00. Kindly use the back gate.

All classes finish at 12:30. Buses leave at that time. If parents pick up their children, they are kindly asked to do so at 12:30. 

Congratulations! 

Thursday, May 25, 2023 is an official day of closure in observance of the liberation of the South. 

Coach Adnan announced the winners in this year's Bootcamp tournament: 

Gents: Emmanuel Laki of grade 11G Hm -  Ladies: Joy Abi Yazbek of grade 8

Pictures are in the Gallery section. Congratulations! 

Congratulations, Joseph! 

Check our Newletter, Gallery or Facebook!

Honor Day is on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 5:00. On this day, CTI will award honor students from grade 4 to grade 11. Congratulations, students! 

Note that on this day we will follow a half-day schedule. All classes end at 12:30. Buses will leave at 12:30. Kindly pick up your children at that time.

Best wishes for a blessed Eid!

Best wishes for a blessed Easter. May the joy and peace of the risen Christ be yours throughout the year! 

There will be no class sessions at CTI on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in observance of Teachers' Day. Best wishes!

As per instructions of the Minister of Education, CTI is closed on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, with best wishes for safety.

Thursday, February 16, 2023 is a midyear break for grades 7 to 11Sc/Hm, after finishing their midyear exams. Kindergarten, grades 1 – 6, IB1 and grade 12 will have normal classes.

Friday, February 17 is a regular day for all classes.

Best wishes! 

Clarification regarding the updated midyear exam schedule for grades 7 - 11:

Friday, February 10, 2023: What was previously assigned for Monday, February 6 (first day)

Monday, February 13, 2023: What was assigned for Wednesday, February 8 (second day)

Wednesday, February 15, 2023: What was given for Friday, February 10 (third day)

The updated exam schedule follows the exact order of the previously assigned one. It has only been pushed forward.

As per instructions of the Minister of Education, there will be no class sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7 and 8, 2023. The following day is St Maroun's, a holiday. Consequently, classes resume on Friday, February 10, 2023. 

The midyear exams for grades 7 - 11 will be defered to Friday, February 10, followed by Monday, February 13, and Wednesday, February 15, 2023. God willing. The schedule will follow the order of what was previously given, Friday being that of the first day of the exam schedule given. 

May the joy and peace of Christmas be with you this year! 

Invitation for the CTI Christmas musical

Kindly retain this date! 

We highly recommend attending the talk presented by the eminent psychologist, Inaam Haddad Abou Khalil, who will address parent/teen relationships. The lecture is at 7:45 am at CTI, and is open to the parents of grades 8 to 12. The event is organized by the Parents' Committee at CTI. 

See you! 

Here is the flyer! 

Because of a high incidence of sickness amongst the students and teachers, CTI will be closed tomorrow, November 23, 2022. This will give time for the affected students and teachers to recuperate.

Classes resume on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Students are to take the following health precautions:

• All students and teachers are to wear masks for the time being.
• Any student who shows any symptoms of fever, runny nose, cough or headache is kindly asked to stay home.
• Students are to report to the school nurse in case of any sudden symptoms. The school nurse is constantly checking on the well-being of students.
• Students are to rest assured: The school is always cleaned, sprayed and disinfected.

Best wishes for health and safety!

Classes resume on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Best wishes! 

Our musical for grades 1 to 6 is on Friday, December 16, 2022. Details will be given later.

CTI is closed on Monday, October 31, and Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in observance of All Saints and Reformation Day.

Parents are to fill the contact form that has been sent to them on Online Academic. 

The Prophet's Birthday holiday falls on Monday, October 10, 2022. Best wishes! 

Kindergarten classes will join CTI for the 2022-2023 school year according to the following schedule:

Click here!

Blessings for the new school year! 

Bus transportation fees for 2022 - 2023 are dollar based, taking into account current costs. The amount can be paid in dollars or Lebanese Pound equivalent. The prices that are listed are for 3 months. The first payment will be for the term, until the Christmas vacation.

 ► Kindly fill this application in order to reserve a place.

Best wishes! 

REMINDER UPDATE: KG Parents’ Meetings

KG1 Parents Meeting: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

KG2 Parents Meeting: Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 9: a.m.

KG3 Parents Meeting: Friday, September 16, 2022

• KG3 Family Names A till K: at 9:00 a.m.
• KG3 Family Names L till Z: at 10:30 a.m.

Kindly get the spare clothes bag to school on the day of the meeting and hand it to the teachers. It should contain your child’s spare clothes, as well as 1 big pack of tissues, 1 big pack of wipes and 1 big bottle of hand sanitizer gel.

