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Moving to Ghana with your family? School options can feel overwhelming! Fear not, intrepid adventurer, for this blog is your one-stop guide to conquering the world of foreign schools in Ghana. We'll unveil a list of top institutions, complete with locations and fees (think of it as your treasure map to educational gold!).
1. Ghana International School (GIS): This prestigious institution boasts a world-class, holistic education for ages 3-18. GIS offers a diverse curriculum blending the English National Curriculum with Cambridge programs, preparing students for top universities worldwide. GIS is the first in Ghana accredited by both CIS and NEASC, showcasing their commitment to excellence.
2. SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College (HGIC): This selective college in Tema is a launchpad for future leaders. HGIC fosters a pan-African spirit, with alumni attending prestigious universities like Yale and Harvard. The school offers a rigorous dual curriculum, featuring IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma or certificate programs. Think state-of-the-art facilities with separate academic and residential campuses, both boasting 24-hour security and top-notch amenities.
3. Soul Clinic International School (SCIS): This co-educational Christian school in Accra offers a nurturing environment for students from Kindergarten to Secondary. S.C.I.S was started in 1968 by the late REV. VINCENT E. McCAULEY, BTH, a Guyanese missionary of blessed memory. His vision was to give children holistic training to prepare them morally, spiritually and physically in pursuit of their goals in the 21st century and beyond. SCIS blends academic excellence with strong Christian values, fostering critical thinking and well-rounded individuals. The school provides a choice between Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) curriculum, ensuring a perfect fit for your child's needs
4. Vilac International School:
Vilac International School is a coeducational institution established in September 2008 to offer Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), Ghana Education Service (GES) and British curricula to meet the needs of the rapidly growing and diverse worldwide community.
It has two campuses (Lower school at East Legon. and Upper School at Achimota). It runs from Year 7 to 13 and SHS 1 to 3. There are several examination options for students: for Year 9 students, there is the CheckPoint exam (now known as Cambridge Secondary 1). Starting from Year 10 and continuing through Year 11, the school offers the IGCSE examination. The IGCSE exams are typically conducted in May or June. Additionally, students in Form 3 (equivalent to SHS) can take the WASSCE exam. For those who wish to pursue further studies after completing secondary school, the school also provides the option of taking the AS/A level examinations.
Lincoln Community School is a private, non-profit, college-preparatory, international school, with a high expatriate population, as well as a large number of students whose parents are Ghanaian nationals.
Classes are offered from Preschool through to grade 12.
The school year is divided into 2 semesters (August-December & January-June) and additionally into quarterly assessment periods.
Lincoln Community School is authorised by the International Baccalaureate (IB) organisation to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The school is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Council of International Schools (CoIS), and is also a member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA).
Locate Lincoln Community School on Dedeibaa Street in Abelemkpe, Accra.
6. American International School (AIS)
Founded in 2006, the school provides an international education. Geared towards an American-style education with Christian values, this school fosters well-rounded individuals ready to tackle the world. AIS provides an American curriculum for students from grades Pre-K3 to 12th grade. The school offers limited bus service.
It has been approved for candidacy by the MSA and by the ACSI and is a member of the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS) which operates 20 schools worldwide.
Locate American International School at East Legon, Accra.
7. Springforth International School
Springforth International School is an English language Primary School from Class 1 through Class 6. French is taught as a compulsory foreign language for students in primary school.
The school uses the British National Curriculum, Key Stages 1 & 2, as well as international textbooks and materials from the US and Ghana.
Admission is open to all students at least 3 months of age.
Springforth can be located at Trasacco Valley Road Adjiringanor - East Legon, Accra
8. British International School
This prestigious school offers the British National Curriculum and prepares students for prestigious universities worldwide. BIS also offers the University of Cambridge International Examinations Curriculum for primary and secondary education. Exams include the CIPP (now Cambridge CheckPoint), Cambridge Secondary 1, IGCSE, AS and A Level for children aged 1-18 years.
Locate BIS On the Ghana Link road Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana.
9. German Swiss International School
Bilingual (English-German) international school with English National and German curriculum. From nursery to class 10 (ages 1-15 years).
The upper classes are taught at three different levels of performance. In Secondary, the German curriculum (Thüringen) is taught with elements of the Swiss curriculum.
Locate German Swiss International School at Ring Road Central, next to the Lufthansa building, Accra, Ghana
Tema International School is a private co-educational boarding school. It offers the IB programme for students post International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) enabling them access to international degrees and study abroad.
Locate the school at Off Tema - Akosombo Rd (Opposite Afariwaa Farms), Tema, Ghana
11. Galaxy International School
GIS was established in 2001 to provide day and boarding facilities to children living in Ghana and children of foreign-based families. GIS offers both the British National Curriculum (Year 1-12) and the Ghana Education Service Curriculum (Year 1-3). Their BNC is taken compulsorily from Year 1- 6, whereas the GES curriculum is taken throughout Junior High. Children have the option to continue with BNC from Year 7 - Year 12. GIS has two campuses, preschool and primary section at East Legon and secondary and primary school. Both campuses are in Accra.
GIS is located at Adjiringano, East Legon, Accra.
12. Al-Rayan International School
ARIS is fully authorised with the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme, and the fourth and final IB Career-related Programme. ARIS offers a Middle Years Programme (MYP), Primary Years Programme (PYP), International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Locate ARIS at Boundary Road, off East Legon Road, Accra
We hope this guide has eased your worries about finding the perfect school for your child in Ghana. Remember, a supportive school community is a vital part of any family's transition. Welcome to Ghana! We invite you to explore our BLOG for more tips and resources to help you feel at home in this beautiful country.
