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Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification, British Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
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.
Ghana International School has 1,400 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Ghana International School is located on 2nd Circular Road, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana.
Stages
Infant, Junior, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary
Type
not-for-profit private non-sectarian co-educational day and boarding school
Additional learning support
SEN program with dedicated staff across all levels; inclusive curriculum; tiered support and assessment; Learning Commons in Secondary; SENCOs: Infant – Ms Lisa Mariani; Junior – Mrs Ama Amponsah Tawiah; Secondary – Ms Serenity Smith
Country affiliation
Ghana
Religious affiliation
Non-sectarian
School day structure
The school day runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Fees
Annual tuition at Ghana International School ranges from up to GHS 100 for 2026/27.
Application fee - A non-refundable application/registration fee of USD 100 is charged for all applications (Nursery to Sixth Form). This USD 100 payment is accepted in Ghana cedis at the prevailing exchange rate when paid locally.
Tuition fees by year group - Detailed termly and annual tuition amounts for specific year groups (Infant/Nursery, Junior/Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary/Sixth Form) are not published as fixed figures in the standard public admissions materials. - Tuition invoices are issued to parents after an offer of admission; the school issues admission and tuition fee invoices once required admissions documentation is received. Those invoices specify the exact tuition amount and the payment schedule for the enrolling student.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The registration/application fee is payable at the time of application and must be received before the school processes the application. The registration fee may be paid online, at a bank into the school's account, or by POS for the registration payment only. - After an offer of admission, the Finance Office issues tuition and other mandatory fee invoices; these invoices state the billed amounts and payment deadlines. All monetary transactions must be made to the School's account and parents are required to provide proof of payment to the school. - The school requires that boarding and tuition fees be paid in full by the stated due dates on the invoices; specific instalment options, early-payment discounts or late-payment penalties (if any) are set out on each invoice or in the finance instructions that accompany the invoice.
Boarding fees (where applicable) - Weekly boarding is offered for students from Form Two to Upper Sixth (Grade 7–12). Boarding fees are charged in addition to tuition and are paid via the GIS Finance Office's recommended payment platform/medium. - The boarding programme prospectus notes that the cost of boarding (which covers furnished accommodation, bed, mattress, linen, study furniture and internet access) is reviewed annually; exact boarding fee amounts are communicated by the school to families when the programme cost is approved. - Boarding withdrawal and refund rules: no refunds are given when a student is withdrawn from the boarding programme for the reasons listed in the prospectus; mid-stream withdrawals received prior to the start of a new term attract a 10% administrative surcharge; withdrawal requests made during a term require parents to pay the full boarding fees for that term and no refunds are made for term-time withdrawals.
Other costs and fees - Uniforms: Parents are required to provide the approved uniform items; the school provides recommended vendors and a fabric option that parents may purchase and have sewn. Specific uniform prices are determined by vendors—uniform purchase is an additional, parent-borne cost. - Catering/lunch: The school offers contracted catering; lunch is charged termly per child if parents opt into the school's meal service. The catering fee is invoiced per term. - Personal and school-supplied items for boarders: parents must provide personal effects and additional clothing; the boarding prospectus lists required items. - Examination and external assessment fees, textbooks, stationery, field trips, extracurricular trip costs and optional activity fees are additional and are invoiced separately when applicable.
Refund information (general and boarding-specific) - Boarding-specific refund rules: the boarding prospectus states clearly that no refunds will be given when a student is withdrawn from the boarding programme under the listed grounds; mid-stream withdrawals prior to a new term attract a 10% administrative charge; withdrawals during a term require payment of the full boarding fees for that term and carry no refund. - For non-boarding tuition refunds, the school's finance invoices and the acceptance documentation specify refund and withdrawal conditions; the Finance Office's invoice or acceptance paperwork provides the definitive statement of any refund or cancellation rules that apply to that enrolment.
Fee payment options - Registration/application fee: payable online, by bank deposit to the school account, or by POS (point-of-sale) for the registration payment. - Tuition, boarding and other school invoices: payable to the School's designated bank account (bank deposit/transfer) as directed on the invoice; parents must provide proof of payment to the Finance Office. The school's Finance Office manages and specifies the accepted payment platforms and account details on each invoice.