Best wishes!

KG1 parent-teacher meeting: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 9:00 am

KG2 parent-teacher meeting: Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 9:00 am

KG3 parent-teacher meeting: Friday, September 16, 2022 at 9:00 am

A big congratulations to the students of grade 9 and 12 at CTI for passing the official exams. Special mention goes to Anthony Riachi, Elise Abbas, Josee Rizkallah and Stephanie Younis for ranking in the top 10 percent of candidates! Bravo!

Best wishes for the coming school year! 

Final results can be picked up on the following dates, from 8:30 - 12:30:

KG2 and KG3: Starting Monday, July 4, 2022 

Grades 1 to 6: Starting Tuesday, July 5, 2022 

Grades 7, 8 and 9: Starting Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Grades 10 and 11: Starting Thursday, July 7, 2022 

Summer schedule starts on Friday, July 8, 2022. School is closed. Subsequently, CTI is open for queries on Tuesdays and Wednesdays of July and August 2022.

Kindly check our Newsletter for details.

In accord with the decision of the Minister of Education, all schools are closed on Monday, May 16, 2022. 

CTI is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 2, 3 and 4, 2022 in observance of Eid al Fitre al Saeed. Classes resume on Thursday, May 5, 2022. 

Best wishes for a blessed Eid al Fitr!

Labor Day has been reassigned to Monday, May 2, 2022. Best wishes! 

Best wishes to the CTI family on this blessed Easter season, during which we remember the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior. May the "peace of God that passes all understanding" be in our hearts this Easter!

Information already posted on calendar! Best wishes for a glorious Easter! 

There will be no class sessions at CTI on Friday, March 25, 2022 in observance of the Feast of the Annunciation, official holiday. Best wishes.

CTI offers its warmest greetings to all mothers (and fathers!) of the CTI family! 

CTI is closed on Thursday, March 10, 2022 in solidary with teachers' requests nationwide. This is a one day strike only, and classes resume on Friday, March 11, 2022. 

Teachers' Day falls on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 so CTI is closed in observance of the occasion. Best wishes to our teachers! 

We host members of the International Baccalaureate (IB) on Thursday and Friday, February 24 and 25, 2022. They will meet with teachers, and visit classrooms. Class sessions go on as normal.

CTI is closed on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 in observance of St Maroun's Day. 

Onsite classes resume on Monday, January 17, 2022. Stay safe!

As usual, students and teachers wear masks to school, and keep their social distance. Parents are kindly requested to wear masks when they pick up their children. Students who evidence the slightest sickness symptoms are asked not to come to school, for their sake and for the sake of others. The postponed trial exams will begin on Monday, January 17.

Best wishes for health and safety.

Due to the rising incidence of Covid-19 and its variants,

Classes at CTI have been postponed one week until Monday, January 17, 2022

The CTI administration is open daily from 8:00 – 12:00 during the week of January 10, 2022.

Trial exams have been postponed one week, due to student cases of omicron.

Meanwhile,

Students who still have not been vaccinated are urged to do so during the Pfizer Marathon or at their earliest convenience this coming week. Students are not to intermingle and to limit outings. Students are to act responsibly!

For any medical inquiries, you may consult Mrs Aline Mehshi, our school nurse, at 76 943220.

Best wishes for good health and safety.

The administration

Breaking news: Santa made it from the North Pole! He came to CTI on time to distribute tons of gifts to the students who have all “been good” the whole year! And if any students happened to be in the North Pole during the visit of Santa, there is no need to worry. The gifts await these students when they come back in 2022!

Merry Christmas and a happy new year!  

Blessings this Christmas season! 

CTI is closed on Monday, November 22, 2021 in observance of Independence Day. Best wishes! 

By ministerial decree, Friday, October 15, 2021 is a day of national closure and mourning.

Praying for health, safety, peace and God's blessings

As matters stand, parents may choose to come to school and pick up their children. Best wishes for health and safety.

CTI is closed on Monday, October 18, 2021, in observance of the Prophet's Birthday. Best wishes.

Most of the parents filled a contact form in order to update phone numbers and parents’ emails. Those who did not are kindly requested to check their children’s emails in order to fill the contact form as soon as possible. 

With thanks!

Update for the week of Monday, October 11, 2021, to Friday, October 15, 2021

Monday, October 11, 2021, will be a day of closure at CTI. The administration will also be closed. This is a temporary measure. We will update you regularly.

Regular classes resume on Tuesday. The students will have homework to do at home on Monday, October 11.

