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Curriculum British Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
Canadian International School of Ethiopia offers a seamless international learning journey for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school combines Pearson's British International Curriculum in the early years with a Canadian-based High School program, and includes Advanced Placement and university preparation courses to support global higher-education ambitions. Elementary and Middle School provide bilingual education opportunities in English and French, while High School leads to internationally recognized Canadian diplomas complemented by AP options. The campus features modern classrooms, laboratories, and technology-driven learning resources, with STEAM integrated into younger grades. The school emphasizes a global mindset, career counseling, and university pathways to top universities. Extracurricular activities and community engagement programs enrich students' development. Bilingual cultural and language opportunities, leadership development, and a play-based, wellbeing-focused Kindergarten program contribute to a holistic approach. The mission centers on inclusive, high-quality education that cultivates critical thinking and responsible global citizens, for a brighter future together.
Canadian International School of Ethiopia has instruction in English, French.
Location
Yeka Sub-city, Kara area, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The school operates as a K-12 international school.
Stages
Kindergarten; Elementary & Middle School; High School.
Type
International, K-12 school using Pearson's British International Curriculum and a Canadian-based education system.
Additional learning support
Social and emotional growth support (as part of the Kindergarten program).
Country affiliation
Canada
Fees
Application fees - No public application, registration, or enrolment fee amounts are published on the school's publicly accessible pages.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - No published tuition fee schedule by year group, term, or annual total is available on the school's public pages. Specific per-term or per-year amounts for Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle or High School are not published.
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Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school does not publish information about a boarding programme or boarding fees on its public pages; no boarding fee amounts are available.
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Brief summary of search findings and limitation - The school's public site presents program, contact and admissions contact details but does not publish a fee schedule or numerical fee amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years on its publicly accessible pages. Because no fee figures or formal fee policies are published there, specific numeric amounts and payment tables cannot be provided here. For clarity: program, contact and general admissions pages were reviewed and contain no fee schedule or fee amounts.
Academics
Canadian International School of Ethiopia teaches British Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).
Curriculum
Pearson's British International Curriculum provides the foundation for early years and general learning; Elementary and Middle School offer bilingual education opportunities in English and French; High School follows a Canadian curriculum leading to internationally recognized diplomas and includes Advanced Placement (AP) and university preparation courses.
Higher Education Progression
Career counseling and higher education support; pathway to top universities with university admissions guidance.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional growth support is provided in Kindergarten Education.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Bilingual education opportunities in English and French are offered in Elementary and Middle School.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through social and emotional growth initiatives beginning in Kindergarten Education.
Admissions
Admissions
Admission Open. Join Our New Session. Call To Enroll Your Child at +251 911 232 948.
Scholarships
The school has scholarship programs for low-income students to promote social inclusiveness and creating opportunity for all.
FAQs
What curriculum does CIS Ethiopia follow?
CIS Ethiopia follows Pearson's British International Curriculum with Canadian education system elements. High school students follow the Canadian curriculum leading to internationally recognised diplomas, with Advanced Placement courses available.
Does the school offer bilingual education?
Yes, bilingual opportunities in English and French are available from the elementary level. English is the primary language of instruction with French offered as a bilingual option.
What is the My Ethiopia programme?
The My Ethiopia programme integrates indigenous knowledge and local cultural context into learning, connecting students with Ethiopian heritage alongside the international curriculum.
Are scholarships available?
Yes, CIS Ethiopia has scholarship programmes for low-income students to promote social inclusiveness and create opportunities for all.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 4 to 18, from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with divisions for Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School, and High School.
