International Community School of Addis Ababa
Web: www.icsaddis.edu.et
2008-2009
The International Community School of Addis Ababa (ICSAA) is an independent, coeducational day school, which offers an educational program from PK through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1966. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending approximately from the end of August to early June.
Organization: The School is governed by a 9-member Board of Governors, 8 of who are elected for 2-year terms by the International Community School Association, the sponsor of the School. The U.S. Embassy appoints 1 member. Membership in the Association is automatically conferred on the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School and professional members of the staff.
Curriculum: The curriculum is that of U.S. college-preparatory public schools with the addition of the International Baccalaureate program. Instruction is in English. French and Spanish are taught as foreign languages. Art, music, and physical education are offered at all grade levels. English-as-a-Second-Language is offered in grades 1-8. ICSAA is fully accredited in the U.S. by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It develops the talents and intellects of a multicultural student body using learner-centered, holistic instructional methods, empowering each student to contribute in an evolving world.
Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 54 full-time and 2 part-time faculty members, including 30 U.S. citizens, 5 host-country nationals, and 21 third-country nationals.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 488. Of the total, 168 were U.S. citizens, 46 were host-country nationals, and 274 were third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 30 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees and 138 of private U.S. citizens.
Facilities: The School is located on a 15-acre tract. There are classrooms with adjoining play areas, a separate library building (including a new elementary library), an administrative office area, a new middle school building, a basketball court, tennis courts, and soccer and baseball fields. The library has over 12,500 volumes. A large multipurpose building houses a gymnasium, five separate teaching stations, and an art room. A separate building houses the kindergarten and prekindergarten sections.
Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 98% of the School’s income derives from tuition. Annual rates are as follows: PK: $6,100; Kdg.-grade 5: $14,700; grades 6-8: $16,600; and grades 9-12: $17,100. A tuition discount policy gives a 5% discount for a third child, 10% for a fourth and 15% for a fifth. There is a capital levy fee of $2,200 for new students and $800 for returning students. The enrollment fee for all students is $500. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
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