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Life in Jounieh
 Lebanon has a proud tradition of maintaining the highest standards of education, while strongly focusing on providing quality education for international students through its internationally-recognized universities, vocational training system and specialized tertiary institutions.
Le Cordon Bleu Lebanon is located in Kaslik/ Jounieh, a small sophisticated city, offering all the advantages of a large city without the distractions. From a student perspective, it is affordable, convenient, transport efficient, clean and green with an excellent array of accommodation choices. Jounieh combines interest, creativity and liveliness with a low cost of living and a safe and pleasant environment. It is ideal for an academically and personally rewarding study experience. Jounieh offers ample opportunities for recreation activities including cinemas and theatres, music, shopping, and swimming at the nearby beaches. Students delight to live and study in this cosmopolitan city, vibrant with its history, archeology, natural beauty, sports, entertainment, recreation centers, outdoor cafés and restaurants mixed among boutiques, artisan shops, banks, supermarkets, hotels, etc.
Jounieh, the city of ancient civilizations and a modern business center, is located 15 km north of the capital city of Beirut, 10 km south of Byblos, and 50 km south of Tripoli. The port town of Jounieh still retains some of the charm of yesterday in the old stone souk area near ferry terminal. Beirut Airport is at 20 km away, the Cedars of Lebanon at 100 km, Jeita Grotto at 8 km, and Harissa at 7 km.
Climate
Jounieh has a moderate Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The winter is mild on the coast and snowy in the mountains. The temperature ranges from 25oC to 35oC in summer and 10oC to 15oC in winter. The country enjoys, on average, some 300 days a year of sunshine. The summer is hot on the coast and mild in the mountains. In some spring months, one can ski in the mountains and swim on the coast!
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