List of schools in Ethiopia
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This article discusses primary and secondary schools in Ethiopia
. An incomplete list is included.
Examples of efforts to increase enrollment include the construction of 48 new schools in the Semien Wollo Zone
of Amhara Region
in 2005. According to the zonal education department the new schools had taken on more than 41,000 new students. This raised the total enrollment to 228,990 out of an estimated 300,000 potential students.
Primary education starts at the first grade and continues to the eighth grade. All subjects are taught in the national language—Amharic—until seventh grade, at which point all subjects are taught in English. However there are some schools—many of them private—that begin offering instruction in English at or before the first grade. By the end of eighth grade, students take a national examination which determines whether or not they may continue on to the secondary level. Failing students must repeat the eighth grade and take the national examination again until they pass it and matriculate into the ninth grade.
Until 2001, Secondary education went from the ninth to the twelfth grade. But after 2001, the government changed the curriculum so that general secondary education ends at the tenth grade level, while the eleventh and twelfth grade are considered college prepatory. At the end of tenth grade students take yet another national examination which determines whether or not they will be allowed to continue to pursue their educations and go on to college. Students who pass this second, national examination may decide if they want to focus in a Science or Arts stream. The Science stream mainly consists of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Technical Drawing, while the Art stream mainly consists of Geography, History, Civics and Economics. Students who fail at this level generally either join the general work force or go to a private college. At the end of twelfth grade students must take another national exam which determines their eligibility to move on to the university level. Passing students may choose between two general majors and two public university campuses. The government then assigns each student to a specific major and campus.
, sorted alphabetically. Unless otherwise noted, these schools are located in Addis Ababa
.
Addis Ketema Secondary School, Mercato
Ethiopia
Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
. An incomplete list is included.
Enrollment
Before the 1974 revolution, Ethiopia had an estimated illiteracy rate well above 90%. After the revolution, emphasis was placed on increasing literacy which increased by 25.5% by 1995.The gross enrollment for primary school aged children in Ethiopia was some 68.4% as of 2004. Enrollment was lower for girls, at 59.1%. http://ethiopia.usaid.gov/othermenus.asp?menu=About%20Ethiopia Factors reducing enrollment include the effects of drought http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/ethiopia_34733.html and for girls over 10, the fear of abduction into forced marriage http://www.worldlearning.org/wlid/news/ethiopia_education_story.html.Examples of efforts to increase enrollment include the construction of 48 new schools in the Semien Wollo Zone
Semien Wollo Zone
Semien Wollo is a Zone in the Ethiopian Amhara Region. Semien Wollo acquired its name from the former province of Wollo. Semien Wollo is bordered on the south by Debub Wollo, on the west by Debub Gondar, on the north by Wag Hemra, and on the northeast and east by the Afar Region; part of its...
of Amhara Region
Amhara Region
Amhara is one of the nine ethnic divisions of Ethiopia, containing the homeland of the Amhara people. Previously known as Region 3, its capital is Bahir Dar....
in 2005. According to the zonal education department the new schools had taken on more than 41,000 new students. This raised the total enrollment to 228,990 out of an estimated 300,000 potential students.
Primary and Secondary Education
Education in Ethiopia was focused on mainly towards religious learning until after World War II. The government then began to emphasize secular learning to achieve national development. Free public education is provided in Ethiopia at both the primary and secondary level. Although there are many private schools in the country, most are concentrated in the Addis Ababa area and are rarely found in the more rural areas where there is a shortage of schools. Many students walk long distances to get to school both in and around the capital city.Primary education starts at the first grade and continues to the eighth grade. All subjects are taught in the national language—Amharic—until seventh grade, at which point all subjects are taught in English. However there are some schools—many of them private—that begin offering instruction in English at or before the first grade. By the end of eighth grade, students take a national examination which determines whether or not they may continue on to the secondary level. Failing students must repeat the eighth grade and take the national examination again until they pass it and matriculate into the ninth grade.
