Cirrus International School delivers internationally benchmarked Primary & Secondary education — combining a Cambridge/IGCSE-aligned curriculum with strong Somali language, culture, and Islamic values.
We deliver internationally benchmarked education within a locally grounded, values-based learning environment — equipping learners with the academic foundation, critical thinking skills, and global outlook to compete confidently at the regional and international level.
Cirrus International School is a newly established Primary and Secondary institution in Garowe, Puntland — created to give families access to internationally benchmarked education without requiring relocation abroad.
Our core values are the standard against which we measure our teaching, our conduct, and our relationships with families and the wider community.
Teaching practice informed by continuous assessment, reflection, and international best practice.
Honesty, respect, and accountability form the foundation of everyday school life.
Islamic studies and Somali language and culture are taught as core subjects at every stage.
A school built to grow responsibly, in step with the community and families it serves.
Open, consistent communication between school and home, term after term.
A maximum class size of 25 students keeps every learner seen, known, and supported.
An internationally benchmarked curriculum, locally delivered — complemented by strong Somali language, culture, and Islamic studies instruction.
Literacy, numeracy, and foundational skills delivered through structured, age-appropriate teaching.
Broader subject exposure and independent learning habits, building toward specialization.
Intensified curriculum preparing students for internationally recognized GCSE examinations.
Advanced study and examination preparation for international university entry.
Cirrus maintains a maximum class size of 25 students and a target maximum staff-to-student ratio of 1:20 across all Key Stages — allowing teachers to give individualized attention and closely monitor every learner's progress.
A campus equipped for a modern, internationally benchmarked educational programme, differentiated for Primary and Secondary learners.
Cirrus welcomes applications from families across Garowe and the wider Nugal region throughout the year, subject to available capacity at each Key Stage.
Contact AdmissionsInitial inquiry & capacity check
Application & supporting documents
Age-appropriate placement assessment
Offer, registration & orientation
We are committed to providing high-quality, internationally benchmarked education, rooted in strong local values, so that every learner is prepared to compete confidently at the regional and global level.