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Intelligence Report
School Intelligence Report · Ethiopia

One Planet International School

addis-ababa·Ethiopia·Cambridge International Curriculum across Primary (Years 1-6), Lower Secondary (Years 7-9), IGCSE (Years 10-11) and Cambridge International Advanced (AS and A Level). Primary consists of six year groups; subjects include English, Amharic, Mathematics, Science, Art, Music, Physical Education, Virtue Education, Information Technology and Social Studies. Lower Secondary includes English, Amharic, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Music, Art, Global Perspective, Junior Youth Empowerment Program, Information Technology and PE, with clubs and service opportunities. IGCSE Years 10-11 offers Cambridge IGCSE qualifications in more than six subjects, including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Business, Global Perspective, ICT, Computer Science, Amharic, History, Civics, HPE, Music, Art and Social Action. Cambridge International Advanced provides AS and A Level courses in Year 12 and 13, with subjects including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Business, Global Perspective, ICT, Computer Science, Amharic, History, Civics, HPE, Music, Art and Social Action.
↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

One Planet International School, founded in 2006, is a non-denominational international school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, serving approximately 950 pupils from Kindergarten through Year 13. The school follows the Cambridge International Curriculum across Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), IGCSE (Years 10–11), and Cambridge International Advanced (Years 12–13), with Cambridge International Assessment accreditation for IGCSE and AS & A Level qualifications. Subject offerings span English, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Physical Education, Information Technology, and Virtue Education across all levels.

Founded
2006.0
Location
Ethiopia
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Leadership

Who leads this school

Moderate confidence
2.8yr
Avg. tenure
Moderate
Stability signal
High
Visibility score

Three-year tenure as executive head, preceded by senior leadership roles at comparable group-affiliated institutions across the region. Appointment context points to a consolidation mandate. Career trajectory is consistent with a corporate-operator profile: strong institutional alignment, limited founding experience.

Career pattern signals
Company ManConsolidation contextHigh mobility
Signals
  • Active LinkedIn presence; consistent external messagingConfirmed
  • No succession announcement visible; transition appears plannedInferred
  • Headship history: median tenure below sector averageReported
Intelligence note
Given the consolidation mandate and corporate ownership structure, teacher-fit bifurcation is likely. High-autonomy practitioners may experience friction.
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Working Conditions

What's it like to teach here

Class sizes 18–24 primary, 24–28 secondary. Teaching hours within regional mid-range. Contract length typically two years with renewal option...

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