Cambridge Pathway
An internationally recognised curriculum that travels with your child: portable, rigorous, respected worldwide.
Learning Beyond Books
See Nucleus in sixty seconds.
Inside our classrooms, science and AI labs, robotics, music and sport, on the campus at Vatican, Addis Ababa.
- Cambridge
- International Pathway
- Pre K-G8
- Grades Served
- STEM
- Labs & Robotics
- Vatican
- Secure Campus
Why Nucleus
Why Leaders Choose Nucleus
A holistic, innovative environment that prepares children for a global future.
Advanced Security
A fortress of safety: controlled access and supervision, so learning happens with total peace of mind.
Robotics & STEM
Future-ready skills built through hands-on technology, coding and science.
Agriculture & Animal Care
Real-world, holistic learning that connects children to nature and responsibility.
Foreign & Multilingual Staff
Diverse, international faculty bringing global perspective and language depth.
Chef-Prepared Nutrition
Balanced, freshly-cooked meals, because well-fed minds learn better.
The Cambridge Difference
An Education That Travels With Your Child
Nucleus follows the Cambridge Pathway, the world’s most widely recognised international curriculum. Wherever life takes your family, your child’s learning is recognised and respected.
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Countries recognise Cambridge
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Cambridge schools worldwide
Pre K-G8
One portable journey
Globally portable
Move countries without losing a step. Cambridge is understood everywhere.
University-recognised
Respected by leading universities around the world.
Thinking, not memorising
Builds real understanding, problem-solving and curiosity.
Loved by Nucleus Families
“For the first time I drop my daughter off without worrying. The security and the care are unlike anywhere we’ve been.”
“The robotics and the garden: my son comes home talking about what he built and what he grew. He’s genuinely excited to learn.”
“A real international standard, with teachers from around the world, and they were clear and honest about fees from day one.”
Learning Beyond Books
Robotics, agriculture, music, sport and a secure campus: a full life that shapes thinkers, creators and solvers.
Our Purpose
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To empower a generation of thinkers, creators, and problem solvers as self-aware, innovative leaders who navigate a globalized world with humility, compassion, and a heart for service.
Our Vision
To see a global legacy of innovative thinkers who cross borders with humility and solve problems for a better tomorrow.
Our Foundation
Our Core Values
Honesty
Living and speaking with absolute truthfulness to build a community rooted in mutual trust.
Integrity
Doing what is right, honorable, and ethical in all circumstances, even when no one is watching.
Transparency
Maintaining open, clear, and visible communication with students, parents, and stakeholders.
Resilience
Embracing challenges with grit, learning from mistakes, and persisting through obstacles to solve complex problems.
Care
Putting the emotional, social, and physical well-being of every child at the center of all decisions.
Excellence
Striving for the highest standards in innovation, academic growth, and personal achievement.
A Day in the Life
A Day at Nucleus
From a secure morning welcome to a full, joyful afternoon, every day is structured to grow the whole child.
8:00
Safe Arrival
A calm, secure start, with every child welcomed by name.
9:00
Cambridge Lessons
Literacy, numeracy and inquiry-led learning.
12:30
Chef-Prepared Lunch
Fresh, balanced meals cooked on campus.
1:30
Robotics & Agriculture
Hands-on STEM, coding, gardening and animal care.
3:00
Music, Sport & Play
Band, PE and free play. A full life.
3:30
Safe Departure
Supervised, secure dismissal home.
Moments at Nucleus
Campus Life
A day at Nucleus
Campus
Parents Often Ask
What curriculum does Nucleus follow?
The Cambridge pathway, from the early years through Grade 8: a portable, internationally recognised education.
What ages does Nucleus accept?
Children from age 2 through Grade 8, on a single planned journey from the early years into the Cambridge primary and middle years.
Where is Nucleus located?
Two campuses are open in Addis Ababa: the Vatican grade school campus (behind the Vatican Embassy) and the Abo preschool campus (100 m from Mekanisa Abo Square). A third campus at Totot, behind World Vision, is being finished now.
How much are the fees?
We keep fees transparent, with no hidden capital-fee surprises. Call us on 09 81 99 99 22 and our admissions team will talk you through the fees for your child’s grade.
How safe is the campus?
Safety comes first. A secure, supervised campus with controlled access is the foundation of everything we do.
Is an international school worth it compared to a local school?
A good international school gives a portable, globally recognised education, smaller classes and learning beyond the textbook. It costs more, so the value depends on the school delivering it in practice, which is why we encourage you to visit and see for yourself.
Cambridge or IB: which is better for my child?
Neither is automatically better. Cambridge is structured and exam-based; the IB is inquiry and project-led. Nucleus follows Cambridge for its clear structure and global portability.
Registration is open: Gift Your Kids a Full Life
Secure your child’s place for the upcoming intake. Places fill quickly.
The go-to school for parents around Sarbet, Mekanisa, Bisrate Gabriel and Lebu
Easy to reach from Bole, Old Airport, Kazanchis, Mexico and Jemo. Come and see a full life in motion.
Grade School Campus
Grade School Campus Address
Sarbet Vatican Campus, 50 metres behind the Vatican Embassy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Call Us
09 81 99 99 22 · 09 81 99 99 33
School Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Preschool Campus
Preschool Campus Address
Abo Mekanisa Campus, 100 metres from Mekanisa Abo Square, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Call Us
09 81 99 99 22 · 09 81 99 99 33
School Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Opening soonTotot, behind World Vision, Addis Ababa
Our third campus is in its final finishing
The building is up and the classrooms are in. What is left is the part you can see: paint, fittings and furniture. We would rather show it to you finished, so there is no map pin here yet.
- Site & structure
Built and standing.
(complete) - Classrooms & services
Walls, wiring, water.
(complete) - Finishing touches
Paint, fittings, furniture. Happening now.
(in progress) - Doors open
We will announce the date here first.
Ask about Totot
Call 09 81 99 99 22 for opening dates and early registration. Visitations are not allowed at our Totot campus as it is still a working build. Stay tuned for updates.
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