Summary of availability of published fee figures - The admissions materials and boarding prospectus provide the structure of fees, payment channels and the application fee (USD 100) and set out boarding refund rules and other fee categories (uniforms, catering, exam fees, trips). Specific numeric tuition and boarding amounts by year group and per term are not published as fixed figures in the publicly distributed admissions or prospectus documents; those numeric amounts are provided to families in the formal invoice issued after an offer of admission.
If you need the precise termly and annual tuition amounts for a particular year group or the 2026/27 fee schedule, those exact numeric figures are issued by the school in the admission/finance invoice for the enrolling student.
Academics
Ghana International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification, British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Cambridge International Early Years, Cambridge Primary and Secondary program leading to the IGCSE and Advanced level examination, with English language as the medium of instruction. Pearson BTEC Pathway in Music and Creative Media for students aged 14 years and above. These are complemented by local content offerings especially in the pre-examination classes.
Student Teacher Ratio
1:7.
Exam Results
100% University Acceptance. Graduates proceed to universities including MIT, Princeton, Harvard, Stanford, LSE, Durham, Imperial, Queens, University of Toronto, and Oxford.
Higher Education Progression
100% University Acceptance; graduates attend universities including Ashesi, MIT, Princeton, Harvard, Stanford, LSE, Durham, Imperial, Queens, University of Toronto, and Oxford.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Guidance & Counselling provides personal, social, behavioural and academic support to GIS students. The department helps students develop social and emotional competencies through leadership activities, local and international enrichment programs and internships. It comprises a Guidance Counsellor, two Career and College Counsellors, a Teaching Assistant and an Administrative Assistant. The department offers confidential individual advice and supports the college application process. It coordinates with the Special Education Needs department to provide comprehensive cognitive assessments and accommodations for students who need them.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
GIS's SEN Policy states dedicated staff meet the learning needs of individual students across Infant to Secondary. We value each child and welcome diversity of culture, religion and intellectual style. The school provides an inclusive curriculum to progress students' needs and abilities, aims to raise achievement and remove barriers to learning. A tiered system offers support and assessment to guide academic, social and emotional success. In Secondary, the SEN department is combined with the Learning Commons, a resource center offering homework support, remediation and study strategies.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction across the GIS curriculum. In the Secondary School, English Language (English as a Second Language) is a dedicated department that supports learners for whom English is not their first language. Entrance assessments are conducted in English, reflecting the language of instruction. The curriculum is delivered in English under Cambridge International and IGCSE and A level programs. English language support is an integrated part of GIS's academic program.
Mental Wellbeing
GIS operates Health & Wellness Centres in both Primary and Secondary Schools, staffed by three full-time registered nurses and two nursing assistants. The nursing team provides first aid, disease prevention, health screenings, health education and counseling. They coordinate with the West African Rescue Association for medical emergencies. The Health & Wellness Centre also provides counseling and consultations as part of student care. The Guidance & Counselling Department provides personal, social, behavioural and academic support and works to develop students' social and emotional competencies through pastoral care and life skills programming.
Safeguarding
GIS has a Child Protection Policy (Sept 2024) that outlines safeguarding protocols. A designated Safeguarding Lead is assigned for each academic section and for non-teaching staff. The policy requires safe recruitment, raising awareness of safeguarding issues, providing skills to keep pupils safe, and reporting concerns. It also sets procedures for cases of suspected abuse, including informing parents and involving outside agencies as required. Confidentiality is maintained and safeguarding records are kept securely; clear steps exist for investigations and potential staff suspensions.
Admissions
Admissions
Stage 1: Completion of Forms – Parental Enquiry Form and Application Form are available in digital versions and must be submitted digitally to the Office of Admissions & International Partnerships. The registration fee is $100 (USD), payable in cedis at prevailing exchange rates; only this payment is required at this stage. The school will not proceed with an application until all Stage 1 requirements are completed. After submission, the file is reviewed by the Admissions Team and, if appropriate, by Academic Management, the Counsellor, and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo).
