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As we conclude another inspiring academic year, this final edition of Inside IC celebrates the moments, milestones, and achievements that have defined our community. In this issue, we bring together some of the defining highlights of June, from academic and co-curricular achievements to moments of creativity, leadership, service, and school spirit that capture IC at its best.

Throughout the year, the stories featured in Inside IC have reflected IC’s EPIC Goals in action. We have highlighted moments of academic excellence, where curiosity, innovation, and a love of learning continue to thrive. We have shared initiatives that promote wellbeing and support students’ physical, emotional, and social growth. We have showcased inspiring examples of service learning, where students have made meaningful contributions to their communities. And we have celebrated leadership in its many forms, as students lead with integrity, empathy, and purpose.

Together, these stories offer a glimpse into a vibrant school community living its values every day.

As we close this chapter, we extend our gratitude to our students, faculty, staff and parents for making this year one of growth, achievement, and shared purpose. We wish you a restful summer and look forward to welcoming you back for another year of learning, discovery, and connection at IC.

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“I AM IC, a School’s Journey from Smyrna to Beirut”, traces the story of International College from its 1891 founding in the cosmopolitan city of Smyrna (today’s Izmir) to its present location in Beirut, Lebanon. The tale begins with Protestant Minister Rev. Alexander MacLachlan and his struggle to keep the school open through the tumult of World War I, the Greek-Turkish war and Turkish nationalism. The story continues with IC’s move to Beirut and its merging with the American University of Beirut’s Preparatory School. It was thought to be a safe move and one which would ensure IC’s survival. But once again, the school found itself having to find a way to live through the turmoil of Arab nationalism and the horrific 16-year Lebanese civil war while simultaneously struggling to become independent from AUB.

‘I am IC’, is a touching story of a school looking for a place it could finally call ‘home’.

"I just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed reading your book. For a school to have survived in those turbulent and troubled times both in Turkey and Lebanon is a testimony of the  faith the founding fathers and their successors had in their vision. You have beautifully managed to integrate the story of the school with the historical events of the time. I was also very impressed by the amount of research that went into your work. Without you much if IC’s history might have been lost forever. All in all, well done and congratulations."

Roderick Cochrane.