The week of Monday, October 4 to Friday, October 8, 2021, will be a full week with a regular schedule. There will be no day off. There will be no extra periods for grades 9 and 12, though. 

This is a plan for one week. We are studying the conditions carefully, and we will update you for the following week. 

Bus transportation fees are according to geographic zone, and will be updated monthly, as needed. Prices take into account gasoline costs and dollar rate. Listed below is the cost for the month of October for the school year 2021-2022.

Please take note that there is no KG1 and KG2 bus at 1:00. Parents are to pick up their children at that time. Otherwise, if desired, KG1 and KG2 children can stay till 2:45. Parents are to contact Mrs Rita Khneisser for information and extra fees.

Kindly register as early as possible so we can start on Monday, October 4, 2021 (return bus only, first day). Please email to ritakhneisser@cti-school.com the following information: Name of students, full address, contact phone number, name of legal guardian, and whether the transportation services are one way (morning or afternoon) or two way. 

Best wishes! 

Hello KG students! 

Make sure that you wear a face shield or mask, dear students of KG1 and KG2. As for KG3, you are to wear a mask to school. 

We can hardly wait to see you! 

Attached is a list of some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for your information. 

Communique from AUB that might interest you

We are planning for an onsite (presence at school) school year. We pray that matters will go on well, and we can go on as planned. We are looking forward to seeing our students!

Tuition fee payment is at school, and payment is only in cash.

The timetable for payment is alphabetical, according to family name:

Monday, September 6, 2021: families whose name start with an A

Tuesday, September 7, 2021: B, D, M

Wednesday, September 8, 2021: C, Ch, S, Sh

Thursday, September 9, 2021: E, F, G

Friday, September 10, 2021: H, I, J

Monday, September 13, 2021: K, L, R, T

Tuesday, September 14, 2021: N, O, P, Q, W, Y, Z

CTI offices are open daily at 8:30 – 12:30.

We ask God’s blessings on this new school year.

Make-up exams, entrance exams and summer school exams are still scheduled for Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 8:30. 

Note that during summer, CTI is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Therefore, the administration offices will be closed from Friday July 16, 2021 until the morning of Tuesday, July 27, 2021. 

Best wishes for a blessed al-Adha! 

Best wishes for a great summer vacation! 

It seems that there are still a few parents who have not submitted their contact information. In order to receive online material from CTI, parents who have not already done so need to supply us with the latest contact information. So, they are kindly asked to fill this contact information form. One form should be filled for each student. 

Thanking you in advance! 

The principal's greetings

During the Easter / Spring vacation, the CTI administration is open on a limited basis for consultations on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 6 and 7, 2021 from 8:30 to 12:00. 

On Friday, March 26, 2021, parents will be given usernames and passwords in order to access information sent by the CTI administration. 

Kindly note that some parents have not submitted their emails so far. So, these parents are kindly asked to check a previous announcement on our website, and provide their emails in order to make use of this service. Usernames and passwords will be provided to these parents at a later date.

Kindly check the Newsletter section or our Facebook page! 

In order to receive online material from CTI, parents who have not already done so need to supply us with the latest contact information. So, parents are kindly asked to fill this contact information form. One form should be filled for each student. 

Thank you in advance! 

The onsite trial exams for grade 9 that were scheduled starting Monday, January 11, 2021, have been postponed until further notice. These exams will not be given online, as well. You will be informed by your teachers about other procedures.

Best wishes for the new year. Stay healthy and safe! 

We are sorry to announce the passing of Mrs Samira Moacdieh. Kindly check the Newsletter.

The principal wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

Surprise! Many CTI teachers "got together" in social distancing mode in order to offer you their sincere greetings for Christmas. And the result was this wonderful video!

Love and best wishes from the CTI family for a safe and peaceful Christmas! 

You are invited to attend our Christmas musical for this year! It is a CTI tradition to have such a presentation, and this year is no exception. The only difference is the venue. The joy, music and Christmas spirit are all still here. So take a few minutes to relax and enjoy our musical for the blessed season.

Musical direction was by Mrs Rola Salloum. Drama coaching was by Ms Marie Ninette Kanaan. Singing and narration were done by students from grades 1 to 6 at CTI.

Merry Christmas! 

It is a CTI tradition to present a Christmas musical every year. Why not this year, as well?

Be on the lookout for our latest [virtual] Christmas musical. Coming soon to this screen! 

Mrs Rola Salloum got together some of the students of grade 3 for an online song. Here they are singing "God's Love". We hope it will brighten your day as they share God's goodness with you.

In order to view, click here! 

Thanks Grade 3 and their teacher of music, Mrs Rola Salloum!

