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International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia

Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 3600
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Turkish, English
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.

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The Essentials

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
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Harar Campus has a dormitory building with a capacity of 72 students.

Food Options
Mekelle Campus has five dining halls.

Governance and Ownership
Türkiye Maarif Vakfı (Turkish Maarif Foundation) owns and governs International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia.
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.
Parent Experience

History
International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia operates under the Turkish Maarif Foundation (Türkiye Maarif Vakfı). Harar Campus began educational activities in 2019. Addis Ababa-Sarbet Campuses, YEKA Campus, CMC Campus and Sebeta Campus started in 2021, with Mekelle Campus launching in the 2023-2024 academic year. The Cambridge Curriculum is used at multiple campuses and English is the language of instruction on several campuses. Facilities across campuses include laboratories, libraries and sports facilities, and Harar Campus hosts a dormitory for 72 students.

Community
Maarif Schools emphasize social and cultural activities as a core part of student development. The activities include visits to cultural and historical sites and social institutions, student clubs and study projects, graduation ceremonies, school journals, musical and theatrical performances, poetry, sports tournaments, information competitions, skill workshops, conferences, fairs and exhibitions, and scouting and youth camps.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia has six campuses: YEKA Campus, Addis Ababa-Sarbet Campuses, CMC Campus, Sebeta Campus, Harar Campus, and Mekelle Campus. Cambridge International Curriculum is used across campuses. The campuses feature modern classrooms and extensive laboratories for physics, biology, chemistry and computing. Outdoor facilities include football fields, basketball and volleyball courts, playgrounds and gardens, with greenhouse areas at YEKA. Harar Campus has a dormitory with capacity for 72 students. The campuses are designed to support physical development and student interests.

Sports Facilities
YEKA Campus has a football field, a volleyball court and a basketball court. CMC Campus has a football field, a basketball court and playgrounds. Sebeta Campus has one volleyball court, two basketball courts and one football court. Harar Campus has an outdoor football field, a volleyball court, a basketball court and playgrounds. Mekelle Campus has large sports fields for football, basketball and volleyball.

Academic Facilities
Cambridge Curriculum is used across campuses, including Harar Campus where it is used as a teaching resource. YEKA Campus has 25 classrooms and 2 computer laboratories. CMC Campus has 26 classrooms and physics-biology, chemistry and computer laboratories. Sebeta Campus has 23 classrooms, science laboratories and two computer labs with digital education and smart boards. Mekelle Campus has 39 classrooms, 1 library, 5 dining halls, 2 laboratories, 2 technology classrooms and 1 music and art classroom.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sebeta Campus offers music and art workshops for artistic activities. Mekelle Campus has a dedicated music and art classroom. YEKA Campus has greenhouse areas for student projects. Harar Campus features a botanical garden.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Nursery, primary, secondary and higher levels are opened. Cultural centers, study centers and courses for continuing education are created. Educational contents and programs are developed, produced and published. Colloquia, conferences and workshops are organized in cooperation with educational institutions and publication of periodicals.

Arts & Creative
Musical performances, theatrical performances and poetry performances are part of social and cultural activities. School journals, exhibitions and other artistic endeavours are supported as avenues for creative expression.

Social & Hobbies
Student clubs and study projects are part of life, along with graduation ceremonies, presentations and commemorations. Students participate in musical, theatrical and poetry performances, folk games, sport tournaments, information competitions and skill workshops. Conferences, symposiums, signature days, fairs and exhibitions, and kermes foster social interaction and creative exchange, and scouting and youth camps provide hands-on learning outside the classroom.

Leadership & Professional
Career Follow-up and Guidance System supports graduates' career plans. Leadership and professional development are fostered through student clubs, study projects and entrepreneurship opportunities within Maarif Schools.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport centers and artistic centers, laboratories or libraries are created to support extracurricular activities. Sports tournaments and outdoor activities are organized, and scouting and youth camps promote physical activity and community engagement.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction at Yeka Campus, Addis Ababa-Sarbet Campuses, CMC Campus, Sebeta Campus and Mekelle Campus. Cambridge International Curriculum is used on these campuses. Harar Campus uses Amharic for the Ethiopian National Curriculum in Grades 1–6 and English in Grades 7–12, with Cambridge Curriculum also used.

Bilingual Teaching
Harar Campus provides bilingual instruction in Amharic and English; other campuses use English as the language of instruction.
School Events
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