Who we Are | National Orthodox School

Total Building Area: School buildings: 26,220 m2 + Arena: 5,100m2 Total land Area: 20 Dunums

All school indoor and outdoor facilities are strictly non-smoking areas, and are equipped with fire protection systems and clearly marked fire exits. Emergency escape route maps and CCTV cameras are distributed throughout the school.

The school uses Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) cells to generate and conserve energy and has a Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purification system installed in all drinking coolers and fountains in all the buildings and playgrounds.

The following are the School’s main facilities:

Learning Resource Centre

NOS has two Learning Resource Centres, the Grades (1-5) LRC, with around (9322) publications, and the Grades (6-12) LRC, with around (12779) publications. Both include a wide range of literary and scientific books and periodicals to help students in their research and offer options for leisure reading.

Students can borrow books from the library during recess using their library ID card.

In addition to library literacy classes, where students learn library skills, and visits to the library with different subject teachers, both libraries welcome our dear students during breaks (recess) and offer them a variety of age and level appropriate activities, with the aim of attracting students as many students as possible to visit the library.

Computer Labs

The school has 6 computer labs (a lab on each floor of each stage) for students to use during computer classes (a computer for each student). Students can also use the computers to work on their projects during breaks, in coordination with the computer lab supervisor.

All devices are new and equipped with advanced, age appropriate educational programmes for the different grades. Internet connection is available, throughout the school, with a firewall for the protection of our students.

Science Laboratories

There is a general science lab on each floor for Stages (1-3), (4-5) and (6-8).

More specialised labs are available in the floors of Stage (9-12), for use by those grades, as well as by classes from other stages as needed:

Chemistry labs (2)
Physics labs (2)
Biology labs (2)

These specialised labs are used to help prepare students for university level lab experience.

Moreover, our physics and chemistry labs have been accredited by the University of London and the University of Cambridge for Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS) and (A2) practical examinations.

Music and Drama Rooms

There are music and drama rooms for stages (1-3), (4-5) and (6-8), equipped as needed, in addition to a music coordination and recording room. All rooms are also used to train bands, choirs and drama clubs after work.

Dance Hall

The hall was specially designed and equipped with wooden floors, mirror facades and balance bars for training on different types of dance, such as Ballet, Salsa and Dabkeh.

Art Rooms

There are art rooms in every stage (1-3), (4-5), (6-8) and (9-12), used for art classes and art clubs.

Vocational Education Rooms and Workshops

Including home economics rooms where students learn cooking and handcrafts, as well as wood and metal workshops where students learn to create original wood and metal home accessories and furniture.

Food and Nutrition Kitchen

This kitchen is designed with high standards and is equipped with modern technologies to develop food preparation skills for students interested in learning the art of cooking, and to prepare students who are sitting for the Food and Nutrition external exam in the IGCSE Programme.

Canteen and Cafeteria

The school provides a variety of food and beverage items in its Grades (1-5) Canteen and Grades (6-12) Cafeteria. Both the canteen and the cafeteria offer the same healthy food and beverage items, except for soups which are not sold in the canteen to Grades (1-5) Students, for their safety.

The menu includes: water, milk, juices, pastries, sandwiches, salads, healthy snacks, hot meals, soups and desserts, all at prices suitable for students.

Outdoor playgrounds

There are 3 outdoor playgrounds used for recreation and sports (handball, volleyball, basketball and football).

Grades (1-5) Front Playground – Main Gate Playground
Grades (1-5) Rear Playground – Tyche Gate Playground, including a children’s play area
Grades (6-12) Playground – OES Culture & Sports Centre Playground

Clinics

The school has two well equipped clinics, operated by a General Physician and two nurses who provide medical care for students and staff. The medical team conducts routine check-ups for students periodically, gives necessary vaccinations as per the Ministry of Education directives to vaccinate Grade 1 and 10 students, helps spread health awareness and ensures the provision of a healthy and hygienic environment in the school.

The team also handles any injuries that may occur at school, during out of school activities or on school buses, whether by treating them in the clinic or accompanying them to the hospital.

The school clinics also provide treatments for simple illnesses and follow up with parents regarding any necessary medical procedures, in addition to keeping a medical record for each student containing all vital information such as their medical history, any food or other allergies and visits to the school clinic.

The Fuad Yaghnam Theatre

Named after one of the founding fathers of our parent organiSation, the Orthodox Educational Society (OES), the longest-serving Chairman of the OES Board (1957-1990).

The theatre seats up to 250 people. It is where most school activities and events are held: plays, musicals, concerts, movie screenings, seminars, lectures, celebrations, morning assemblies and various other events.

It also hosts activities for OES, its different committees and our sister schools, the other OES educational institutions (Wahbeh Tamari Kindergarten, and NOS-AlAshrafiyeh).

The theatre is also available for reservation by other members of the community, in coordination with the OES Office.

The Orthodox Educational Society (OES) Culture & Sports Centre

This includes:

Two large multi-purpose halls (450m2 and 370 m2) used for lectures, workshops, exhibitions, bazars, and other social events, as well as for external examinations for international programmes (IGCSE).
A state-of-the art theatre that seats around 550 people, with backstage and changing rooms.
An outdoor artificial green grass football field.

The Centre is equipped with all necessary support facilities (restrooms, changing rooms, kitchens, etc), internet service and an integrated security system.

The OES Culture & Sports Centre also serves the local community, whose members can reserve halls for various cultural, social and family events by contacting the OES office.

Tamkeen Centre

NOS has a centre that offers different kinds of one-on-one learning support services to students with learning difficulties as well as foreign, non-Arabic speaking students, or expat Arab students, with special Arabic Language needs. Tamkeen Centre includes a number of rooms that are furnished and equipped with special educational learning tools and games that help treat varying levels of learning difficulties.

NOS Fawzi & Nuha Shnoudeh Nursery

For many years, the National Orthodox School (NOS) has been committed to supporting its team by providing high-quality childcare services for the children of its staff members and the employees of educational institutions affiliated with the Orthodox Educational Society (OES). This initiative reflects the School’s appreciation for its teachers and staff, who dedicate their days to nurturing and educating children while entrusting the care of their own children to others.

The Fawzi & Nuha Shnoudeh Nursery provides a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children learn, play, and grow. It offers working parents peace of mind, knowing that their children receive professional care in a warm and supportive setting throughout the school day.

The nursery is equipped with:

• Four spacious classrooms

• A multi-purpose room designed for learning, creative activities, and dining, along with a fully equipped kitchen

• Child-friendly bathroom facilities

The nursery follows a structured daily and monthly programme that provides age-appropriate learning experiences, fostering children’s development through play, creativity, exploration, and social interaction.

The nursery accommodates approximately 45–50 children across the following age groups:

• 3 months – 1 year

• 1 – 2 years

• 2 – 3 years

• 3 – 4 years

Children are cared for by a dedicated team of qualified caregivers under the supervision of the Nursery Supervisor, ensuring a safe, caring, and enriching environment where every child receives individual attention and support.

At NOS, we believe that supporting our staff begins with supporting their families. Through the Fawzi & Nuha Shnoudeh Nursery, we remain committed to helping children thrive while providing parents with the confidence and peace of mind they need to focus on their professional responsibilities.