Our Learning Environment
Bingham Academy’s pursuit of academic excellence is reflected in its learning environment. Nestled on a spacious, green campus in the outer suburbs of Addis Ababa, our facilities are thoughtfully designed to support focused learning, creative play, extracurricular involvement, and the safety of our students.
The campus layout also fosters regular opportunities for outdoor interaction as elementary and secondary students, teachers, and staff move freely throughout the grounds.
CAMPUS VISITORS
Current Bingham Community Members:
All adults should check in at the Main Office to receive a visitor badge, which should be worn for the duration of your visit. Visitors are welcome to wait in front of Savor Café.
For scheduled appointments with a member of the Bingham staff, please report to the Main Office, and the receptionist will notify your host.
Alumni, Prospective Students, & Families:
If you are interested in scheduling a visit or campus tour, please click here to request an appointment.
Academic Building
Our Elementary Building, completed in 2021, serves as the home for Grades 1–5, our Amharic language classrooms, and our elementary art classroom.
Our secondary classrooms are located in the Gowans Center, a vibrant learning space that also features science and computer labs, as well as outdoor areas for tutoring and study groups. The building provides ample room for older students to learn and collaborate, while also housing our secondary teacher workrooms. In addition, the Gowans Center is home to the offices of the Athletic Director and Secondary School Counselor.
Most of Bingham’s administrative staff are based in the Admin Building, including the Chair of the Directorial Team, Director of Operations, Operations Manager, Human Resources, Finance Manager and Procurement Office, Marketing & Communications Manager, and the Health Coordinator. The Elementary and Secondary Principal teams, staff supporting behavior and restorative practice, and the Admission Officer are located in the Hub, conveniently situated next to the secondary school.
Our campus also has several classrooms reserved for study of Amharic – Ethiopia’s national language.
The Graham Hay Memorial Library is open to students and staff from 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including during recess and lunch. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the library’s resources throughout the school day. During the rainy season break, the library operates on adjusted hours to ensure continued access while accommodating seasonal campus needs.
Athletics Facility & Fields
Our campus is designed to promote fitness, teamwork, and active learning for students and staff alike. Facilities include an indoor gymnasium with a rock climbing wall, an outdoor basketball court, Ricker Field, a KG1 and KG2 playground, an elementary playground, an upper elementary mini ropes course, and a cross-country track. We also offer a workout room for staff, which is available to secondary students who have received approval and completed the required training. These spaces provide opportunities for physical activity, collaboration, and outdoor learning throughout the school year.
