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Membership
Current
OBK is a UNESCO ASPnet member school in Lebanon, connecting our Beirut campus with schools worldwide around peace, intercultural dialogue, sustainable development, and quality education.
Technology recognition
Current since 2019
Recognized as a Microsoft Showcase School since 2019, OBK continues digital transformation across classrooms. Many teachers hold MIEE, MCE, and MOS certifications.
Award
2022–2025
ISA-accredited (2016–2019; reaccredited 2019–2022 and 2022–2025) for embedding global citizenship across subjects and age groups at our Tarik Jedideh campus.
Accreditation
Current
Makassed Omar Ben El Khattab College holds international Cognia accreditation (formerly AdvancED), affirming continuous improvement and student performance.
Makassed Omar Ben El Khattab College is presented here as a candidate school for the IB Diploma Programme based on the information provided for this website project. Candidate status is distinct from authorization as an IB World School and does not guarantee authorization.
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