Our Curriculum Overview

Montessori-Inspired Approach Curriculum

TILMAAN Modern Academy will have a Montessori-inspired approach at the primary level that encourages self-directed learning that promotes self-confidence, independent thought and action, and critical thinking, while fostering social-emotional and intellectual growth.  In this approach, students will individually advance through math, English, logic, science, and geography at their own pace and are appropriately challenged. 

Teaching & Admin Team

TILMAAN Modern Academy teaching and administration teams will be a mixture of experienced teachers and administrators from abroad as well as homegrown Ethiopian talent with extensive relevant experiences, knowledge, skills, and motivation.  These hybrid teams offer a powerful blend of expertise, ideas, methods, and understanding of Somali culture in the context of Ethiopia multi-ethnic, multicultural society. 

Community School

TILMAAN Modern Academy goal is to serve the local community, providing evening adult education, training, and skills development. The school will have a community board with local representatives and parents who can help develop a deep bond between the school and community.  TILMAAN Modern Academy will have regular community events that provide training, seminars and capacity building for students and their families about many issues related to: effective parenting, school and parents’ collaboration, raising successful children, helping children with their homework, access to health and wellness and about good citizenship. 

Admissions

TILMAAN Academy Schools provides Ethiopian & International based curriculum. Students wishing to enroll in the school must be able to pass the entry exam and display the intellectual capacity to fully participate in and benefit from the school’s curriculum. TILMAAN Academy is a day school and does not provide boarding facilities. Therefore, students must be living in Jigjiga area with their immediate families. English will be the instructional language from kindergarten.
Our goal is to prepare students to pursue their university education in Canada, UK, Australia, and the USA. Please note that waitlists exist for most year groups. We operate a rolling waitlist system so if children are unable to gain entry on the desired period of enrolment their applications will continue to stay on our waitlist until a place becomes available. We do offer places throughout the academic year.

Our Promise To You

TILMAAN Modern Academy Will:

  • Provide education program that emphasizes on quality education and personnel excellence.
  • Develop comprehensive programs that provide the Ethiopian curriculum along with an international curriculum and teaching approach.
  • Offer curriculum that combines Science, Math, Social Studies, English, Information Technology, Physical Education, Fine Arts.
  • Provide an excellent Islamic Studies and Arabic program that aims to strengthen students’ personal excellence in a multiethnic society.
  • Utilize modern teaching methods that enhance interactive approach to learning, independent thinking, self-discovery, open mindedness, collaboration, acceptance, and creativity.