Rockies International School
Founded 2003
Updated July 2026
National Curriculum (England)
Rockies International School is a private academic institution in Tantra Hills, Accra, serving students from preschool through junior high school. It provides a rigorous, multidimensional education that integrates local and international curricula to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.
Curriculum
Term structure
Teaching approach
Founded in 2003, the school aims to develop critical thinkers who are humble, honest, and possess the perseverance to achieve success. It emphasizes a rigorous, multidimensional approach to education that encourages students to shape their own unique paths. The school strives to create a supportive environment that fosters both intellectual and creative potential.
Programmes
The school offers an academic programme spanning from preschool to junior high school for students aged 1.5 to 16 years. It utilizes the Common Core Curriculum approved by the Ghana Education Service, while infusing elements of American and British curricula to enhance academic rigour. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Student support
Learning support
The school employs a child-centred approach where teachers and facilitators take on multi-faceted roles, acting as counsellors and parental figures to students while in school. A low student-to-teacher ratio is maintained, with a policy ensuring no more than 23 learners per class to provide tailored attention to each pupil.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Rockies International School offer?
- Rockies International School offers National Curriculum (England).
- Is Rockies International School a day or boarding school?
- Rockies International School is a day school.
- Where is Rockies International School located?
- Rockies International School is an international school in Accra, Ghana.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with an online application, which the school acknowledges within two working days. Following a review of the application, candidates participate in an interview with a member of the academic team. Once accepted, the school issues an invoice for tuition fees to finalize the enrollment.
Calendar
The academic year is divided into three terms. The third term typically includes periods for continuous assessment tests (CAT), revision, examinations, and scheduled breaks, such as a mid-term break. The school also hosts specific events throughout the term, including parent meetings, sports festivals, and themed days.
Facilities
About the campus
Located in Tantra Hills, Accra, the campus features 50 furnished classrooms, a science laboratory, and an ICT centre. Additional facilities include a motivation and counselling room, a modern 1,200-capacity auditorium, and dedicated sports facilities. The school is situated in a peaceful neighbourhood with views of the city.
Co-curriculars
The school promotes a vibrant student life that includes various activities and events. Examples of these include Quiz Day, Twin & Colour Day, and Chocolate Day, which are designed to foster creativity and teamwork among students and staff. Additionally, the school maintains a focus on fitness and athletics.
- Ophelia GreeneOffice of the President
President Greene has led the institution since 2002, during which time she has recruited distinguished faculty, raised academic standards, and increased fundraising to transform the school into a selective, top-ranked institution.
- Harriet EricksonVice President, Student Affairs
Harriet Erickson holds BA and MA degrees in Communications from Kempbelle University and has spent much of her professional life at the college. She previously served as the director of Freshman and Transfer Programs before assuming her current role.
- Dennis RuizActing Vice President of Administration
Dennis Ruiz is an expert who previously served as a faculty member at Texas Tech University School of Law, where she held the Alvin R. Allison Distinguished Professorship and received numerous teaching awards. She was also the Distinguished Fulbright Professor of American Constitutional Law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Greece in 1992.
- Betty BowmanActing Vice President for Finance
Betty Bowman joined the faculty in 2002 and received tenure in 2007. Her background includes roles as a visiting assistant professor at Syracuse University College of Law, a legal consultant with JPMorgan Chase, a contract attorney for Cravath, Swaine & Moore, and an assistant prosecutor for the Ministry of the Attorney General in Toronto, Canada.
- Wesley ClarkeSenior Advisor to the President
Wesley Clark is an expert in corporate law who was named Senior Advisor to the President in May 2018. He teaches a wide range of courses including Contracts, Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions, and International Law.
- Johnny JonesDean, Diversity and Compliance
Johnny Jones is a nationally-recognized constitutionalist with over four decades of law teaching experience. He has received numerous teaching awards, including the Pioneer Award in 2004, and has been voted “Professor of the Year” by students multiple times.
- Vernon LoweAssistant Vice President for Communications
Vernon Lowe joined the university in 2006 as Assistant Dean for Academic Support Programs, serving in that role until 2013 before becoming a full-time lecturer. He teaches classes on legal theory, race and law, gender and law, and commercial transactions.
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