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East Legon Boundary Road, Accra, Ghana (P.O. Box AC-84, Accra Central). The campus comprises Blocks A, B and C on the Boundary Road site, with facilities including science labs, a Design Studio, two infirmaries, and spaces for art, performing arts, and sports. The campus is designed to accommodate about 1,200 students.
Early Years; Primary Years Programme (PYP); Secondary School (MYP, IBDP, IBCP)
IB World School (International school)
665 students enrolled in 2025-2026; 59 nationalities represented.
Wellbeing model; personalised learning support; guidance services.
Ghana
Islamic
Primary Schedule: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:45 am–3:15 pm; Wed 7:45 am–1:15 pm. Early Years Group 3: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:45 am–3:00 pm; Wed 7:45 am–1:00 pm. Secondary Schedule: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:45 am–3:20 pm; Wed 7:45 am–1:20 pm.
No boarding. ARIS is a day school only.
ARIS is a uniform school; students wear the prescribed ARIS uniform daily and non-ARIS-branded clothing is not allowed. Primary School uniforms are teal polo, blue skirt/short, PE set, cap, navy socks/tights, cardigan, and approved shoes; Secondary School uniforms are white button-up with logo, navy blue tie, navy blue trousers/skirt, PE set, navy socks/tights, cardigan/hoodie, and approved shoes. Crocs or sandals are not permitted. On Fridays, students may wear optional Friday wear or a House T-shirt with navy PE bottoms; ARIS cloth is available in the school store and House T-shirts are permitted on that day.
ARIS has a canteen service where meals can be purchased; students may also bring their own packed lunch.
ARIS uses a House system; students may wear their House T-shirt with Navy Blue PE bottoms on Fridays; ARIS cloth is sold in the school store.
The ARIS Board of Trustees governs ARIS. The Board consists of elected and appointed members, primarily parents and GISER members, and they are the legal authorising body. They appoint the Director, oversee the school's finances and policies, and meet monthly via four subcommittees.
ARIS uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum across all school levels, offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (IBDP), and Career-related Programme (IBCP). ARIS is an IB World School and the only school in West Africa to offer the Full IB Continuum program. The ARIS educational model focuses on personalised learning and student agency within a student-centered IB framework. The Approaches to Learning (ATL) framework underpins teaching and learning, emphasising inquiry, reflection, and the development of the whole person.
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Passing rates are 98% for MYP, 94.4% for IBDP, and 100% for IBCP. 100% University Acceptance.
ARIS provides a University Acceptance guidance programme with a handbook of universities. The University Acceptance List shows graduates admitted to universities across the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Lebanon, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Ghana and more. Examples include UK institutions such as University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, and King's College London; Canada such as University of Toronto and York University; USA such as Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Illinois Institute of Technology, and Howard University; and Ghana such as University of Ghana.
Enrichment & Enhancement Programme provides support for diverse learning differences (SEN) and offers challenging opportunities for gifted and talented learners. Each student on the Enrichment Programme has a Personalised Learning Plan (IEP), regular progress reports, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. Enrichment programming includes extended opportunities such as Olympiads, Model United Nations (MUN), internships, and leadership projects.
The Wellbeing Department is dedicated to supporting the emotional, social, and physical wellbeing of the school community. Emotional Counselling is available to all students, staff, and parents, providing academic and emotional wellbeing guidance and resources. The University and Career Counselling Programme is a comprehensive, developmental program designed to assist students in making informed educational and occupational choices. ARIS has 8 specialists in the Wellbeing department.
The Enrichment & Enhancement Programme offers Special Education, Gifted and Talented, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes. These services address diverse academic and developmental needs.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes are provided as part of the Enrichment & Enhancement Programme.
The Wellbeing Department supports emotional, social, and physical wellbeing. Emotional Counselling is available to students, staff, and parents. University and Career Counselling supports post-secondary planning as part of a developmental program. ARIS has 8 specialists in the Wellbeing department.
ARIS has a Child Protection Policy. The Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Document outline safeguarding commitments, including policies, procedures, staff responsibilities, and a focus on fostering a safe, nurturing environment.
1. Decide suitability and engage with ARIS resources. ARIS provides online resources to help determine if ARIS is suitable for the family, and the Admissions Manager helps guide pre-application research. Experiencing the school environment in person is encouraged to make an informed decision. The admissions process is designed to be clear and transparent to support planning. 2. Submit online application. When you are ready, fill out and submit the online application, with requirements varying by the child's age. The Admissions Manager will acknowledge receipt and outline the next steps. 3. Review and next steps. Within two weeks of receiving a completed application, the Admissions Manager communicates the next steps, though timing may shift during peak admission seasons. Communication remains open as the process progresses and additional information may be requested if needed. 4. Admissions decision and assessment. The file is reviewed by the Admissions Manager with SMT and the Head of Primary/Secondary, and other team members as appropriate. If accepted and space is available, an admission assessment is arranged (cognitive in Secondary). After the assessment is marked, a place may be offered with a welcome letter. 5. Enrollment and waitlist. Applications are handled on a first-come-first-served basis. When spaces are limited, some candidates may be placed on the waiting list, with priority given to siblings of current students in good standing. A child's place on the waiting list is determined by the date the application is completed and all documentation and payments are received. 6. Denial or acceptance and enrollment. ARIS may deny admission if it is not the most appropriate environment. If accepted, a starting date is agreed, an Enrollment Contract is signed. The registration fee is non-refundable and must be paid along with full tuition, and all documents must be complete before commencement. Admission is conditional on parental agreement that students participate fully in the curriculum and activities, and the school's curriculum does not include elements that disrespect race or religion.
