INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF ADDIS ABABA

The International Community School ( ICS ) of Addis Ababa is a premier early years through grade 12 school offering a holistic , rigorous and inclusive program . ICS is an International Baccalaureate World School , offering the PYP and DP programs , accredited in the United States and by the Council of International Schools , ICS serves a diverse , multicultural student body . ICS Addis is committed to ensuring a personalized learning experience with a highly effective learning progressive model of education in which all students learn at high levels .

Our best with Africa and our world .

We nurture the talents , character and intellect of all learners , challenging them to be a positive influence and empowering them to excel in their world .

The ICS Board of Governors consists of up to nine members ; two members are elected by the ICS Association ; six members are appointed by the Board ; and one member is appointed by the US Ambassador to Ethiopia .

The ICS Board governs ICS on behalf of the ICS Association . All parents , professional staff and educational assistants of ICS are members of the Association .

At ICS we believe that all students can learn and engage at the highest level . We believe that learning how to learn is the most important skill we can equip our students with . Our unwavering commitment to our students only became stronger .

I am proud of the hard work going on at ICS from the best educators and staff , ensuring your children are safe and healthy and continue to have an amazing learning experience . This annual report shares some of the highlights of the year .

Finally , I want to thank the incredible and diverse parent community here at ICS . We are nothing without our dedicated parents , who are our partners in their children ’ s education .

The student body at ICS Addis reflects the International Community of Addis Ababa , with the majority of ICS families affiliated with embassies , international organizations and increasingly with international businesses . Our community welcomes new families , with almost one third of our students new to ICS each year . Learning experiences are enriched by the global perspectives and varied experiences of our students as well as by the inclusion of diverse learners in our community .

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Responsible inclusion at ICS is defined as being included and participating in the school community using one ’ s abilities in day-to-day activities . Responsible inclusion is being apart of what everyone else is doing and being welcomed and embraced as a member who belongs . Students with learning diversity are supported by the school to make this belonging and participation occur . Responsible inclusion is being accountable to make this “ inclusion ” happen within the resources available to the school and within the abilities of the student ( s ).

Inclusion is facilitated in a culture of collaboration , mutual respect , support and problem-solving involving the whole school community . ICS utilizes research-based best practices and programs to help facilitate responsible inclusion in the least restrictive environment .

Our student represented over 60 different nationalities in 2020-21 .

- Dr . Tim Stuart

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