Widely known as GIS, Ghana International School in Cantonments, Accra, is a coeducational day and boarding institution serving students from early years through senior school with boarding and homestay arrangements. The school distinguishes itself through a comprehensive academic continuum that integrates the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) seamlessly into British IGCSE and A Level qualifications. This structured pathway makes GIS an exceptional choice for families seeking a globally recognised, UK-aligned education in West Africa.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Strong academic reputation and university placement, with rigorous Cambridge curriculum pathways preparing students well for top international universities.
- Rich multicultural environment, praised by parents and teachers for fostering global perspective while maintaining strong ties to the local community.
- Well-resourced facilities and extracurriculars, offering comprehensive sports, arts, and STEM activities with solid classroom materials.
Negatives
- Administrative and communication friction, with teacher forums and parents noting bureaucratic management and inconsistent communication from school leadership.
- High fees and intense admissions competition, often highlighted as a major financial strain and stressful entry barrier for families.
- Address
- 2nd Circular RoadCantonmentsGhanaAccraGhana
- Website
- http://www.gis.edu.gh
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Ghana (+233) +233 3-0277-3299
- System
- British, International Curriculum
- National education system
- United Kingdom
- Curriculum
- A Level, IGCSE, IMYC, IPC
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students
- Coeducational
- Boarding
- Boarding, Homestay
