Ghana International School vs Tema International School: Which Is Better in 2026?
A head-to-head on fees, curriculum and admissions. Ghana International School runs $5,500–$10,500 per term; Tema International School runs $2,800–$8,000.
Ghana International School
Tier 1 · per term
Tema International School
Tier 1 · per term
Curriculum
IB
Tiers
same tier
Termly fees, stage by stage
| Stage | Ghana International School | Tema International School |
|---|---|---|
| KG | $5,500–$6,500 | — |
| Primary | $6,500–$8,000 | $2,800 |
| Secondary | $8,000–$10,500 | $8,000 |
Termly fees in each school's own currency.
Side by side
| Tier | Tier 1 (international) | Tier 1 (international) |
| Curriculum | IB | IB |
| Stages | Primary, Secondary | Primary, Secondary |
| Boarding | Day | Boarding |
| Neighborhood | Cantonments | Tema Community 1 |
| Termly range | $5,500–$10,500 | $2,800–$8,000 |
Who each is right for
Ghana International School is the stronger fit for families committed to the IB curriculum and settled around Cantonments. Tema International School makes more sense for those wanting IB or the Tema Community 1 area. Both sit in the same fee tier, so the decision turns on curriculum fit and admissions rather than cost. Whichever way you lean, judge them on the all-in annual cost — advertised tuition is only 65–75% of what you actually pay — so open each school's page and run the calculator before deciding.
Common questions
Is Ghana International School or Tema International School more expensive?
Ghana International School carries the higher termly fees overall, though the gap varies by stage — see the stage-by-stage table above.What's the curriculum difference between Ghana International School and Tema International School?
Both run the IB curriculum, so the decision comes down to fees, location, admissions selectivity and fit rather than pathway.Which should I pick?
There's no single winner. Ghana International School suits families set on IB and the Cantonments area; Tema International School suits those wanting IB around Tema Community 1. Use the all-in cost on each school's page, not the advertised tuition.
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