ICS provides all stationery and technological devices for elementary school students (Early Years 3 to Grade 5). Parents will provide the items listed below. Availability is limited in Addis, so we recommend purchasing ahead of arrival. 

Please label all items with your student’s name.

General Items: All Students

• Book bag / backpack

• Labeled water bottle

• Sun hat (students are encouraged to play outside with a hat)

• Rainwear (umbrella, rain jacket and rain boots for the rainy season)

• Early years only: Spare set of clothes in a labeled storage bag (to keep at school)

Lunch and Snacks: All Students

• Healthy snack

• Home lunch (school lunch may be purchased)

  • Half day EY3 and EY4 students do not eat lunch at school

Physical Education: EY5-Grade 5

• Athletic shoes to be worn to school on PE days 

After School Activities (ASAs): EY5-Grade 5

• Shin guards, if participating in soccer 

• Hats and sunblock recommended

• A change of clothes suitable for your chosen activity (suggested)

Music Performances: EY5-Grade 5

• White short sleeve button-down shirt

• Black pants, dress, or skirt

• Black shoes 

Music Instruments: Grades 3-5

• Grade 3: Ukulele

  • Grade 3 students learn the ukulele. It is highly suggested to have one at home for practice. 

• Grade 4: Two Recorders 

  • Grade 4 students must have two recorders, one to keep in the music class and one at home. Students will collect their recorder at the end of the school year. Recorders can be purchased in the school store or brought with you.

• Grade 5: Band 

  • Grade 5 students play a band instrument. The school provides instruments; parents are responsible for any major damage. 

Special Dress Days (Optional)

International Day

ICS celebrates International Day annually, and families (parents and students) who wish to participate are encouraged to bring clothing related to your country (e.g., traditional dress or country colors) to wear on International Day.

Elementary School Dress Up Days

The ICS elementary school celebrates special days during the school year. For example, students and teachers will dress up as their favorite book character, for sports day and for pajama day.

Lost and Found

We suggest that all items be labeled with washable labels (available online). Lost items or other personal items can often be found in the lost and found. The lost and found is donated to charity before each school holiday.