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Coexistence became a crucial need for the Lebanese society after the end of the civil war, and these days after the severe sectarian conflict in the Middle East affecting the Lebanese community, as Lebanon is witnessing very severe political, social and economic tensions that threaten its existence. This article seeks to analyze critically the position of coexistence, as an educational value, at the intended level of the Lebanese formal Curriculum. This aim will be achieved by analyzing the official policy texts, legislation and the basic educational framework of the New Formal Curriculum. In this article, we will re-read the viewpoint of the Lebanese legislators and that of the most important Lebanese thinkers, by using the content analysis method, to figure out how these texts establish the 'intended level' of education on coexistence. Findings from the study showed that there is confusion among the curriculum designers and Lebanese legislators in Lebanon for enhancing the value of coexistence. (Al-Shamat, p: 323) (Published abstract)