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British International School - Addis Ababa

Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 307
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

British International School - Addis Ababa offers a British-Ethiopian curriculum for learners aged 3 to 18, delivering a coherent path from Early Years through IGCSE and Grade 12 national examinations. The programme is delivered in English, with English as a First/Second Language option and French as a modern language, and includes a bespoke curriculum tailored to Ethiopian contexts. Subjects span English Language, ESL, English Literature, French, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Studies, Information Technology, Geography, History, and Development Studies. The Edexcel framework underpins IGCSE, AS and A2 assessments, enabling university admissions in Ethiopia and internationally. Preparatory-level courses prepare students for higher education abroad while retaining local recognition. The network operates eight campuses across Addis Ababa for 2025-2026: Unity-Gerji-KG, Summit-KG, Haya-Hulet KG; Unity-Primary, Unity-Primary-No.2, Summit-Primary, Lemi Kura; Sherif-Bole-Secondary; and the Head Office. The Sherif Building on Bole Ring Road is five minutes' drive from Addis Ababa International Airport.

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The Essentials

British International School - Addis Ababa has 307 pupils, instruction in English.

Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at British International School - Addis Ababa ranges from ETB 0 for 2026/27.

Overview

The British International School – Addis Ababa does not publish a public fee schedule for the 2026/2027 academic year; yearly tuition figures, application charges, billing schedules, refund and payment-term details are not publicly available.

Application fees

- No public figure is published for an application or registration fee for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Tuition fees (by year group: per term / per year)

- The school has not released a public breakdown of tuition by year group or per term for 2026/2027. Yearly and per-term tuition rates for specific year groups are not available in public sources.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A published billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, due dates for terms, or penalties for late payment) for the 2026/2027 academic year is not available publicly. No public statement of standard payment terms was found.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the publicly available school profile; the school is presented as a day school in public sources and no boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs and incidental fees (uniform, transport, exam or activity charges)

- Uniform is required. The cost of school uniform, transport (school bus) fees, examination fees and other incidental charges are not published publicly by the school for 2026/2027.

Refund information

- No publicly available refund policy or schedule (for withdrawal, term cancellations, deposits or registration fees) was found for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Fee payment options

- Accepted methods of payment (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cheque or electronic payment) are not published in publicly accessible sources for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Summary of availability

- Publicly available school profiles and directories indicate the school does not make fee figures public for 2026/2027; therefore exact application fees, per-term and per-year tuition by year group, billing schedule, boarding charges (if any), uniform costs, refund terms and accepted payment methods cannot be provided from public sources for that academic year.
Academics

British International School - Addis Ababa teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers a British-Ethiopian curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through IGCSEs and Grade 12 National Examinations. The International Curriculum works toward IGCSE, AS and A2 examinations, offered by Edexcel (London). Subjects include English Language, English as a Second Language, English Literature, French, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Studies, Information Technology, Geography, History, and Development Studies. Preparatory-level courses are planned to enable university admissions in Ethiopia and elsewhere, including AS level offerings in English Language and Literature, Mathematics (Pure, Applied and Statistics), Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry, and Development Studies.

Higher Education Progression
The upper part of the school prepares students for higher education at universities and colleges throughout the world as well as universities within Ethiopia. The national track specializes in the sciences. BTec courses in ICT and Health and Social Care are offered under Edexcel (London) examinations.
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Priority of admission is according to order of application. BIS serves children from both overseas and local communities. In principle BIS is non-selective, but admissions occur only if BIS can cater for the child's personal, social, academic and physical needs. Some places are reserved for expatriate children who join the school during the academic year. 2. Application forms may be obtained from Admissions and completed forms should be returned. A tour of the school can be arranged by appointment. Registration is completed when the registration is accepted and validated by the school stamp, which guarantees a place. 3. Applications are considered in strict order by date of application. In the event of over-subscription, pupils will be given preference in the following year's admissions. Preference is also given to siblings of current or past pupils. 4. Requirements and assessments: The sequence includes written assessment tests in Maths and English and an interview, with possible additional spoken and written EAL and SEN assessments as needed. A place may be offered based on a Learning Support Consultant's assessment at the parent's cost. Placement may be deferred if there are no vacancies or if BIS cannot meet the child's needs. 5. Knowledge of English and SEN: Students with less than fluent English may need additional support. For the final four years, English proficiency is assessed by interview to determine course availability. Acceptance for students with Special Educational Needs is conditional on resource availability and may incur additional charges. 6. Placement in the class: Children joining BIS from other systems are placed in the class that will best support their progress. Each class tends to have an age span wider than one year but normally less than two years, with one mixed-ability class at each level from Pre-kindergarten upwards. Some subjects may be organized into sets, and above Grade 6, options allow differentiation. Progression to the next year occurs automatically unless exceptional circumstances; placement depends on English fluency and prior educational background and ability.
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