Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers for families exploring academics, boarding life, fees, school systems, and day-to-day operations at Datus.
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Academics
Information about academic progress, student support, and the learning standards families can expect at Datus.
Academics
How can I learn what classes my child is taking and how he or she is performing academically?
Academics
How can I learn what classes my child is taking and how he or she is performing academically?
All parents are encouraged to sign up with ManageBac and or Google Classroom to view their child's academic progress.
Families who need access support can see the administration team for sign-up assistance.
Academics
What are the academic results of the school?
Academics
What are the academic results of the school?
Since 1962, Datus Complex Schools has built a strong reputation for academic outcomes and for developing the character of each student.
The school emphasizes respect, values, manners, compassion, leadership, and the full development of every learner alongside academic success.
Academics
Does the school provide learning support, or can it extend learning for a child who is advanced?
Academics
Does the school provide learning support, or can it extend learning for a child who is advanced?
Each branch has specialist staff and programmes designed both to support students who need additional assistance and to extend students who are gifted.
The school emphasizes quality teaching that responds to the pace and preferred learning style of each student.
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Communications
Key contact points, boarding communication, parent updates, and practical information for daily school life.
Communications
What is the primary point of contact for each branch of Datus?
Communications
What is the primary point of contact for each branch of Datus?
Families may use the following contact lines depending on the matter involved:
- Boarding School Tel: +233 (0) 557387463 / 552398468
- Business Office Tel: +233 (0) 303 306674 / 557387463 / 552398468
- Admissions Tel: +233 (0) 557387463 / 552398468
- Security Tel: +233 (0) 557387463 / 552398468
- Accounts Office Tel: +233 (0) 244371747
Communications
Who is the primary point of contact for boarding student information, and who do parents contact with questions?
Communications
Who is the primary point of contact for boarding student information, and who do parents contact with questions?
For questions related to boarding school life, families should email boardingschool@datus.edu.gh and include the child's full name for faster support.
For questions related to academic performance, families should reach out to academics@datus.edu.gh.
Communications
Will there be some type of regular weekly communication with parents and families?
Communications
Will there be some type of regular weekly communication with parents and families?
Yes. The school sends weekly and monthly email communication to families with important updates and information.
Communications
How do I address mail and care packages to my child?
Communications
How do I address mail and care packages to my child?
Please visit www.datus.edu.gh and locate your child's branch of school so packages can be addressed correctly.
Communications
What items are not allowed for my child in the boarding school?
Communications
What items are not allowed for my child in the boarding school?
The following items should not be kept on campus or sent in a care package:
- Cell phone
- Tobacco, dip, and electronic cigarettes
- Powder drinks, weight gainer, protein, creatine, or supplement powder
- Playing cards, dice, and board games
- Mouthwash with alcohol
- Food with shells such as sunflower seeds
- Gum
- Aerosol cans of any kind
- Pocket knives
- Cameras
- Thumb drives, CDs, DVDs, and computer games
- Lighters
- Cash, as Mobile Money is cashless
- Instant shoe-shine liquid
- iPods with Wi-Fi capability or cameras
- Hot plates or devices that heat liquids
- Electric blankets
- Plug-in air fresheners
- Vitamins or medicine unless approved by the infirmary
- Glass items, jars, drinking glasses, or glass bowls
- Energy drinks of any kind
Communications
What will the child be doing after classes end in the afternoon?
Communications
What will the child be doing after classes end in the afternoon?
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, students participate in athletic activities.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are drill days. Students take part in training, drill, or other Corps of Cadets activities under the supervision of the Commandant's Department before beginning athletic activities.
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Tuition and Fees
Guidance for account balances, incidental payments, payment methods, and tuition support questions.
Tuition and Fees
Who do I contact if I have questions about fees or my account balances?
Tuition and Fees
Who do I contact if I have questions about fees or my account balances?
Questions should be directed to the accounts department, which handles Accounts Receivable in the Business Office.
Email: accountsdept@datus.edu.gh
Tuition and Fees
Can I pay incidental expenses such as uniforms or fees with a different payment method than tuition?
Tuition and Fees
Can I pay incidental expenses such as uniforms or fees with a different payment method than tuition?
Yes. Incidental expenses can be set up for auto-pay from a different credit card or bank account than the one used for tuition.
All payments are made through the bank.
Tuition and Fees
What are the acceptable forms of payment at Datus?
Tuition and Fees
What are the acceptable forms of payment at Datus?
Payments may be made by check payable to Datus Complex Schools or directly through the bank.
Tuition and Fees
Does Datus offer tuition assistance or rebate programmes for two or more children?
Tuition and Fees
Does Datus offer tuition assistance or rebate programmes for two or more children?
Yes. Families interested in tuition assistance or rebate programmes should contact the accounts department at accountsdept@datus.edu.gh.
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Accreditation and School Information
Core questions about accreditation, school profile, mission, admissions, boarding, and the broader Datus educational philosophy.
Accreditation and School Information
Is Datus International School an IB World School?
Accreditation and School Information
Is Datus International School an IB World School?
Yes. Datus is accredited with www.ibo.org and offers the Primary Years Programme of the IB.
Accreditation and School Information
Does Datus International School offer the Cambridge Programme?
