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| Number of students |
950 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
65 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
The percentage of children from the international community should be at least 95% of the enrollment in any grade level in the early childhood and elementary, 90% of the enrollment in any grade level in the middle school, and 85% of the enrollment in any grade level in the high school. The overall percentage of spaces for children from the international community should be at least 90% schoolwide. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French
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| Max. number of students per class |
Early childhood classes have a maximum of 16 students, with a primary teacher and a teaching assistant.
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| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
ICS boasts excellent technology facilities and it is constantly aiming to improve them. ICS has a dedicated Makerspace and Roboitcs Lab, located in its new building, which is used by students in all grades. Individual classrooms are all equipped with technology tools. All elementary classrooms have desktop computers as well as SmartBoards, document cameras, printers, etc. Secondary classrooms each have a projectors, and shared access to document cameras and networked printers. Some secondary classrooms have SmartBoards and ICS is expanding their use throughout the school. ICS has shared resources that are used throughout the school: several sets of laptops and iPads which classes can check out, as well as other resources (cameras, projectors, etc.) that can be checked out by teachers. ICS' campus-wide network gives all students and teachers access to the internet, and ICS has a dedicated guest network for parents and community members. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support can provide an appropriate education for most students, including non-native English speakers, students with mild to moderate learning disabilities and highly capable students. However, because of the limitations of the local professional support network, ICS is not able to serve the educational needs of those students with more serious mental, physical, emotional or learning disabilities. The campus is also not handicapped accessible. |
| Learning support offered |
Learning Support Services:
Learning Support is given to students who are diagnosed with a learning disability or are not meeting grade level benchmarks. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
ICS encourages families to plan your transition to Addis to allow your children to start school at the beginning of the school year in August. The beginning of the second semester in January is a good alternative. However, ICS understands that this is not always possible. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
A rolling admissions policy applies to international applicants. |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
Nursery 2 - KG2: 12:00
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| School bus service available |
ICS does not provide a bus service. Many families live in the Old Airport neighborhood and drive their children to school, or hire a driver. Some families may walk to school and older students sometimes ride their bicycles to school. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
ICS does not have a school uniform. Students in middle and high school (grades 6-12) are expected to follow the ICS dress code. Students in grades 6-10 must purchase ICS shorts and a t-shirt for their physical education (PE) classes. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
After school activities are available for students in grade 1 through grade 12 and include clubs, activities and athletics. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
ICS students in all age groups (U12, U14, U16, U19) have the opportunity to compete in the eight school local league (ISSAAA) in Addis Ababa. Local schools compete in Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Track & Field and Cross-Country. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports pavilion: there are four spaces that can be used simultaneously, for sports such as basketball, tennis, volleyball.
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International Community School of Addis Ababa is an independent international school, offering an educational program for students of all nationalities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ICS, accredited in the United States, develops the talents and intellects of a diverse, multicultural student body through a learner-centered holistic program, empowering each student to contribute and excel in the 21st century. |