Reach International Center of Education

RICE is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It operates two campuses: Meskel Flower Campus for Year 1-6 in the Meskel Flower area, and Agona Campus for Year 7-13 in the Agona Cinema area. The school began in 2014 in Addis Ababa.

RICE follows the Cambridge International curriculum for ages 3-19, from Cambridge Early Years through Cambridge Advanced. Cambridge IGCSEs and AS/A Levels are offered. The medium of instruction is English, with Amharic taught as a second language.

Cambridge International School

Ethiopia

The school is a Cambridge International school and follows the Cambridge curriculum. Students work toward Cambridge qualifications such as Cambridge IGCSEs and Cambridge International A Levels, which are recognized by universities and employers worldwide.

Cambridge qualifications are recognized by universities worldwide.

RICE emphasises developing the whole child through Curriculum, Character, and Community. The vision states that students are shaped emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually as part of being a ‘whole child.' The mission highlights character development with core values such as resilience, integrity, and a Community of Grace. The school fosters a sense of community by working with parents to support students' growth. The program includes 21st Century life-skills to prepare graduates for success after leaving RICE. The overall aim is to enrich lives through learning and to develop the whole child.

The medium of instruction is English, with Amharic taught as the next main language. Cambridge IGCSE includes English as a Second Language (ESL) as one of its subjects. Amharic is included in the Ethiopian National Curriculum for Years 1-11. RICE facilitates students who want to take the national Grade 6, 8, and 12 exams, and offers Saturday revision classes for these exams. From Year 1 to Year 9, Cambridge subjects include Global English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives and Computing, with progression tests to monitor progress.

The school shapes students emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually as part of its holistic approach. Resilience is a core value that helps students withstand challenges. Integrity and a Community of Grace foster a caring and supportive environment for well-being. Community involvement with parents supports student growth in a safe and nurturing setting. The mission includes equipping students with 21st Century life-skills to support personal development and future success. The Belief value underlines the dignity of each person and reinforces a caring school community.

1. Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open and will close at 5pm Ethiopia Time on February 28, 2026. A Google Forms registration link is provided for applicants. Campus visits can be arranged on Thursdays from 10:00 to 13:30 through February 26, 2026. 2. Registration for Year 1 (Preparatory) requires the child to be aged 5 by the start of the school year. Siblings of children already at RICE receive priority. The Entrance Assessment covers English, Math, and Amharic, and includes cognitive and aptitude evaluation. A passing result is required, followed by an interview with parents. 3. Registration for Year 2–13 (Grade 1–12) begins in May when current families commit for the following year. Space availability determines invitations for new entrants to join for an Entrance Assessment. The Entrance Assessment covers English, Math, and Amharic (Years 1–6) and includes a cognitive/aptitude component for Year 2; Years 7 and above are assessed in English, Math, and Science. A child must pass these assessments, and there is an interview with both student and parents. 4. Admission process timeline: The admissions process begins in January with families registering their interest online. The waiting list remains open for four weeks from the start date. The waiting list is reviewed February and March, with priority given to siblings and to those who have registered for the third year in a row (or longer). By April and May, assessments for Year 1 are conducted, and by late May there is clearer information about spaces for Years 2–13; invitations for assessments are issued when spaces are available, followed by interviews. 5. Notes: The process is not first-come-first-served. The waiting list identifies priority and available spaces. Registration on the waiting list does not carry forward to the next year. If a family has registered for the third year in a row, they receive priority after siblings, where spaces are available. 6. Tuition Fees 2025–2026: Annual fees are $2,180 for Year 1–6, $2,320 for Year 7–9, and $2,420 for Year 10–13; Capital Development Fee per family is $600; Registration Fee for new families is $500. Cambridge exam fees are not included in tuition. Placement considerations and class size restrictions apply, with a maximum of 24 students per class.

Registration for the waiting list is open for four weeks from the start date in January. The waiting list is reviewed in January through February to determine spaces and invitations for Year 1 assessments. Priority is given to siblings and to families who have registered for the third year in a row (or longer), where spaces are available. The waiting list is not carried forward to the next year and the school does not operate on a first-come-first-served basis.