A group of our Grade 5 musicians recently had the opportunity to collaborate with fellow young performers from the Kalala Learning Center in a rewarding musical exchange that enriched students from both schools. 

We are excited to announce that ICS alum Dr. Zakariya “Zak” Palsha has been selected as the next Head of School, effective July 2027. Zak is an experienced international educator with more than two decades of educational leadership experience across the United States, the Middle East, and North Africa.

The ICS community extends its gratitude to Mitiku Desalegne who is embarking on his well-earned retirement after 38 years at ICS.

Students share their experience traveling internationally to compete in tennis, football, STEAM, and golf.

Our student-run service group Bloom has continued its commitment to supporting menstrual health education within our wider community through two meaningful initiatives.

It was only a decade ago that Nebil Hailemariam was roaming the ICS campus as a Grade 12 student, preparing to step into the next chapter of his life. Today, he wears many hats - as a Project Manager focused on working with young female coffee farmers, and more recently as the founder of Five Stop, a new Addis Ababa restaurant.

A group of city librarians recently gathered at ICS Addis for a conference which focused on professional development, exchanging ideas and fostering connection.  

The Primary Years Programme Exhibition (PYPx) is a significant event for our Grade 5 students as they take the next step in their IB journey and take ownership of their learning. 

Our Grade 10s have been hard at work, bringing to life their ideas through their Personal Projects - a pivotal part of the Middle Years Programme.

Our Grade 9s recently sat across community members from all walks of life and listened to their personal stories at this year’s Story Exchange. 

A group of ICS Addis High School students set out to make a difference in their community, combining creativity and compassion, one bowl at a time.

ICS Music Teacher Janine Plunkett added a spectacular achievement to her resume as the winner of the first Ethiopian Ladies Golf Open. 

A dynamic Author Visit by Kimba Bush. Students from Grades 4 to 12 attended workshops and assemblies hosted by Kimba. 

Eighteen of our performing arts students recently returned from a three-day theater festival in Arusha, Tanzania.

A student-led group hosted an inspiring day of guest speakers, community building, and cultural exchange.

The PTO's fundraiser is a shining example of our school's core values and commitment to helping our community.

The workshop for MYP theater students was led by a French performing artist.

Dozens of students across all divisions participated in a global quiz-style reading competition which tests students’ knowledge on pre-selected books.
 

Students became the teachers for the day, as Grade 5s taught their younger peers

Renee Foster's article celebrates how the school values the diversity of each individual learner.

Grade 9s & 10s took part in adventure challenges, safari, and engaging with local communities.

U14 Boys and Girls Volleyball teams crowned champions of Addis Ababa leagues.

Students traveled to Zambia to immerse themselves in community engagement and cultural exchange.

ICS student leaders shared their work with International School of Dakar. 

Our annual celebration of our community's diversity and friendship.

Congratulations to Keznamdi, Class of 2010, who took home a Grammy Award! 

Check out a video showcasing student learning in our High School.

Celebrating how the ICS counseling team supports students, families, and employees

Check out footage from a week of learning in our Middle School

Take a look at some video of our Elementary School learning experiences.

MYP French students shared their original stories with their Grade 5 counterparts.

Our varsity teams hosted alumni athletes for friendly matches in basketball and football.

ICS Music Teacher Janine Plunkett released her new holiday single on Spotify and Apple Music.

Self-discovery work and visits from industry representatives highlighted the week.

Annie Harris published her list on the Global Literature in Libraries Initiative blog

This story is one more example of what makes ICS Addis teachers exceptional.

A milestone in ICS Addis history, as PE teachers host school's first curricular swim lessons.

Our teams traveled to Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda to wrap up Season 1.

More than 50 operational staff from 18 Addis schools attended the event.

A current and former ICS teacher collaborated on the book, winning the Children's Africana Book Award.

They are serving as role models for their younger peers and learning skills for the future. 

Photos from our annual celebration of this important Ethiopian holiday.

Indoor, outdoor. Arts, athletics. Academics, service, and more!

