Sandford International School is a IB school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Founded in 1947. Annual tuition ranges from $3,150 to $10,000 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available for Year 7 entrants (up to 20 places per year) for Ethiopian nationals in government schools, nominated by their current school. Criteria include a high Year 6 national exam score, an entrance exam in English and Maths, a CAT4 test, excellent behaviour and attendance, and an age of 11–13 at entry. Additional scholarships may be awarded to new Secondary students based on Ministry of Education and Board of Governors criteria.
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About
Sandford International School is a private, coeducational IB World School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, authorized by the International Baccalaureate since January 1994. The school operates as a day institution with English as the language of instruction and offers a range of IB Diploma Programme subjects across sciences, humanities, languages, and mathematics.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Languages
- Outdoor Education
- Visual and Creative Arts
Fees & Financials
Original currency: ETB 6,575. Application fee: $50.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online application with a fee of 2,000 ETB (Ethiopian applicants) or 50 USD (international applicants). 2. Submit required documents: signed application form with passport photo, two years of transcripts, school testimonials, parents' passports and work/residency permits, and vaccination cards. 3. Undergo assessments: EYFS observation for Nursery/Reception/Year 1; CAT4 tests for all other year groups (score above 100/Stanine 5 required). 4. Decision issued within five working days of a completed application. 5. Accepted applicants must return a completed Enrollment Contract and Registration Fee to secure their place. Annual re-registration occurs in May/June.
Admissions Details
National Nursery and Year 1 admissions are via lottery or sibling placements. If demand exceeds places, applicants are placed on a Waiting List and notified by letter or email. Applicants on the Waiting List cannot be CAT4 tested until a vacancy exists.
Student Life
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The PSHE programme covers healthy living, relationships, personal safety, financial management, and global citizenship. Pastoral care includes confidential one-on-one counselling, group counselling for stress/anxiety/peer pressure, and a peer mentoring programme where older students support younger ones.
Sandford is committed to safeguarding and child protection. The framework includes a dedicated pastoral care team, uniformed guards, 24/7 CCTV, staff face-recognition sign-in, gate passes for visitors, and formal safeguarding and bullying reporting forms available to students, staff, and families.
Student Demographics
School Background
private