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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia – Addis Ababa comprises two campuses established in 2021: the Addis Ababa Campus (primary and secondary) and Sarbet Campus (kindergarten). The schools deliver education in English through Cambridge IGCSE (International Cambridge Curriculum) and are affiliated with Türkiye Maarif Foundation. As of 2025, two campuses educate 642 students and employ 125 staff. Classrooms and science laboratories support learning in physics, biology, chemistry and computing; the CMC Campus has 26 classrooms in addition to its labs. Addis Ababa Campus covers primary and secondary stages, while Sarbet focuses on early years. Students have access to sports facilities including a football field, a basketball court and open areas. An active extracurricular program includes visits to cultural and historical sites, student clubs and performances, and a Career Follow-up and Guidance System supports graduates. Turkish language and culture are taught through cultural clubs, with English as the common language of instruction.
International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia - Addis Ababa has 642 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The school operates two campuses: Addis Ababa Campus in Kirkos Sub-city (Wereda 06, Kebele 10, House 595) and Sarbet Campus in Sarbet Area, Lideta Sub-city (Wereda 01, Kebele 07).
Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, Lower Secondary
Type
International Cambridge Curriculum school
Country affiliation
Affiliated with the Turkish Maarif Foundation (Türkiye Maarif Vakfı).
Fees
Summary — availability of published fees - No public fee schedule or fee amounts for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) is published on the school's public pages. The school's campus and admissions pages list contact details and describe the levels taught, but they do not list application fees, tuition by year group, billing schedules, boarding fees, additional charges, refund rules, or accepted payment methods.
Application fees - Application / registration fee amount: Not published. The school's public campus and admissions pages do not display a numeric application or registration fee. To obtain the exact application or registration fee, use the admissions contact information below.
Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year) - Tuition amounts by year group or grade (per term or per year): Not published. There are no itemised tuition figures for kindergarten, primary or lower-secondary grades on the school's public pages; the school is described as following the Cambridge International Curriculum but no tuition schedule is listed.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency (termly/annual), payment due dates, late-payment penalties, and any available early‑payment discounts: Not published. No billing schedule or payment terms are publicly listed on the admissions or campus pages.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding provision and boarding fee amounts: Not published. The campus descriptions indicate on-site facilities for teaching and laboratories but do not describe boarding services; there is no published boarding fee. If boarding is required, confirm directly with admissions.
Other costs and typical additional charges - Uniform costs, textbook/material fees, exam fees, transport, extra-curricular activity fees, deposit or confirmation fees: Not published. The school's public pages do not list these additional cost items or their amounts.
Refund information - Refund rules (for deposits, registration fees, or tuition if a student withdraws): Not published. No refund policy or terms appear on the public admissions or campus pages.
Fee payment options and how payments are accepted - Accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, cash, online payment portal) and banking details: Not published. The public pages do not list the school's accepted payment methods or invoicing instructions. Contact admissions for invoice and payment instructions.
How to obtain the official fee schedule and invoices - The school's public pages invite prospective families to submit a pre-registration form and provide admissions contact points; use the school's admissions email and phone numbers to request the official, current fee schedule and invoice with payment instructions. Available contact details shown on the public pages include: - Email: addisababa@et.maarifschools.org (campus contact). - General admissions/contact email: info@et.maarifschools.org. - Phone (Addis Ababa campus): +251 114 705 382; Sarbet campus phone: +251 113 207 692.
Brief summary of findings and next step (concise) - The school's public campus and admissions pages describe the campuses, curriculum (Cambridge), language (English) and contact channels, but they do not publish any numeric fee amounts, billing schedules, refund rules, boarding fees, or accepted payment methods for AY 2026/27 or AY 2025/26. To obtain precise application fees, tuition by grade and term, billing schedule, boarding fees (if any), additional charges (uniform, books, transport, exams), refund terms, and accepted payment methods, request the school's official fee schedule and invoice directly from the admissions contacts listed above.
Academics
International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia - Addis Ababa teaches Cambridge IGCSE.
Curriculum
International Cambridge Curriculum
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school organizes social and cultural activities to develop students' social skills, effective communication, responsibility, altruism, entrepreneurship, aesthetic awareness and social understanding. Activities include visits to cultural and historical sites, student clubs, study projects, ceremonies, performances, school journals, sports tournaments, exhibitions and youth camps.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is an authorised Cambridge English Exams centre, offering Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE Starters, Movers and Flyers) and other Cambridge qualifications for schools (KET for Schools, PET for Schools), supporting English language development for students.
Mental Wellbeing
Orientation Services provide specialist-led guidance focusing on cognitive, affective and psychomotor development, with staff trained in counseling and guidance to support students' wellbeing.
Admissions
Admissions
Early registration benefits are available. Prospective families can learn more about International Maarif Schools by filling out the Preliminary Information Form to be contacted. The Preliminary Information Form collects Student Name, Guardian Name, Class, Phone Number, E-mail, City-Area, and Message. You can contact the school for anything you want to know via the Click to Ask a Question option.
FAQs
How many campuses does Maarif Addis Ababa operate?
The school operates multiple campuses across Addis Ababa including YEKA, Kirkos, Sarbet, CMC, and Sebeta locations.
What curriculum is followed?
An international curriculum with Cambridge English certification is followed, combining English-medium instruction with Ethiopian education requirements.
How many students attend the Addis Ababa campuses?
Approximately 642 students attend the International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia Addis Ababa campuses.
What is the school's foundation affiliation?
The school is part of the Turkey-based Maarif Foundation, a global educational organisation operating schools in multiple countries.
