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Ghana, Accra
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No boarding. ARIS is a day school only.
ARIS is a uniform school; students wear the prescribed ARIS uniform daily and non-ARIS-branded clothing is not allowed. Primary School uniforms are teal polo, blue skirt/short, PE set, cap, navy socks/tights, cardigan, and approved shoes; Secondary School uniforms are white button-up with logo, navy blue tie, navy blue trousers/skirt, PE set, navy socks/tights, cardigan/hoodie, and approved shoes. Crocs or sandals are not permitted. On Fridays, students may wear optional Friday wear or a House T-shirt with navy PE bottoms; ARIS cloth is available in the school store and House T-shirts are permitted on that day.
ARIS has a canteen service where meals can be purchased; students may also bring their own packed lunch.
ARIS uses a House system; students may wear their House T-shirt with Navy Blue PE bottoms on Fridays; ARIS cloth is sold in the school store.
The ARIS Board of Trustees governs ARIS. The Board consists of elected and appointed members, primarily parents and GISER members, and they are the legal authorising body. They appoint the Director, oversee the school's finances and policies, and meet monthly via four subcommittees.
Al-Rayan International School (ARIS) is an IB World School in Ghana offering International Baccalaureate continuum for ages 1 to 18. From the Primary Years Programme to the Diploma and Career-related Programmes, ARIS enables personalised learning and strong student agency within a student-centered IB framework. The school serves expatriate and local families across West Africa and emphasises inquiry, reflection, and development of the whole person through Approaches to Learning. The campus on East Legon Boundary Road comprises Block A, B, and C, with Block D planned to complete the future classroom design. Facilities include science labs, a Design Studio, art and performing arts spaces, a well-stocked library, and a gym and playing fields to support sport. Classes are supported by Wi‑Fi, big screens and interactive smartboards. ARIS also offers Extended Learning, including Olympiad and MUN clubs, robotics, Duke of Edinburgh, and arts programs, all designed to foster purpose, resilience and mindedness.
