Ghana International School

International School in Accra, Ghana

Ghana International School is a not-for-profit, private, non-sectarian, co-educational day and boarding school in Accra, Ghana. Established in September 1955, it was created to provide international education to students of all races and creeds. The school describes itself as continuing that purpose in a more competitive educational setting, serving both international and local students. Its atmosphere is shaped by that long history and by its commitment to being open to a wide range of learners.

The curriculum is based on Cambridge International Early Years, Cambridge Primary, and Cambridge Secondary, leading to IGCSE and Advanced Level examinations. English is the medium of instruction. For students aged 14 and above, GIS also offers a Pearson BTEC Pathway in Music and Creative Media. The school notes that these programmes are complemented by local content offerings, especially in the pre-examination classes. This gives the curriculum a clear international structure while also including some local context.

Daily life at GIS includes day and boarding provision, though the source does not give further detail about routines or facilities. The school website highlights after-school programs and news about student activities, and the homepage also points to opportunities to join as a student, staff member, volunteer, or participant in the Visiting International Educator Program. That suggests a school community with a broad mix of people involved in its life. The source also presents GIS as a school with an active calendar and regular updates, indicating an ongoing rhythm of events and school activities.

One of the school’s distinguishing features is that it is the first and only international school in Ghana to be accredited by both the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It is also an active member of the Association of International Schools in Africa and the Educational Collaborative for International Schools. Families looking for an English-medium international education in Accra, with Cambridge pathways and a BTEC option for older students, may find GIS a strong fit. Its long-standing history, co-educational setting, and mix of international and local students give it a well-established place in Ghana’s school landscape.