Secondary education in Côte d'Ivoire lasts 7 years and is divided into middle school for four years, which culminates in a Brevet d’etudes du premier cycle or lower secondary education certificate, and high school which lasts three years, after which students sit for the baccalaureate. The baccalaureat will allow access to college or university. Middle school usually starts from grades 6 to 9 while high school encompasses grades 10 to 12.
- Duration of study: 7 years
- Levels: middle and high school
- Duration: 4 years middle school and 3 years high school.
- Primary Languages: French and English
- Terms : 3
- Admission Term: throughout the year
- Awards: lower secondary education certificate, The baccalaureat
Let’s take a brief look at some schools offering Secondary education in cote d'Ivoire. Most schools that offer an international education are private institutions. They offer education in either English or French, which is the primary language used in cote d'Ivoire.
International Community School of Abidjan
It is a nonprofit, independent, coeducational day school offering an American-styled curriculum, and is located in Abidjan. It is committed to the academic, social and physical development of all students, supported by world-class facilities. It offers education from Kindergarten to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, from the ages of 4 to 18 years, for children of all nationalities. The school believes that a proper foundation of a healthy student body is based on relationships, a child-centered, inquiry-based curriculum, social-emotional learning, and a strong focus on service. By providing opportunities to lead in various situations, our goal is to raise international-minded members of society, who have a sense of responsibility towards others and the environment.
- Founded: 1972
- Location: Off Boulevard Arsene Usher Assouan Road, Rivieria III, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire 06 BP 544 - Abidjan 06
- Grades: K-12
- Ages: 4-18
- Student population: 464+
- International student representation: 60+ nations
- Terms: 3
- Curriculum: Cambridge, International Baccalaureate
- Accreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Upper School- The Upper School here consists of students in grades 6 to 12. It is divided into Middle School and High School. Students in Middle School or grades 6 to 8, acquire important foundation literacies and develop competencies and character qualities that prepare them for High School. The curriculum here is based on inquiry, individual creativity, and the development of good study skills and work habits.
The High School section encompasses grades 9 to12 and is the preparatory stage for college or university. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program to our students in grades 11 and 12.
Prospective Students- the school has a rolling admission process, meaning students can enroll at any time during the school year. To be considered for admission into the school, applicants must provide the following PDF documents:
- A copy of the parent or guardian's passport
- A copy of the applicant’s passport
- A copy of the applicant’s passport birth certificate
- A copy of the past school records
- A copy of the verification letter from a sponsoring company (where applicable)
- For Upper-School students the confidential reference form, to be completed by the previous school.
- Copy of the vaccination card and medical document.
Tuition and Fees- The tuition and other fees for the year are as follows:
Fees: other
Capital Development Fee (one-time payment): $5 500
Registration Fee (paid yearly for reservation): $1 200
Enrollment Fee: $100 for the first student
$50 per sibling
Tuition Fees for 2021-22
Annual Fee (USD) Two installments (USD)
Grades 6-8 22 300 11 150
Grade 9-12 23 400 11 700
Facilities- overall, the school offers a variety of facilities including large classrooms, a large library, three computer labs, three science labs, two multipurpose rooms, two art, and music rooms, over 30 classrooms, a canteen, sports fields for soccer and softball, two covered basketball courts, an eight-lane 25-meter pool, and a swimming pool.
Curriculum- the school offers an IB curriculum that seeks to develop students into Inquirers, communicators, Risk-Takers, and Thinkers, who are Thinkers, Thinkers, Balanced, Caring, Caring, and Open-Minded.
The Jean Mermoz International College
This is a non-profit, French international school in Cocody, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. It offers education to students from kindergarten to secondary school. The school follows a French curriculum and offers education to students from various nationalities.
- Location: 08 BP 3545 Abidjan 08
- Established: 2014
- Curriculum: French
- Language of Instruction: French
- Student Population: 150+
- Fees range: US$9 801 to US$ 13 613
- Type: private non-profit, Co-Educational
- Academic year: September to June
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday- 7:35 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Curriculum- the school offers a broad curriculum including compulsory or specialty courses in Languages (English, Arabic, German, Spanish Literature and Foreign Culture, Humanities, Literature and Philosophy, Maths, Digital and Computer Sciences (NSI), Chemical Physics. Optional courses include Plastic arts, Latin (Arabic or Spanish), Complementary Maths, Law and Major Issues of the Contemporary World, to mention but a few.
Prospective students- parents of prospective students must provide the following for enrollment into the school.
- A photocopy of the quarterly reports
- Dematerialized identity photo of the student and each parent
- A copy of the completed pages of the family record book or an original of the extract from the deed of birth of the student
- A copy of all the completed pages of the vaccination record
- a copy of the student's identity document
- a copy of the student's passport
- a copy of the student's consular card (where applicable)
- A photocopy of the passport of the parents or legal guardian (a mandatory legal power of attorney must be provided)
- Proof of parental authority for divorced parents or the legal guardian
Tuition and fees- parents or guardians can expect to pay the following in terms of fees and tuition, quoted in the West African CFA franc.
Annual Period 1 Period 2 Period 3
Kindergarten (TPS) 2 033 000 813 200 609 900 609 900
Kindergarten (PS to GS) 2 094 000 837 600 628 200 628 200
Elementary (CP to CM2) 2 094 000 837 600 628 200 628 200
College (6th - 5th - 4th) 2 974 000 1 189 600 892 200 892 200
College - High School 3 366 000 1 346 400 1 009 800 1 009 800
High school 3 615 000 1 446 000 1 084 500 1 084 500
Extracurricular activities- these are activities that complement general education programs and offer students some form of distraction and relaxation during their free time, and a platform to showcase their talents. A variety of activities are offered here including judo, African and contemporary dance, salsa, breakdance, yoga, gymnastics, table tennis, English club, chess, creative and visual arts, pottery, computer science, percussion, guitar, theater. Sports Activities offered include table tennis, badminton, basketball, gymnastics, dance, swimming, football, kick-boxing or self-defense, volleyball, rugby, and judo.
Hills Views International School
This is an English medium, co-educational international school in Abidjan that follows the British System of Education, with a broad and balanced curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England. It aims to provide students with a solid grounding in education, to give care, attention, and the use of the latest teaching techniques that allow students to become successful, cultured, and moral contributors to any community, locally or globally.
Primary school section
- Address: 19 BP 241, Palmeraie, Abidjan, Cote D'ivoire
- Language of Instruction: English
- Levels: key stage 1 and 2
- Terms: 3
- School type: Private, co-educational
Curriculum- The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England. The curriculum follows key stages 3 and 4. Subjects offered in key stages 3 and 4 include English, Mathematics, science, art and design, computing, design and technology, geography, history, languages, music, and physical education, to mention but a few.
Prospective students- prospective students have to take an entrance test in English, Science Mathematics and also provide the following documents for admission:
- Filled-in application form
- School report card from the previous school
- Medical Form
- Two current passport size photos
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Photocopy of passport
- Any other relevant educational documents and evaluations
- Proof of application fee payment.
- Proof of any special needs.
