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International School of Accra

Ghana, Accra

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French, Spanish, Mandarin
Fees GHS 4,000 - 7,000
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 800
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1975
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (PYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French, Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 15
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

International School of Accra (ISA Ghana) offers a blended curriculum combining Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and IGCSE with the IB Diploma Programme and the IB PYP. The school serves students aged 6 to 18. Established in 2019, ISA Ghana emphasizes technology-enabled learning. Ghanaian language studies are integrated into elementary and middle school programs, with instruction in four languages: French, Spanish, Chinese, and English. Students have access to modern classrooms, science laboratories, and technology-enabled spaces that support a range of learning approaches. The Arts Programme includes Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, and Drama & Theatre, and the Skill Acquisition Program offers vocational training in fashion design, cosmetology, catering and bakery, and photography, with TVET certification. CAS is a core element of the IB Diploma Programme, promoting creativity, activity, and service. University counselors assist with merit-based university placements. ISA Ghana is MSA-CESS accredited and maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, supporting attention.

JR36+64, Accra, Ghana

The Essentials

International School of Accra has 800 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, French, Spanish, Mandarin.

Location
Borstal Avenue, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana. The campus address is on Borstal Avenue in Accra, Ghana.

Stages
Primary School; Cambridge Primary; Cambridge Lower Secondary; IGCSE; IB Diploma Programme.

Type
International School

Pupil Nationality Mix
45+ nationalities represented.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Board of directors governs ISA Ghana; Chairman is Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah; Board Members include Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Mr. Kojo Kwakye, Amina Abugdanpoka Kaduah; Mr. Benjamin Yeboah is Board Member and Principal.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Accra ranges from GHS 4,000 to GHS 7,000 for 2026/27.

Academic year covered
- Fee figures published for the 2024–2025 academic year.

Application / registration fees
- Application fee: USD 200 — non‑refundable, charged per student.
- One‑time admission (matriculation) fee: First student USD 1,000; second student (sibling) USD 800; third and subsequent students no admission fee.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)
- Primary (Grades 6–8): USD 4,000 per academic year. Per‑term amount (calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three): USD 1,333.33 per term.
- High School (Grades 9–10): USD 6,000 per academic year. Per‑term amount (calculated): USD 2,000.00 per term.
- IB Diploma (listed on the published schedule for the upper programme): USD 7,000 per academic year. Per‑term amount (calculated): USD 2,333.33 per term.
(Note: per‑term figures above are calculated from the school's published annual fees by dividing by three to show a termly equivalent; the annual figures are the school's published amounts. )

Boarding fees
- Boarding fee (all grades): USD 3,000 per academic year. Per‑term boarding amount (calculated): USD 1,000.00 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Early payment discount: 5% discount on tuition fees when payment is made during the first week of the academic year; the discount applies to the tuition balance only and does not apply to boarding or admission fees.
- The application fee must be paid before receiving the access code for online entrance exams.
- The published materials state that all fees are subject to change.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Published mandatory charges include the application fee and the one‑time admission/matriculation fee and boarding fee as listed above.
- No separate published line items for uniform charges, textbook or examination fees, transport (bus) fees, activity fees, or insurance are included in the published fee schedule; families should expect that these categories may incur additional costs beyond the published tuition and boarding figures. (The schedule explicitly lists the application, admission, tuition and boarding items only.)

Refund information
- The application fee is explicitly non‑refundable. No separate routine tuition or boarding refund schedule is published with the fee figures; the only published non‑refundable item is the application fee.

Fee payment options and banking details
- Bank: CBG; Account Name: International School of Accra. Published accounts: GHS account 1707841100001 and USD account 1707896100001, Branch: East Legon, Accra, Ghana. These bank account numbers are provided as the published payment details.

Discounts and sibling concessions
- Early payment discount: 5% on tuition if paid during the first week of the academic year (applies to tuition balance only; excludes boarding and admission).
- Admission fee sibling concession: second student USD 800 (reduced), third and subsequent students exempt from the admission/matriculation fee.

Administrative notes for billing
- Admission steps and timing are published (application, school tour, assessment, decision); the school links fee payments to the admissions process (application fee payment required to proceed with entrance testing).

Summary of the key headline amounts (annual)
- Application fee: USD 200 (non‑refundable).
- Admission/matriculation fee: First student USD 1,000; second USD 800; third+ free.
- Tuition: Primary (Grades 6–8) USD 4,000; High School (Grades 9–10) USD 6,000; IB Diploma USD 7,000.
- Boarding (all grades): USD 3,000 per year.
Academics

International School of Accra teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (PYP), IB (DP) for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge Curriculum (Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE) are offered. The elementary and middle school programs include Ghanaian language study and four languages: French, Spanish, Chinese, and English.

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1 student-teacher ratio.

Exam Results
95% university acceptance rate. 100% university preparation.

