A Lebanese supplemental educational service provider. (c2013)

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a call for providing at-risk students with academic support aimed to improve the learning outcomes in schools. To meet national standards, a surge of Supplemental Educational Service (SES) providers propagated having one mission: close the achievement gaps of learners who are falling behind at school. This study examines whether a Lebanese SES provider significantly improved academic achievement of students in private schools Beirut city after having received supplemental educational services. Through the examination of student progress reports, teacher evaluation, parents and school staff questionnaires, findings indicate that the Lebanese SES provider positively impacted the students’ learning outcomes and improved their academic achievement at school.