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One Planet International School

Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Albanian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 550
Type Co-educational
Opened 2006
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Arabic
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Service and Sustainability, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Community and Service, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

One Planet International School is a non-denominational international school in Summit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Founded in 2006 with just over 30 kindergarten students, it now serves about 950 pupils from Kindergarten through Year 13. The school follows the Cambridge International Curriculum across all key stages: Cambridge Primary (Years 1-6), Lower Secondary (Years 7-9), Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10-11) and Cambridge International AS and A Levels (Years 12-13). The curriculum combines English and Amharic instruction with subjects such as Mathematics, Science, ICT, Art, Music, Physical Education, Social Studies and Virtue Education. Beyond academics, One Planet offers service-learning and community projects, including a Junior Youth Character Development Program and a Social Action initiative. Sports teams, robust clubs, and wellbeing activities support holistic development. The school operates as a social enterprise, providing scholarships to promising yet disadvantaged students while pursuing academic excellence and character formation in a diverse, supportive environment for a brighter future.

The Essentials

One Planet International School has 550 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, Albanian.

Location
One Planet International School is located in Summit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The campus sits in Summit, an area of Addis Ababa, and serves around 950 students from Kindergarten through Year 13.

Stages
Early Years; Cambridge Primary; Cambridge Lower Secondary; Cambridge Upper Secondary; Cambridge International Advanced. These programs span from Kindergarten through Year 13.

Additional learning support
Full and partial scholarships are provided to girls who are orphans or street children.

Country affiliation
Ethiopia

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational; spiritual education is left to parents.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
One Planet International School is a social enterprise. It was established as a profitable company with a social mission. It aims to provide affordable, high-quality international-standard education that balances academic excellence with character education in a non-denominational setting.
Fees
Application fee
- A non-refundable application fee is required at the time of application; parents complete an application/enrolment form and pay the application fee at the admissions office.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts)
- The school lists grade levels from Lower KG through Year 13 and charges term-based tuition, but specific monetary amounts for tuition by year group or per term are not published in the school's publicly available materials for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. No per-term or per-year fee schedule or numeric tuition table is provided in accessible public pages.

Tuition billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed by term. The school publishes term-fee deadlines and issues reminders for the last day to pay each term's fee; a late charge is applied when term fees are not paid by the published deadline. Specific dates for term fee deadlines are posted as term events (for example, reminders and due dates for first and second term fees). The school requires payment by the published due date for each term.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not available; the school operates as a day school and therefore does not charge boarding or residential fees.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Uniform: A school uniform is required. The school community enforces a uniform code and parents should expect costs for official school uniform items.
- External examination fees: The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and A-level pathways in upper secondary; students enrolled in IGCSE/A-level subjects are subject to Cambridge examination entry fees and related assessment costs, which are typically charged in addition to tuition. Specific Cambridge exam fee amounts are not published on the school's public pages.
- Incidental/optional costs: Standard additional charges that parents commonly expect (not separately itemised on public pages) include stationery and learning materials, school trips and excursions, extracurricular activity fees, printing and photocopying, and special-event or year-group charges. The school's publicly available materials do not list fixed amounts for these items.

Refund information
- The application fee is explicitly non-refundable. No comprehensive refund policy or published conditions for tuition refunds (for mid-term withdrawals, visa issues, or other circumstances) is listed in the school's publicly accessible admissions or events information.

Fee payment options
- The school's publicly available pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, local bank deposit, cash, or credit card). Parents should plan for standard institutional payment methods used locally, but no payment-type details or online-payment instructions are published in the school's accessible materials.

Financial support and scholarships
- The school operates as a social enterprise and provides full and partial scholarships to disadvantaged students (primarily girls who are orphans or street children); scholarship applications and processes are available through the school's admissions/support channels. Scholarship awards reduce or waive tuition for qualifying students.

Availability of numeric fee figures (important note)
- Numeric values for application fees, per-term tuition by year group, boarding fees, uniform costs, exam-entry fees, and any scheduled annual increases were not published in the school's publicly accessible materials for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school confirms the existence of term billing, application fees, uniform requirements, Cambridge examinations, and scholarship provision, but it does not provide a public, itemised fee schedule with currency amounts on its available admission and events pages.

