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Tema International School

Ghana, Tema

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees GHS 800 - 16,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 319
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Tema International School is a private, coeducational P-12 IB World School in Tema, Ghana, offering the IB continuum: PYP for ages 3–12 on the Primary Campus, MYP for ages 11–16 on the main campus, and the Diploma Programme for ages 16–19, with CAS, TOK and the Extended Essay. Founded in 2003, the school aims to develop world-class citizens through inquiry, service learning and intercultural understanding. The Primary Campus houses open flexible learning spaces, while the main campus provides science, arts, music and information technology facilities, dedicated IT labs and a campus-wide wifi network, plus a project centre with a media room, dance room and theatre studios. The sports complex includes a football pitch, basketball, volleyball, tennis and squash courts, a pool and gym. TIS participates in Tema International Schools Sports Association events and is a member of ISSAG. A strong service-learning ethos underpins after-school clubs in MUN, robotics, debates, and the performing and visual arts.

www.tis.edu.gh

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Tema International School has 319 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Two campuses in the Tema area of the Greater Accra Region, Ghana. The Primary School Campus is about one kilometre from the main campus. The Main Campus houses the Secondary School with on-site residential facilities. Location: Off Tema – Akosombo Rd (Opposite Afariwaa Farms), Tema, Ghana.

Stages
Primary: Kinder to Grade 6 (day school). Secondary: Grades 7–12 with full boarding.

Type
Private, coeducational P-12 international school. International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupils come from Ghana and the West Africa region, with international students from China, the Indian subcontinent, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other European countries.

Bus service
Primary students have an optional bus service that runs along major routes linking TIS with the local environs.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Tema International School ranges from GHS 800 to GHS 16,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Admission Fees
- Primary School campus application fee: GHC 800.
- Primary School admission fee (one-time on offer): USD 800.
- Main (Secondary) campus application fee (includes entrance examination): GHC 1,000.
- Main (Secondary) campus admission fees (one-time on offer): MYP (Grades 7–10): USD 3,000; DP (Grades 11–12): USD 3,500.
- Application and admission fees are non-refundable.

Tuition fees (by campus and payment frequency)
- Primary School (PYP) annual tuition: USD 5,600, payable annually by 1 August.
- Secondary School (MYP & DP) tuition options:
- Annual tuition: USD 16,000, payable by 1 August.
- Semester option: USD 8,000 per semester, payable by 1 August (Semester 1) and 4 January (Semester 2).
- IB / examination-related fees:
- MYP e-Assessment fees are charged to Grade 10 candidates by the IB (historical reference: USD 1,000 as of 01/01/2019; full current IB candidate charges are levied at the time of assessment).
- IB Diploma Programme subscription and examination fee: USD 1,500 (charged for DP candidates).
- Fees for external university-entry tests (ACT, SAT) are charged when required.

Boarding
- The secondary (main) campus offers residential (boarding) provision. The published secondary campus fee figures are presented under the heading “Tuition and Boarding Fees” and the listed secondary annual/semester amounts apply under that heading.

Other compulsory and typical ancillary costs
- School uniform (three sets): USD 150.
- Sports uniform: USD 50.
- Bed linen (boarding): USD 50.
- Scientific calculator (required for IB MYP4–5 / DP): USD 150.
- Additional possible charges that may appear on bills: medical care, lost or damaged books, damage to school property, examination charges, and other incidental costs.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual payments are due by 1 August. Semester payments are due on 1 August (first semester) and 4 January (second semester).
- Enrollment requirements at acceptance: parents must pay the Admission Fee within 10 days of an offer and must pay at least one semesters fees in advance prior to commencement.
- Fees are payable per semester or annually in advance and must be paid on or before the day of re-opening each term. No rebate is allowed for temporary absence. A semesters written notice is required on withdrawal; if no such notice is given, a semesters fees must be paid in lieu.
- Parents requesting instalment plans must apply in writing to the Principal by the end of the previous semester and obtain a written agreement specifying terms.

Late payment penalties and enforcement
- A levy of 10% per month is applied to all outstanding fees not paid by their due dates. All outstanding fees must be paid by the end of the mid-semester holidays for that semester or the student will not be permitted to return.

Discounts and concessions
- A third-child tuition discount is available on application to the Principal; conditions apply.

Refunds and non-refunds
- Application and admission fees are explicitly non-refundable. No rebate is allowed for temporary absence. Failure to provide the required semesters written notice on withdrawal will result in a charge equal to one semesters fees.

Payment methods and bank details
- Accepted payment methods include bankersdrafts and direct bank deposits into the schools accounts; application fees can also be paid via ExpressPay or paid at the school. Personal and company cheques are not accepted. Advice slips from the bank should be presented to the Accounts Office as evidence of payment to receive an official receipt.
- Bank account details published for fee payments include:
- ECOBANK GHANA LIMITED — USD account: 3441000974290; GH¢ account: 1441000974289; SWIFT: ECOCGHAC.
- ABSA Bank of Ghana Limited — ABSA Current Account (Gh¢): 060-1798808; ABSA Forex Account (USD): 064-1350990; SWIFT: BARCGHAC.

Admissions and enrolment practical points (fee-related)
- Offers become binding on payment of the Admission Fee and at least one semesters tuition in advance; parents will be issued receipts and an admission chit to present at the House Guardian on arrival for boarding students. Accounts for Ghana residents are issued in Ghana Cedi at the benchmark rate; accounts for non-residents are issued in US dollars.
Academics

Tema International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) serves ages 3 to 12 at the Primary School Campus; International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) is implemented on the main campus for ages 11 to 16; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is available for ages 16 to 19. The DP includes Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and the Extended Essay (EE). The Primary School Campus is an IB PYP School, and the main campus offers secondary boarding opportunities in MYP and DP.

Exam Results
Keziah Botchway achieved the highest IB DP points with 41 in the May 2025 examination session. Bruhan-Deen Hussein achieved 54 out of 56 in the May 2025 examination session.

Higher Education Progression
TIS students gain admission to colleges or universities of their choice.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Primary Campus admissions: Admissions for the Primary Campus open on 1 April each year. All admissions are online via Open Apply. There is no online testing; a social readiness screening is required, and there is a compulsory interview with parents during a school tour. Admissions commence in April on a rolling basis, and admissions in the second semester depend on vacancies.
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