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Rispins International School - Bishoftu

Ethiopia, Bishoftu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 650
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Typical class size 29
Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Rispins International School – Bishoftu is an international satellite of the British International School Addis, located in the Zuquala area of Bishoftu. Founded in 2012, it now serves over 650 students from diverse backgrounds, offering a Kindergarten through expanding High School programme on a site with extensive grounds and sports facilities. The school blends a British Curriculum with a bespoke programme and incorporates the Ethiopian National Curriculum, delivering instruction in English while recognising Ethiopian language and cultural contexts. Class sizes are typically 28–30 students, enabling close teacher attention and collaborative learning. Scholarships and bursaries are available for students entering Grades 5, 6, 7 and 9. The campus emphasises sport and outdoor activity and supports service and community engagement through initiatives such as Gift A Chance and Cruwys Global Trust sponsorship. The school aims to prepare students for a 21st-century global society using both national and international assessment markers.

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The Essentials

Rispins International School - Bishoftu has 650 pupils, typical class sizes of 29, instruction in English.

Location
Main school is located in the Zuquala area of Bishoftu. The Kindergarten is located in town behind the Rosemary Hotel.

Stages
Kindergarten through to an embryonic High School.

Type
The school is an international school and a satellite of the British International School Addis.

Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 650 students from a wide variety of backgrounds and mother tongues.

Additional learning support
Extra tuition may be provided for expatriate children and children with special needs to address linguistic, social, or disability needs; such arrangements must be agreed and specified before admission.

Country affiliation
Ethiopia
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- No publicly published application, registration or entrance fee amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years are displayed in the school's publicly available registration information. A small administrative fee is noted as payable to place a child on the waiting list.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term/year)
- There is no current, published fee table showing tuition amounts per year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) in the school's publicly available registration materials. The school's registration materials refer to fee schedules for new students and treat returning students who have been away for more than one year as new for fee purposes, but do not include a public, itemised list of term or annual tuition figures.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Current students must complete the registration process by July 19 each year.
- The school treats the payment date as the date the bank confirmation is handed to the school office and stamped (not the date funds are sent to the bank). This stamping rule governs when a payment is considered received.
- Students who have left the school for more than one year and are re-admitted are charged according to the fee schedule for new students.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No published information was found indicating that boarding provision or boarding fees are offered for the Bishoftu campus. The publicly available registration information and parent documents for the Bishoftu campus do not list boarding options or boarding tariffs.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, transport, extras)
- No itemised lists of uniform costs, book lists, transportation charges or extra‑curricular fees are publicly available in the school's registration materials for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The registration materials reference parental agreement documents and downloadable parent information but do not display a current, published breakdown of such ancillary charges.

Refund information
- There is no publicly posted, itemised refund policy or tuition-refund schedule visible in the school's current registration information for the Bishoftu campus. The registration materials contain admissions and registration rules but do not provide a published refund table for tuition or fees.

Fee payment options
- The school's registration information records that the school recognises bank confirmation handed to the office (stamped) as the payment date, indicating that bank payments / transfers are accepted and are a primary payment method. Specific additional payment methods (for example: credit card, cash, mobile money) and any merchant/currency details are not published in the publicly available registration material.

Short summary of availability
- The school publishes detailed admission and registration policies and provides downloadable parent documents for the Bishoftu campus, but it does not publish a current, itemised tuition/fee schedule for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years in its publicly accessible registration information. For precise, up-to-date amounts (application/enrolment fees, term-by-term tuition by year group, boarding fees if any, uniform and book costs, refund conditions and accepted payment methods), contact the school's accounts or admissions office directly using the contact details given in the registration information.
Academics

Rispins International School - Bishoftu teaches British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school uses both English and Ethiopian National curricula. The school follows the National Curriculum of Ethiopia. The school prepares students for a 21st century global society, focusing on what is learnt and how it is learnt, and uses both national and international markers to gauge achievement. Education is provided from Kindergarten through to a developing High School with extensive grounds and sports facilities. Class sizes are 28-30 students.

Gifted and Talented
Scholarships and bursaries are available for deserving, talented students to join the school in Grades 5, 6, 7 and 9.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquiry and initial contact: Interested parties contact Ato Tsegaye on 0910 989844 or Ms Yerusalem on 0924 597954, or reach the school via the contact form. These inquiries help establish the applicant's needs and goals and begin the admissions process. The admissions team outlines the next steps and required information. An initial response guides applicants through the process. 2. Admission procedures vary: Admission procedures vary according to the nationality of the parent, the mother tongue of the family, the location of the previous school (if any), and any special identifiable need. The school assesses these factors to determine the appropriate application pathway. Parents may be asked to provide documentation relevant to their circumstances. The process may include interviews or assessments where applicable. 3. Nursery admissions: Nursery admissions are by negotiation with the Head of KG and the parent. The application form must be signed by the parent, the KG Head, and the Branch Director. Applications may be accepted at any time of the year and spaces are filled as available. The child must be at least 3 years 6 months of age and out of nappies. 4. Kindergarten admissions: Kindergarten entries (Pre KG – KG - Upper KG) occur after a meeting with the parent and child. The application form requires the agreement of the Head of KG and the Branch Director. Places may be offered for children to start at the beginning of a Semester. If a child is on the waiting list, the Head of KG may offer a place to children on the waiting list in order, but with siblings given priority. 5. Grades 1-4 admissions: There are very few admissions at this stage, but a place may be offered to a child on the waiting list. The child must satisfy the Head of Section that they have attained a level equivalent to those in the school; an induction course before official admission may be required. Expatriate children and children with special needs might require extra tuition (and hence extra charges) agreed before admission. Ethiopian students must have started the school year by October 1 and attended over 95% of the year to be considered for completion. Expatriate students may be admitted at any time of the year and may receive a leaving letter indicating attendance and performance but not necessarily Grade completed. 6. Grades 5-7 admissions: No Ethiopian students are admitted to these grades without evidence of completing the previous grade with a high level of success. Ethiopian students from deserving backgrounds may be admitted through the scholarship programme offered to local government schools, including participation in a 4 week summer school followed by an examination. In-coming expatriate children may be admitted in response to a needs analysis and an agreed on-going IEP (Individual Education Programme). 7. Grade 8 admissions: No Ethiopian students may be admitted here unless they have completed Grade Seven in another federal region. 8. Grade 9-10 admissions: Grade 9-10 is listed as under development; latest information is available from Mr Solomon. 9. Registration documents: Registration Details Bishoftu 2020-21 and Parental Agreement are available for download; these documents relate to registration details and binding terms for enrollment.

Scholarships
Scholarships and bursaries are available for deserving, talented students to join the school in Grades 5, 6, 7 and 9.

Waitlist
Any student may be put on the waiting list at any time of year for admission the subsequent September upon payment of a small administrative fee. This does not guarantee a place.
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