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Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
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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.
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.
