Strong academic foundation
Core programs are designed to prepare students for higher education and future leadership with practical skills and intellectual confidence.
Our Story, Our Purpose
From a small building near the Aley market to one of the region's most trusted public schools here's where we've been, and where we're going.
1969Founded
67Staff members
96%Hold university degrees
+14%Enrollment growth this year
Why MAOSS
Education with trust, rigor, and heart
We blend strong academic standards with character-building support, creating an environment where every student can achieve excellence and belong.
Community-first culture
Students, teachers, and parents work together in a respectful and supportive learning culture grounded in care and accountability.
Growth and resilience
Our programs emphasize lifelong learning, resilience, and adaptability so students can thrive in an ever-changing world.
History
Six decades on the same hill
Aley Official Secondary School has weathered war, waves of enrollment, and five changes in leadership and kept teaching straight through all of it.
1969
A small building near the market
Founded on January 1, 1969 under Principal Khaled Abd El Samad, with French and English secondary sections and 133 students enrolled in the first year.
1971–1973
A campus of its own
The school moved to its current site, then made up of two buildings. Growing demand led to the intermediate level being added in 1973.
1975
New leadership, continued growth
As the civil war began, Mr. Khaled Abd El Samad moved to Beirut's central administration, and Mr. Shafik Fakih was appointed principal.
1977–1978
Peak enrollment
Enrollment reached 1,775 students — so many that the school adopted a double-shift system, alternating morning and afternoon sessions between sections.
1985–1991
The hardest years
War and invasion brought enrollment down to 368 students by 1985–1986. The intermediate level was cancelled in 1987, and one building was handed to the Lebanese University's Faculty of Business Administration.
1991–2007
Recovery under Kamal El Jardi
Enrollment climbed back to 792 students by 2000–2001, with many graduates earning top rankings, awards, and scholarships in official exams.
2007–2013
New branches, new challenges
Under Principal Atef Abi Hussein, nearby branches opened in Qmatiyeh and Abadieh, and enrollment settled near 450 students by 2013.
2014–Today
A new chapter
After a year under acting principal Hayat Al Ahmadieh, Dr. Sanaa Shehayeb was appointed principal. Enrollment is rising again up 14% this year as families renew their confidence in the school.
A Note On Our Location
Our campus sits directly on Aley's main road, which gives us a visible, central presence but also some traffic noise. We're working on a second, quieter entrance though neighboring land ownership has slowed the process.
Where we're headed
Mission & Vision
Mission
What we do every day
We provide a high-quality education that nurtures academic excellence, personal growth, and strong moral values empowering students with knowledge, critical thinking, and the confidence to succeed in their future studies and careers, while promoting respect, discipline, and responsibility.
Vision
What we're building toward
To become a leading educational institution in Lebanon, recognized for academic excellence, innovation, and student development a safe and inspiring place where students reach their full potential and grow into responsible, creative members of society.
Core Values
Core Values
The principles that guide our institutional culture.
Excellence
Uncompromising standards in academics and personal development.
Respect
Fostering mutual dignity and understanding across our diverse community.
Integrity
Upholding honesty, ethical behavior, and moral courage in all actions.
Growth
A commitment to lifelong learning, resilience, and adaptability.
Discipline
Cultivating focus, structure, and responsibility to achieve goals.
Community
Building strong, supportive networks that extend beyond the classroom.