Most popular international schools in Ethiopia

Canadian International School of Ethiopia offers a seamless international learning journey for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school combines Pearson's British International Curriculum in the early years with a Canadian-based High School program, and includes Advanced Placement and university preparation courses to support global higher-education ambitions. Elementary and Middle School provide bilingual education opportunities in English and French, while High School leads to internationally recognized Canadian diplomas complemented by AP options. The campus features modern classrooms, laboratories, and technology-driven learning resources, with STEAM integrated into younger grades. The school emphasizes a global mindset, career counseling, and university pathways to top universities. Extracurricular activities and community engagement programs enrich students' development. Bilingual cultural and language opportunities, leadership development, and a play-based, wellbeing-focused Kindergarten program contribute to a holistic approach. The mission centers on inclusive, high-quality education that cultivates critical thinking and responsible global citizens, for a brighter future together.

British International School - Addis Ababa offers a British-Ethiopian curriculum for learners aged 3 to 18, delivering a coherent path from Early Years through IGCSE and Grade 12 national examinations. The programme is delivered in English, with English as a First/Second Language option and French as a modern language, and includes a bespoke curriculum tailored to Ethiopian contexts. Subjects span English Language, ESL, English Literature, French, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Studies, Information Technology, Geography, History, and Development Studies. The Edexcel framework underpins IGCSE, AS and A2 assessments, enabling university admissions in Ethiopia and internationally. Preparatory-level courses prepare students for higher education abroad while retaining local recognition. The network operates eight campuses across Addis Ababa for 2025-2026: Unity-Gerji-KG, Summit-KG, Haya-Hulet KG; Unity-Primary, Unity-Primary-No.2, Summit-Primary, Lemi Kura; Sherif-Bole-Secondary; and the Head Office. The Sherif Building on Bole Ring Road is five minutes' drive from Addis Ababa International Airport.

Andinet International School is located on the Gurd Shola campus, offering international education for ages 3 to 18. The school delivers the Pearson Edexcel curriculum across iPrimary (ages 3–11), iLowerSecondary (11–14), and International GCSE (14–16). Andinet began offering Pearson in the 2023/2024 academic year. During a transition period, students are not required to take IGCSE, AS, or A Level exams until the 2025/2026 school year. In Primary, the International Primary Curriculum supports inquiry-based, experiential, and cross-curricular learning with personal and international goals. The campus features playgrounds, fields, and outdoor spaces, supporting physical activity and learning beyond the classroom; PE is part of the curriculum. Languages include Amharic and English; German is available after school for interested students, and French is taught for international students. The Service-Learning Program connects classroom knowledge with local organizations, fostering teamwork, leadership, and social responsibility. Notable co-curricular activities include Model United Nations, robotics, and creative arts.

International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia is a multi-campus international Cambridge curriculum network operated by the Turkish Maarif Foundation. Across six campuses (YEKA, Addis Ababa-Sarbet, CMC, Sebeta, Harar and Mekelle), the Cambridge International Curriculum is taught alongside a bespoke program across all campuses, with English as the language of instruction at multiple sites. It is an authorized Cambridge English Centre, offering Cambridge English Qualifications for schools, including YLE Starters, Movers and Flyers, KET for Schools and PET for Schools. Campuses are outfitted with modern classrooms, science laboratories for physics, biology, chemistry and computing, libraries and extensive sports facilities. Notable features include a 72-seat dormitory at Harar Campus, greenhouse areas at YEKA, and dedicated music and art classrooms at Mekelle Campus. The network supports arts, science and language activities, plus diverse clubs and conferences, reflecting a strong emphasis on academic enrichment, experiential learning and student development in a global context for students.

Sandford International School is an Ethiopian international school serving ages 3 to 18. It offers the British Curriculum, IPC, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. The Primary Curriculum uses English as the language of instruction, with Amharic and French classes, while secondary students study Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma in Years 12–13. The school traces its origins to the 1940s, founded to provide an English-speaking option for local and expatriate families; it re-registered in 2001 and began offering the IGCSE Cambridge examinations and the IB for Years 11 and 13. The campus features modern classrooms, a well-stocked library, and facilities designed to support outdoor learning and creativity. Extracurricular activities include Model UN, Taekwondo, culinary and business clubs, and arts and sports programs. Pastoral care, mentoring, and PSHE support wellbeing and development, while language and cultural activities foster citizenship within a co-educational, non-boarding environment.