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Rispins International School - Bishoftu

Ethiopia, Bishoftu

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Established in 2012, Rispins Bishoftu serves more than 650 students from a wide variety of backgrounds and mother tongues. Education is provided from Kindergarten through to an embryonic High School set in an extensive location boasting excellent sports facilities. Class sizes are kept to 28 - 30 students. Scholarships and bursaries are available for deserving students to join the school in Grades 5, 6, 7 and 9.

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Rispins Bishoftu fosters a family-like community where staff and students learn together. Nations and Nationalities Day is observed to celebrate the diversity of its community. It operates as a satellite of the British International School Addis, linking it to a broader international network. Partnerships with Cruwys Global Trust and Gift A Chance support education and school-building initiatives in Ethiopia.

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Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 650
Opened 2012
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Rispins International School – Bishoftu is an international satellite of the British International School Addis, located in the Zuquala area of Bishoftu. Founded in 2012, it now serves over 650 students from diverse backgrounds, offering a Kindergarten through expanding High School programme on a site with extensive grounds and sports facilities. The school blends a British Curriculum with a bespoke programme and incorporates the Ethiopian National Curriculum, delivering instruction in English while recognising Ethiopian language and cultural contexts. Class sizes are typically 28–30 students, enabling close teacher attention and collaborative learning. Scholarships and bursaries are available for students entering Grades 5, 6, 7 and 9. The campus emphasises sport and outdoor activity and supports service and community engagement through initiatives such as Gift A Chance and Cruwys Global Trust sponsorship. The school aims to prepare students for a 21st-century global society using both national and international assessment markers.

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