About
Private international school in Ouagadougou, founded in 1984 under the U.S. Embassy for the local and foreign communities. Offers pre-K through Grade 12 with the IB Diploma Programme, and is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA).
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB Diploma
Language
English
Type
International school
- Founded
- 1984
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Accreditations
- MSA, IB
Admissions
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- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 30 April (normal enrolment for the next school year; applications open 1 January)
- Entry process
- Eal test, Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
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
Strengths
- Academics
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
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