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Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
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Sandford International School traces its origins to the early 1940s when Mrs. Christine Sandford sought to establish an English-speaking school in Ethiopia. It began as Sandford English Community School and moved to its current site in 1949, with support from Emperor Haile Selassie I. It was one of Africa's first international schools, serving both nationals and expatriates on an equal basis. In 2001, it re-registered as Sandford International School and began offering the IGCSE Cambridge examinations and the International Baccalaureate for Years 11 and 13. The school is a co-educational, non-boarding, nursery to pre-university institution with a highly qualified professional staff.
The student body represents about 50 nations. Extracurricular activities and events foster internationalism and community engagement, with a broad program led by staff and outside vendors. MUN offers opportunities for Years 7-13 to meet students from local schools and travel to conferences around the world, developing confidence, public speaking, diplomacy, leadership, teamwork and critical thinking. The school serves Ethiopian and international families through an English-language program for students aged 4 to 18.
Sandford International School is an Ethiopian international school serving ages 3 to 18. It offers the British Curriculum, IPC, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. The Primary Curriculum uses English as the language of instruction, with Amharic and French classes, while secondary students study Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma in Years 12–13. The school traces its origins to the 1940s, founded to provide an English-speaking option for local and expatriate families; it re-registered in 2001 and began offering the IGCSE Cambridge examinations and the IB for Years 11 and 13. The campus features modern classrooms, a well-stocked library, and facilities designed to support outdoor learning and creativity. Extracurricular activities include Model UN, Taekwondo, culinary and business clubs, and arts and sports programs. Pastoral care, mentoring, and PSHE support wellbeing and development, while language and cultural activities foster citizenship within a co-educational, non-boarding environment.
