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Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
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The school has 27 on-campus apartments for staff; some staff live off-campus in the community. Housing is allocated based on role within the school, length of term served, individual and family needs, and teaching loads; campus allocations are confirmed at the end of May and specific apartment allocations are not confirmed until arrival. If off-campus housing is required, the academy covers rental costs, utilities, and transport subsidies (some limits apply).
A dress code applies to all students; athletic uniforms are issued for students in Grades 6-12 who participate in physical education and interschool sports. BA athletic gear must be worn during physical education classes and interschool competitions. There is a fines policy for lost, damaged, or late-returned athletic uniforms. The general dress code requires modest, neat clothing, with specific guidelines for field trips and events.
BA provides healthy food and snacks during school hours, including fruits and vegetables daily with lunches and efforts to incorporate cheese and yogurt into baked goods.
The school is divided into three houses for athletics and events, named Carey, Scott and Taylor; every student and staff member belongs to a house for the duration of their time at Bingham and participates in house-based activities.
The school is governed by the Bingham Academy Board; Ends statements guide long-term planning, including a Five-Year Strategic Plan and a Continuous School Improvement Plan. The school operates at a cost acceptable to the owner and sustaining missions. The academy is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and Middle States Association, affiliated with the Association of International Schools in Africa, and uses the Cambridge International Examinations Curriculum.
Bingham Academy is an international Christian school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, serving students aged 4 to 18 and drawing families from thirty countries. The Cambridge International Examinations Curriculum is used from KG2 through Grade 12, preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and AS/A Levels in Grades 11–12. The campus features an Elementary Building with Amharic classrooms and an art room, and the Gowans Center houses secondary classrooms, science and computer labs, outdoor tutoring areas, plus offices for the Athletic Director and the Secondary School Counselor. The Graham Hay Memorial Library serves students and staff. The Athletics Facility includes a gym with a rock climbing wall, an outdoor basketball court, and Ricker Field; cross-country and Field Day are central to student life. Extracurriculars include basketball, volleyball, and soccer, Cambridge Arts & Design and Cambridge Primary Music, and International Day celebration. A Guidance Counselor supports college research and interview preparation.