ARIS offers two IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) scholarships. The Malek Saleh Moussa Scholarship and the Anam Sultan Muiz Scholarship are awarded to two outstanding students who are not currently enrolled at ARIS. The scholarships aim to provide a career-focused education and help recipients develop lifelong 21st-century career and life skills.
ARIS handles applications on a first-come-first-served basis. When spaces are limited, some candidates may be offered places on the waiting list, with priority given to siblings of current students in good standing. A child's place on the waiting list is determined by the date the application is completed and all documentation and payments are received.
Two campuses in the Tema area of the Greater Accra Region, Ghana. The Primary School Campus is about one kilometre from the main campus. The Main Campus houses the Secondary School with on-site residential facilities. Location: Off Tema – Akosombo Rd (Opposite Afariwaa Farms), Tema, Ghana.
Primary: Kinder to Grade 6 (day school). Secondary: Grades 7–12 with full boarding.
Private, coeducational P-12 international school. International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).
Pupils come from Ghana and the West Africa region, with international students from China, the Indian subcontinent, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other European countries.
Primary students have an optional bus service that runs along major routes linking TIS with the local environs.
The main campus offers secondary boarding opportunities in IB MYP and IB DP. Boarding accommodations include four hostels with common and study rooms; usually six students share a spacious self-contained room with two toilets and two bathrooms. Hostel parents supervise these hostels and provide pastoral care.
There is a dress code requiring school uniforms for boys and girls. Uniforms should not be altered except by the school tailor; Friday attire can include official school activity T-shirts, TIS polo, African wear, or school uniform. There are rules on footwear, shorts length, hair length, jewelry, and other dress-code details.
The campus has a cafeteria (lunch room) and a kitchen preparation area with store rooms.
Inter-colour houses are Red Kigelia, Green Wisteria, Blue Cedar and Yellow Outeniqua; all students and staff belong to a colour house and participate in various competitions and activities.
Tema International School is a Private Limited Liability Company incorporated under the Companies Code, 1963. A Board of Governors is appointed by the Board of Directors; the Board sets strategic direction, oversees governance, and delegates day-to-day operations to the Principal.
IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) serves ages 3 to 12 at the Primary School Campus; International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) is implemented on the main campus for ages 11 to 16; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is available for ages 16 to 19. The DP includes Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and the Extended Essay (EE). The Primary School Campus is an IB PYP School, and the main campus offers secondary boarding opportunities in MYP and DP.
Keziah Botchway achieved the highest IB DP points with 41 in the May 2025 examination session. Bruhan-Deen Hussein achieved 54 out of 56 in the May 2025 examination session.
TIS students gain admission to colleges or universities of their choice.
School Counsellor supports students' social and emotional development by helping them understand themselves in relation to the school environment. They provide psychological support for emotional and behavioural challenges to create a supportive learning environment. They offer psychoeducation and guidance to parents to help them understand their children's needs. They assist students with social and emotional challenges to build meaningful relationships with others. They initiate programs and activities that empower students to take initiative and self-actualise, and, when appropriate, may refer students to external professionals for formal assessment.
Tema International School is inclusive. The Learning Diversity and Inclusion Policy states that students with learning diversity needs will be provided with the requisite support. The Learning Diversity Team, along with homeroom supervisors and programme coordinators, guide implementation; in-class support is provided and teaching is differentiated to address diverse needs. Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) are developed to meet specific needs and reviewed over time. The school collaborates with parents and may coordinate with external professionals such as occupational therapists and speech-language therapists to deliver services. The policy outlines the processes for identification, assessment, and ongoing support within the school.
English is the language of instruction at TIS; all students must take English as a first language and another language as a second language to satisfy IB programme requirements. Where necessary, students whose first language is not English can take English as a second language and their mother tongue as their first language at the secondary level. In the Primary School, language support and mother-tongue considerations are addressed to support language development. At the IB MYP and DP levels, English language acquisition is structured alongside other language offerings; second languages include French, Mandarin, Ghanaian Sign Language, Ewe, Twi and Ga in PYP, and French and Spanish in MYP/DP. Language support is guided by the Learning Diversity Policy.
Mental wellbeing is supported through counselling and psychological services described in the Learning Diversity and Inclusion Policy. The School Counsellor helps students understand themselves and their place in the school, provides psychological support for emotional and behavioural challenges, and offers psychoeducation and guidance to parents. They assist students with social and emotional challenges to connect with others and may initiate programs to empower students to self-actualise. External referrals may be made when specialized assessment is needed.
The school aims to create a safe and supportive environment for learning as part of its mission. There is a formal Complaints Procedure addressing concerns, including child protection matters, with emphasis on confidentiality, fair investigations, and appropriate escalation. Safeguarding-related processes are integrated with school policies and practice to ensure student safety.
1. Primary Campus admissions: Admissions for the Primary Campus open on 1 April each year. All admissions are online via Open Apply. There is no online testing; a social readiness screening is required, and there is a compulsory interview with parents during a school tour. Admissions commence in April on a rolling basis, and admissions in the second semester depend on vacancies.
