Reach International Center for Education (RICE) is a Cambridge International School located in Ethiopia. Its primary purpose is to enrich children's lives through learning by providing a high-quality education that fosters the development of the whole child. This mission is underpinned by its core values of Curriculum, Character, and Community.
RICE operates as a Cambridge International School, meaning it follows the curriculum frameworks and educational standards set by Cambridge International Education. This affiliation ensures that students receive a globally recognized education that focuses on deep subject knowledge, conceptual understanding, and the development of higher-order thinking skills, leading to internationally recognized qualifications.
RICE provides education across a wide range of year levels, from Year 1 up to Year 13. In the Ethiopian context, this corresponds to students from Preparatory all the way through to Grade 12, offering a continuous educational pathway for children. For Year 1, a child should be aged 5 and for Year 2, a child should be aged 6.
RICE has two distinct campuses:
Meskel Flower Campus: This campus is specifically for students in Year 1 to Year 6. It is located in the Meskel Flower area.
Agona Campus: This campus serves older students, from Year 7 to Year 13. It is situated in the Agona Cinema area.
For general inquiries, you can reach RICE via email at office@riceethiopia.com or office2@riceethiopia.com.
RICE has two locations in the Meskel Flower area for Year 1-6 (Preparatory to Grade 5) and in the Agona Cinema area (for Year 7-13 (Grade 6-12).
Registration begins in January each year. See Admissions for more details.
- Resilience: Resilience is the ability to withstand challenges and ‘bounce back’ even stronger from difficult situations.
- Integrity: Demonstrating strong moral principles and ethical standards in all actions and decisions.
- Community of Grace: A community that comes together to raise a generation with the heart to forgive and give a second chance to each other.
- Excellence: Consistently pursuing and achieving the highest standards of quality, performance, and outcomes.
- Service: Actively engage in actions, that benefit others, without expecting something in return.
- Belief: Believing that each person is created in the image of God and has the ability to do all that God has created them to be and do.
Yes, RICE invites interested individuals to consider joining their team of teachers. See the Employment section for current opportunities.
Being a "Cambridge International School" signifies that RICE is officially accredited by Cambridge International, part of the University of Cambridge. This means the school teaches Cambridge curricula, prepares students for Cambridge qualifications like IGCSE and A Levels, and follows Cambridge's global standards for education, ensuring a high-quality, internationally recognized learning experience.


