Greenbelt Academy - Bor
Inspiring and educating the next generation of peacemakers & transformational leaders.
Greenbelt Academy - Bor is the inaugural school of Education Bridge in South Sudan, and was established in 2017. The school serve over 500 students in grade 9-12. Greenbelt Academy -Bor ranked in the top 5 schools nationally and was ranked #1 in 2021. The school has produced alumni who have gone on to Stanford University, University of Notre Dame, University of North Carolina among others.
Curricula Programs
Greenbelt Academy uses an integrated curriculum which is based on South Sudan national curriculum, complemented by contents from Kenyan and Ugandan curricula. This is done to achieve content rigor which ensure all our students are adequately prepared for university studies. The language of instruction in the school is English. The following list of subjects are taught: Basic Math, Additional Math, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, History, Geography, Accounting, Commerce, Religious Education, and Citizenship Education.
Greenbelt Academy aslo provides a unique curriculum in Leadership and Conflict transformation which is taught in grade 11 and 12.
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Extra-Curricula Programs
Greenbelt students participate in various club activities. Some of the most popular clubs are debating clubs, writing and journalism club, environmental club and Drama and Dance club. Clubs provide opportunities for students to practice and hone their leadership skills; develop talent and build meaningful relationship beyond the classrooms. Every students is expected to participate in at least one club in the school.
Beside clubs, sport and games, are integral parts of the school programs. Soccer and volleyball are the most biggest sports. Basketball is coming soon. Students are expected to participate in sports once a week.
College Counselling
Our college counselling program support students with college planning. We support students to apply to various summer programs including Yale and Notre Dame summer programs, and extended learning opportunities globally. A number of our students apply to college prep programs such as Bridge to Rwanda and UWC before applying to universities.
Our alumni are at the African Leadership Academy, University of Notre Dame, Stanford University and other prestigious programs across the world. Our college counselling program enable students to access life-changing global opportunities.
Residential Life
Greenbelt Academy has boarding facilities for interested students from grade 9-12. Girls are especially encouraged to become boarders because data shows that when girls are in boarding, they tend to be more successful academically and less likely to drop out. This is because boarding facilities provide a focus environment for students to study and access support from their peers and boarding staff.
All grade 12 students are expected to live in boarding for the the whole year to ensure adequate preparation for national exam and life beyond Greenbelt Academy.
Students Experiences
How to Apply?
Greenbelt Academy - Bor does admission once a year. Registration and admission take place between January 5th and February 25th every year. Information about school fees and other requirements can be found at the school. You can also reach the school via email at greenbeltacademies@gmail.com or by calling +211922013455. The school provide need-based scholarship.
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