TC, your first step into a real profession
The Technical Certificate is the first official rung of Lebanon's vocational ladder. Learn a trade hands-on, earn a certificate recognised by the Ministry of Education, and set yourself up to climb.
- 2 years (Grade 5 entry) or 1 year (Grade 6 entry)
- After Grade 5 or Grade 6
- Official, recognised by Lebanon's Ministry of Education
- On-campus, at CIS branches across Lebanon
Program Overview
The Technical Certificate (TC) is where vocational education begins. You study the core academic subjects, Sciences, Languages, Arabic, Mathematics, and Computer, alongside the practical and theoretical modules of the profession of you choose. You learn by doing, and a final exam earns you an official certificate that lets you continue at the institute and move up to the Brevet Professionnel. It is the right start for any student who wants a practical, job-focused path straight after school.
- A real profession, learned hands-on
- The academic foundation: sciences, languages, maths, computer
- Real training in companies and institutions
- An official certificate from the Ministry of Education
- A clear path up to the Brevet Professionnel
Financial aid and scholarships are available. Ask your nearest branch.
Program Highlights
Core Learning Areas
The Technical Certificate gives you both: the practical skills of a profession, and the academic foundation every job needs.
A real Profession
Practical, hands-on modules in the specialty you choose.
Academic foundation
Sciences, languages, Arabic, maths, and computer skills.
Workplace ready
Real training in companies, plus communication and English.
Program Structures
1
Year 1 — Foundations
Core academics plus an introduction to your trade.
2
Year 2 — Hands-on
Deeper practical modules and real training (two-year track).
3
One-year track
Students entering after Grade 6 finish in a single year.
4
Final exam and certificate
Pass to earn the official TC and move up to the BP.
Curriculum Structure
Component
Courses Included
Skills You Gain
Learning Format
Outcome
Academic foundation
Sciences, languages, Arabic, maths, computer
Literacy, numeracy, digital basics
Classroom
Ready for any trade
Profession modules
Your chosen specialty
Practical profession skills
Workshop plus theory
Job-ready basics
Real training
Placement in companies
Real workplace experience
Hands-on, on-site
First work experience
Final exam
Full assessment
Exam
Official TC, plus eligibility for the BP
Career Opportunities
The TC opens two doors: a first job in your trade, and the next rung on the ladder.
- Assistant Accountant
- Typewriter Assistant
- Assistant Restaurant Waiter
- Assistant Electrician
- Continue to the BP
TC to LT
a full ladder you can climb
Training
in companies and institutions
Your Career Starts Before You Graduate
Every CIS certificate is built around real work, not just theory.
A profession you can work in
Finish with the practical skills employers need.
Everything You Need to Apply
Admission Requirements
Starting the TC is simple. No entrance exam.
- A Grade 5 certificate (2-year track) or Grade 6 certificate (1-year track)
- Your ID
- No entrance exam needed
Tuition & Scholarships
Financial aid and scholarships are available, and transport serves many branches. Ask what you qualify for.
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