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Parent guides

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Short, honest guides for the decisions that actually keep parents up at night.

Cost

How much do preschool fees in Accra cost? A 2026 parent guide

A practical guide to preschool costs in Accra, including approximate fee ranges, common extras, what to ask, and how to compare schools fairly.

6 min read

Starting out

How to choose a creche in Accra

A calm, practical checklist for parents visiting daycares for the first time.

6 min read

Curriculum

Montessori vs EYFS. what's the difference?

A plain-English comparison of two of the most common early years approaches you'll find in Ghana.

5 min read

Visits

Questions to ask before enrolling your child

A pocket checklist for parents visiting schools. creche, preschool, or primary.

4 min read

Starting out

Preschool vs KG. when should my child start?

A short parent guide to the difference between preschool and KG in the Ghanaian context.

4 min read

Diaspora

Moving back to Ghana with your kids? The school-choice guide for returning families

A practical six-week plan for families moving back to Ghana, from researching schools abroad to visiting, choosing and preparing for enrolment.

5 min read

Diaspora

School shopping during Detty December: how to see 5 schools in 10 days

How families spending December in Ghana can turn a holiday trip into a focused school-search visit without trying to tour half of Accra.

4 min read

Diaspora

British curriculum schools in Accra: what UK diaspora families need to know

A practical guide for UK-based families comparing British or UK-influenced education options in Accra, including curriculum questions, transitions and what to verify with schools.

4 min read

Diaspora

Enrolling your child in an Accra school from abroad: the step-by-step

How to handle school research, applications, documents, payments and school visits when your family is still outside Ghana.

5 min read

Diaspora

Diaspora parents relocating to Accra: your first 30 days (schools, housing, healthcare)

A practical first-month plan for families moving to Accra, with school choice at the centre of the housing, transport and family-settling decisions.

4 min read

Diaspora

Ghana school year vs UK and US: when to time your move

How Ghana’s school-year pattern differs from the UK and US, and what diaspora families should consider before choosing a move or start date.

4 min read

Diaspora

Best international schools in Accra for children joining from abroad

A framework for comparing Accra’s international-school options when your child is joining from overseas, without pretending one school is best for every family.

3 min read

Diaspora

How to shortlist an Accra school without setting foot in the country

A remote-research system for diaspora parents who need to narrow Accra schools before travelling, using calls, virtual tours and cross-checking rather than guesswork.

3 min read

Diaspora

The Detty December school tour: a 7-day parent itinerary for Accra

A practical seven-day school-tour plan for families visiting Accra in December, designed to fit school scouting around a real family holiday.

3 min read

Diaspora

Detty December but make it useful: pairing family fun with school scouting

How diaspora families can enjoy December in Accra while fitting a small number of useful school visits into the holiday.

3 min read