World of SABIS® --- History
The story of SABIS® dates back to 1886 when the International School of Choueifat was founded in the village of Choueifat, a suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. There, the founders Reverend Tanios Saad and Ms. Louisa Proctor brought together their vision, dedication, and ambition to provide basic education for Lebanese girls. Soon thereafter, the school became co-educational in response to market demand.
Despite two world wars, The International School of Choueifat continued to grow over the years and embarked upon an expansion program outside Lebanon in the mid-1970s. The expansion was met with substantial success, which is currently reflected in a well-reputed global network consisting of schools in 15 countries with thousands of students and 5,000+ employees.
Roots in the 19th century have provided SABIS® with a solid foundation in the world of global education management. Today, the SABIS® School Network is managed by a knowledgeable team of skilled individuals and overseen by two regional corporate offices located in Beirut, Lebanon and Minnesota, USA.
In the USA, SABIS® Educational Systems, INC. currently operates 8 charter schools (Arizona, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Ohio,) and one private school (Minnesota).