Summary for parents (actionable points)
- Expect a non-refundable application fee at application submission.
- Expect term-based tuition billed at least three times a year (term schedule) with published deadlines and late charges if fees are not paid by the due date.
- There are no boarding fees because boarding is not offered.
- Expect additional charges for school uniform, Cambridge exam entries (IGCSE/A-level), trips, and extracurricular activities; specific monetary amounts are not published.

(Brief note on availability: public pages reviewed confirm the fee types and billing cadence above but do not publish numeric fee amounts or a downloadable fee schedule; the application fee is stated as non-refundable.)
Academics

One Planet International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge International Curriculum across Primary (Years 1-6), Lower Secondary (Years 7-9), IGCSE (Years 10-11) and Cambridge International Advanced (AS and A Level). Primary consists of six year groups; subjects include English, Amharic, Mathematics, Science, Art, Music, Physical Education, Virtue Education, Information Technology and Social Studies. Lower Secondary includes English, Amharic, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Music, Art, Global Perspective, Junior Youth Empowerment Program, Information Technology and PE, with clubs and service opportunities. IGCSE Years 10-11 offers Cambridge IGCSE qualifications in more than six subjects, including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Business, Global Perspective, ICT, Computer Science, Amharic, History, Civics, HPE, Music, Art and Social Action. Cambridge International Advanced provides AS and A Level courses in Year 12 and 13, with subjects including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Business, Global Perspective, ICT, Computer Science, Amharic, History, Civics, HPE, Music, Art and Social Action.

Exam Results
100% pass rate in the Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate Examination (EGSECE).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
One Planet School offers a comprehensive social-emotional and character education program. Social Action for years 10-13 develops critical thinking, literacy, comprehension and eloquent speech; learners define objectives, identify problems, propose solutions, mobilize resources, and undertake sustained projects to benefit communities, including visits to elderly homes, schools for the differently abled, and borehole construction in Sebeta. The Junior Youth Character Development Program (ages 11-15) aims to form a strong moral identity and empower students to contribute to their communities, using textbooks to develop language skills, mathematical concepts, and social awareness, and engaging in activities such as artistic expression, drama, discussion, cooperative games, storytelling, and acts of service. Virtues Education teaches and practices one virtue every two weeks and reinforces moral decision-making; virtues include Love, Generosity, Kindness, Patience, and Truthfulness, with recognition for good deeds and service. The School Pledge guides student thoughts and is learned, recited and memorized, with ongoing exploration of its meaning as students progress. Together these programs seek to nurture students' heads, hands and hearts and build a socially engaged, collaborative and resilient school community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The primary curriculum includes English and Amharic as subjects. The curriculum is Cambridge International-based and enriched with local cultural understanding within an international framework.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through Virtues Education and the Junior Youth Character Development Program, which foster ethical values, moral identity and service to others. Social Action engages learners in projects that develop critical thinking, literacy and civic responsibility, contributing to social-emotional growth. The School Pledge provides a moral framework for students, with ongoing reflection on its meaning as they advance through grades.

Safeguarding
A safe and supportive environment for learning and service is described as the foundation of the school community. The site notes that the Community forms a safe and supportive environment for learning and service, reflecting a culture of safety and inclusivity. Staff safety training, including safety and first aid, is described in a professional development session.
Parent Experience

History
One Planet International School was founded in 2006 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with just over 30 kindergarten students. It has grown to serve around 950 students from Kindergarten through Year 13. The school pursues a holistic approach to education that balances academic excellence with character development. It operates as a social enterprise, a profitable model with a social mission, and it provides scholarships to promising yet disadvantaged students. The school is non-denominational.