Abraham worked with students and employees to bring the ICS mission to life.

Being active together every morning builds community and supports learning!

We are proud to amplify and protect the many languages that shape our community.

Learn how the learning activity created connections, fostered understanding, and built empathy.

ICS is providing alumni a platform at Addis Ababa's best monthly market.

New partnership with Arizona State University opens global pathways for university & career success.

I&S Teacher Bill Tolley explores how students foster ethical use of artificial intelligence.

Students are back on campus for the 2025-2026 school year!

Internship placements and trips to government buildings and heritage sites make a lasting impact.

They raised funds to buy essential supplies for the organization Love and Care. 

ICS offered eight different languages as part of this year's community program.

This is one of several academic options for students to personalize their graduation pathway.

A High School student is providing 3D-printed prosthetics to pediatric patients in Ethiopia. 

The month culminated with a donation to our neighboring school's learning support program.

Expert tips and resources for families, students, and employees.

The collaboration allows students teach one another and learn together.

The event helps students in our transition education program develop post-secondary and vocational skills.

The school hosted a health conference for the Association of International Schools Africa.

Cece Olevar worked with students across the school and a local development organization.

Highlights from the science, math, and robotics competition featuring eight international schools!

T-shirts on sale every Wednesday in April at pick-up time.

ICS teachers and staff built a chicken coop!

Celebrating Unique Awareness Month at ICS with a story from an alumni.

They built a coop and also planted a vegetable farm.

Roslyn Dotterweich launched a podcast to discuss supporting neurodivergent students.

They visited Unity Park, the zoo, and several iconic historical landmarks.

Professionals from a variety of industries visited campus throughout the week.

The students traveled to Uganda to collaborate on community service initiatives

They attended the International School Theatre Association's festival in Naiobi.

Thank you to ICS student Malaika G. for writing this article about her experience.

Cheers echoed throughout campus Tuesday in an intense playoff final!

Congratulations to Azarreia and his team for this excellent work!

Amazing learning and community building taking place every day on campus.

Taking a look at what our counselors have accomplished in 2024-2025.

Find out more about their mission and how to get involved!

The community gathers to celebrate our students' achievement and growth!

Check out highlights from recent events at ICS!

ICS Addis is now an IB Continuum School from EY through to Grade 12.

Recognizing exceptional dedication to inclusion and diversity in education

Students dedicated a day to connecting with our local community.

2,000 people gathered to celebrate our school and community's rich history.

Our ICS athletes will travel around Southern & Eastern Africa in pursuit of regional championships! 

A delicious event to celebrate our community's diversity, cultures, and friendship!

What learning looks like in the Early Years, Elementary, Middle and High Schools

The article about their conference was published in Leading Your International School magazine.

A partnership with Kubik will turn waste into building blocks and school merchandise

Spreading knowledge, raising funds for healthier women and girls.

Debate, policy, and diplomacy took center stage in this regional event hosted by ICS.

Check out photos from an amazing experiential learning trip!

They are coaching, refereeing, and instructing a variety of sports and activities.

Watch highlights from events on campus this week!

Students are working with a community whose river is polluted with trash.

The annual tournament raises funds for student-led community engagement.

18 local and global organizations joined us on campus to share their work.

Highlights from International Breakfast, NGO Fair, and EY5 Learning Celebration

Congratulations to Ezra in Grade 9 for winning the People's Choice!

Next up, the pool will open for extracurricular activities, community use, and curriculum.

Students interviewed and were inspired by local and global NGO partners.

They are continuing to build relationships and support a local school.

The Ethiopian American scientist is renowned for his work in planetary exploration.

More than 200 student-athletes came from eight international schools.

Check out photos from this awesome trip!

New team photos of our ICS athletes and artists!

Showcasing the school's world-class academic, extracurricular, and community offerings.

Students took the lead in sharing learning with their parents!

The photography class spent a day applying their learning in the field.

The students visited many of the ICS teams and learned how they make a positive impact.

They traveled to the world-famous high-altitude training center.

Wellbeing expert Kirsten Pontius hosted 3 days of workshops for staff and parents.

