Tema International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Tema, Ghana. Founded in 2003. Annual tuition ranges from $5,600 to $16,000 USD.
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About
Tema International School is an IB World School in Ghana offering all three International Baccalaureate programmes: the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The school provides instruction primarily in English, with Chinese also offered at the primary level, and offers both boarding and day facilities depending on the programme level.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary (PYP) - Annual | GHS 5,600 |
| Secondary (MYP & DP) - Annual | GHS 16,000 |
| Secondary (MYP & DP) - Per Semester | GHS 8,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: GHS 800 - 16,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Primary Campus admissions open on 1 April each year via Open Apply online. No online testing; social readiness screening is required and there is a compulsory interview with parents during a school tour. Admissions proceed on a rolling basis from April; second-semester admissions depend on vacancies. Secondary campus application includes an entrance examination.
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Boarding Life
Four hostels on the main (secondary) campus with common and study rooms. Usually six students share a spacious self-contained room with two toilets and two bathrooms. Hostel parents supervise and provide pastoral care.
Secondary boarding on main campus only. Four hostels with common and study rooms; usually six students share a spacious self-contained room with two toilets and two bathrooms. Hostel parents supervise and provide pastoral care.
Student Life
Inter-colour houses: Red Kigelia, Green Wisteria, Blue Cedar, and Yellow Outeniqua. All students and staff belong to a colour house and participate in various competitions and activities.
School uniforms are required for boys and girls and must not be altered except by the school tailor. Friday attire may include official school activity T-shirts, TIS polo, African wear, or school uniform. Rules govern footwear, shorts length, hair length, and jewellery.
The campus has a cafeteria (lunch room) and a kitchen preparation area with store rooms.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A School Counsellor provides psychological support for emotional and behavioural challenges, psychoeducation and guidance for parents, and programs to help students self-actualise. External referrals are made when specialised assessment is needed.
The school maintains a formal Complaints Procedure covering child protection matters, with emphasis on confidentiality, fair investigations, and appropriate escalation. Safeguarding processes are integrated with school policies and practice.
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School Background
private