International Community School Kumasi vs The Hilltop International British School
International Community School Kumasi and The Hilltop International British School are both in Kumasi, about 4 km apart. Both schools offer British, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels programmes. Published annual fees are GHS 5,000 - 15,000 at International Community School Kumasi and GHS 4,000 - 12,000 at The Hilltop International British School, which puts International Community School Kumasi roughly 25% higher. International Community School Kumasi takes pupils from 2 to 19, and The Hilltop International British School from 9 to 19. International Community School Kumasi is the larger school, with around 2,100 pupils to The Hilltop International British School's 1,100. Both keep typical class sizes around 25.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, British Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
2,100
Pupils
1,100
Typical class size
Typical class size
25
Typical class size
25
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
2000
Opened
2010
Bus service
Bus service
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Bus service
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Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Pakyi Campus, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana. The school is set on a green, landscaped campus with a serene environment. A separate Patasi Campus hosts the preschool programme. ICS also has an Accra campus at Ogbojo.
Location
Cecilia Agyei-Amoako Street, Daban, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana. The campus is part of the wider Hilltop School complex.
Stages
Stages
Nursery (age 2) through Sixth Form / A-Level (age 19), covering preschool, primary (Years 1-6), middle school (Years 7-9), and high school (Years 10-13).
Stages
Primary (from age 9) through Upper Sixth Form (age 19), covering Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level programmes.
School type
School type
Independent, co-educational day and boarding school.
School type
Private, co-educational day and boarding school.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
A diverse, international student body with teachers from Ghana, Nigeria, the USA and other countries.
Pupil nationality mix
Primarily Ghanaian students with some international enrolment from the West Africa sub-region.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
The school welcomes children with disabilities and learning difficulties, providing individualised support plans. Dedicated teachers support students who speak English as a second language.
Additional learning support
Contact the school for details on learning support provision.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
United Kingdom (British curriculum with Cambridge International qualifications).
Country affiliation
United Kingdom (Cambridge Assessment International Education).
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Non-denominational. The school welcomes students of all faiths.
Religious affiliation
Non-denominational.
School day structure
School day structure
Preschool: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Primary and Middle School: 8:20 AM to 3:00 PM. High School: 8:00 AM to 3:20 PM. Students receive two breaks during the day.
School day structure
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Weekends are closed for day students.
Bus service details
Bus service details
Contact the school for details on transportation arrangements.
Bus service details
Contact the school for information on transportation services.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Fees are payable in both US Dollars and Ghanaian Cedis. Payment can be made via Ecobank electronic collection, bank transfer, or cheque deposit. Contact the school for current fee schedules.
Fee details
Fees are fixed at the beginning of each academic year and must be paid within the first week of term. A 10% surcharge applies to fees unpaid after 30 days. The school describes itself as offering one of the lowest fee structures among Grade A and Platinum League Schools. Contact the school for current amounts.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
ICS follows the British education system. The primary school uses the Cambridge Primary Programme for core subjects and the British National Curriculum for art, ICT, French, RE and PE. The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is used in preschool. In middle school, students follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum. High school students sit Cambridge IGCSE exams (8-10 subjects) in Year 11 and Cambridge A-Levels (3-4 subjects) in Years 12-13.
Curriculum details
HIBS follows the British curriculum through Cambridge Assessment International Education. Students sit Cambridge IGCSE examinations and can progress to Cambridge A-Levels, which are internationally recognised for university entrance worldwide. The A-Level programme provides in-depth subject knowledge and academic skills.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Maximum class sizes are 25 for preschool, 28 for primary and 30 for secondary. Primary classes also include a full-time teaching assistant.
Student teacher ratio
Contact the school for details on class sizes and student-teacher ratios.
Exam results
Exam results
Students sit Cambridge IGCSE examinations in May/June and Cambridge A-Level examinations in their final year. The school is recognised as a leading international school in the Ashanti Region.
Exam results
Students sit Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level examinations. The school is a member of the Platinum League Schools and has received awards for education excellence.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
A-Level qualifications enable graduates to apply to universities worldwide, including institutions in the UK, US, Canada and across Africa.
Higher education progression
Cambridge A-Level qualifications are accepted for university entry worldwide, including institutions in the UK, US, Canada and across Africa.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
The school promotes academic excellence through the Cambridge curriculum framework and enrichment activities.
Gifted and talented
The school promotes academic excellence through the Cambridge curriculum and competitive education approach.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
All applicants (except preschool) must complete a placement test and interview with the Head of School. Required documents include a completed application form, passport photo, birth certificate or passport copy, previous school reports, a testimonial, and (for high school) a transcript. Boarding applicants need a medical report. Preschool applicants need immunisation records.
Admissions
The school admits students aged 9 to 19. Prospective families can contact the admissions office by phone or email. Visit the campus to learn more about the programmes and facilities.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Contact the school directly for information on any available scholarships or financial assistance.
Scholarships
Contact the school for details on any scholarship or financial aid opportunities.
Waitlist
Waitlist
If places are not immediately available, children are placed on a waiting list for one academic year. Families are notified by letter or email when a place becomes available.
Waitlist
Contact the school for information on availability and waiting lists.