Attached is a pdf, as well as a short video, that our IT dept has prepared regarding the use of Google Meet and Google Classroom!

The art students of Mr Ramy Khalaf learned about stop-motion animation. The result was a series of astounding videos in which inanimate objects move! This is a laborious process, involving taking lots of consecutive pictures in order to give a semblance of motion! 

We congratulate the students and their teacher, and we hope these videos will brighten your day! 

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7 and 8

The teachers of English at CTI surprised the principal with a very dear and touching video in verse, called "A Teacher's Confession". You can watch the video here! 

In return, the principal thanks the teachers for the tremendous efforts they have put into the CTI online learning program. CTI has given some of the best online education possible, using the latest technology. We are happy to say that CTI has been getting excellent reviews from parents and educators for its online program.

So, enjoy the poetical video of the CTI teachers of English, posted  on the CTI webpage (Announcements section) and Facebook!  

Miss Marie Ninette Kanaan's grade 8 drama class is still active, as lessons go on at CTI from a distance! Therefore, here is another video to brighten your day! 

The video that we present  today deals with timely suggestions to save the environment. So, we hope that our viewers will takes these admonitions seriously!

Congratulations, grade 8 and Miss Marie Ninette! 

We like to keep sharing with you some of the online work of the CTI students done during lockdown. Here is a beautiful video entitled "Acts of Kindness", performed by some students from grade 7. It was put together by Mrs Anna Khansa. We hope that you will enjoy watching it as much as the students/teacher enjoyed putting it together. 

Thank you students and Mrs Khansa! Wonderful job! 

The times have changed!  As part of online education, instead of a play on stage, the students of grade 6 at CTI put together a play online, The result is this wonderful little drama presentation, directed and put together by Miss Marie Ninette Kanaan.

Enjoy watching the video! 

Bravo grade 6 and Miss Kanaan! We hope to see you soon at school! 

During the Covid-19 lockdown, Mrs Rola Salloum got some of the Grade 4 students "together" to offer you this song. We hope you enjoy it, with thanks to Mrs Rola and the students who participated!

Attached is information about coronavirus prevention, sent to you by the Ministery of Education. Kindly read! 

The Ministry of Education has provided us with instructions in order to prevent virus contamination. The students are asked to follow these guidelines:

Ways to help virus prevention 1

Ways to help virus prevention 2

Ways to help virus prevention 3

Ways to help virus prevention 4

Parents are to rest assured that CTI is taking all measures to help curb virus contamination. All sanitization measures are taken in order to prevent virus propagation.

Students are reminded that they need to keep washing their hands and to get hand sanitizer gel with them to school. Students who have fever are requested to stay at home. Also, students who have a cold, runny nose or cough, with or without fever, are kindly asked to rest at home and not to come to school.

More information to follow.

Focus on Scotland, including a lecture, multi-media, food, and bagpipes! We will celebrate Burns NIght on Friday, January 24, 2020.

Attached is your invitation to the CTI Christmas musical for this year

في ضوء الدعوات لمشاركة الجسم الطلابي في التظاهرات،  نحيطكم علماً بأن المدرسة تحترم آراء ورغبة الطلاب والأهالي في أي قرارٍ يتخذونه. وتشدد على  أن المدرسة كانت وستبقى دائماً على مسافة واحدة من الجميع مهما تعددت واختلفت آراؤهم ومواقفهم. ولذلك وفي حال رغب أي من الطلاب بالمشاركة بأي من التظاهرات يكون هذا الأمر أولاً وآخراً شأن الأهل ومسؤوليتهم الكاملة ولا تتحمل المدرسة أي مسؤولية مهما كان نوعها.  ولكننا سنستمر بالتدريس كالمعتاد محترمين بذلك رأي وموقف الطلاب الذين لا يرغبون بالمشاركة في التظاهرات. 

Congratulations, grade 12 LS section. 100% passing rate in the governmental exams!

Congratulations grade 12, GS section. 100% passing rate in the governmental exams!

Here is your invitation for "Alpine Adventures", the CTI musical for grades 1 - 7 and kindergarten.

Be on the lookout!

Your invitation is here! 

Check our Newsletter

Click for a souvenir picture!

Congratulations to grade 12 LS and GS students, their parents and their teachers!

Kindly check our Newsletter!

Check our newsletter for details!

Every student in the GS and LS sections has passed the official exams at CTI. Congratulations to the students, their parents and the teachers! Check our newsletter section for more information.

Congratulations to all the CTI students of grade 9 A and B. Every single student passed the official exams, with many ratings of "good" and "very good". Check our newsletter for more information.