Grades 8 – 9
BP1 · BP2
Technical Brevet
The first step of the SAS pathway. Two years that combine the academic foundations of a brevet with daily sport practice.
Sport. School. Both.
Lebanon's first Technical Sports School, accredited by the Ministry of Education. An official diploma and daily training with certified coaches, in one school day.
1st
Technical Sports School in Lebanon
10+
Years of dual-career education
50
Schools in Lebanon adopted the SAS model
12h
Up to 12 hours of sport a week
01 Is SAS for you?
Five questions. Thirty seconds.
Answer honestly and we'll tell you what kind of SAS athlete you'd be, and which program fits.
Question 1 of 5
02 Our program
From the classroom to the field.
Two Ministry-accredited tracks on one dual-career model: half theory, half practice.
Grades 8 – 9
Flagship diploma
BT1 · BT2 · BT3 · French & English sections
Technical Baccalaureate
Three years leading to the official Technical Baccalaureate in Physical Education and Sports, opening the door to higher education or a sports career.
What our students learn
Every week is split evenly between the field and the classroom.
P
Practical
50%- Team sports
- Racket sports
- Martial arts
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Gymnastics
- Strength & conditioning
T
Theory
50%- Motricity
- Languages
- Maths
- Physics
- Anatomy & physiology
- Arts
- Sports economy
- Sports ethics
- Biomechanics
- Sports history
- Sports injury
LanguagesEnglish · French · Arabic
TrainingDaily, with certified coaches
SupportPhysiotherapy · Nutrition · Performance lab
03 Dual career
Four pillars, one balance.
At SAS, dual career means preparing students to succeed academically, professionally and athletically. They don't have to choose.
1
Integrated curriculum
A dual program that equally prioritizes athletic excellence and academic achievement.
2
Flexible schedules
Classes and training organized so athletes perform at their best without compromising their studies.
3
High-level coaching
Daily training with certified coaches, supported by physiotherapy, nutrition and performance monitoring.
4
Career guidance
Orientation towards university degrees or direct professional certifications.
Vision
To become the reference model for dual-career sports education, preparing future generations of student-athletes for success in both academics and sport.
Mission
To deliver excellence in technical education and sports practice, fostering students' talents while instilling the skills, values and qualifications that empower them for lifelong success.
Core values
DisciplineMotivationPassionStudent-centeredCommunityOptimism
04 The founders
From an idea to a pioneering school.
In 2014, Dr. Zeina Mina and Dr. Georges Assaf worked with the Ministry of Education to introduce the Sports & Study Program. SAS opened in 2015 as its pioneer, and more than 40 schools went on to adopt the program.
"Our mission is to nurture resilient, visionary leaders prepared to thrive in an ever-evolving world."
Dr. Zeina Mina, Executive Founder
Dr. Zeina Mina
Executive FounderFormer Olympic athlete (Los Angeles 1984) and PhD in Sport Sciences. Ministerial Advisor (2006–2008), Director of the Sports Sector for the Jeux de la Francophonie in Beirut (2009), Dean of the Faculty of Sport Sciences at Antonine University (2009–2019), and Director of the Comité international des Jeux de la Francophonie (2019–2025).
Olympian · LA 1984PhD · Sport SciencesDean · Antonine
Dr. Georges Assaf
Executive FounderSports physiologist and high-performance coach with a Doctorate in Sports Physiology from the University of Kinesiology in Zagreb. He has worked with elite athletes and national squads in football and basketball across the Arab world, and serves as an Olympic coach for track-and-field athletes.
PhD · Sports PhysiologyOlympic coachNational teams
05 The people behind SAS
The team on campus.
Coordinators, supervisors and coaches who follow every student, in class and on the field.
Issamar Khoury
Academic Coordinator
Yara Yassine
Academic Coordinator
Jessica Hassoun
Academic Coordinator
Charbel Sahyoun
Academic Coordinator
Michel Saikaly
Sports Coordinator
Alexy Awada
Disciplinary Supervisor
Joe Naimeh
Director, CCE
06 Campuses
Two campuses. One model.
Our home campus in Baabda Hadat since 2015, and a second campus in Jounieh since 2025, in partnership with the International Maritime Academy.
Main campus · since 2015
Baabda Hadat
On Hanna Slim Street, where the school was founded and where students train every day.
- Athletics track & field and a football pitch
- Multi-purpose indoor hall: combat sports, gymnastics, gym
- Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
- High-performance & rehab center, performance lab, sports nutrition center
Second campus · since 2025
Jounieh
Our second campus opened in 2025 at the International Maritime Academy in Portemilio, Jounieh, bringing SAS closer to families north of Beirut.
- Opened in 2025
- At the International Maritime Academy, Portemilio
07 Impact that speaks for itself
Thousands of student-athletes.
Thousands of student-athletes.
One model.
Many SAS students have gone on to represent Lebanon at the Olympic Games, World Championships and other national and international competitions.
08 After BT3
Every door stays open.
A recognized diploma and professional skills, even if a sports career doesn't last.
ATechnical route
Higher Technician diploma
Continue into TS1–TS2, then on to a Technical Bachelor's degree.
