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German Embassy School Addis Ababa

International School in Addis Ababa

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Quick answer

German Embassy School Addis Ababa offers a multi-track IB and German programme, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Well-suited to boarding and internationally mobile families.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB, German taught at German Embassy School Addis Ababa.
  • Tuition: $19,921–$25,443/yr published in ETB, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 15 (max 26) Addis Ababa international school · 239 students total.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:40 AM.
  • Accreditations: IBO listed accreditations.
IB, GermanAges 3 to 18$19,921–$25,443/yr(1135473 Birr-1450223 Birr)
Est. all-in: $24,002/yr(+6%, modeled)Above average in Addis AbabaGood valueOpen admissions78% data coverage
Students

239

Class Size

15 avg / 26 max

Boarding

Available

Accreditations

IBO

multi-curriculumibgerman-curriculumpremium-tierboardingopen-admissions

About German Embassy School Addis Ababa

The main objective of our school: Together with the parents, we prepare our students comprehensively for life after school as well as for the demands of training, studies and careers. As a German school in Ethiopia, we teach our students about German culture and history and promote their intercultural competence.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: moderate
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for German Embassy School Addis Ababa
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$19,921–$25,443
Annual tuition (ETB)1135473 Birr-1450223 Birr
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$24,002(+6%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$25,502
Cost position in Addis Ababa75th percentile(above average)
Curriculum

IB, German

External examinations

DSD I & II, DELF IB Diploma

Additional languages

English, French, Spanish in grade 11 & 12

Learning support

Speech therapist, special needs teachers

Special needs staff

Yes

ESL / EAL support

Yes

School hours

7:40 AM – 16:30 PM

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredNo
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 78%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Addis Ababa

Mid-range
Median
$10,707$19,921–$25,443$31,952

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesSupport
German Embassy School Addis Ababa

Class Size

This school
15
Max class
26
City avg
19

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