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Ethiopia, Bishoftu
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The school fosters a diverse, inclusive community where learners from different cultures and backgrounds learn together. The mission emphasizes harmonious relationships and lifelong learning, with celebration of differences and a focus on meeting shared needs. The school promotes belonging and collaboration across the curriculum, supporting positive social interactions and teamwork.
The school provides extra tuition for expatriate children and for learners with special needs to address linguistic, social, or disability-related requirements, with arrangements agreed before admission. Incoming expatriate students may be accepted following a needs analysis and the use of an Individual Education Programme (IEP).
The school uses English language instruction for subjects delivered in English and uses the English-language assessment framework for international students (End of Year passes apply to English-language subjects). The school uses both English and Ethiopian National curricula.
The school maintains an inclusive community that welcomes students whose needs extend beyond the norm due to disability, international displacement, or family trauma. The mission emphasizes harmonious relationships and lifelong learning within a diverse, international community rooted in Ethiopia, reflecting a commitment to supporting all learners.
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.