BUniversity route
Higher education
Degrees in fields such as Physical Education, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Business or Graphic Design.
CCareer route
Straight into sport
Fitness instructor, youth sports coach, sports animator and more.
09 Beyond the campus
Sports trips & training camps.
From the national school sports federation championship in France to ski and snowshoe camps in the Lebanese mountains, SAS students train, compete and travel together every year.
10 Milestones
A decade of firsts.
- 2014Sports education curriculum established at the Ministry of Education.
- 2015Founding of SAS and the Center of Continuous Education (CCE).
- 2016Launch of overseas training camps.
- 2017Students begin competing in national competitions.
- 2018Students begin competing in international competitions.
- 2019TS and BP sections instituted. National school sports championship in France.
- 2020Collaboration with the Lebanese American University on the Personal Trainer Diploma.
- 202150 schools in Lebanon adopt the SAS model through the Ministry of Education.
- 2022CCE certifications recognized by the European Register of Exercise Professionals.
- 2023SAS obtains the LFE accreditation from the French Embassy.
- 2025Second campus opens in Jounieh, in partnership with the Maritime Academy.
11 Our partners
Trusted by partners throughout the years.
12 Our ecosystem
More than a school.
SAS sits at the heart of a Lebanese sports ecosystem: a performance center, an international coaching school and an NGO.
Performance & rehabPerformance First
pfirst.club · Hadat, Baabda"Where science makes the difference."
A science-driven fitness and rehabilitation center led by Dr. Georges Assaf, using the same assess, program, measure method as with Olympic athletes.
- Strength & conditioning gym
- Indoor and outdoor 25 m pools, kids' swim school
- Performance testing lab: jump, strength, VO2 max
- Physiotherapy, osteopathy and recovery
Coaching diplomasSAS-CCE · SAS Coaching Diploma
sas-cce.com · Lebanon · UAE · KSA"From passion to profession."
The Center of Continuous Education, founded alongside SAS in 2015. Fitness, rehab and sports coaching diplomas built by practising clinicians, Olympic coaches and national champions.
- Lebanon: EuropeActive accredited (EQF level 4)
- UAE: NASM CPT with KHDA attestation
- Saudi Arabia: with Enhance Academy
- Personal trainer, post-rehab, pre/postnatal, swimming
NGO · since 2007Lebanese Young Talents
lebaneseyoungtalents.org"Provide access. Build skills. Open doors."
A non-profit, non-political Lebanese NGO supporting young people through sport, education and life skills.
- Sahtak Bi Idak health campaign with Lebanese Olympians
- We'am: sport and entrepreneurship for girls
- Social cohesion programs in Bourj Hammoud and Jisr el Wati
- Partners include UNOPS, UNESCO and Right To Play
Three organisations, one shared mission: sport as a path to education, careers and community.
13 Admissions
How to join SAS.
Three steps, with one admissions team to guide you through each.
1
Get in touch
Contact admissions by phone, WhatsApp or email with your questions about the programs.
2
Complete your file
The secretariat gives you the registration forms and the list of required documents.
3
Confirm your place
Once your file is complete, the school confirms your registration.
14 FAQ
Most asked, before applying.
What programs does SAS offer?
Two Ministry-accredited tracks: the Technical Brevet (BP1–BP2) and the Technical Baccalaureate (BT1–BT3) in Physical Education and Sports. Each BT level runs in a French section and an English section.
Are SAS diplomas officially recognized?
Yes. SAS is accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and its diplomas are official state diplomas, recognized abroad. SAS also holds the LFE accreditation from the French Embassy.
How is the week split between sport and study?
The program is 50% practical and 50% theory. Practical training covers team sports, racket sports, martial arts, swimming, athletics, gymnastics and strength & conditioning. Theory covers motricity, languages, maths, physics, anatomy & physiology, arts, sports economy, sports ethics, biomechanics, sports history and sports injury.
How many students do you admit each year?
Each year we admit between 65 and 100 students across our BP and BT programs.
What are the admission requirements?
After a first contact with admissions, the secretariat gives families the registration forms and the list of required documents. Registration is confirmed once the file is complete.
What can students do after BT3?
Continue to the TS1–TS2 Higher Technician diploma and a Technical Bachelor's degree, go to university in fields such as Physical Education, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Business or Graphic Design, or enter sports careers directly as fitness instructors, youth sports coaches or sports animators.
Where are the campuses?
Our main campus is on Hanna Slim Street, Baabda Hadat. Our second campus opened in 2025 at the International Maritime Academy in Portemilio, Jounieh.
What languages does SAS teach in?
Instruction is in English, French and Arabic.
Are scholarships available?
Yes, for students with demonstrated financial need and outstanding academic and athletic talent. Contact admissions to discuss your situation.
Visit SAS
Come and see for yourself.
Walk the facilities, meet our coaches and educators, and see a dual-career school day in action.
Quick questions on WhatsApp
Phone+961 5 920 019
WhatsApp+961 76 321 794
Admissionsadministration@sas.edu.lb
Generalinfo@sas.edu.lb