The school is operated by the International Community School of Abidjan Association, a non-profit association formed in accordance with Ivorian law. The United States Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire is recognized as the founding sponsor of the school.
Parents or guardians of enrolled children are automatically given membership in the Association, and special membership is given to faculty and the administration. The Association meets bi-annually: once per semester.
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Composition of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is composed of nine members, chosen from the regular and honorary members of the Association, at least five of whom shall be elected. The Founding Sponsor may appoint up to two voting members to the Board.
The Board oversees the governance and direction of the school by holding regular meetings, retreats, and being actively involved in committee work. -
Non-profit basis
Board Meetings Calendar
Events Log
2026-2027 ICSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Ms Bidemi LADAPO (Biddy)
Trustee, Chair
Ms Adwoa AYISI-SALAWOU
Trustee, Vice Chair
Ms Rekia FOUDEL
Trustee, Treasurer
Ms Yasmine DOUKOURE WODIE
Trustee, Secretary
Mr Daniel HORNING
Trustee, US Embassy Representative
Ms Constance PALADINO (Connie)
Trustee, US Embassy Representative
Ms Brenda WANDERA
Trustee
Mr Bart WILLEMS
Trustee
Mr Henning FOTLAND
Trustee
Leadership
- The Director of ICSA is the Chief Executive Officer who is directly responsible to the Board of Directors. The Director is assisted by the Lower School and Upper School Principals, and by the Head of Operations, who oversees the Human Resources, the Business Office, the General Services and Technology.
- The Senior Leadership Team of ICSA is composed the Head of School, the Head of Operations, the two Principals, the Curriculum Coordinator, the Athletics Director, the Director of Technology, and the Service-Learning Coordinator.
- The Lower School and Upper School Principals are the educational leaders in their division and responsible for the short and long-term goals of the school, as well as the day-to-day management of the school.
ICSA Statutes & Policies:
Strategic Plan
