Read before you visit
Short, honest guides for the decisions that actually keep parents up at night.
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 outHow to choose a creche in Accra
A calm, practical checklist for parents visiting daycares for the first time.
6 min read
CurriculumMontessori 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
VisitsQuestions to ask before enrolling your child
A pocket checklist for parents visiting schools. creche, preschool, or primary.
4 min read
Starting outPreschool 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
DiasporaMoving 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
DiasporaSchool 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
DiasporaBritish 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
DiasporaEnrolling 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
DiasporaDiaspora 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
DiasporaGhana 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
DiasporaBest 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
DiasporaHow 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
DiasporaThe 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
DiasporaDetty 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