Until 2001, Secondary education went from the ninth to the twelfth grade. But after 2001, the government changed the curriculum so that general secondary education ends at the tenth grade level, while the eleventh and twelfth grade are considered college prepatory. At the end of tenth grade students take yet another national examination which determines whether or not they will be allowed to continue to pursue their educations and go on to college. Students who pass this second, national examination may decide if they want to focus in a Science or Arts stream. The Science stream mainly consists of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Technical Drawing, while the Art stream mainly consists of Geography, History, Civics and Economics. Students who fail at this level generally either join the general work force or go to a private college. At the end of twelfth grade students must take another national exam which determines their eligibility to move on to the university level. Passing students may choose between two general majors and two public university campuses. The government then assigns each student to a specific major and campus.
List of schools
This is a list of schools in EthiopiaEthiopia
Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
, sorted alphabetically. Unless otherwise noted, these schools are located in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia...
.
- Akaki Seventh Day Adventist School, AkakiAkakiAkaki is one of the 180 woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Misraq Shea Zone, Akaki is bordered on the southwest by the Debub Mirab Shewa Zone, on the northwest by Addis Ababa, on the north by the Semien Shewa Zone, and on the east by Ada'a Chukala...
Addis Ketema Secondary School, Mercato
- Ambo High School (Ambo, Oromia region)
- Assay School, Addis Ababa
- Aste Yohannes High School (Mekelle, Tigray)
- Bethel Evangelical Secondary SchoolBethel Evangelical Secondary SchoolBethel Evangelical Secondary School is an evangelical Christian religious secondary school in Dembi Dollo, Mirab Welega Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia built and operated by Bethel Evangelical Church of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, with financial assistance from the United...
, Dembi Dollo - BeteSeb Academy, Addis Ababa
- Bingham AcademyBingham Academy- History :What became Bingham Academy was first established in 1946 as the "Home and School for Missionary's Children" .In 1952 it moved from its original location in Eas Dairu to its present location in Kolfe. Over the years it has had a various number of different grades, starting with Grade 1...
, Addis Ababa - Bright Future School, Addis Ababa and Hawassa
- Cistercian Monastery, Addis Ababa
- International Community School (Former American Community School), Addis Ababa
- Meki Catholic SchoolMeki Catholic School (MCS)Meki Catholic School is a school in Meki, Oromia Region, Ethiopia.The economical background of the society has kept the school dependent on subsidies from the Catholic Apostolic Vicariate of Meki....
, MekiMekiMeki is a town in east-central Ethiopia. Located in the Misraq Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, it has a latitude and longitude of with an elevation of 1636 meters above sea level... - Menelik II School, Addis AbabaAddis AbabaAddis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia...
- Sanford International School, Addis AbabaAddis AbabaAddis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia...
- St. Joseph School (Addis Ababa)St. Joseph School (Addis Ababa)St. Joseph School, Addis Ababa is a Grade 1-12 Catholic boys school located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.- History :The school was founded in 1959 by the Lasallian Brothers and was originally staffed by American Brothers...
- Zagol AcademyZagol AcademyZagol Academy is a private educational institution concentrating in both English and Amharic, located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, offering Lower Kindergarten through primary school.-History:...
, Addis Ababa - Fasiledes Comprehensive Secondary School, Gonder
- Dilchibo Junior & Secondary School, Bahir Dar
- Nigus Tekle Haymanot Elementary & Junior Secondary School, Debre Markos
- Debre Markos Senior Secondary Comprehensive School, Debre Markos
- Abema Elementary & Junior Secondary School, Debre Markos
See also
- Universities and colleges in EthiopiaUniversities and colleges in EthiopiaA number of public and private universities and colleges exist in Ethiopia. They include the following.-A:*Abay Health College*Abbiy Addi College of Teacher Education*Adama University*Addis Ababa Commercial College*Addis Ababa Medical College...
- Education in AfricaEducation in AfricaEducation in Africa began as a tool to prepare the local youth to take their place in their respective societies and not necessarily for life outside of Africa. In some areas, the pre-European colonialism schooling system consisted of groups of older people teaching aspects and rituals that would...
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