Best International Schools Africa: For Teaching Families
Best International Schools in Africa for Families
If you’re considering teaching abroad, or you’re an expat parent exploring a move to Africa, finding the right school is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. That’s why we’re building a data-driven, experience-backed guide to the best international schools across Africa for families.
From Nairobi to Accra, Johannesburg to Kigali, we’re gathering real insights from teachers, parents, and students to help you understand not just the perks, but what life is really like at these schools—for your whole family.
Our aim is to give you all the information you need as a family to work out the right international school for you. We’ll uncover all the teacher benefits – such as children’s tuition, housing benefits, flight allowances and much more.
Our first few school profiles are top school for families include:
American International School of Mozambique
UWC East Africa
American Cooperative School of Tunis
Harare International School
International School of Kenya
The International School of Dakar also provides a great package for families, though there have been some mixed reviews recently so it’s worth asking questions if applying at this school. Another top ranked school (but only with one tuition at 100% – the second child is 90%) is The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa.
The British International School of Tunis, in Tunisia, is another solid option for families. Although larger families may struggle with having to contribute to school fees (around 90% fee tuition).
Lincoln Community School is another top school that offers 100% tuition for all dependents and a highly diverse community – great for older kids/teens.
The American International School of Johannesburg looks like a great school – but living in South Africa, particularly Johannesburg, requires careful consideration from a safety perspective. It also looks like (based on our latest research), that tuition is capped at only one child – which will make it unrealistic for many families.
Check them out and share your experience with us if you’ve taught at any of these schools. And keep checking back – we’ll be adding more schools as we review them to keep you updated!
What Makes a School Great for Families?
When choosing an international school, salary and benefits matter—but they’re only part of the picture. We’re digging deeper into what makes a school truly family-friendly:
- Tuition support for your own children
- Housing allowances or on-campus accommodation
- Flights and relocation support
- Healthcare for you and your family
- Work-life balance and school culture
- Welcoming expat communities and social opportunities
- Career progression for teaching parents
- Support for single parents or dual-educator families
- Diversity, equity and inclusion in the school community
Your experience as an educator is important, but so is your child’s happiness, your partner’s opportunities, and how supported you feel as a family unit.
Where Are the Top International Schools in Africa?
We’ll be covering schools across a wide range of African countries and cities, including:
- Kenya (Nairobi, Mombasa)
- South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban)
- Ghana (Accra)
- Tanzania (Dar es Salaam, Arusha)
- Morocco (Casablanca, Rabat)
- Egypt (Cairo)
- Nigeria (Lagos, Abuja)
- Rwanda (Kigali)
- Uganda (Kampala)
- Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
We also aim to spotlight smaller, lesser-known schools that offer fantastic value and unique opportunities for international families. If you know any please let us know!
Share Your Experience – Help Other Families Decide
We want this guide to reflect real-world experiences. That’s why we’re asking current international teachers to contribute their honest insights by completing a short online survey.
- Are the teacher benefits what you expected?
- Is your school welcoming to diverse families?
- How does your child feel about school life?
- What’s it like settling into the local community?
Your voice helps build a trusted resource for others navigating international teaching life in Africa.