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Tema International School

Ghana, Tema

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees GHS 800 - 16,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 319
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Tema International School is a private, coeducational P-12 IB World School in Tema, Ghana, offering the IB continuum: PYP for ages 3–12 on the Primary Campus, MYP for ages 11–16 on the main campus, and the Diploma Programme for ages 16–19, with CAS, TOK and the Extended Essay. Founded in 2003, the school aims to develop world-class citizens through inquiry, service learning and intercultural understanding. The Primary Campus houses open flexible learning spaces, while the main campus provides science, arts, music and information technology facilities, dedicated IT labs and a campus-wide wifi network, plus a project centre with a media room, dance room and theatre studios. The sports complex includes a football pitch, basketball, volleyball, tennis and squash courts, a pool and gym. TIS participates in Tema International Schools Sports Association events and is a member of ISSAG. A strong service-learning ethos underpins after-school clubs in MUN, robotics, debates, and the performing and visual arts.

The Essentials

Tema International School has 319 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Two campuses in the Tema area of the Greater Accra Region, Ghana. The Primary School Campus is about one kilometre from the main campus. The Main Campus houses the Secondary School with on-site residential facilities. Location: Off Tema – Akosombo Rd (Opposite Afariwaa Farms), Tema, Ghana.

Stages
Primary: Kinder to Grade 6 (day school). Secondary: Grades 7–12 with full boarding.

Type
Private, coeducational P-12 international school. International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupils come from Ghana and the West Africa region, with international students from China, the Indian subcontinent, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other European countries.

Bus service
Primary students have an optional bus service that runs along major routes linking TIS with the local environs.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The main campus offers secondary boarding opportunities in IB MYP and IB DP. Boarding accommodations include four hostels with common and study rooms; usually six students share a spacious self-contained room with two toilets and two bathrooms. Hostel parents supervise these hostels and provide pastoral care.

Uniform Requirement
There is a dress code requiring school uniforms for boys and girls. Uniforms should not be altered except by the school tailor; Friday attire can include official school activity T-shirts, TIS polo, African wear, or school uniform. There are rules on footwear, shorts length, hair length, jewelry, and other dress-code details.

Food Options
The campus has a cafeteria (lunch room) and a kitchen preparation area with store rooms.

House System
Inter-colour houses are Red Kigelia, Green Wisteria, Blue Cedar and Yellow Outeniqua; all students and staff belong to a colour house and participate in various competitions and activities.

Governance and Ownership
Tema International School is a Private Limited Liability Company incorporated under the Companies Code, 1963. A Board of Governors is appointed by the Board of Directors; the Board sets strategic direction, oversees governance, and delegates day-to-day operations to the Principal.
Fees

Annual tuition at Tema International School ranges from GHS 800 to GHS 16,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Admission Fees
- Primary School campus application fee: GHC 800.
- Primary School admission fee (one-time on offer): USD 800.
- Main (Secondary) campus application fee (includes entrance examination): GHC 1,000.
- Main (Secondary) campus admission fees (one-time on offer): MYP (Grades 7–10): USD 3,000; DP (Grades 11–12): USD 3,500.
- Application and admission fees are non-refundable.

Tuition fees (by campus and payment frequency)
- Primary School (PYP) annual tuition: USD 5,600, payable annually by 1 August.
- Secondary School (MYP & DP) tuition options:
- Annual tuition: USD 16,000, payable by 1 August.
- Semester option: USD 8,000 per semester, payable by 1 August (Semester 1) and 4 January (Semester 2).
- IB / examination-related fees:
- MYP e-Assessment fees are charged to Grade 10 candidates by the IB (historical reference: USD 1,000 as of 01/01/2019; full current IB candidate charges are levied at the time of assessment).
- IB Diploma Programme subscription and examination fee: USD 1,500 (charged for DP candidates).
- Fees for external university-entry tests (ACT, SAT) are charged when required.

