One Planet International School(PLC) is located in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia...

, Ethiopia

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...

. At the kindergarten level, it offers Nursery (Age 2-3), Lower Kindergarten (Age 3-4), Upper Kindergarten (Age 4-5), and Preparatory (Age 5-6). At the primary level, grades one through five are offered. Each year an additional grade level will be offered.

Curriculum

Accredited by the Ethiopian Ministry of Education as an international school

International school

An International school is loosely defined as a school that promotes international education, in an international environment, either by adopting an international curriculum such as that of the International Baccalaureate or Cambridge International Examinations, or by following a national...

, the school's curriculum uses research-based curriculum and teaching methods, doing instruction in English and Amharic languages. with subjects of science, social studies, physical education, art and music. The philosophy of the institutions is one of making the goal of education not only to acquire knowledge, but to also develop the skills and attitudes needed to become a successful helper in the advancement of civilization. Fundamental areas of development are cognitive, moral, physical and social-emotional expressed in specific subject areas.

There is also an explicit curriculum of virtues based on The Virtues Project

The Virtues Project

'The Virtues Project empowers individuals to live more authentic meaningful lives, families to raise children of compassion and integrity, educators to create safe, caring, and high performing learning communities, and leaders to encourage excellence and ethics in the work place...

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Staff

All One Planet staff including teachers, administrators, guards and other service staff are all trained in the following:

• Every Child is Noble
• The Virtues Projects: Practicing Virtues in the School
• Policies & Procedures (including disciplinary procedures)
• Child Safety and Health
• First Aid

Teachers are required to participate in a comprehensive teacher training program that includes over 135 hours of training in over 70 workshop session.. They receive one full month of intensive training before the school year begins, and weekly in-service training throughout the year. They are tested and receive a report card/certificate at the end of the year.

Scholarships

Donors can sponsor a number of school coordinated scholarships including the Hidden Gems Scholarship Fund for orphaned and street girls with a full one-year scholarship which includes funds for tuition and materials is US $850.

History

Founded by 2006 Stories of the Eyes of Light Award recipient, Zelalem Amare and former Tahirih Justice Center

Tahirih Justice Center

The Tahirih Justice Center, known simply as Tahirih, is a United States-based non-governmental organization that provides pro bono direct legal services and social and medical service referrals to immigrant women and girls who are fleeing from gender-based violence and persecution...

 intern Gail Amare who has a Masters of Science in International Development Management from American University

American University

American University is a private, Methodist, liberal arts, and research university in Washington, D.C. The university was chartered by an Act of Congress on December 5, 1892 as "The American University", which was approved by President Benjamin Harrison on February 24, 1893...

and over 10 years experience in program/project management.