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Taught languages English, French, Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 15
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
International School of Accra (ISA Ghana) offers a blended curriculum combining Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and IGCSE with the IB Diploma Programme and the IB PYP. The school serves students aged 6 to 18. Established in 2019, ISA Ghana emphasizes technology-enabled learning. Ghanaian language studies are integrated into elementary and middle school programs, with instruction in four languages: French, Spanish, Chinese, and English. Students have access to modern classrooms, science laboratories, and technology-enabled spaces that support a range of learning approaches. The Arts Programme includes Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, and Drama & Theatre, and the Skill Acquisition Program offers vocational training in fashion design, cosmetology, catering and bakery, and photography, with TVET certification. CAS is a core element of the IB Diploma Programme, promoting creativity, activity, and service. University counselors assist with merit-based university placements. ISA Ghana is MSA-CESS accredited and maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, supporting attention.
Annual tuition at International School of Accra ranges from GHS 4,000 to GHS 7,000 for 2026/27.
Academic year covered - Fee figures published for the 2024–2025 academic year.
Application / registration fees - Application fee: USD 200 — non‑refundable, charged per student. - One‑time admission (matriculation) fee: First student USD 1,000; second student (sibling) USD 800; third and subsequent students no admission fee.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term) - Primary (Grades 6–8): USD 4,000 per academic year. Per‑term amount (calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three): USD 1,333.33 per term. - High School (Grades 9–10): USD 6,000 per academic year. Per‑term amount (calculated): USD 2,000.00 per term. - IB Diploma (listed on the published schedule for the upper programme): USD 7,000 per academic year. Per‑term amount (calculated): USD 2,333.33 per term. (Note: per‑term figures above are calculated from the school's published annual fees by dividing by three to show a termly equivalent; the annual figures are the school's published amounts. )
Boarding fees - Boarding fee (all grades): USD 3,000 per academic year. Per‑term boarding amount (calculated): USD 1,000.00 per term.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Early payment discount: 5% discount on tuition fees when payment is made during the first week of the academic year; the discount applies to the tuition balance only and does not apply to boarding or admission fees. - The application fee must be paid before receiving the access code for online entrance exams. - The published materials state that all fees are subject to change.
Other costs and typical additional charges - Published mandatory charges include the application fee and the one‑time admission/matriculation fee and boarding fee as listed above. - No separate published line items for uniform charges, textbook or examination fees, transport (bus) fees, activity fees, or insurance are included in the published fee schedule; families should expect that these categories may incur additional costs beyond the published tuition and boarding figures. (The schedule explicitly lists the application, admission, tuition and boarding items only.)
Refund information - The application fee is explicitly non‑refundable. No separate routine tuition or boarding refund schedule is published with the fee figures; the only published non‑refundable item is the application fee.
Fee payment options and banking details - Bank: CBG; Account Name: International School of Accra. Published accounts: GHS account 1707841100001 and USD account 1707896100001, Branch: East Legon, Accra, Ghana. These bank account numbers are provided as the published payment details.
Discounts and sibling concessions - Early payment discount: 5% on tuition if paid during the first week of the academic year (applies to tuition balance only; excludes boarding and admission). - Admission fee sibling concession: second student USD 800 (reduced), third and subsequent students exempt from the admission/matriculation fee.
Administrative notes for billing - Admission steps and timing are published (application, school tour, assessment, decision); the school links fee payments to the admissions process (application fee payment required to proceed with entrance testing).
Summary of the key headline amounts (annual) - Application fee: USD 200 (non‑refundable). - Admission/matriculation fee: First student USD 1,000; second USD 800; third+ free. - Tuition: Primary (Grades 6–8) USD 4,000; High School (Grades 9–10) USD 6,000; IB Diploma USD 7,000. - Boarding (all grades): USD 3,000 per year.
Academics
International School of Accra teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (PYP), IB (DP) for students aged 6 to 18.
Curriculum
IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge Curriculum (Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE) are offered. The elementary and middle school programs include Ghanaian language study and four languages: French, Spanish, Chinese, and English.
