Ghana, Accra
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The school runs a broad range of academic and intellectual extracurriculars including Model UN, Debate Club, Coding & Robotics, and Chess. Students are selected for the Yale Young Scholars Programme (Africa & Global) and the Ashesi AIX Programme. The Harvard Book Prize has been awarded to students every year since 2018. The school participates in the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition and has earned medals in the country since 2015.
The school offers Music & Choir, Arts/Crafts, and Drama. Dance is also part of the extracurricular programme. Students have opportunities to participate in performances and creative projects across these arts activities.
A four-week French Immersion programme is offered in France each Summer in partnership with StudyLingua. This programme provides immersive language practice and cultural exposure.
Football, Basketball, and Volleyball are offered as part of the extracurricular programmes. Chess is available as a recreational activity. The range of clubs and activities supports social interaction and hobby interests.
Model UN and Debate Club provide leadership and communication development. Students participate in the Yale Young Scholars Programme (Africa & Global) and the Ashesi AIX Programme for further study and leadership development.
Football, Basketball, and Volleyball promote physical fitness and teamwork. Dance and other activities contribute to wellbeing. Activities run after school from 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and on Saturdays.
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.