Building a place to learn
From campus development to a growing education programme, Afder International Boarding School is built around lasting opportunity for children in the region.
Campus and community
Images from the school record its development, its community and the students at the heart of the work.
School construction created a dedicated learning and boarding environment in Hargele.
Students and community are central to the school’s work and its future.
How we learn
Somali, English, Arabic and Amharic are included across the school’s learning experience.
Learning begins in Kindergarten and currently extends through Grade 4.
Islamic learning strengthens faith and character alongside a formal curriculum.
Students encounter the languages used across the school’s formal and Islamic programmes.
Life at Afder
The boarding model brings essential support into the rhythm of school life so learners can participate with dignity and confidence.
A residential setting that forms part of the integrated learning environment.
Nutrition is included as part of the school’s support for students.
Personal care and student welfare support accompany the education programme.
A growing school
Students come from Afder Zone and parts of Shabelle Zone. The school has 14 classrooms and 39 teachers and support staff.