Boarding
- The secondary (main) campus offers residential (boarding) provision. The published secondary campus fee figures are presented under the heading “Tuition and Boarding Fees” and the listed secondary annual/semester amounts apply under that heading.

Other compulsory and typical ancillary costs
- School uniform (three sets): USD 150.
- Sports uniform: USD 50.
- Bed linen (boarding): USD 50.
- Scientific calculator (required for IB MYP4–5 / DP): USD 150.
- Additional possible charges that may appear on bills: medical care, lost or damaged books, damage to school property, examination charges, and other incidental costs.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual payments are due by 1 August. Semester payments are due on 1 August (first semester) and 4 January (second semester).
- Enrollment requirements at acceptance: parents must pay the Admission Fee within 10 days of an offer and must pay at least one semesters fees in advance prior to commencement.
- Fees are payable per semester or annually in advance and must be paid on or before the day of re-opening each term. No rebate is allowed for temporary absence. A semesters written notice is required on withdrawal; if no such notice is given, a semesters fees must be paid in lieu.
- Parents requesting instalment plans must apply in writing to the Principal by the end of the previous semester and obtain a written agreement specifying terms.

Late payment penalties and enforcement
- A levy of 10% per month is applied to all outstanding fees not paid by their due dates. All outstanding fees must be paid by the end of the mid-semester holidays for that semester or the student will not be permitted to return.

Discounts and concessions
- A third-child tuition discount is available on application to the Principal; conditions apply.

Refunds and non-refunds
- Application and admission fees are explicitly non-refundable. No rebate is allowed for temporary absence. Failure to provide the required semesters written notice on withdrawal will result in a charge equal to one semesters fees.

Payment methods and bank details
- Accepted payment methods include bankersdrafts and direct bank deposits into the schools accounts; application fees can also be paid via ExpressPay or paid at the school. Personal and company cheques are not accepted. Advice slips from the bank should be presented to the Accounts Office as evidence of payment to receive an official receipt.
- Bank account details published for fee payments include:
- ECOBANK GHANA LIMITED — USD account: 3441000974290; GH¢ account: 1441000974289; SWIFT: ECOCGHAC.
- ABSA Bank of Ghana Limited — ABSA Current Account (Gh¢): 060-1798808; ABSA Forex Account (USD): 064-1350990; SWIFT: BARCGHAC.

Admissions and enrolment practical points (fee-related)
- Offers become binding on payment of the Admission Fee and at least one semesters tuition in advance; parents will be issued receipts and an admission chit to present at the House Guardian on arrival for boarding students. Accounts for Ghana residents are issued in Ghana Cedi at the benchmark rate; accounts for non-residents are issued in US dollars.
Academics

Tema International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) serves ages 3 to 12 at the Primary School Campus; International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) is implemented on the main campus for ages 11 to 16; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is available for ages 16 to 19. The DP includes Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and the Extended Essay (EE). The Primary School Campus is an IB PYP School, and the main campus offers secondary boarding opportunities in MYP and DP.

Exam Results
Keziah Botchway achieved the highest IB DP points with 41 in the May 2025 examination session. Bruhan-Deen Hussein achieved 54 out of 56 in the May 2025 examination session.