Higher Education Progression
All graduates are prepared for higher education and have access to expert university counselors. Graduates gain admission to universities worldwide, including the UK, US, Canada, and Australia, supported by 50+ university partners.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes character development, mutual respect, and a caring community, with personalized attention and dedicated mentorship to help every learner grow; inquiry-based learning guides the curriculum.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches four languages: French, Spanish, Chinese, and English.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 2019, ISA Ghana prepares 21st-century learners through unique, challenging, and technology-driven education. ISA offers Cambridge and IB curricula enriched with local culture. Ghanaian languages are taught, and the elementary and middle school curriculum teaches four languages: French, Spanish, Chinese, and English.

Community
ISA Ghana is committed to serving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, fostering exploration, curiosity, and independence. Our international community prepares students to become global citizens with a deep understanding of different cultures and perspectives. Multicultural learning environment; Financial assistance programmes available; Global university placement support. Our community also includes dedicated faculty and alumni who continue to make a positive impact around the world.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has modern classrooms, advanced science laboratories, and technology-enabled learning environments. The facilities are described as world-class and designed to support innovative learning. Arts and innovation are integrated into the campus as key elements of the facilities. Technology-enabled spaces support a broad range of learning approaches across the curriculum.

Academic Facilities
The school has modern classrooms. Advanced science laboratories are available for science instruction. Technology-enabled learning spaces support innovative teaching. Arts and vocational spaces support practical skills such as fashion design, cosmetology, catering and bakery, and photography.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Skill Acquisition Program provides practical vocational skills in fashion design, cosmetology, catering and bakery, and photography. TVET certification is available through the program. The Arts Programme includes Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, and Drama & Theatre. The school offers opportunities in arts and performance as part of extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and IGCSE, as well as the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum includes instruction in four languages—French, Spanish, Chinese, and English—and students also learn Ghanaian languages and explore African art and culture. University counselors help students secure merit-based scholarships to universities worldwide, and classes are small with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.

Arts & Creative
Arts Programme includes Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music Program, and Drama & Theatre. These offerings foster creativity and self-expression while supporting academic achievement.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches four languages—French, Spanish, Chinese, and English—and learners also study Ghanaian languages and explore African art and culture, creating a multicultural experience.

Social & Hobbies
ISA Ghana offers rich extracurricular activities, including a Skill Acquisition Program with Fashion Design, Cosmetology (hair styling, nails, makeup), Catering & Bakery, and Photography. These programs provide hands-on experiences that complement academic study.

Community & Service
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is a core feature of the IB Diploma Programme. This IB component integrates creative, physical, and service-oriented experiences.

Leadership & Professional
University counselors assist students in obtaining merit-based scholarships to universities worldwide. The school also offers a Skill Acquisition Program with practical vocational skills such as fashion design, cosmetology, catering and bakery, and photography. ISA Ghana is MSA-CESS accredited, ensuring adherence to international standards.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
World-class facilities include modern classrooms, advanced science laboratories, and technology-enabled learning. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio to support personalized attention. Core values emphasize a caring community, respect, integrity, and collaboration.
Languages

Language Provision
ISA Ghana teaches English as the language of instruction and offers a second language in French, Chinese, and Spanish. The elementary and middle school curriculum teaches four languages: English, French, Chinese, and Spanish. Ghanaian languages are taught as part of the school's broader cultural education.

Bilingual Teaching
The language of instruction at ISA Ghana is English. A second language is taught as part of the curriculum. The second language options are French, Chinese, and Spanish. The elementary and middle school curriculum teaches four languages: English, French, Chinese, and Spanish.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
MSA-CESS Accredited (Middle States Association – Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools); IB World Authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; Cambridge Assessment International Education accredited to deliver Cambridge programs.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit online application and required documents. Complete the online application form; attach the required documents including a completed application form, previous school transcripts or report cards, birth certificate, two passport-size photographs, medical report/immunization records, parent/guardian identification, and a school recommendation letter. The $200 non-refundable application fee must be paid before receiving the access code for online entrance exams. Processing typically takes 1-2 days after submission to issue the access code. 2. School Tour. Visit the campus and meet with academic staff. Tours are arranged within about one week of submitting the application, enabling families to discuss fit and curriculum with staff. 3. Assessment. Undergo an academic evaluation and an interview with the student. This step assesses readiness and fit and typically takes 1-2 weeks. Results and next steps are communicated after the evaluation. 4. Decision. Receive an admission decision and enrollment information. The decision is typically made within about three weeks of the assessment, with enrollment details provided. Fees and payments: The Application Fee is $200 non-refundable per student and must be paid before receiving the access code for online entrance exams. One-Time Admission/Matriculation Fees are First Student $1,000; Second Student $800; Third and subsequent students free. Early Payment Discount: 5% discount on tuition fees when paid during the first week of the academic year; discount applies to tuition balance and not to boarding or admission fees. Annual Tuition: Primary Grades 6-8 $4,000; High School Grades 9-10 $6,000; IB Diploma Grades 6-8 $7,000. Boarding Fees: $3,000 per academic year. Banking Details: Bank: CBG; Account Name: International School of Accra; GHS Account: 1707841100001; USD Account: 1707896100001; Branch: East Legon, Accra, Ghana. All fees are subject to change; contact the admissions office for the most current information.

Scholarships
The school helps most students obtain merit-based scholarships to their preferred universities worldwide, with university counselors supporting students and families in securing these opportunities as part of the college admissions process.
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