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The five schools Ivory coast parents researched most this year, chosen from the 14 international schools in the country. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026.
Groupe Scolaire L'Ardoise is a private bilingual school in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, founded in 1985 by Madame Yvonne Kei Boguinard. The school offers education from nursery through secondary level with a French curriculum enhanced by intensive English instruction.
Enko Abidjan Riviera is an international IB school in Angré, Abidjan. It is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). Since September 2023, the Riviera campus also provides preschool and primary, creating a continuous international pathway from early years through DP. The program is bilingual, with a Francophone core and strengthened English instruction; wifi-enabled classrooms support digital learning. From Grade 1, students select an education profile aligned with their plans—Pure and Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Business, and International Engagement—preparing them for universities and grandes écoles. Enko Abidjan is part of Enko Education and a SEBIQ member; Sokona KONE is Head of School. The school emphasizes a learner-centered, autonomous approach, aided by a hybrid teaching model. Extracurriculars include Coding and Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Traditional Dances, adding to the 2024-2025 Riviera program. The campus emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and university preparation.
International Bilingual Schools of Africa (IBSA) operates multiple campuses in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, offering PreK–12 education. The school teaches a bilingual curriculum in English and French with immersion from age 2, and Mandarin is introduced in Grade 6. Students develop foundational skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and science through active, project‑based learning in both languages. Examinations include GCSE and SAT. IBSA provides Bespoke, British and French curriculum pathways and culminates in the IBSA Diploma Initiative & Innovation. In high school, students choose from three bilingual pathways: English with Advanced French, French-speaking with Advanced English, or a dual-language track. The network emphasizes real‑world preparation through internships, the Young Professionals program, and the Pépinière incubators for business and social entrepreneurship. STEM/STEAM projects, mentoring, and pre‑employment coaching support university and career pathways, including sandwich courses and work‑study options. Daily silent reading supports language development and literacy across IBSA campuses.
International Bilingual Schools of Africa (IBSA) operates multiple campuses in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, offering PreK–12 education. The school teaches a bilingual curriculum in English and French with immersion from age 2, and Mandarin is introduced in Grade 6. Students develop foundational skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and science through active, project‑based learning in both languages. Examinations include GCSE and SAT. IBSA provides Bespoke, British and French curriculum pathways and culminates in the IBSA Diploma Initiative & Innovation. In high school, students choose from three bilingual pathways: English with Advanced French, French-speaking with Advanced English, or a dual-language track. The network emphasizes real‑world preparation through internships, the Young Professionals program, and the Pépinière incubators for business and social entrepreneurship. STEM/STEAM projects, mentoring, and pre‑employment coaching support university and career pathways, including sandwich courses and work‑study options. Daily silent reading supports language development and literacy across IBSA campuses.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 14 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by total enrolment.
Average school size is 2,713 students · based on the 4 schools that report enrolment.
Schools grouped by typical class size.
Average class size is 20.4 students · based on the 5 schools that report it.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 7 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in XOF.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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