Higher Education Progression
TIS students gain admission to colleges or universities of their choice.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
School Counsellor supports students' social and emotional development by helping them understand themselves in relation to the school environment. They provide psychological support for emotional and behavioural challenges to create a supportive learning environment. They offer psychoeducation and guidance to parents to help them understand their children's needs. They assist students with social and emotional challenges to build meaningful relationships with others. They initiate programs and activities that empower students to take initiative and self-actualise, and, when appropriate, may refer students to external professionals for formal assessment.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Tema International School is inclusive. The Learning Diversity and Inclusion Policy states that students with learning diversity needs will be provided with the requisite support. The Learning Diversity Team, along with homeroom supervisors and programme coordinators, guide implementation; in-class support is provided and teaching is differentiated to address diverse needs. Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) are developed to meet specific needs and reviewed over time. The school collaborates with parents and may coordinate with external professionals such as occupational therapists and speech-language therapists to deliver services. The policy outlines the processes for identification, assessment, and ongoing support within the school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction at TIS; all students must take English as a first language and another language as a second language to satisfy IB programme requirements. Where necessary, students whose first language is not English can take English as a second language and their mother tongue as their first language at the secondary level. In the Primary School, language support and mother-tongue considerations are addressed to support language development. At the IB MYP and DP levels, English language acquisition is structured alongside other language offerings; second languages include French, Mandarin, Ghanaian Sign Language, Ewe, Twi and Ga in PYP, and French and Spanish in MYP/DP. Language support is guided by the Learning Diversity Policy.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through counselling and psychological services described in the Learning Diversity and Inclusion Policy. The School Counsellor helps students understand themselves and their place in the school, provides psychological support for emotional and behavioural challenges, and offers psychoeducation and guidance to parents. They assist students with social and emotional challenges to connect with others and may initiate programs to empower students to self-actualise. External referrals may be made when specialized assessment is needed.

Safeguarding
The school aims to create a safe and supportive environment for learning as part of its mission. There is a formal Complaints Procedure addressing concerns, including child protection matters, with emphasis on confidentiality, fair investigations, and appropriate escalation. Safeguarding-related processes are integrated with school policies and practice to ensure student safety.
Parent Experience

History
Tema International School was established in 2003 with a vision to be an international school of choice that produces world-class citizens. It is a private coeducational P-12 school and IB World School authorised to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The DP graduate is described as an articulate leader who is intelligent, balanced, independent and committed to service and lifelong learning. TIS is a founding member of the Tema International School Sports Association (TISSA), which coordinates interschool competitions in athletics, swimming, volleyball, tennis, table tennis, soccer, handball, and basketball. Facilities support science, music, arts, sports and ICT, with a campus wifi network enabling access to online resources.

Community
TIS has a strong school community with regular communication through weekly bulletins, frequent events inviting parents, online reporting, and an open-door policy with the Principal. Service-learning involves partnerships with Kofi and Ama Foundation, Liter of Light Ghana, and the Red Cross Society. A wide range of after-school and weekend clubs and activities are offered, including robotics, MUN, arts, music, sports, and more. The school hosts an annual play that showcases student talents and has included productions such as The Lion King and The Beauty and the Beast.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Tema International School is a private coeducational P-12 school with a main campus and a separate Primary School Campus located about two kilometres north of Tema. The main campus offers secondary boarding opportunities and houses facilities for science, arts, music and information technology, connected by a campus-wide wifi network and dedicated IT labs with fibre internet. The school includes a project centre with a media room, a dance room and an ultra-modern kitchen, a CAS-SA office, and music, art and theatre studios, together with a multi-purpose dining hall. The learning environment is enhanced by a green infrastructure including biogas-powered science labs, solar power for lighting, a borehole with filtration, and a composting program run by GardenHolics. The Primary Campus provides Stage 1 facilities with open flexible learning areas for preschool classes.

Sports Facilities
The sports complex includes a full-size football pitch, basketball, volleyball, tennis and squash courts, a swimming pool and a gym. Tema International School participates in interschool competitions via Tema International Schools Sports Association (TISSA) and is a member of the International Schools Sports Association of Ghana (ISSAG), with events in athletics, swimming, volleyball, tennis, table tennis, soccer, badminton and basketball.