Accreditation and School Information
Does Datus International School offer the Cambridge Programme?
Yes. Datus is accredited with the British Council to run the CAIE programme.
Accreditation and School Information
How much does Datus International School cost?
Accreditation and School Information
How much does Datus International School cost?
Please contact accountsdept@datus.edu.gh for current pricing and information on financial aid.
Accreditation and School Information
What is the SAT average for Datus?
Accreditation and School Information
What is the SAT average for Datus?
The average SAT composite for Datus candidates ranges between 1325 and 1800.
Accreditation and School Information
How many students go to Datus?
Accreditation and School Information
How many students go to Datus?
The school reports over 500 students enrolled on campus.
Accreditation and School Information
What is the mission of Datus International School?
Accreditation and School Information
What is the mission of Datus International School?
Datus aims to be recognized by the success of students in achieving personal goals through multidisciplinary learning opportunities, creativity, and the development of full individual potential.
The mission also emphasizes international standards, challenge, critical thinking, social-emotional growth, Ghanaian cultural appreciation, self-reflection, care for others, and transformative leadership.
Accreditation and School Information
What is the vision of Datus International School?
Accreditation and School Information
What is the vision of Datus International School?
Educating children to become independently thinking, globally and socially conscious, innovative, communicative, and happy young individuals.
Accreditation and School Information
What is the admissions or application process at Datus?
Accreditation and School Information
What is the admissions or application process at Datus?
Datus describes a simple four-step process for admissions.
- Book a tour
- Submit an application
- Application review
- Secure your place
Accreditation and School Information
Who is the founder of Datus?
Accreditation and School Information
Who is the founder of Datus?
Raphael Adoayi Dowetin, also known as Togbui Kwaku Amenyodu I.
Accreditation and School Information
Why Datus International School?
Accreditation and School Information
Why Datus International School?
Datus delivers a curriculum where empathy, equality, open-mindedness, inclusiveness, and respect are embedded across learning areas.
The goal is to develop strong individuals who take action and defend these values as productive citizens of the world.
Accreditation and School Information
What is the Datus philosophy?
Accreditation and School Information
What is the Datus philosophy?
Datus summarizes its philosophy in three core statements:
- Students are at the centre of everything the school does
- Building staff capacity is paramount
- Everything is based on research and a whole-school approach
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What is the purpose of Datus?
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What is the purpose of Datus?
Datus seeks to develop individuals who:
- Learn about themselves and the world around them
- Grow to become effective members of the community now and beyond
- Achieve personal growth and a lifelong love of learning
Accreditation and School Information
Is Datus International School a boarding school?
Accreditation and School Information
Is Datus International School a boarding school?
Yes.
Accreditation and School Information
What are the visiting hours at Datus International School?
Accreditation and School Information
What are the visiting hours at Datus International School?
On weekends, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Accreditation and School Information
How many branches does Datus International School have?
Accreditation and School Information
How many branches does Datus International School have?
The school has four branches.
Accreditation and School Information
How will my child be kept safe while on campus, and what help is available if my child has a problem?
Accreditation and School Information
How will my child be kept safe while on campus, and what help is available if my child has a problem?
Families are directed to review the school's child safeguarding policy and guidelines for detailed procedures and support structures.
Accreditation and School Information
Why should my child go to Datus Boarding School?
Accreditation and School Information
Why should my child go to Datus Boarding School?
Datus describes boarding as an experience-centered environment that helps students grow in self-discipline and develop a strong work ethic for higher education.
The school highlights that boarding supports both academic readiness and wider personal growth.
- Peer learning
- Smaller class sizes
- Personal growth
- A conducive learning atmosphere
- Advanced co-curricular activities
- Social maturity
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Day Students
Operational details for daily arrival, departure, attendance, and medical or schedule-related needs for day students.
Day Students
When and where do day students report each school day morning?
Day Students
When and where do day students report each school day morning?
Day students report each morning by 0715 hours at the main security office to sign in before proceeding to their assigned classrooms.
Day Students
When do day students depart campus at the end of the school day?
Day Students
When do day students depart campus at the end of the school day?
Day students typically finish athletic participation by about 1730 hours.
They then report to the security office for final instructions or updates and must sign out before leaving campus.
Day Students
What if I need to drop my day student off earlier in the morning?
Day Students
What if I need to drop my day student off earlier in the morning?
Students arriving early should report to the security office.
They may wait there or at another directed location and may join colleagues in the dining hall during scheduled breakfast time.
Day Students
What if I need to pick up my day student later in the evening?
Day Students
What if I need to pick up my day student later in the evening?
Students may wait in the security office or at another location as directed.
Day Students
What is the process to pick up my child early or arrive late due to a medical appointment?
Day Students
What is the process to pick up my child early or arrive late due to a medical appointment?
Parents should contact the infirmary through administration@datus.edu.gh and communicate the appointment information.
The school prefers such appointments to take place after the class day where possible.
Day Students
What do I do if my child is sick and I need to keep him or her home?
Day Students
What do I do if my child is sick and I need to keep him or her home?
Parents should email absent@datus.edu.gh to notify the school of the absence.
A registered nurse from the infirmary will follow up later that day. If the child is absent for more than two days, medical documentation is required for the absence to be counted as excused.
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