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Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia is a multi-campus international Cambridge curriculum network operated by the Turkish Maarif Foundation. Across six campuses (YEKA, Addis Ababa-Sarbet, CMC, Sebeta, Harar and Mekelle), the Cambridge International Curriculum is taught alongside a bespoke program across all campuses, with English as the language of instruction at multiple sites. It is an authorized Cambridge English Centre, offering Cambridge English Qualifications for schools, including YLE Starters, Movers and Flyers, KET for Schools and PET for Schools. Campuses are outfitted with modern classrooms, science laboratories for physics, biology, chemistry and computing, libraries and extensive sports facilities. Notable features include a 72-seat dormitory at Harar Campus, greenhouse areas at YEKA, and dedicated music and art classrooms at Mekelle Campus. The network supports arts, science and language activities, plus diverse clubs and conferences, reflecting a strong emphasis on academic enrichment, experiential learning and student development in a global context for students.
International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia has 3,600 pupils, instruction in English, Arabic.
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia operates seven campuses across four regions. The campuses include YEKA Campus, Addis Ababa-Sarbet Campuses, CMC Campus, Sebeta Campus, Harar Campus, Mekelle Campus, and the head office in Addis Ababa. Address for the Addis Ababa head office is Wereda 3-5, House B44-17, Bole Sub City.
Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, Lower Secondary, High School
Type
International Cambridge Curriculum school
Country affiliation
Turkey
Fees
Application fees - No publicly published application or non‑refundable registration fee amount is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years for International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia.
Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year) - No publicly published tuition fee schedule or per‑year / per‑term fee amounts for any grade (Kindergarten through Grade 12) are available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years for International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia. There are no itemised per‑year or per‑term amounts shown on the school's public campus pages.
Billing schedule and payment terms - No publicly published billing schedule (term dates tied to invoicing), payment deadlines, instalment plan details, or explicit payment‑term policies are available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. No published statements of required advance deposits, refundable security deposits, or the timing of annual vs. term billing were found on the school's public campus pages.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding is not described or listed with fee amounts on the public campus descriptions reviewed. There are no published boarding fee amounts for 2026/27 or 2025/26 on the school's public pages.
Other costs or fees (uniform, materials, transport, insurance, exams, activities) - No itemised public schedule of additional compulsory fees (uniform, exam fees, learning resources, technology fees, transport, medical insurance, extracurricular activity fees, or similar charges) was found for 2026/27 or 2025/26. The campus pages do not publish specific amounts for uniforms or ancillary services.
Refund information - No publicly available refund policy or published terms describing refunds of deposits, tuition refunds for mid‑term withdrawal, or conditions for refund were found on the school's public campus pages for 2026/27 or 2025/26.
Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, mobile payment) - No publicly stated list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, mobile money, cash) or bank details for international payments was published on the campus or school pages reviewed for 2026/27 or 2025/26.
Brief summary of findings and data gaps - Official public campus pages for International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia list campus addresses, contact emails and phone numbers and describe the curriculum and levels taught, but do not publish an itemised fee schedule (application fees, tuition by year/term, boarding fees, other compulsory charges), billing terms, refund policy, or payment method details for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The absence of a publicly posted fee schedule means specific numeric fee amounts and formal payment/refund terms are not available in the public material reviewed.
Academics
International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school is an authorized Cambridge English Centre offering Cambridge English Qualifications for schools, including YLE Starters, YLE Movers, YLE Flyers, KET for Schools, and PET for Schools. The Cambridge exams assess Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking, with progression through the YLE levels and other Cambridge qualifications.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides psychological counseling and guidance as part of staff professional development. The Foundation's staff development includes training in communication with parents and students, and in multicultural education and 21st century skills.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language of instruction is English on most campuses. Harar Campus uses Amharic and English, with the Ethiopian National Curriculum delivered in English in grades 7–12.
Mental Wellbeing
Staff receive psychological counseling and guidance as part of ongoing professional development. The Foundation provides wellbeing-related training as part of staff development.
FAQs
How many campuses does International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia operate?
The network operates multiple campuses across Ethiopia, including locations in Addis Ababa (YEKA, Kirkos, Sarbet, CMC, and Sebeta), as well as regional campuses in Harar and Mekelle.
What curriculum is followed?
The school follows an international curriculum with Cambridge English certification available. Education technologies are integrated into teaching across all campuses.
How many students attend the network?
Approximately 3,600 students attend across all campuses in the International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia network.
What is the school's affiliation?
The school is part of the Turkey-based Maarif Foundation, which promotes Turkish culture and education internationally across multiple countries.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 4 to 18, from Kindergarten through High School across its multiple campuses in Ethiopia.
