About ILAE

The International Leadership Academy of Ethiopia (ILAE) is a nonprofit college preparatory school established by the International Leadership Academy, a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization in the state of Washington. Partnering with distinguished leaders and institutions, our vision is to create a world-class school that recruits and develops academically gifted and talented students in Ethiopia, ultimately preparing them for a lifetime of social responsibility and international leadership.

Our Mission

To create a generation of leaders who will transform Ethiopia.

Our Vision 

To offer a global education that nurtures students to discover their purpose, challenges them to think critically, empowers them to set and surpass their own standards and inspires them to transform Ethiopia.

The Campus

ILAE will be located in Ethiopia's capital city, Addis Ababa, home to the country’s federal government, as well as the African Union and the Economic Commission of Africa. Spanning 15 acres, the campus will be well-equipped with state-of-the-art computer centers, science laboratories, world language labs, a media center, athletic fields, and dormitories for resident students and faculty.