Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
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It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
Uniform for physical education and sports is required for grades 4–12.
Lunch is an additional expense. There is an informal weekly on-campus food market called Food makes us happy, organized via a PTO WhatsApp group for preorders.
ICS Addis is a not-for-profit independent school governed by a Board of Governors acting on behalf of the ICS Association (parents and staff). The Board oversees the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan and fiduciary oversight, and delegates operational authority to the Head of School. There are two standing committees, Finance and Governance, and statutes and bylaws govern the association.
International Community School of Addis Ababa is a non-profit international school in Ethiopia serving students aged 3 to 18. It is an IB World School offering a full continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP). In addition, the school provides a BTEC qualification and a bespoke curriculum. The DP has been offered since 1982, with the CP added to complete the continuum. The 15-acre campus hosts two grass fields, a FIFA-certified pitch, a 25-meter Aquatics Center and hubs for Elementary and Middle School, plus High School Art Room. An Office of Learning Garden anchors outdoor learning with a student-run garden. ICS draws from over 70 nationalities and offers 200+ activities, 17 service clubs, Model United Nations, a STEAM team, ISSEA participation. The Eagles Leadership Program and Home Language Program with eight languages reinforce student leadership, service, and intercultural engagement globally.