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Istituto Statale Italiano Omnicomprensivo di Addis Abeba is an Italian state school operating abroad that provides continuity of education from kindergarten through upper secondary within the Italian system. Established in Addis Ababa, it forms part of the Italian cultural presence in Ethiopia and shares a campus complex with the Italian Institute of Culture. Three purpose-built buildings host primary, lower and upper secondary sections, enabling coherent progression across all levels. The school implements the Italian national curriculum at all stages, with a paritarian kindergarten and curriculum features that include Italian, English and Amharic L2 for eligible students, plus broad core timetable and cross-curricular Education Civica integrated through upper secondary. In upper secondary, students may pursue tracks such as Liceo delle Scienze Umane Sperimentale and Istituto tecnico Costruzioni, Ambiente e Territorio, with Istituto tecnico Informatica e Telecomunicazioni introduced in 2024/25. Laboratories, sport facilities and specialist labs support practical study across the campus.
Istituto Statale Italiano Omnicomprensivo di Addis Abeba has instruction in Italian.
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is located on Belai Zeleke Street in Addis Ababa; the campus comprises three buildings (one for primary, one for lower secondary, and one for upper secondary) within a complex that includes the Italian Institute of Culture. The postal address is P.O. Box 970, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Annual tuition at Istituto Statale Italiano Omnicomprensivo di Addis Abeba ranges from ETB 37,500 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- There is no separate application fee charged. At enrolment the payment required is the first instalment of the tuition plus the insurance/materials contribution.
Tuition (annual) — amounts by year group and per term
- Annual tuition (all school levels: scuola dell'infanzia, scuola primaria, scuola secondaria di I grado, scuola secondaria di II grado): ETB 30,000 per year. - Insurance and contribution for transport, teaching materials and books shipped from Italy: ETB 7,500 (charged in addition to the annual tuition). - Instalment schedule (per academic year): - First instalment: 50% of the annual tuition (ETB 15,000) plus the ETB 7,500 insurance/materials contribution = ETB 22,500, payable at enrolment. - Second instalment: remaining tuition ETB 15,000, payable by the published deadline (example deadline shown: 30 May).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The first payment (ETB 22,500) is due at the time of enrolment; the second payment (ETB 15,000) is due by the school's published deadline (example: 30 May). Late-payment procedures and reminders are applied by the school administration. - Employees of the school (docente or ATA in servizio) pay a reduced contribution equal to 50% of the tuition (ETB 15,000) plus the ETB 7,500 insurance/contribution; this may be payable in one or two solutions consistent with the general schedule. - Scholarships: the school awards a quota of scholarships for families in economic hardship (approximately 21% of enrolled places) and additionally grants six merit scholarships of ETB 9,000 each to be deducted from the annual tuition.
Boarding fees
- The institution is organised as a day school with separate buildings for each school order; there are no boarding facilities and therefore no boarding fees.
Other costs and incidental fees
- The ETB 7,500 contribution covers insurance and the cost of transport and delivery of teaching materials and books from Italy. - Textbooks approved by the school have been provided on loan (comodato d'uso) to students; families should expect to cover personal school supplies and any costs tied to optional extracurricular activities.
Refund information
- Fees and contributions paid are non-refundable; the school's enrolment documentation specifies that payments already made cannot be refunded.
Fee payment options
- Payments can be made by bank transfer to the school's designated bank account as indicated in the school's billing/collection notices. - The school's enrolment forms include fields for recording payments in Ethiopian Birr and issuing a receipt, which indicates that in-person payments (cash) are recorded and receipted by the administration.
Summary of key amounts (displayed for clarity)
- Annual tuition (all levels): ETB 30,000. - Insurance / materials / transport contribution: ETB 7,500. - First instalment at enrolment: ETB 22,500 (ETB 15,000 tuition + ETB 7,500 contribution). - Second instalment: ETB 15,000, payable by the school's stated deadline.
Academics
Istituto Statale Italiano Omnicomprensivo di Addis Abeba teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The institute follows the Italian national curriculum across all levels. In the Primary School, compulsory subjects are Italian, English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, History and Geography, Music, Art and Image, Physical Education, and Amaric Language and Culture; Amharic L2 is available for non-Ethiopian students, and I.R.C. or an Alternative to I.R.C. The primary timetable totals 25 hours per week (8:00–13:00) with per-subject allocation: Italian 8, English 1, Mathematics 6, Science and Technology 1, History and Geography 2, Music 1, Art and Image 1, Physical Education 1, Amaric/L2 3, I.R.C./Alternative 1. In the Secondary School (First Grade), there are 174 students taught by 14 teachers; the weekly allocation is Italian, History and Geography 9 hours; Science and Mathematics 6; English 3; French 2; Technology 2; Music 2; Art and Image 2; Physical Education 2; Religion 1; totaling 30 hours; timetable runs 8:00–14:00. Upper Secondary offers three study tracks: Technological Sector – Costruzioni, Ambiente e Territorio (five-year); Economic-Social Sector – Liceo delle Scienze Umane (four-year) with classes I–III; and a third track. Education Civica is integrated as a transversal program across levels, with dedicated coordination and at least 33 hours per year at upper secondary, reflecting a cross-curricular approach across the school.
Student Teacher Ratio
Primary: 313 students with 29 teachers (25 MAECI from Italy; 3 local teachers funded by the school; 1 MAE appointee); approximate primary student–teacher ratio about 11:1; average primary class size around 21 students. Secondary I: 174 students with 14 teachers; approximate ratio about 12–13:1. Secondary II details vary by track, with 15 teachers reported for upper secondary.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Applications for the 2025/2026 school year may be submitted from January 20, 2025 to February 20, 2025. Parents or guardians provide essential information about the student and express their preferences regarding the educational offer. If applicants do not have access to a computer, assistance is available at the school on Mondays 8:00–10:00 and 14:00–16:00, and on Thursdays and Fridays 14:00–16:00.
FAQs
What curriculum does the Italian School follow?
The school follows the Italian national curriculum across all levels, from kindergarten through upper secondary (liceo). Primary subjects include Italian, English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, History, Geography, Music, Art, and Physical Education.
What type of school is this?
It is an Italian state school operating abroad, providing continuity of Italian education from kindergarten through upper secondary within the Italian Ministry of Education framework.
What languages are taught?
Italian is the primary language of instruction. English is compulsory from primary school, and the school offers bilingual elements within the Italian national curriculum.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 3 to 18, from kindergarten through the liceo (upper secondary) level.
