Welcome to the ICSA Panthers Upper School!

I want to begin by expressing my deep gratitude for the warm welcome my family and I have received since arriving at ICSA. It has been a joy to meet so many of you already, and I look forward to continuing to build these connections throughout the year. My leadership journey has taken me across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, and I am honored to now serve here in Abidjan.

The heart of our Upper School is shaped by the IB Learner Profile and the Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills. These guide us as we challenge students to think critically, act with integrity, and grow into reflective, globally minded young people. Together, these qualities form the foundation for lifelong learning and leadership.

We are proud to be an MYP Candidate School, while also fully authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme. This means we are firmly grounded in international best practice and at the same time shaping our own local pathway for growth. I believe this combination offers our students a powerful platform to learn, achieve, and thrive.

Thank you for being part of our Upper School community. I look forward to a successful year together.

Go Panthers!

Yours,
Luis Ramirez
Upper School Principal
International Community School of Abidjan

Luis Ramirez - Upper School Principal

“We are united by ICSA’s core values of compassion, curiosity, and courage — qualities that will guide us in making this a year of growth, belonging, and achievement for every student.”

— Luis Ramirez

Upper School Principal

Luis Ramirez
Upper School Principal

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