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Ethiopia offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 3 international schools in Ethiopia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average ETB 4,996), location, and more to find the right international school now.
British International School - Addis Ababa offers a British-Ethiopian curriculum for learners aged 3 to 18, delivering a coherent path from Early Years through IGCSE and Grade 12 national examinations. The programme is delivered in English, with English as a First/Second Language option and French as a modern language, and includes a bespoke curriculum tailored to Ethiopian contexts. Subjects span English Language, ESL, English Literature, French, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Studies, Information Technology, Geography, History, and Development Studies. The Edexcel framework underpins IGCSE, AS and A2 assessments, enabling university admissions in Ethiopia and internationally. Preparatory-level courses prepare students for higher education abroad while retaining local recognition. The network operates eight campuses across Addis Ababa for 2025-2026: Unity-Gerji-KG, Summit-KG, Haya-Hulet KG; Unity-Primary, Unity-Primary-No.2, Summit-Primary, Lemi Kura; Sherif-Bole-Secondary; and the Head Office. The Sherif Building on Bole Ring Road is five minutes' drive from Addis Ababa International Airport.
Cambridge Academy Ethiopia is a private international school delivering the National Curriculum for England from Early Years to secondary, with Pearson Edexcel accreditation for IGCSE and A Levels. The school serves more than 1,000 students, supported by over 135 educators, with a parent community of around 1,400. The curriculum covers English, French and either Amharic or Afan Oromo, and core subjects run across all stages from EYFS through KS5. The campus features outdoor grounds, including a grass football pitch, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, track and field facilities, and lawns and green spaces designed for outdoor learning. Green Learning Zones provide shaded outdoor classrooms, and a dedicated Nursery/Lower Primary play area supports early years learning. A performing arts theatre is under construction, and planned facilities include a competition swimming pool, a training pool, and an outdoor tennis court. After-school programmes, clubs and community service activities enrich academics and personal development.
Sandford International School is an Ethiopian international school serving ages 3 to 18. It offers the British Curriculum, IPC, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. The Primary Curriculum uses English as the language of instruction, with Amharic and French classes, while secondary students study Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma in Years 12–13. The school traces its origins to the 1940s, founded to provide an English-speaking option for local and expatriate families; it re-registered in 2001 and began offering the IGCSE Cambridge examinations and the IB for Years 11 and 13. The campus features modern classrooms, a well-stocked library, and facilities designed to support outdoor learning and creativity. Extracurricular activities include Model UN, Taekwondo, culinary and business clubs, and arts and sports programs. Pastoral care, mentoring, and PSHE support wellbeing and development, while language and cultural activities foster citizenship within a co-educational, non-boarding environment.
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