Compare International Schools in Ghana

SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College (SOS-HGIC) is a private boarding IB World School in Tema, Ghana, founded in 1990 as a Pan-African centre of academic excellence. It offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP), with non-language subjects taught in English and a DP core of Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. The DP groups cover Studies in Language and Literature (English, Amharic, Swahili, French A), Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics and the Arts. The school operates on two campuses: an Academic Campus with classrooms, a library, science and computer labs, an auditorium and dedicated spaces for music, theatre and visual arts; and a residential campus with 17 hostels, dining, sports fields, a swimming pool and gym. An active clubs programme includes Probotics, Modern Languages Club and Interact, alongside Global Awareness, Pan-African and MUN activities. The campus hosts strong STEM and arts offerings and a 40,000‑volume library.

British International School Ghana (BIS) is a co-educational day and boarding school located in East Legon Hills, Greater Accra. Founded in 2007, the school serves students aged 1 to 18 across its Pre-school (Kiddie College), Primary, and Secondary departments. BIS follows the British National Curriculum and Cambridge International Examinations, preparing students for Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, IGCSE, and A Level qualifications. The school is a UNESCO ASPnet School and a Cambridge accredited centre.

Al-Rayan International School (ARIS) is an IB World School in Ghana offering International Baccalaureate continuum for ages 1 to 18. From the Primary Years Programme to the Diploma and Career-related Programmes, ARIS enables personalised learning and strong student agency within a student-centered IB framework. The school serves expatriate and local families across West Africa and emphasises inquiry, reflection, and development of the whole person through Approaches to Learning. The campus on East Legon Boundary Road comprises Block A, B, and C, with Block D planned to complete the future classroom design. Facilities include science labs, a Design Studio, art and performing arts spaces, a well-stocked library, and a gym and playing fields to support sport. Classes are supported by Wi‑Fi, big screens and interactive smartboards. ARIS also offers Extended Learning, including Olympiad and MUN clubs, robotics, Duke of Edinburgh, and arts programs, all designed to foster purpose, resilience and mindedness.

LFIA is a French international school in East Legon, Accra, Ghana, with bilingual instruction in French and English. It follows the French framework for Primary and Secondary, offering the Baccalaureate and Brevet/DNB, and it prepares students for language certifications in French, English (IGCSE) and Spanish (DELE). From kindergarten to CM2, about 30% of weekly teaching is in English, including 3 hours of language proficiency and 4.5 hours of CLIL across subjects. The British Council enables CM2 students to take the APTIS English test, and English extracurricular activities are available. LFIA emphasizes progression to top French and international schools and universities. The campus at 6 Bathur Street East Legon features a library (BCD) with about 12,000 works, a restaurant in partnership with Paloma Hotel, and spaces for gym, football, golf and basketball. LFIA offers over 150 weekly activities across Arts & Lifeskills, Sports, STEM and Leadership, including Ballet, MindBots AI and Board Game Café. In 2024, Baccalaureate was 100% and DNB 97%.

Liberty American School is a private, co‑educational day and boarding school in Accra, Ghana, offering an American curriculum with Biblical integration. It serves ages from early years to 18, with high school grades 9–12 and a pathway toward IB candidacy. The curriculum follows the US-origin AERO Common Core framework, augmented by Bible-based content created by LAS to meet the school climate. The campus provides 24/7 security and a boarding program, including meals, laundry, weekend trips, bus service, a chaplain, sickbay, CCTV, DSTV, reliable power and water, and 24/7 Internet. Early Education spaces include a library, music department, Chinese room, cafeteria, computer lab, and a swimming pool, with plans for a renovated nursery playground. High School offers IB Prep and College & Career Guidance Counseling. LAS graduates achieve SAT results and secure study grants at universities worldwide. The school emphasizes leadership, service, and cultural–language activities through the Student Council and clubs.

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.

American International School – Accra (AIS) is an independent international school offering an American curriculum with AP and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Serving students from age 2 to 18, AIS also provides a boarding facility for students aged 13 and older. The high school awards an American High School diploma by the Carnegie Unit system, with many courses offered at honors or AP levels. AIS is a registered SAT exam center and AP Center, and offers SAT/PSAT preparation along with a dual-credit option through the SevenStar Online Program. The campus includes a main building and a boarding house, with a 1:1 student‑to‑device ratio and access to Follett Destiny Library and JSTOR via ManageBac. After‑school programs and sports—soccer, basketball, volleyball—are complemented by Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Culinary Arts, and Science/Robotics activities. AIS is governed by an Executive Council led by Dr. Adelaide Agyepong, with policies guiding language, assessment, inclusion, and academic integrity.

