How to Apply

We encourage prospective families to learn about ICS by reviewing our website, setting up an appointment to visit the school campus, if possible, and communicating any questions to the Admissions Office. 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.

Note: Several grade levels are currently at capacity. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information, including waiting list placement.

Application Checklist and Forms

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.

Please review the Admissions Guidelines for further information on grade placement and learning support, including English as an Additional Language services. 

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.

  • Application for admission (291 kb)

  • Applicant passport-sized photo

  • Application fee of US$500

  • Copy of passport

  • Tuition payment agreement form (186 kb)

  • Immunization and medical history forms (125 kb)

  • 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

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.

Admissions Decision

Once all required items are received, the Admissions Committee will review the applicant’s file. If we determine that we are able to enroll your child(ren), you will be notified of that decision and of any further requirements, including enrollment placement testing.

The school may require payment of the US$2,200 capital levy to reserve a space for students arriving more than a month from the date of acceptance.

If we are unable to enroll your student, we will refund US$250 of the application fee.

Waiting List

Some grade levels are at or near enrollment capacity. In such cases, applicants will be considered in order of the date of their completed application form and the receipt of the US$500 application fee.

Upon Acceptance and Arrival in Addis

Once your child has been accepted to ICS and you have arrived in Addis, you will receive an Enrollment Packet containing further information and required paperwork. Your child cannot begin school until all required forms have been returned.

Required

  • Emergency contact form

  • Handbook/handbook agreement form

  • Internet use agreement (secondary school only)

  • Parent ID form (passport photo required)

Optional

  • Vehicle sticker for campus access form

  • ID form for house guard or cook