Ghana International School (GIS)
Cantonments
Accra
Overview
Founded in 1955, Ghana International School’s (GIS) mission is “to provide an internationally diverse school experience that instills an understanding of each other, promotes holistic development, life skills and learning through a rigorous curriculum that meets international standards”. GIS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the Council of International Schools and Cambridge Assessment International Education. GIS provides students aged 3 to 18 years with a diverse and rich school experience in a multicultural setting and a firm foundation for a future life as a responsible global citizen. Dedicated staff are working at each level of the school to meet the learning needs of individual students including children with special needs. GIS has a wide range of co-curricular clubs, community service, internship and work shadow programs, which provide pre-university training and college preparation skills. GIS graduates typically attend top universities such as: Oxford, London School of Economics, Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Yale, University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Ashesi University. Currently GIS has 1398 students representing 47 nationalities.
Curriculum
British (IGCSE & A-Levels); CIS & NEASC accredited
Grade Levels
Nursery–Upper Sixth
Student-body
1410
Staff Strength
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Student Gender
Co-educational
Core Language(s) of Instruction
English
Residential Type
Day & Boarding
Nationalities Represented
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Campuses
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Tuition
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Clubs
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Features
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Facilities
Counselling & Wellness
Guidance & Counselling Department (personal/social/academic), plus Health & Wellness and SEN; staffing specified: Guidance Counsellor, two Career & College Counsellors, a Teaching Assistant and an Administrative Assistant
Gifted & Talented Programme
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