Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
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The medium of instruction is English, with Amharic taught as the next main language. Amharic is included in the curriculum for Years 1-11 (Prep to Grade 10), but not taught in Year 12 & 13 (Grade 11 & 12). The Cambridge International curriculum is used for Cambridge Primary through Cambridge Upper Secondary, and Cambridge IGCSEs and AS/A Levels are offered in selected subjects, all taught in English.
Reach International Center of Education (RICE) is a Cambridge International School in Ethiopia offering Cambridge Primary and Secondary education, Cambridge IGCSEs, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and a bespoke curriculum. The school serves learners aged 3 to 18 across two campuses, Meskel Flower (Year 1–6) and Agona (Year 7–13). Cambridge qualifications are delivered by Ethiopian teachers, with dedicated science laboratories at the Agona Campus and a central hub for research and reading that anchors Curriculum, Character and Community. In 2017, RICE became a registered Cambridge International School, and in 2022 the High School earned Cambridge accreditation, connecting students from early years to A Levels. Extracurriculars include a yearly Science Fair and community activities, with clubs that cultivate 21st-century skills. The school emphasizes character development, community service, and cross-cultural engagement, integrating well-being and digital literacy into daily learning. The campus environment supports inquiry, collaboration and responsible use of technology.