Ghana’s standard of education has been improving over time. Presently, she is ranked among the countries of the world that have a good number of elite schools. Thanks to both government and private educators coming from within and without the country to establish standard schools where quality education is now offered.
When you talk about good schools in Ghana today, the question is no longer availability but affordability! Majority of good Ghanaian schools are only for the high-end income earners with pockets run deep enough to accommodate the exorbitant school fees.
20 Elite Schools in Ghana with their Curricula and Websites
1. Ecole Francaise (East Legon)
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Curriculum: French
Tuition: GH¢30,000
Website: www.ambafrance-gh.org/-Lycee-Francais-
Ecole Francaise is one of Ghana’s top-tier international schools which provides education from kindergarten to the final level of high school. The Accra-based French school is managed by the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) and also boasts a bilingual program (it teaches half in English and the other half in French). Ecole Francaise also offers a bilingual education (ie English and Spanish). It is situated at 513 Bathur Street, Accra.
2. Soul Clinic International School (East Cantonments)
Curriculum: British
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Tuition: GH¢ 2271 (primary), GH¢ 2595 (JSS)
Website: www.soulclinicgh.com
Soul Clinic International School is located in Greater Accra. It is an independent co-educational Christian School where children are trained to be best among their contemporaries. The academic institution is famed for its condusive environment, modern and child-centered learning facilities and top-notch teachers.
3. American International School (1 Jungle Road, East Legon)
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Curriculum: American
Tuition: GH¢40,000
Website: www.aisaccra.org
4. Galaxy International School (Kinshasa Crescent)
Curriculum: British
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Tuition: GH¢ 26,000
Website: www.galaxyschool.net
Located at Boundary Rd, Accra, Ghana, Galaxy International School has three campuses – a primary school and preschool located in East Legon, and a secondary school located in Ashaley Botwe, all in Accra.
5. Ghana International school
Curriculum: British
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Tuition: GH¢14,000
Website: www.gis.edu.gh
Accredited by both the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Ghana International School (GIS) provides a world-class education to children between the ages of 3 years and 18 years. Its curriculum is modeled along the following as the medium of instruction – IGCSE and GCE Advanced level with English, English National Curriculum, and Cambridge International Examinations. It is also part of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA).
6. Roman Ridge school, Ridge Road Accra
Curriculum: British
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Tuition: GH¢6,000
Website: www.theromanridgeschool.com/
At Roman Ridge school, Ridge, students are offered the highest quality of education based on the British preparatory and public school system.
7. Lincoln community school (Accra)
Curriculum: American
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Website: www.lincoln.edu.gh
One of Ghana’s elite schools, Lincoln community school is located in Accra. It is a college-preparatory and non-profit international school.
8. Liberty American School (No 126/21 Dedeibaa Street, Abelemkpe)
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Curriculum: American
Tuition: GH¢30,000
Website: libertyas.org
Liberty American School is a prestigious international Christian American school situated in East Legon.
9. Al-Rayaan International School (Spintex Road, Facing Casa Trasacco)
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Curriculum: Islamic/British/Cambridge
Tuition: GH¢15,000
See also: Colleges And Universities in Ghana
10. Multikids Academy (Accra)
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Curriculum: British
Website: http://www.multikidsgh.com/
Established in February 2010, Multikids Academy is an inclusive school that offers education for students with special needs and regular students as well.
11. German Swiss International School (Ring Road Central Accra)
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Curriculum: German/British
Tuition: GH¢33,000
Website: http://www.gsis-accra.org
This is a German-Swiss international school based in Accra. It offers education to elementary and junior high school students.
12. Little Explorers Montessori Plus (1 Shippi Close – DTD 168, East Cantonments)
Levels: Nursery
Curriculum: Montessori
Little Explorers Montessori Plus is a renowned bilingual (English-French) educational center situated at 1 Shippi Close Third Shippi Cl, Accra DTD 168, Ghana.
13. International Community Schools (Kumasi)
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Curriculum: British
Tuition: GH¢ 8325
Website: www.icsghana.org
International community schools, located in Kumasi, began operation in January 2000. It boasts beautiful campus facilities and qualified teachers.
14. SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College (Tema)
Curriculum: British
Levels: Secondary
Tuition: GH¢40,800
Website: www.soshgic.edu.gh/
Locally called HGIC, this school is one of Accra’s elite schools. It is situated in Tema, Ghana and mostly attended by students from across Africa as well as from Asia, Europe, and America.
15. Tall Oaks international school (Accra)
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Curriculum: British
Website: http://www.nvisionghana.com/demos/latois/tag/accra/
16. British International School (Accra)
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Curriculum: British
Website: www.bisghana.com.gh/
BIS is located in A&C Mall Jungle Rd, Accra. A premium world-class international school, it offers quality British International curriculum and boasts a lot of modern teaching and learning facilities.
17. De Nederlandse School (Accra)
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Curriculum: Dutch
Website: www.nederlandseschoolghana.com/
De Nederlandse School is one of Ghana’s elite schools. It is situated in Ring Road Central, Accra.
18. East Airport International School (Accra)
Levels: Nursery, Primary, Secondary
Curriculum: British
Tuition: Gh¢ 3,625.00
Website: www.eais-edu.com/
Situated in Koriey Kofi Ave, Accra, Ghana, East Airport International School admits children from Pre-School to Pre-University. The international co-educational school was established in 2002 and provides the British Curriculum as well.
19. Gingerbread House Montessori School
Levels: Nursery
Curriculum: British/Montessori
Website: www.gingerbreadhouseschool.com/
Founded in August 1998, The Gingerbread House Montessori School is the first purpose-built and UK-accredited Montessori Preschool in Accra.
20. The Owl’s Nest International School (Accra)
Levels: Nursery, Primary
Curriculum: British
Website: www.theowlsnest.info/
The Owl’s Nest International School is situated in Shippi Close, Accra, Ghana.