ሰላም እንዴት ናችሁ Welcome from the Principal
Ebisa Gebisa
Principal, M.Ed. Leadership
Assosa Secondary High School is a special governmental school located in Ethiopia, Benishangul Gumuz region, Assosa town. Even if it is a governmental school students must take an entry exam each year that shows their readiness. Established to build a science and technology-focused curriculum to create innovative, creative, and productive generations. The school covers four years: grades 9‑10 (junior) and 11‑12 (senior).
National curriculum (no AP/IB). But enriched modules + Code academy (STEM) starting soon, in collaboration with alumni. “Code academy will be a game changer for programming & technology.”
| Calendar 2025/26 | September 1 – June 30 |
|---|---|
| Grading scale (0–100) | 90–100 Excellent · 80–90 V.Good · 70–80 Above avg · 60–70 Below avg · <60 Failure |
| Minimum pass | 70% |
| Semesters | Two per year |
90% attend two/four-year school · 70% four‑year · 20% two‑year · 10% work/gap year
Graduation requirements: National Exam Assessment score ≥50% + 40h community service.
Medium of instruction: English (throughout four years).
Calculus I&II, Algebra, Matrices, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics
Integrated Skills (4‑year mandatory)
Cell bio, Ecology, Micro, Genetics, Evolution, Enzymes
Organic/Inorganic, Electrochemistry, Bonding, Kinetics
Mechanics, Waves, Optics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics
Ethiopian & World, WWI, WWII
Map reading, World Population, Ethiopian Geography
Justice, Rule of law, Equality, Philosophy, Ethics, Democracy
Information Communication Technology
Health & Physical Education
Laboratory class, STEM center
Soil, Crop science, Horticulture, Animal, Irrigation, Post‑harvest
All students join at least two clubs. Weekly community service, school farm, monthly sports, plant care, weekend STEM, daily exercise. Sports: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Chess, Table Tennis.
Below are pictures showcasing some of the activities (gallery above).
~3,000 students – diverse, including local and refugee students from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. 75 full‑time teachers (90% advanced degrees). Student–teacher ratio 40:1.
Accreditation: Benishangul Gumuz Regional State Education Bureau.
Refugee Student Initiative – facilitated 400+ refugee students to enroll. Partnership with Assosa University (weekend STEM/Humanities).