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The Barstow School Ghana

Ghana, Accra

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2021
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

The Barstow School Ghana is a co-educational day school in Abelenkpe, Accra, opened in 2021 as an extension of The Barstow School founded in Kansas City in 1884. It offers an American curriculum blended with Ghana Education Service standards from creche through Grade 12, leading to a US Diploma with AP, Pre-SAT, and SAT certificates. The school emphasises STEAM education and multiple intelligence development.

The Essentials

The Barstow School Ghana has instruction in English.

Location
No. 102/104 Schandorf Road, Abelenkpe, Accra, Ghana

Stages
Creche (6 months) to Grade 12 (age 18)

Type
Private co-educational day school

Pupil Nationality Mix
International student body in Accra with connections to the global Barstow community.

Additional learning support
Multiple intelligence approach acknowledging children's individual strengths. STEAM-focused curriculum with hands-on learning.

Country affiliation
American (extension of The Barstow School, Kansas City, Missouri, founded 1884)

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational

School day structure
Full-day programme with after-school care available for homework supervision.

Bus service
Contact the school for transport arrangements.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Day school only; no boarding facilities.

Uniform Requirement
Contact the school for uniform policy.

Food Options
Contact the school for meal arrangements.

House System
Contact the school for house system details.

Governance and Ownership
Governed by a Governance Council. CEO: Ali Iddrisu. Part of The Barstow School network, the oldest independent school west of the Mississippi, founded in 1884.
Fees
Registration and admission fee of USD 800 for all levels. Contact the school for annual tuition fees. Tuition assistance and scholarship programmes are available.
Academics

The Barstow School Ghana teaches American Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
American curriculum blended with Ghana Education Service standards. STEAM-focused approach. High school subjects include Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Law, Psychology, and more. 25 credits required for graduation including 4 each in English, Science, Maths, and History. AP, Pre-SAT, and SAT preparation available.

Student Teacher Ratio
Contact the school for class size and ratio details.

Exam Results
US Diploma with AP, Pre-SAT, and SAT certificates. Ranked eighth among Ghana's top private schools in 2025.

Higher Education Progression
US Diploma and AP preparation supporting entry to American and international universities. SAT and Pre-SAT preparation available.

Gifted and Talented
STEAM education with robotics, Math Olympiad, and advanced coursework in Calculus, Physics, and Business.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Moral education and practical life curriculum supporting social and character development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Multiple intelligence approach supporting diverse learning styles. Contact the school for specific SEN provisions.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English-medium school. Contact for EAL support details.

Mental Wellbeing
Focus on "symmetrical development of mind, body and character" with pastoral support.

Safeguarding
After-school care supervision available. Contact the school for safeguarding policies.
Parent Experience

History
The Barstow School Ghana opened in May 2021 in Abelenkpe, Accra, as an international extension of The Barstow School, which was founded in 1884 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Barstow School is the oldest independent school west of the Mississippi.

Community
Part of the global Barstow community with international partnerships and multicultural curriculum. Service learning is embedded in the school culture.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
After-school care and parent communication channels. Contact the school for PTA details.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Campus at Abelenkpe, Accra with classrooms, activity spaces, and after-school care facilities. Contact the school for detailed facilities list.

Sports Facilities
Tennis courts and spaces for taekwondo, ballet, and dance programmes.

Academic Facilities
Technology and computing facilities supporting STEAM curriculum. Robotics programme equipment.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Tennis, taekwondo, ballet, contemporary and African dance, robotics, Math Olympiad (UCMAS), piano, violin, performing arts, cookery, sewing, bead-making, spelling bee, and speech and debate.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Robotics, Math Olympiad (UCMAS), spelling bee, and speech and debate competitions.

Arts & Creative
Piano, violin, performing arts, drama, music, ballet, contemporary dance, African dance, cookery, sewing, and bead-making.

Cultural & Language
African dance and cultural programmes. French language instruction from preschool. Moral education curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
Cookery, sewing, bead-making, and various creative pursuits.

Community & Service
Service learning is a graduation requirement (1 credit). Community service and leadership projects with real-world applications.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership learning through service projects. Part of the global Barstow community with international connections.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Tennis, taekwondo, ballet, dance, and physical education programmes. After-school care available.
Languages

Language Provision
English medium with French instruction from elementary level. Part of a global school network promoting cultural and language awareness.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the primary medium of instruction. French is taught as a world language at all levels.
Reputation

Awards
Ranked eighth among Ghana's top private schools in 2025. Part of The Barstow School network, the oldest independent school west of the Mississippi (founded 1884).

Accreditations
Accredited by Ghana National Schools Inspectorate Authority, National Council for Private School Accreditation, Cognia (formerly AdvancED), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS).
Admissions

Admissions
Download and complete the registration form from the school website. Observation session for ages 2-3; assessments in maths and English for ages 4 and above. Registration and admission fee of USD 800 for all levels.

Scholarships
Scholarship and tuition assistance programmes available. Contact the school for eligibility details.

Waitlist
Subject to seat availability.
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