Preschools & Nurseries in Addis Ababa (13)
Compare 13 preschools across Addis Ababa · updated 14 Oct 2026
13 preschools in Addis Ababa, across areas Addis Ababa; programme types Preschool (4), Daycare (3), International school (3), Primary school (2); curricula IB PYP, Reggio Emilia, Active participatory learning, Cambridge Curriculum, Creative Curriculum; updated 14 Oct 2026.
Blossom Early Years School
IPC Verified
Addis Ababa
Blossom Early Years School is a preschool in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, serving children ages 1 to 5. The school presents itself as a nurturing place where children grow…
Preschool · Reggio Emilia · IB PYP · Creative Curriculum · Ages Ages 1–5
International Community School of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
International Community School of Addis Ababa, often called ICS Addis, is a leading non-profit international school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Founded in 1964, it serves…
International school · IB PYP · IB Middle Years Programme · IB Diploma Programme · Ages Ages 3–18
Sandford International School
Addis Ababa
Sandford International School is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Shewareged Gedle St, and serves students from ages 3 to 18. The school says it educates students to become…
Primary school · primary · secondary · early years · Ages Ages 3–18
Seed International School Network
Addis Ababa
Seed International School Network is an international school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, located at Dembel Square in the MKAS Building, in Kirkos. It serves children from…
International school · Pearson · Early Years Learning Framework · Ages Ages 3–6
Save the Children in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Save the Children in Ethiopia is based in Addis Ababa, at Sunshine Tower #4 next to the Hyatt Regency Hotel, and works with children and families across the country. It…
International school · health · nutrition · education · Ages Ages 0–18
Evergreen Early Years School
Addis Ababa
Evergreen Early Years School is a preschool in Central Bole, behind Alem Cinema in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, serving children from ages 2 to 6. The school describes itself…
Preschool · Montessori · Reggio Emilia · Play-based · Ages Ages 2–6
Excel Academy
Addis Ababa
Excel Academy is located in Aba Geda Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and serves children and young people from age 3 to 18. The school presents itself as a place that…
Primary school · language · mathematics · science · Ages Ages 3–18
iCan Early Care Center
Addis Ababa
iCan Early Care Center is a daycare in Ayat, about 200m behind Hill Bottom Restaurant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It serves children from birth to age 5 and describes…
Daycare · Infant care · Toddler care · Inclusive Education · Ages Ages 0–5
Little Einsteins Early Learning Center
Addis Ababa
Little Einsteins Early Learning Center is a preschool in Addis Ababa, located near Yod Abyssinia in Bole. It serves children from age 2 to 6 and describes itself as “A…
Preschool · Early Childhood Education · Active participatory learning · Ages Ages 2–6
Nucleus International Daycare and Schools
Addis Ababa
Nucleus International Daycare and Schools is located in the heart of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and serves children from infancy through age 5. The school describes itself…
Daycare · Cambridge Curriculum · Holistic Development · Future-Ready Learning · Ages Ages 0–5
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Frenael Daycare
Addis Ababa
Frenael Daycare is a daycare in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, welcoming children from 6 months to 4 years old. The school describes its focus as helping each child grow through…
Daycare · nurturing care · hands-on learning · joyful play · Ages Ages 1–4
Photo via Google
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How to use this directory
Addis Ababa has 13 preschools, kindergartens and nursery schools listed in this directory. Parents looking at early years options in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, can compare them side by side here: where each school is, the ages it takes and the curriculum or approach it follows.
Each listing links to a school page with the address, a map and the details the school has made public, so families can shortlist schools before arranging a visit. Where schools publish an age range, listings here start from birth and go up to age 18. Curricula and approaches schools mention most often include IB PYP, Language Immersion, Reggio Emilia, Active participatory learning, Cambridge Curriculum.
Looking at what schools say about their programmes, 2 schools mention IB PYP, 2 schools mention Language Immersion, 2 schools mention Reggio Emilia, 1 school mentions Active participatory learning, 1 school mentions Cambridge Curriculum. These labels come from each school's own published material, so they show the approaches families will actually find when they visit.
Listings are built from public school information only: we do not publish reviews, ratings or tuition estimates, and fees appear only where a school posts them on its own website. A school carries the IPC Verified badge only when it is a confirmed IPC member. Always confirm details, fees and availability directly with the school before enrolling.
Frequently asked questions
How many preschools are listed in Addis Ababa?
13 preschools and nurseries are listed in Addis Ababa on this page, last updated 14 Oct 2026.
Which curricula appear among preschools in Addis Ababa?
Schools listed here mention IB PYP (2), Reggio Emilia (2), Active participatory learning (1), Cambridge Curriculum (1), Creative Curriculum (1) and Early Childhood Education (1).
What age ranges do preschools in Addis Ababa cover?
Where schools publish an age range, listings start from birth and go up to age 18.
How many preschools in Addis Ababa are IPC Verified?
1 of the 13 listed schools are IPC Verified, meaning confirmed IPC members.