Community
Community forms a safe and supportive environment for learning and service. It is the primary setting for learning and service for the children, with partners in the education process working together to create a safe and conducive environment. Unity in diversity is a strength, with students coming from many cultural and religious backgrounds; differences are learned from and valued. The school is integrated with wider communities, and student service often takes place in these communities; the wider community also contributes through visits from outside invited guests.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is the school's body that brings together parents, teachers and staff to serve the needs of children and to enhance the quality of education. It encourages parental participation through volunteerism, fundraising, extracurricular activities, and teacher support and encouragement. The PTSA may undertake projects for the general development of the school with school approval; organize ongoing or occasional activities and special events (such as sports programs, after-school clubs, art and science fairs, festivals) to supplement the academic program and enhance the school's sense of community; support teaching staff with awards, recognition, and scholarships; encourage members to volunteer time and resources; develop reward coupons to give to children as rewards and positive reinforcement; and raise funds to make capital improvements to the school, such as playgrounds, libraries, and labs.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
One Planet International School is an international school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was founded in 2006 with just over 30 kindergarten students and now serves around 950 students from Kindergarten through Year 13. The campus is located in Summit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The curriculum is Cambridge International Curriculum.

Academic Facilities
The academic programme follows the Cambridge International Curriculum across all key stages: Primary School – Years 1-6, Lower Secondary – Years 7-9, IGCSE Years 10-11, and Cambridge International AS & A Levels. Primary subjects include English, Amharic, Mathematics, Science, Art, Music, Physical Education, Virtue Education, Information Technology and Social Studies. Lower Secondary offers English, Amharic, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Music, Art, Global Perspective, Junior Youth Empowerment Program, Information Technology and PE, with opportunities to participate in clubs and service activities. IGCSE subjects include English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Business, Global Perspective, ICT, Computer Science, Amharic, History, Civics, HPE, Music, Art and Social Action. Cambridge Advanced AS & A Level courses include English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Business, Global Perspective, ICT, Computer Science, Amharic, History, Civics, HPE, Music, Art and Social Action.

Extra Curricular Facilities
One Planet offers a range of clubs and service opportunities beyond the classroom. The Junior Youth Character Development Program for ages 11 to 15 aims to build a strong moral identity and empower young people to contribute to their communities, using activities such as artistic expression, discussion, drama, cooperative games, literature, storytelling and community service. The Social Action program enables students to set objectives, identify problems, propose solutions, mobilize resources and undertake sustained projects to transform society. Virtues Education teaches virtues every two weeks, including Love, Generosity, Kindness, Patience, Helpfulness, Truthfulness, Cleanliness, Encouragement, Courtesy and Thankfulness, with moral decision-making and service to others. Students also engage in projects such as community visits to elderly homes, schools for the differently abled, and other service activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school teaches the Cambridge curriculum across Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10-11), and Cambridge International Advanced. It provides real-world, experiential learning and service-learning opportunities with charities and communities throughout Ethiopia.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers sports programs including Boys' and Girls' Basketball Teams that recently competed against the International Community School Addis Ababa. It also features Character Education through programs such as the Junior Youth Character Development Program and Social Action.

Community & Service
One Planet participates in service-learning opportunities with charities and communities throughout Ethiopia.

Leadership & Professional
The school runs the Junior Youth Character Development Program that develops leadership and character in students. Staff participate in leadership development through the Empowered to Lead training.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Unity Day was celebrated to reflect the diverse and harmonious spirit of the community. The school supports wellbeing and activity through sports and communal events, including basketball.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Amharic are taught as subjects. Primary and Lower Secondary curricula list English and Amharic among the subjects. The Cambridge International Curriculum underpins the programmes.
Reputation

Awards
Honored by Ethiopian National Students Award Program for achieving a 100% pass rate in the Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate Examination (EGSECE), with the ceremony hosted at Addis Ababa University.

Accreditations
Cambridge International Curriculum; Cambridge International Assessment (IGCSE and Cambridge AS & A Levels).
Admissions

Admissions
Admission: One Planet International School has a simple and flexible admissions process designed to understand the candidate and how they will benefit from the educational environment. The admissions team is available to address inquiries and welcome you for a tour. The school is located in Summit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, P.O.

Scholarships
Scholarship Application Form is available. The application procedure begins with an appointment with the registrar's office, followed by completing an Application form in person at the office or online. This is not a promise to accept a spot, nor an official offer from the school. The evaluation involves a written assessment and an interview with the curriculum department, which includes the candidate and the parent/guardian.a0
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