Academic Facilities
IT infrastructure includes computers and a 150mb dedicated fibre optics internet connection plus campus-wide free wifi. IT labs provide access to online resources, digital textbooks and a learning management system. White boards and projectors are used in classrooms, and there are dedicated facilities for music, art and theatre within the project centre. The Primary Campus features open flexible learning areas for early years, and the school supports IB programmes (PYP, MYP and DP) across its campuses.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Service-learning is a core component of the school's four-pillar framework (Academics, Culture, Sports and Service). Inter-Colour Houses—Red Kigelia, Green Wisteria, Blue Cedar and Yellow Outeniqua—shape a busy calendar of events. Activities include singing competitions, dance battles, spelling bees, current affairs quizzes, swimming championships, athletics carnival, maths exhibitions and chess tournaments. The campus provides music, art and theatre studios for arts participation, and sustainability and community service programs such as GardenHolics composting and Liter for Light projects (including lighting for Akorlikope).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
A multitude of clubs and activities are conducted after school and during weekends during each semester. Activities include MUN Club, Debating Society, Robotics, and Science Fair Club. Other student‑led groups such as Readers' and Writers' Club support inquiry and communication. The IB Diploma Programme and CAS framework underpin these activities, providing opportunities to develop research, critical thinking and collaboration skills.

Arts & Creative
Students' talents in music, drama, singing and dance are enhanced and displayed each year through various opportunities and events. The TIS Annual Play showcases productions such as The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. A range of performing arts groups exists, including School Choir, Regimental Band, Pop Band, and Strings.

Cultural & Language
Model United Nations and Debating Society promote cultural exchange and global awareness. The students' talents in music, drama, and performance are showcased through annual plays and performances. Performing arts activities, including choir, bands and strings, contribute to the school's cultural life.

Social & Hobbies
A multitude of clubs and activities after school and on weekends include art and craft; bead making; garden club; cooking; needlework; chess club; information attaché; keep fit club; MUN Club; readers' and writers' club; regimental band; robotics; school choir; science fair club; soccer; strings; swimming; swimming club; table tennis club; taekwando; tennis; yoga and zumba. Sports and recreational activities include badminton, basketball, swimming, tennis, table tennis, taekwondo, and soccer.

Community & Service
Service-learning is a core component of the Diploma Programme and involves a wide range of experiences that deepen understanding and civic responsibility. Examples of service-learning programs include Kofi and Ama Foundation partnership; Akorlikope TIS adopted community service trips; Educom program; Bole Whole for Rural Areas – Water for Life; Liter of Light Ghana; TIS Red Cross Society; Art Therapy; Literacy Project; Outreaches; Hospital outreaches; Awareness; Recycling; GardenHolics; CureAid; Junior Community Service; Debating Society; Soccer Outreach; Photography Club; Feeding Program; Kitchen Soup; Annual School Play; School Magazine Club.

Leadership & Professional
Students develop leadership through the Prefect system (Grade 11/12), SRC (3-6 and 7-12), class leaders and representatives (7-12), Inter‑Colour leaders, Model United Nations, service learning, CAS, Club Executives and leadership in sporting and cultural activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Tema International School is the founding member of the Tema International School Sports Association (TISSA), which offers interschool competitions in athletics; swimming; volleyball; tennis; table tennis; soccer; handball; and basketball. Students have the opportunity to represent their house colour in competitions such as handball; swimming; badminton; tennis; soccer; volleyball; basketball and athletics. Sport is a pillar that promotes teamwork, personal bests and the resilience to cope with losses and victories.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the primary language of instruction. French is offered as an enrichment language from grades 1 to 6. Mandarin is introduced as a curriculum language. Ghanaian Sign Language is taught. Ga, Ewe, and Twi are celebrated languages within the Primary School.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the primary language of instruction. French, Mandarin, and Ghanaian Sign Language are taught as additional languages.

Immersion Programs
French is taught through immersion in the language, with exposure to authentic materials.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Primary Campus admissions: Admissions for the Primary Campus open on 1 April each year. All admissions are online via Open Apply. There is no online testing; a social readiness screening is required, and there is a compulsory interview with parents during a school tour. Admissions commence in April on a rolling basis, and admissions in the second semester depend on vacancies.
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