More than 6,500 people registered to speak with representatives from 40 universities from around the world.

Our teachers are blogging about personalized learning and hub classrooms.

Check out photos from our first season of ASAs

A great learning experience for our Middle and High School theater students.

Link inside. Voting open until 4 October 2024.

A collaborative service project will have a lasting impact on a local community. 

Students partnered with the ICS Maintenance team to design and implement the systems.

EcoYouth Workshop introduces students to ongoing conservation efforts in Ethiopia.

More than 100 students and 28 volunteers celebrated together.

Culture and community at the heart of long-term success for ICS football.

Luc Reynaud has made a career out of using creativity to serve.

Calley Connelly was featured on the AISA Conference podcast.

18 ICS students performed at the UN's Spanish Language Day event.

Watch the Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony from ICS Addis

Check out the year's top highlights from ICS Athletics & Arts

Resources and tools for families at the end of the school year.

A Grade 9 storytelling unit builds connections and empathy

ICS teams earned medals in sports and STEAM tournaments across Africa.

Join us for movie night and a family picnic!

Read an article about Kubik by G5 Student Liyat E.

A look back at Autism Awareness Month at ICS Addis is 2014

Links to live broadcasts, schedule, and results! Go Eagles!

Plus information about Diversity, Inclusion, and Empathy Awareness Month activities!

Mededonia is a non-profit organization that supports the elderly and people with mental disabilities.

Six Grade 11 students traveled to Ghana for the Global Issues Service Summit and more!

Home Languages Day, a student-led IB PYP workshop, & an Early Years learning celebration!

Parent and staff volunteers hosted an amazing day of fun and fundraising for the community!

The new student-led service initiative took another step forward on Friday.

A look at a team of professionals committed to supporting ICS students!

ICS Addis has become an IB Careers-related Programme (IB CP) candidate school!

Our rugby, basketball, and swim teams competed in tournaments across Africa.

Eight ICS students played in the band made of 140 students from 47 nations.

Grade 9 and 10s wrote fictional stories featuring scientifically accurate concepts.

They developed concepts for start-ups that would create sustainable solutions.

Grade 8 students used sewing machines and laser cutters in their design classes.

ICS Addis won bronze in the 2023 InspirED School Marketers Brilliance Awards.

Students played games, learned together, and made donations.

They raised more than $4000 USD with support of the ICS community & sponsors.

High School students enjoyed a piece honoring Maya Angelou.

The Saturday program is for basketball and soccer players from Early Years 5 to Grade 3.

Get a glimpse of all the events and activities taking place at ICS this week, including a slam dunk!

ICS students built relationships with the 7,500 residents of the community center.

Playground and IT equipment donations benefit neighboring schools.

Students in the NHS exemplify the ICS mission and vision. Congratulations!

School leadership led parents through a tour to observe hub learning at ICS.

Scenes from a great week of learning and community at ICS Addis!

ICS Teacher Rob Love was a guest visitor who spoke about his personal experience.

The students explored UNICEF's Convention of the Rights of a Child.

Students took on physical challenges, as well as cultural and artistic classes.

The account aims to celebrate the impact students are having in the community.

The group raised more than 50,000 birr and sponsored more than 130 young women.

ICS has partnered with our neighboring school for more than two decades.

Elementary & Middle School students interviewed reps from 15 charity organizations.

Students traveled in Ethiopia and Zanzibar, Tanzania, for Week Without Walls trips.

Our track and field and volleyball teams faced off against international schools from around Africa.

Find the full competition schedules and links to live broadcasts of the events.

The two students are studying higher level visual art and art part of a student-run mural club.

Positive Action is a social-emotional learning curriculum with a unique international focus.

A 4x Olympic Gold Medalist & 2x WNBA Champion, and a 12-year NBA veteran attended classes and led a clinic.

We place high value on the home-school partnership because we know it positively impacts student learning.

It was a fun and inspirational day of learning for everyone involved!

ICS hosted a conference for educators in collaboration with the International Baccalaureate.