News Story: Spelling Bee
June 03, 2025
NEPS spelling bee is a competition held at the end of each term to promote high standards in spelling across the school. The objective of a spelling bee is to enhance students spelling skills, vocabulary, and overall linguistic knowledge. It serves as a platform for students to showcase their spelling abilities and improve their confidence in using the English language.
The competition was held in the first week of June in all kindergarten, elementary and middle campuses of NEPS.
News Story: Educational Fun Day
May 16, 2025
The objective of an educational fun day is to provide an engaging and interactive platform for students to learn and explore various educational topics in a fun and enjoyable manner. The event typically includes a variety of activities, games, and hands-on experiences that are designed to make learning exciting and memorable. The goal is to stimulate students' curiosity, enhance their knowledge, and foster a positive attitude towards education. Additionally, educational fun days aim to promote teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking skills among students.
NEPS
News Story: Afaan Oromo School Project
May 08, 2025
This is an Afaan Oromo school project from grade 3, which is one of the project ideas displayed by NEPS Junior students. Such school projects are a fantastic way for students to showcase their unique creativity, especially following a focused topic.
NEPS Junior
News Story: Quetion and Answer Competition
May 04, 2025
NEPS won the Kefleketema-level grade 12 question and answer competition, competing against 11 schools. We achieved;
- 1st place overall
- 1st in natural science, and
- 3rd in social studies.
A huge congratulation to students Biruk Sisay and Sebrin Oumer, along with all the hardworking teachers who made this achievement possible!
NEPS Senior School
News Story: Parent-Teacher Conference - 3rd Quarter
April 25, 2025
The main objective of the one-to-one parent-teacher conference is to foster open and constructive communication between parents and teachers to better understand a student's progress, address concerns, and collaborate on strategies to support the child's academic and social-emotional growth.
This is an event where teachers share a comprehensive overview of the student's academic achievements, strengths, and areas where they may need support. This can include a student's portfolio, showcasing learning objectives and progress.
We would like to thank all parents who participated in the conference & encourage you to do the same in the future.
NEPS Management
News Story: Experience sharing day (90s)
April 08, 2025
The objective of this Experience sharing day at NEPS junior, among other things, is to let students know the 90s dressing style and types of playing, music and dance. Teachers were sharing what was normal in 1990s but rare or non-existent now.
News Story: Science and innovation day
April 03, 2025
The primary objective of this Science and Innovation day at NEPS abo campus is to encourage students apply scientific knowledge to real-life challenges through innovation and creativity and develop critical thinking skills, which is achieved through the application of theoretical knowledge to practical tasks. Here is a more detailed breakdown of the objectives:
• Encourage students to invent, design, and think outside the box to solve problems.
• Teach students how to analyze problems, form hypotheses, and test their ideas.
• Introduce students to new technologies and how they can be used to improve daily life.
• Engage students in experiments and projects to make learning interactive and fun.
News Story: Victory of Adwa celebration
Feburary 28, 2025
NEPS has commemorated the 129th anniversary of the monumental Adwa victory with various vibrant and colorful events in all branches.
The objective of celebrating the Victory of Adwa at our school is to honor Ethiopia’s historic triumph over Italian colonial forces in 1896 and to teach our students about a significant historical event "Adwa victory" where our country overcame challenges and achieved freedom, honoring the sacrifices of our brave ancestors in defending the nation’s sovereignty, and instilling values like courage, resilience, and patriotism, while also promoting unity and pride in their national identity.
News Story: Parent-Teacher Conference - 2nd Quarter
Feburary 2025
Here at NEPS, parent teacher conference usually happens once in a quarter at all branches, i.e. after the end of a quarter exam. It is one of the most important activity of NEPS. The parent-teacher meeting (PTM) is to build a partnership between parents and teachers for the benefit of the student and can help parents understand how their child is doing in school and how can they support their child's at home.
PTM is held for valuation of an academic and non- academic performance of the student. It helps to know and work for the child's performance.
It is also a time for parent and the teacher to work together as a team to discuss ways they both can help the student. Whether your child is in kindergarten, elementary, middle, or secondary school, parent-teacher conferences are important and are given due attention at NEPS.
We would like to thank all parents who participated in the conference & encourage you to do the same in the future.
NEPS Management
News Story: Football Competition (Junior 1 versus Abo campus)
January 2025
Here at NEPS Junior, we have an inter-school football competition and this took place on the 23rd of January. All our grade 1-5 students were given the opportunity to compete at a small scale. The final match was conducted between grade 3 students of Junior 1 and grade 4 from Abo branch (Junior 2). We believe that having this has helped our students:
- improve their fitness
- promote fair play and respect for others and
- improve their interaction with their classmates,
We would like to thank those parents who supported this activity & encourage all to do the same in the future.
NEPS Junior
News Story: Football match at NEPS Abo Campus level
January 2025
Football match at NEPS ABO CAMPUS between Grade 4 vs Grade 5 boys and girls and between Grade 3A and B has been carried out to help students improve their strength and enhance physical fitness as well as know how to work in team. We believe that such intra-school games helped students improve their discipline and time management skills, and develop positive relationships in diversity. We believe that having this has helped our students to:
- strengthen and enhance their physical fitness,
- reduce stress and anxiety,
- develop their strategic thinking,
- improve their interaction with their classmates and
- do something together in the fresh air as NEPS Family, that's free and fun
We would like to thank those parents who supported this activity & encourage all to do the same in the future.
