We recognize the joys and challenges of transition, whether to a new school in the same city or to a new continent, country, culture and school. Our admissions team is here to support you through your family's transition, and we strive to make the process welcoming and transparent.
ICS is committed to ensuring that all students learn and engage at the highest levels. This begins during the admissions process, as we meet and get to know the applicant. We want to understand your child as a learner, what your child will contribute to our community and how your child might benefit from our learning environment. Thank you for sharing your child with us!
We look forward to connecting with your family!
International Baccalaureate World School
ICS offers the Diploma Program (since 1982) and the Primary Years Program (since 2017). ICS is a candidate school for the Middle Years Program and the Career-related Program.
International Accreditation
ICS is accredited as an educational institution by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
Diverse Community
ICS reflects the international community of Addis Ababa, along with a strong host country presence. ICS families represent over 80 nationalities, with the majority residing in Ethiopia due to their employment with international entities such as the United Nations, diplomatic missions and non-governmental organizations.
Responsibly Inclusive
ICS Addis values the contributions of each student to the learning environment. To ensure that each student can learn at the highest levels, we continuously evaluate our capacity to support exceptional learners.
What You Need to Know
Application Process and Timeline
Take the Next Step
Meet the Admissions Team
From left to right: Meheret Alemu, Berhanu Sissay, Jessica Fortin, Hailemariam Seyoum
Connect with Us
Virtual Connections
Admissions Policy
The International Community School of Addis Ababa serves the educational needs of the international community in Addis Ababa. ICS Addis accepts students who can be successful in the regular academic program. ICS does not discriminate on the basis of religion, ethnic or national origin, or gender in its admissions and educational policies. Admission is based upon completed application forms, previous school records and results from previous or current academic testing as required by ICS staff to determine:
- the potential of the applicant to benefit from the educational services available
- the capacity of the school to meet the educational needs of the applicant and
- the ability of the school to meet the behavioral or emotional needs of the applicant