Abstract:
The purpose of the research is to examine the effect of leadership style, teaching and
testing strategies, and school culture on students' achievements in BLOM School, one of
the public schools in Beirut area. This research study relied on qualitative methodology.
The instruments for data collection are semi-structured interviews, structured
observations, and field notes. Interviews were conducted with teachers and the school
principal, and group interviews were conducted with students. Structured observations
were conducted in five sections in the third secondary level in BLOM School for ten
days. Findings showed that the studied three factors affected the students achievements in
the Lebanese official exams.