Ghana, Accra
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The school requires a regulation school uniform and enforces a strict dress code. Uniforms are available from the school office.
There are four houses: Cobras, Hawks, Bears, and Sharks. Pupils are placed into a house on entry for academic and sporting competitions. Prefects assist in day-to-day running, and a Merits & Demerits system is used to reward and discipline pupils.
The Roman Ridge School is a private co-educational institution; it is registered with the Ghana Education Service (GES Reg No.: HQGAR.1BS8001) and is the first accredited Independent Preparatory School in West Africa. It is a Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE) Centre and is a fully accredited member of UK associations including IAPS, ISEB, SATIPS, and the UK Department of Education (DfE).
Located in Ghana, The Roman Ridge School is a private, co-educational institution for ages 4 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum, English Preparatory Curriculum, and Cambridge pathways: IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels, within a British Preparatory and Independent School framework. Founded in 2002, the school serves about 770 students and is registered with the Ghana Education Service (HQGAR.1BS8001). It is recognised as the first accredited Independent Preparatory School in West Africa and is endorsed by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Governance rests with a five-member Board of Directors and an Academic Board of Governors. Facilities include a Chemistry Lab, a Junior Library, a Senior Study Room, Computing & Multimedia Labs, a Playground, and Clinics. Distinctive programmes include Yale Young Scholars Programme (Africa & Global), the Ashesi AIX Programme, and the Harvard Book Prize. A four-week French immersion in France complements language learning for students.