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1 student-teacher ratio.
Exam Results
95% university acceptance rate. 100% university preparation.
Higher Education Progression
All graduates are prepared for higher education and have access to expert university counselors. Graduates gain admission to universities worldwide, including the UK, US, Canada, and Australia, supported by 50+ university partners.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes character development, mutual respect, and a caring community, with personalized attention and dedicated mentorship to help every learner grow; inquiry-based learning guides the curriculum.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches four languages: French, Spanish, Chinese, and English.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit online application and required documents. Complete the online application form; attach the required documents including a completed application form, previous school transcripts or report cards, birth certificate, two passport-size photographs, medical report/immunization records, parent/guardian identification, and a school recommendation letter. The $200 non-refundable application fee must be paid before receiving the access code for online entrance exams. Processing typically takes 1-2 days after submission to issue the access code. 2. School Tour. Visit the campus and meet with academic staff. Tours are arranged within about one week of submitting the application, enabling families to discuss fit and curriculum with staff. 3. Assessment. Undergo an academic evaluation and an interview with the student. This step assesses readiness and fit and typically takes 1-2 weeks. Results and next steps are communicated after the evaluation. 4. Decision. Receive an admission decision and enrollment information. The decision is typically made within about three weeks of the assessment, with enrollment details provided. Fees and payments: The Application Fee is $200 non-refundable per student and must be paid before receiving the access code for online entrance exams. One-Time Admission/Matriculation Fees are First Student $1,000; Second Student $800; Third and subsequent students free. Early Payment Discount: 5% discount on tuition fees when paid during the first week of the academic year; discount applies to tuition balance and not to boarding or admission fees. Annual Tuition: Primary Grades 6-8 $4,000; High School Grades 9-10 $6,000; IB Diploma Grades 6-8 $7,000. Boarding Fees: $3,000 per academic year. Banking Details: Bank: CBG; Account Name: International School of Accra; GHS Account: 1707841100001; USD Account: 1707896100001; Branch: East Legon, Accra, Ghana. All fees are subject to change; contact the admissions office for the most current information.
Scholarships
The school helps most students obtain merit-based scholarships to their preferred universities worldwide, with university counselors supporting students and families in securing these opportunities as part of the college admissions process.
FAQs
What ages does International School of Accra serve?
International School of Accra serves students aged 6 to 18.
What curriculum does International School of Accra follow?
IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge Curriculum (Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE) are offered. The elementary and middle school programs include Ghanaian language study and four languages: French, Spanish, Chinese, and English.
Where is International School of Accra located?
Borstal Avenue, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana. The campus address is on Borstal Avenue in Accra, Ghana.
What are the tuition fees?
**Academic year covered**
- Fee figures published for the 2024–2025 academic year.
**Application / registration fees**
- Application fee: USD 200 — non‑refundable, charged per student.
- One‑time admission (matriculation) fee: First student USD.
How many students attend International School of Accra?
The school has approximately 800 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio?
15:1 student-teacher ratio.
What languages are taught?
ISA Ghana teaches English as the language of instruction and offers a second language in French, Chinese, and Spanish. The elementary and middle school curriculum teaches four languages: English, French, Chinese, and Spanish. Ghanaian languages are.
How does the admissions process work?
1) Submit online application and required documents. Complete the online application form; attach the required documents including a completed application form, previous school transcripts or report cards, birth certificate, two passport-size.
What facilities does the school have?
The school has modern classrooms, advanced science laboratories, and technology-enabled learning environments. The facilities are described as world-class and designed to support innovative learning. Arts and innovation are integrated into the.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and IGCSE, as well as the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum includes instruction in four languages—French, Spanish, Chinese, and English—and students also learn Ghanaian languages.
When was International School of Accra founded?
International School of Accra was founded in 1975.
What accreditations does the school hold?
MSA-CESS Accredited (Middle States Association – Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools); IB World Authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; Cambridge Assessment International Education accredited to deliver.