NEPS Junior Abo Campus
News Story: Best Academic Award of the First Quarter at NEPS Abo Campus
December 2025
An award was given for best academic performers of the first quarter at NEPS Abo Campus. The aim of the award was to encourage students to maintain high academic performance, enhance students to believe in their abilities, inspire to strive for excellence and to reinforce the values of education in the community.
NEPS Junior Abo Campus
News Story: Friendly football match (Lebawi international School vs NEPS Middle school)
January 2025
This friendly match was carried out between middle school of NEPS and Lebawi international school in the first week of January. The objective of such friendly football match between schools is to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness while fostering a sense of community and friendly competition. It also provides an opportunity for students to improve their football skills, build relationships with peers from other schools, and have fun in a non-competitive & supportive environment.
We would like to thank those parents who supported this activity & encourage all to do the same in the future.
NEPS middle school
News Story: Debating between Grade 11 students (Social science vs Natural science streams)
January 2025
NEPS conducts debates among high school students with the objective of boosting students' reasoning, assertiveness, public speaking, logical thinking skills and build confidence. The debate between grade 11 students (natural vs social) was conducted on 25th of January and the topic of the debate was ‘’Is war a means to bring a lasting peace?”, and many students and teachers have taken part on the debating as a debater, judge and spectator as well.
NEPS Senior
News Story: Empowering Teachers Through Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
January 2025
We always strive to give the best world-class education designed to make NEPS students happy, healthy adults that are well-equipped to take on the challenges of the 21st century. Since students are reflections of their teachers, NEPS believes that investing in our teachers is investing in our students. This is why NEPS has embarked on a journey of rigorous Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for its teachers.
The attached picture shows a training given on Assessment and Differentiation @ ICS in January for 25 main teachers and assistant directors of grade 1 to 8, and it is among the many trainings given at ICS for NEPS teachers and assistants working at different grade levels.
NEPS Education Quality Office
News Story: Fruits and Color Day Celebration at Baby NEPS#2 & Prep campuses
January 2025
Here at Baby NEPS, we usually celebrate fruit and color day annually with the objective of enabling students identify a variety of fruits and their colors, shapes, and textures. We did it also this year. It was a huge success! We had an incredible 'Fruit Day' and 'Color Day' celebration with our students this month. They learned a lot about all different kinds of fruits and their health benefits, and we all had a fantastic time together!
Thank you so much for all staff and parents for your contributions, support and your involvement made this day extra special for the children.
Baby NEPS#2 & Prep
News Story: Culture Day Celebration at Baby NEPS#1 & Grade 1 campuses
January 2025
NEPS celebrates culture day at all branches annually. Here at Baby NEPS#1, we also celebrated culture day with the objective of promoting awareness and understanding of different cultures within students, fostering respect, tolerance, and appreciation for cultural diversity by showcasing traditions, heritage, and practices from various backgrounds, ultimately aiming to bridge cultural gaps and build inclusivity.
On January 17, 2025, we also had a special day for Grade 1 students to experience the games and clothing styles of the 1990s. This fun and interactive event provided an opportunity for them to learn about and enjoy the culture of that vibrant decade.
Baby NEPS#1 & Grade 1
News Story: Sporty Learning Experience
December 2019
As we aim to strengthen our sports activities at NEPS Junior, Ms. Azeb, a Sports teacher at The International Community School (ICS) came to our campus to work with our Sports teachers and students on Friday 27th December, 2019.
Ms. Azeb explained the health benefits of some of the games which she had planned as part of the exercise sessions saying, “Playing Dodgeball will help students increase their agility and balance, while improving their strength, hand-eye coordination and flexibility while simultaneously relieving stress and teaching teamwork.” Ms. Azeb continued, “Parachute games help develop perceptual, cognitive, motor, social, and academic skills. Young children enjoy rhythmical and musical activities so they reap all these mental and physical health benefits all while having fun.”
Ms. Azeb added, “I’m extremely pleased with my time at NEPS Junior. I have really enjoyed the stimulating school environment. The Sports teachers and students at NEPS Junior are very active and can easily take instructions, which made our activities fun and fruitful. I’m sure that I’ll come back again and learn and share my experiences very soon.”
News Story: Seble Genet of ICS meets with NEPS to discuss 2019/20 training calendar
October 2019
Seble Genet, Professional Learning Coordinator at ICS Addis meets with Dereje Mulat, Director of the NEPS Jr. Campus and with the Program Coordinator, Yesukal Haileyessus.
"ICS has been supportive of it's neighbor and community partner, NEPS. The overall objective is to learn and share various techniques that teachers and support staff can use regarding topics such as child safeguarding, team awareness, music sharing, and fitness." remarks Founder of NEPS, Mr. Kelemu Sinke.
By the end of the school year, the two schools have agreed to invest into student, teacher, and staff learning workshops to see a community of educators more prepared and mindful.
To learn more about the ICS- NEPS Partnership, visit; icsaddis.org/connect/news-stories
News Story: Partnership with International Community School - Addis Ababa
June 2019
As of June 18th 2019, the New English Private School (NEPS) and the International Community School - Addis Ababa (ICS Addis) have entered into a partnership.
Seble Genet, Professional Learning Coordinator at ICS Addis explains, "Our partnership with NEPS started around mid-2018 and has so far been tremendously successful for NEPS and ICS."
Ebony, Director of the Early Childhood Program at NEPS shares, "Teachers now, more than before, work together, plan together, solve problems together, and share ideas together, build together and share strategies together. They have established a strong work bond."
To learn more about the ICS- NEPS Partnership, visit; icsaddis.org/connect/news-stories