How To Apply 

Note: We encourage families to apply as early as possible. As many of our classes (early childhood through grade 10) are full or close to full, please contact the Admissions Office for wait list information for the current school year of 2011-12.
 
We are currently accepting applications for the 2012-13 school year. Applicants to EC3, EC4, grades 1 and 2, and middle and high school (6-12) will be placed on the wait list, until we know how many of our current students will be returning, likely in late April. Please review our Admissions Policy for more information on wait list placement.
 

We encourage prospective families to learn about ICS Addis by reviewing our website, setting up an appointment to visit the school campus, if possible, and communicating any questions to the Admissions Office.  We can also connect you with a current ICS family if you are interested in obtaining a parent perspective on ICS Addis.

 
The application packet is available in the Admissions Office or you may download the required forms below. Applications can be submitted by email, fax, in person or via postal mail.
 
Email: admissions(at)icsaddis.edu.et
Telephone: +251-11-371-1544
Fax: +251-11-371-0722
PO Box 70282
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
 
 
Application Process

Like other private schools, we require information that helps us determine whether there is a good match between our program of instruction and the applicant’s educational needs. We want to ensure that your child’s entrance to our school will be relatively simple and straightforward.

Applications to ICS Addis are considered based on our Admissions Policy. Before applying, please review the information on grade placement and learning support, including our age cut-off information and English as an Additional Language services. 

Step 1

Admission cannot be considered without the following required items, and admissions procedures will be deferred until they are received. The required documents can be submitted via fax, email or through mail or courier services. The application and student reference forms can be filled out electronically, then printed and signed (they cannot be saved unless you have Adobe Professional).

  • Application for Admission (applicants for kindergarten to grade 12 only) (268 kb)

  • Early Childhood Application (applicants for early childhood only - EC3 and EC4) (271 kb)

  • Student Reference Form:

    • Kindergarten (190 kb) - to be completed by parent

    • Grades 1-5 (251 kb) - to be completed by a teacher or administrator at previous school

    • Grades 6-12 (146 kb) - to be completed by a teacher or administrator at previous school

  • Application Fee of US$500 (Tuition and Fees Payment Schedule)

  • School Records in English, from previous two full years of schooling
    • Including report cards/transcripts, standardized test results, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or program modification reports, and the results of all psychological or behavioral testing, standardized educational testing, or speech and language testing

  • Applicant Passport-sized Photo

  • Copy of Applicant Passport

Notes:
  • Applicants who are Ethiopian passport holders must provide a copy of their passport or city resident ID and an approval letter from the Ministry of Education.
  • Application fee must be paid in US dollars, either in cash, US dollar check (made out to ICS) or bank transfer. See Tuition and Fees Payment Schedule for more details. If an applicant does not enroll at ICS for any reason, US$250 can be refunded, in birr or US dollar check only.

 

Step 2

The Admissions Committee reviews the applicant’s file. An admissions decision is issued, or further information is requested, including any necessary assessments.

 

Step 3

Once the applicant has been accepted, the Admissions Office will issue an Enrollment Agreement and medical forms to the family. The Enrollment Agreement must be returned with the medical forms to complete the admissions process.

Additionally:
  • Confirm arrival and school start dates with Admissions Office and receive orientation materials.
  • Submit official copies of the student's final school records, if applicable.
  • MS/HS students will schedule classes as needed.
  • Students entering the IB Diploma Program in the middle of grade 11 or in grade 12 should refer to IB Diploma Transfer Students for further documentation requirements.
  • MS/HS students will complete a family interview and orientation with the principal and/or counselor upon arrival in Addis.
  • Payment of the US$2,200 capital levy may be required to reserve a space for students arriving more than one month from the date of acceptance.

 

 
Waiting List
Some grade levels are at or near enrollment capacity. In such cases, applicants who have submitted complete applications will be considered based on the Admissions Policy.