Word from the Head of School

Andrew Hill
Head of School
Welcome to
École Ruban Vert
Dear Parents,
I am proud to introduce you to our school. I believe that ERV is the leading International school in Africa. This judgement is based on what we offer our students. Not only are we a truly bilingual environment but we value the mother tongues of all our students. Indeed, this encourages our students to embrace different cultures and to understand our neighbours. ERV has recently met the challenge of online learning and we embrace technology throughout our curriculum.
At ERV we encourage students to respect each other, themselves and the environment. Our core belief is that the students of today will influence the environment of tomorrow. A unique approach to environmental sustainability, as exemplified by our beautiful campus, is at the forefront of everything we do. We expect our students to make a positive, lifelong contribution to their natural environment.
Staff at ERV are trained to care for the school and for individual students. Our behaviour code is based on positive discipline, on social cohesion and we emphasise how positive behaviour impacts our entire school community, with high expectations for our students, teachers and parents.
ERV has an international curriculum, the International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years Programme ( IBPYP) and pre-university Diploma Programme (IBDYP) as well as the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). Our Middle School students study the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). These programmes are recognised worldwide as the highest quality ‘badge’ of an international education. As an accredited IB school, ERV must maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning … and we do. Thus, we are accredited by three internationally recognized educational bodies, and we are required to maintain and adhere to rigourous standards, through regular inspection. Our IB Diploma programme was re-evaluated and the IB organisation granted a further five years to ERV to offer the Diploma with, according to their May 2020 report, “no cause for concern”. Additionally, ERV was accredited in March 2020 by the Council of International Schools. The accreditation involved an 18 month self analysis report which after submission to CIS, resulted in a week long inspection by five accreditation officers appointed by the Council. I am pleased to report that CIS granted ERV accredited status at this our first attempt.
It is our firm belief that no child is left behind at ERV. We do our utmost to care for each individual and the importance of this family approach to education is at the heart of our school, not only during class time, but also in our extensive after school programme and during community events.
It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you into the heart of our community, to welcome you to this beautiful country, and I look forward to working with you to achieve the best possible learning experience for your children.
Andrew HILL
HEAD OF SCHOOL
NEWS
SAT Session 13 March 2021
Dear Parents, This is a reminder that your child has registered for the SAT exam that will be taking place at Ecole Ruban Vert on Saturday 13 March 2021. Below is a list of equipment needed for the exam: Admission ticket Photo identification Two sharp pencils A...
Q and A Covid – February 2021
Dear Parents, Please find below a collection of recent questions from parents, with the accompanying answers. Q & A Covid - February 2021 1. Q. Do we need to move to online learning every time there is a positive test result in the ERV community? A. Unfortunately...
Government change in school closing time 15:00 – Arrangements for ERV
Dear Parents, As school will be closing for all students at 15:00 following the government updated Covid19 measures for schools, please note the following changes to our school day. NEW PICK UP AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY IS 15:00 There will be no school ECAs - only...
ERVMUN IV, coming soon
The MUN (Model United Nations) is a simulation of the United Nations for students from all over the world. ERV has the privilege to host the annual student-led MUN conference and is delighted to announce that the fourth edition is coming soon. More information to follow.
ERV Secondary Assembly in the School Stadium
ERV develops and encourages creativity in an outstanding green environment. We brought back back our “live” Secondary Assemblies and stage these in the school Stadium where we are able to guarantee social distancing and an open air environment.
Masks for Primary students
Dear Year 2-6 Parents, We continue to monitor and enforce the arrangements in place for reducing the risks of Covid19 at ERV. To ensure that primary students at ERV are kept as safe as possible, children in Years 2-6 will now be required to wear their mask also when...
ERV Photography Competition Rules 2020-21
‘Our Green School’ The competition is open to all ERV Primary and Secondary students. At any time you would like to take photographs for the competition during the school day using your personal device you will need to request a Photo Pass from Mr Shri. Submitting the...
Early Years Showcase
Early Years showcased their achievements at the close of the term with an online celebration that was shared with the ERV community, to watch the full video click here.
IB Virtual Choir
ERV participated in the virtual choir made up of 400 International Baccalaureate (IBDP) students and teachers from 57 countries singing a song that encourages all to ‘Heal the World’. Congratulations to the ERV students who were selected to appear in the video which...
SAT Session – 05 December 2020
The SAT exam that will be taking place at Ecole Ruban Vert on Saturday 05 December 2020. Below is a list of equipment needed for the exam: Admission ticket Photo identification Two sharp pencils A sharpener An eraser Calculator Covid-19 Supplement Hand sanitizer...