German Swiss International School Accra offers a bilingual education that merges the Thuringian framework with Cambridge standards. The curriculum spans Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, with a progression from Primary through Lower Secondary and a Cambridge checkpoint at key stages. English, Mathematics, Science and French as a Foreign Language are core subjects, with the Cambridge pathway supported by a bilingual Building Bridges approach. The school serves ages 1 to 14 and emphasizes multilingualism, practical learning and a structured path to upper secondary qualifications. Founded in 1966 as RMS Swiss School, it became a German school and earned the Excellent German School Abroad seal in 2016; the streams were unified under Building Bridges in 2023/24. The campus is space meeting German standards, with specialist rooms, a science lab, a library and spaces for English and computing. Extracurriculars include Gerald Asamoah Football Academy, arts, music, dance, languages and sustainability initiatives.

Ghana International School (GIS) is a not-for-profit, private, day and boarding school established in 1955 to provide international education. The school follows Cambridge International curricula from Early Years through Primary and Secondary, leading to IGCSE and A Levels, with English as the medium of instruction. A Pearson BTEC Pathway in Music and Creative Media is available for students aged 14 and older, complemented by local content in pre-examination classes. GIS is accredited by Council of International Schools and New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of AISA and ECIS. Facilities include an amphitheatre, a Film Room, a half Olympic-size swimming pool, a gym, air-conditioned classrooms with interactive whiteboards and IT facilities. The Secondary Library houses 20,000 books, six science laboratories, and a Language Laboratory. The campus features a Music Conservatory, an Art Room, a Health & Wellness Center. Musicals are staged at National Theatre in Accra.

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.

Located in Ghana, The Roman Ridge School is a private, co-educational institution for ages 4 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum, English Preparatory Curriculum, and Cambridge pathways: IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels, within a British Preparatory and Independent School framework. Founded in 2002, the school serves about 770 students and is registered with the Ghana Education Service (HQGAR.1BS8001). It is recognised as the first accredited Independent Preparatory School in West Africa and is endorsed by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Governance rests with a five-member Board of Directors and an Academic Board of Governors. Facilities include a Chemistry Lab, a Junior Library, a Senior Study Room, Computing & Multimedia Labs, a Playground, and Clinics. Distinctive programmes include Yale Young Scholars Programme (Africa & Global), the Ashesi AIX Programme, and the Harvard Book Prize. A four-week French immersion in France complements language learning for students.

Lincoln Community School is an IB World School and non‑profit international school located in Abelemkpe, Accra, Ghana. The school delivers the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme alongside an American curriculum, with U.S. standards guiding learning across grades. The campus features two libraries, a dedicated Elementary building (Akyedeɛ) opened in 2021 and a Secondary building (Nilee) opened in 2024, plus a Makerspace with laser printers and 3D printing for project‑based work. Students pursue inquiry through the IB framework, with service learning embedded across ECC to Grade 12, and rich opportunities in arts, sport and community engagement. The arts program includes music, drama, film and IB Art Show, supported by a black box theatre and a concert venue. Athletics span swimming, basketball, soccer and volleyball. Diverse international families contribute to a vibrant, collaborative culture that prepares students for higher education worldwide. Classrooms emphasize inquiry, collaboration and global citizenship.

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.

International Community School (ICS) is an independent co-educational day and boarding school in Pakyi, Kumasi, founded in January 2000. It follows the British education system with Cambridge International qualifications, offering a nurturing campus environment from nursery through to A-Level. As a Round Square member school, ICS places strong emphasis on holistic development, leadership and global citizenship.

DPS International Ghana is a leading international school in Tema, part of the global Delhi Public School network. Founded in 2010, it serves over 1,000 students from creche through to A-Level, offering Cambridge, CBSE and IB curricula. The school combines academic rigour with holistic development, emphasising integrity, compassion and lifelong learning in a modern, well-equipped campus environment.

The Hilltop International British School (HIBS) is a co-educational day and boarding school in Kumasi, Ghana, accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education since 2010. An offshoot of the established Hilltop School (founded 1997), HIBS offers Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, preparing students for university entrance worldwide. The school aims to be a leading provider of competitive and holistic education in Ghana and West Africa.