Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
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The school has a uniform policy. Uniforms are required on regular school days. There are separate sections for Girls, Boys, and Sport Days.
There is a large dining area where students can enjoy their snack and lunch.
The school is privately owned and backed by ADvTECH, Africa's leading private education group. It is accredited by the Ethiopian Ministry of Education as a Foreign Investors' School and is Cambridge Curriculum accredited, with five campuses in Addis Ababa. It is connected to Cambridge Assessment International Education and has partnered with International Education Group.
Flipper International School in Addis Ababa provides international education for ages 3 to 17, delivering a blended curriculum combining the Ethiopian and Cambridge curricula. Early Years use Montessori-inspired play-and-learn approaches to build foundational skills. The curriculum covers English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Design & Technology, and ICT, with Amharic from Kindergarten onward and French from Grade 2. Environmental Science begins in Grade 1 and Citizenship from Grade 4 (in Amharic). Weekly Social Emotional Learning sessions support wellbeing across levels. Examinations include British National Examinations at Grade 1 and 5, Ethiopian National Examinations at Grade 8, and Cambridge assessments at primary and secondary levels, including Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS and A Levels. The school operates across five campuses, delivering education up to Grade 12. Cambridge accreditation and Cambridge Assessment Registration since 2018 underpin its framework. The school welcomes students of all nationalities and is part of the ADvTECH International group, globally and regionally.