American School of Douala
- IB Diploma
Per yearUSD 1.89K–12.6K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
The American School of Douala is an international school in Douala, Cameroon, serving learners from Pre 2 to Grade 12 across early childhood, elementary, middle and high school. It is an IB Candidate School and is launching its IB Diploma Programme in the 2026-27 academic year. The school has also opened a Neurodiverse Center. It describes its focus as curious, critical, globally minded learners, with small classes, sports, arts and service opportunities.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB Diploma
Type
International school
Fee level
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten 2 | USD 1,890 |
| Pre-Kindergarten 3 & 4 | USD 8,028 |
| Kindergarten to Grade 5 | USD 9,217 |
| Grades 6-12 | USD 12,639 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten 2 | USD 1,890 (about XAF 1.11M) |
| Pre-Kindergarten 3 & 4 | USD 8,028 (about XAF 4.72M) |
| Kindergarten to Grade 5 | USD 9,217 (about XAF 5.42M) |
| Grades 6-12 | USD 12,639 (about XAF 7.43M) |
Source: school website (asddouala.net) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- USD 484
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
- Swimming pool
- Sports
- Music
- Robotics lab
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Location
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771 Avenue de L'independence, B.P. 1909 Douala, Republic of Cameroon
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