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Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
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The Cambridge International Curriculum is used, with IGCSE assessments at Stage 11 and AS and A Level assessments at Stage 12–13. Cambridge Primary Checkpoint assessments are part of the program. Graduates are consistently accepted into top international universities.
Art & Design and Music are part of the Key Stage 1–3 curriculum. The subject list includes Art & Design, Computing, English, Amharic/French, Global Perspectives, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, Wellbeing, and Humanities. This supports creative expression and holistic development through the arts.
Amharic and French language study (Amharic/French) is part of the Key Stages. Global Perspectives is included in the curriculum, supporting cultural awareness and international-mindedness.
Campus Life focuses on a safe, supportive community where students grow in academics, sports, arts, and leadership. The school nurtures holistic development through sports, arts, and leadership programmes. The community emphasizes integrity, responsibility, and empathy.
Mission is to nurture each student's potential by delivering quality education in a safe and loving environment, fostering lifelong learning and personal growth. Vision is to enable students to become independent learners, active community members and individuals of strong moral character. Values emphasize Safety First, Love at the Center, and Inclusive & Engaging Learning that inspires curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
Leadership programmes are part of student development, supporting leadership alongside character development and community engagement.
Safety First establishes a secure and safe learning environment. Love at the Center creates a warm atmosphere that promotes emotional well-being and mutual respect. Inclusive & Engaging Learning ensures classrooms are motivating, inclusive, and encourage curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
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.
