A practical checklist for students and parents weighing their options after Brevet or the Lebanese Baccalaureate.
Choosing a technical school in Lebanon is one of the most important decisions a young person can make. The right school gives you a recognized diploma, real workshop hours and a direct path to a job or to university. The wrong one can cost you years. Here is what to look at before you register.
1. Check the diplomas the school offers
Lebanese technical education runs on official state diplomas: BP, BT, TS and LT. A strong technical school offers several levels so a student can progress step by step without changing schools. At Don Bosco Technique in Fidar, students can move from BP or BT all the way to a TS and a Licence Technique (LT) in fields such as business management, hotel management and mechatronics.
2. Look at the range of majors
A good school should let you follow your talent, not force you into the only major available. Ask for the full list. Don Bosco Technique, for example, covers:
- Industry and engineering: electricity, automotive mechanics, industrial mechanics, mechatronics, renewable energy
- Business and IT: information technology, computerized accounting, business management
- Hospitality: culinary arts, hospitality and food production, hotel management
- Education, arts and sport: preschool education, physical and sports education, theatrical arts, music, audiovisual
3. Visit the workshops, not just the classrooms
Technical education is learned with your hands. Ask to see the labs, kitchens, garages and electrical workshops. Check that the equipment is modern and that students actually use it every week, not only in the final year.
4. Ask about industry connections
The best technical schools bring employers into the school and take students out to real workplaces. Don Bosco Technique organizes regular industry visits and has welcomed teams from Mercedes-Benz, Casino du Liban, Zaatar w Zeit and Malia Group, with which it signed a partnership MOU. These links often turn into internships and first jobs.
5. Consider values and student support
Skills matter, but so does character. A school that invests in orientation, listening and personal follow-up helps students stay motivated. As a Salesian school, Don Bosco Technique combines technical excellence with human and spiritual formation, plus its CŒUR center for orientation and remediation.
6. Compare real costs and financial aid
Tuition is only part of the picture. Ask about transport, uniforms, materials and boarding. Then ask about support: Don Bosco Technique offers financial aid and scholarships so that cost does not block a motivated student.
7. Think about location and boarding
If you live far from the school, check whether it offers accommodation. Don Bosco Technique has on-campus dormitories in Fidar, which makes it an option for students from across Lebanon.
Quick checklist before you register
- Official diplomas from BP to LT
- A major that matches your interests
- Modern, hands-on workshops
- Industry visits and internships
- Student support and values
- Clear tuition and financial aid
- Transport or boarding options