The School is open to all dependents of Newmont Ghana Ahafo employees who meet the eligibility criteria.
No. The Early Years is restricted to MKV residents.
The expansion will be in phases; enrolment will increase gradually up to approximately 100 students.
Yes, it will be shared with parents when necessary.
ISA does not currently charge tuition fees. Parents will be expected to pay for school uniforms, PE and swimming wear, field trips, among others. (please refer to the School Brochure on the Admissions page for more information.)
No
The School provides a standardised lunch for students and staff, in line with its value of inclusion. Children are welcome to bring their own snack but lunch is provided by the school.
Yes. More information on the management of sick children is provided in the Family Handbook as part of the admission package.
Staff have received training in First Aid and there is a rigorous procedure for addressing the health needs of students. The school liaises with Newmont ERT on all emergencies and fire drills take place on a regular basis.
ISA teaches the Cambridge Primary and Secondary 1 curricula. The Nursery and Reception are guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
ISA is an accredited Cambridge school and is licensed by the National Schools Inspectorate Authority, Ministry of Education. ISA is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) and the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). The school is currently preparing for CIS accreditation.
Our curriculum is enriched by PE, Swimming, Art, Ghanaian Language and Culture, Music, French, African Drumming and Dance.
Clubs are offered throughout the year and students can choose form a wide variety of offerings. Clubs which have been offered include Chess, ballet, art and craft, tie dying, football, drama, spy training, public speaking, Scouts, cooking, coding, needle work, Zumba, dance, basketball, tennis, gardening, board games, etiquette and manners, design and technology, etc.
A commitment to service is part of the ethos of the school. Community service enriches the curricula. We encourage students to use their voice for the greater good.
Regardless of the curriculum, all primary school children all over the world need to build the same skills-set for reading, comprehension, arithmetic, science etc. An international school has an added advantage of providing your child with a solid foundation to thrive in any educational system.
Beyond ISA, there are two main pathways to Secondary School, depending on the choice of school system the parent decides, for the child to pursue.
Option 1 – International School
After Year 9, students can apply to any international school in Ghana or beyond. There is a list of schools at the end of our School Brochure for your information. This is not an endorsement of any school referenced and the list is solely to serve as a guide for parents. These schools offer one or more of the following programmes:
Option 2 – Junior High School and the BECE
We ask that families make a clear and early decision as to whether their child will continue with the Cambridge pathway at ISA, or pursue the BECE route through a local school that offers that curriculum. The BECE is designed as a three-year programme with its own structure, subjects, and content, different from the Cambridge curriculum. Students who plan to sit for the BECE should ideally be enrolled in that system from JHS 1 to JHS 3 (equivalent to Year 7 to Year 9).
It will not be possible for students to remain enrolled at ISA for Year 9 while also preparing for and sitting the BECE. This includes taking extended time off to prepare or sit for the BECE examinations.
