Elsie Owen International School is a community of curious minds and courageous hearts — where world-class curriculum meets timeless character formation, from Creche through Senior High.
Our Story
Our campus at Gbenyedzi
To nurture confident, compassionate, and globally-minded learners through an international curriculum grounded in African values — preparing every child for a life of meaningful contribution and lifelong learning.
To be the school of choice for families seeking world-class education in Lomé-Togo — a place where excellence, innovation, discipline, and creativity converge to shape the leaders of tomorrow.
Why Elsie Owen
Every decision — from curriculum design to campus layout — is made in service of one goal: forming confident, prepared young people.
Rigorous, globally-benchmarked programmes aligned to Cambridge and IB standards.
Passionate educators mentored to deliver world-class classroom experiences.
A gated, monitored, and pastoral environment where every child is known and cared for.
Modern labs, robotics, and coding integrated from primary through senior high.
Ethics, service, and leadership woven through every year of learning.
Personalised attention that respects every learner's pace and potential.
Competitive sports and physical wellness programmes across all levels.
A vibrant culture of music, drama, visual arts, and performance.
Academic Journey
Creche · Nursery · Kindergarten
A joyful, play-based foundation where curiosity is the curriculum. Language, motor skills, and emotional development are nurtured in warm, thoughtfully-designed spaces.
Grade 1 – Grade 6
A rich, integrated programme in literacy, numeracy, science, and the arts — building the confidence, discipline, and love of learning that define a lifelong scholar.
JHS · SHS
University-preparatory study with electives across sciences, humanities, business, and the arts — supported by counselling for global admissions and leadership pathways.
Admissions
Applications are open year-round for select entry points. Our admissions team will walk with you at every step — because choosing a school is a family decision.
Share your child's details and receive a personal welcome from admissions.
Submit the online application and required documents at your convenience.
Age-appropriate assessment to understand your child's strengths.
A warm family conversation with school leadership.
Receive your offer and celebrate a new chapter.
Complete enrollment, meet your class teacher, and welcome home.
Curriculum
Our curriculum balances international academic rigour with the arts, sports, and service traditions that shape well-rounded human beings.
English, French, and local languages taught with rigour and joy.
Hands-on science, mathematics, coding, and robotics from primary.
Visual arts, drama, and design as core disciplines — not electives.
Vocal, piano, strings, and choral programmes with public showcases.
Football, athletics, tennis, and swimming with certified coaches.
Prefectship, community service, and Model UN as formative experiences.
Campus & Facilities
Our Gbenyedzi campus brings together purposeful architecture, natural light, and world-class facilities across every discipline.
A serene reading environment with print and digital collections.
Purpose-built labs for biology, chemistry, and physics.
Football pitch, athletics track, and tennis courts.
Interactive displays and audio-visual learning tools throughout.
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Beyond the Classroom
A hundred small commitments — practice, rehearsal, debate, service — become the character of a lifetime. Students at Elsie Owen are invited to build theirs.
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Testimonials
Elsie Owen has given our daughter both academic confidence and a sense of who she is. It's the school we hoped existed.
The teachers know every child by name and by story. That's rare, and it changes everything.
I leave school every day feeling seen. Whether it's music, science, or football — there's a place for me.
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The best way to know a school is to walk its halls. Book a tour, meet our teachers, and imagine your child here.
