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Where is the International English School of Abidjan located?
The school is in the Cocody district of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, at Rue J71, II Plateaux Vallon. It's positioned for easy access from major routes in Abidjan and serves a multicultural student body.
What ages does IESA serve and what curriculum do they follow?
IESA serves students from age 1 through 18. It uses a Cambridge-based curriculum across Early Years to Upper Secondary, offering Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, with English as the language of instruction and English, French and Spanish taught within the Cambridge framework.
Is IESA an independent private school and what is its affiliation?
Yes. IESA is an independent private school that is Cambridge International School in Abidjan and affiliated with Cambridge University. The Cambridge curriculum underpins the program, and assessments are conducted externally by Cambridge and ISEB for younger ages.
What is the admission fee, and is it refundable?
The admission fee is 200,000 FCFA and it is non-refundable. Paying this fee holds a slot for the child as the admissions process proceeds.
What are the tuition costs and is there a sibling discount?
Tuition varies by year group, from around 1,000,000 FCFA for Early Years up to about 2,500,000 FCFA for Sixth Form per year. There is a 10% sibling discount on tuition for new admissions (tuition only).
How does the payment schedule work?
The first instalment is 50% of the tuition plus other items on the invoice to secure access to classes. The balance can be paid in 1–7 equal instalments according to a school-defined plan, and amenities like the canteen or transport are billed separately and typically paid monthly or termly.
What Cambridge programs are offered?
The school offers the full Cambridge pathway: Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge Advanced (A Levels). Online IGCSE and online A Levels are also available via the Online Learning Platform.
How are Cambridge exams administered and who is assessed?
Cambridge exams are externally assessed through Cambridge, with ISEB handling assessments for younger ages in Primary. This aligns with the Cambridge pathway across different year groups.
Does IESA offer online Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels?
Yes. IESA provides online Cambridge IGCSE and online A Levels through its Online Learning Platform.
What on-site facilities support learning?
On site you'll find a Language Lab to support language development and a Psychology Room for wellbeing resources. There is a canteen with weekly lunch menus, and the campus serves 630+ students with 145 staff from 40+ nationalities.
Are there any notable facilities on campus?
Beyond the Language Lab and Psychology Room, the campus includes a canteen and general learning facilities. The school also operates a bus service that covers 80% of main areas to aid commuting.
What about campus life and transport?
There is a school bus service with zones and monthly rates to help families get students to and from school. Canteen and meals are available (canteen 60,000 FCFA per month) and other services are billed termly or monthly as applicable.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Extracurricular activities include Arts & Craft, Dance, Music, Robotics, Swimming, Taekwondo (with costume), and Tennis, each with term-based costs. The program complements the Cambridge curriculum with opportunities in arts, sports and tech.
Do you offer summer camps or trips?
Yes. The school offers summer trips and camps, including Cambridge Summer Camp in the United Kingdom, Canada Summer Camp, and IESA Summer Camp in Ivory Coast on specified dates.
Is there a leadership program at the school?
The school emphasizes leadership development as part of its ethos, aiming to create principled, capable leaders by engaging minds, developing self-confidence and values.
What wellbeing resources are available?
There is a Psychology Room on campus led by a psychologist, with resources and programs to support student mental wellbeing. A Language Lab also supports language development and related wellbeing outcomes.
Is there SEN or EAL support?
Yes. The school has an active class for special needs students and a Language Lab to support English as an Additional Language (EAL) needs within the Cambridge framework.
What safeguarding policies exist?
The school maintains detailed safeguarding policies covering health and safety, with policies available on request from the school office to ensure student safety and wellbeing.
What is the uniform policy and cost?
Uniforms are required. Common items include polo shirts and ties, with uniforms priced in the lower thousands of FCFA; the total uniform cost listed is 88,000 FCFA for the set.
Is there boarding?
No. IESA operates as a day school with transport and canteen options; there is no residential boarding.