Stage 2: Entrance Assessments – Admissions are subject to a successful entrance assessment, an interview with the child and parent(s) in attendance, and evaluation of previous school reports, including a confidential report from the applicant's current principal. Entrance assessments are administered in February/March before the academic year starts in September; late international admissions may occur between August and December. English is the language of instruction, so entrance exams are conducted in English; Year 3 to Form 3 are assessed in Maths and English; Form 4 is assessed in Maths, English, Combined Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), and an optional language (French or Spanish); non-resident applicants may be assessed in their country of residence. Entry into Lower 6th Form does not require assessments; applicants must submit IGCSE or equivalent results.
Acceptance/Denial of Placement – The Principal makes the offer decision after assessment, interview, and review of confidential reports; parents receive an email notifying whether a place is offered or not.
Stages 3 and 4: Documentation and Payment of Fees – After an offer is made, parents are informed of mandatory documentation (medical reports, rules and regulations, allergy forms, etc.) and given a submission deadline. Upon receipt of the required documentation, admission and tuition fee invoices are issued for payment. All monetary transactions are to the School's account, and proof of payment must be shared with the School.
Stage 5: Admissions Prospectus and Onboarding – The Admissions Prospectus is provided in preparation for the start of the school, and further information on next steps is shared following enrollment. Orientation events are organized for new families.
Deferred Admissions – If a family wishes to defer an admission offer and hold the space, this must be communicated in writing and can be discussed with the Head of Admissions & International Partnerships. All communications regarding a child's admission are handled with the parent or legal guardian due to safeguarding protocols. Tours and additional resources (Age & Class guide, FAQs, Boarding Prospectus) are available on request.
Boarding and Extended Learning – The school offers a weekly boarding option for Form Two to Upper Sixth Form (Grade 7–12), with students returning home on Fridays and reporting back on Sundays; weekend stays may be planned for extended learning activities with advance notice. A separate Boarding Programme Prospectus provides additional details.
FAQs
What ages does Ghana International School serve?
Ghana International School serves students aged 3 to 18.
What curriculum does Ghana International School follow?
Cambridge International Early Years, Cambridge Primary and Secondary program leading to the IGCSE and Advanced level examination, with English language as the medium of instruction. Pearson BTEC Pathway in Music and Creative Media for students aged.
Where is Ghana International School located?
Ghana International School is located on 2nd Circular Road, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fee**
- A non-refundable application/registration fee of USD 100 is charged for all applications (Nursery to Sixth Form). This USD 100 payment is accepted in Ghana cedis at the prevailing exchange rate when paid locally.
**Tuition.
How many students attend Ghana International School?
The school has approximately 1400 students.
What languages are taught?
English is the medium of instruction. The Junior School offers ESL (English as a Second Language). The Secondary School provides Modern Languages, specifically French and Spanish. It also teaches English Language (English as a Second Language).
How does the admissions process work?
Stage 1: Completion of Forms – Parental Enquiry Form and Application Form are available in digital versions and must be submitted digitally to the Office of Admissions & International Partnerships. The registration fee is $100 (USD), payable in.
What facilities does the school have?
Amphitheatre seats about 150 and hosts Literature on Stage performances, musical rehearsals and small group discussions. The Film Room in the basement of the Resource Centre seats up to 120 and doubles as a drama/rehearsal space with a television,.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school offers Cambridge International Early Years, Cambridge Primary and Secondary, leading to IGCSE and Advanced Level examinations, with English as the medium of instruction. A Pearson BTEC Pathway in Music and Creative Media is available for.
Does the school offer boarding?
GIS Boarding Programme (GISBP) provides a home away from home with a nurturing, supportive atmosphere and a range of activities. GISBP is available for students in Form Two through Upper Sixth Form. It offers weekly (hybrid/flexible) and full.
When was Ghana International School founded?
Ghana International School was founded in 1955.
What accreditations does the school hold?
The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and is a member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) and the Educational Collaborative.
