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Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
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The school has a library managed with Librarika to monitor daily library activity and track library materials. It uses Kerboodle, OTAVA (Star Maths), OPIQ, Twinkl, Google Classroom, IXL, White Rose, Literacy Tree, and GrandstandE's GS SMS as learning platforms. The Finnish-based curriculum emphasizes STEAM and phenomenon-based learning, and cross-disciplinary study across science, social studies, mathematics, arts, and languages from early years through Grade 9. From early years through Grade 9, learning emphasizes collaboration, inquiry-based learning, and student ownership of learning. French and Amharic are taught, and field trips and Reading Week are part of the learning experience. The school offers a balanced and nutritious menu, with meals included in tuition.
Swimming lessons are offered as part of Physical Education. A key component of the Finnish curriculum, PE includes a broad range of activities such as athletics (running, jumping, throwing) and ball games (football, basketball, dodgeball) as well as gymnastics.
Science education is built around Science Fusion. The mathematics program uses Star Maths (OTAVA) with an international edition for Grades 1–8. Digital resources include Kerboodle, OPIQ, Twinkl, Google Classroom, IXL, White Rose, Literacy Tree, and GrandstandE's GS SMS. IEYC is infused in Early Childhood, and French and Amharic are taught from Grade 1. In Grades 5–9, biology, chemistry, and physics are studied with a STEM focus, and ICT and GIS are integrated into social studies.
Extracurricular activities include after-school programs. Students can participate in the student council, serve as class representatives, or contribute to student-teacher committees.
Kelem International School is a not-for-profit international school in Addis Ababa serving students aged 2 to 14. The curriculum blends the Finnish system with the International Early Years Curriculum for early years and a bespoke program through Grade 9. In the early years, IEYC informs play-based learning alongside Finnish ECEC. From Grades 1–4, core subjects are taught by class teachers, while specialist subjects include Amharic and French, PE, Music, Visual Arts and Craft. From Grades 5–9, biology, chemistry and physics are studied with a STEM focus, and ICT and GIS are integrated into social studies. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, student ownership, and cross-disciplinary study across science, social studies, maths, arts, and languages. Facilities include a library managed with Librarika and a suite of digital tools (Kerboodle, OTAVA Star Maths, OPIQ, Twinkl, Google Classroom, IXL, White Rose). Programs include after-school clubs, a student council, and Summer/Winter Camps, with meals included.
