ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
Ethiopia’s Highest-Ranking Academic Institution, 2025
Recognized nationally for unmatched pass rates, mean score averages, and top individual student performance on the national entrance examination.
100% Pass Rate Benchmark
One of only 50 secondary schools nationwide to achieve a 100% student pass rate on the national examination.
Unmatched National Performance
While only 8.2% of candidates nationwide achieved 300+ points on the ESSLCE, 100% of Dodola Ifa Boru students scored 480 or higher—setting an unprecedented national benchmark.
592 / 600 & 590 / 600
All-time national record holders: Kalid Beshir Hasen (592/600) and Gosa Negeso Geleto (590/600) achieved the highest examination scores in Ethiopian history.
-HISTORIC NATIONAL STANDINGS
Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESSLCE) Top Performers
| Student | Score | Stream / Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kalid Beshir | 592 | Natural Science — #1 Nationally |
| Gosa Negeso | 590 | Natural Science — #2 Nationally |
| Genet Merga | 580 | Natural Science — #2 Female Nationally |
| Asli Ahmed | 579 | Natural Sciences |
| ISA Dedefo | 558 | Social Science — #4 Nationally, Social Science Stream |
| FEYISA Balcha | 555 | Social Science — #6 National |
| Elisabet Teku | 542 | Social Science — #2 Female Nationally, Social Science |
| Biftu Dadi | 533 | Social Science — #7 Female Nationally |
Recognitions
Awards & distinctions
- Historic National Exam Achievements: Home to Ethiopia’s #1 top scorer (592/600) and #2 top scorer Gosa Negeso Geleto (590/600), alongside the #2 female scorer nationally (580/600) and #3 in the Social Science stream (557/600) in 2025.
- Government Recognition: Honored by government officials as one of the elite few schools nationwide where 100% of candidates passed the 2025 University Entrance Examination.
- Flawless Graduation Rate: Maintained a perfect 100% success record in the national examination that determines high school graduation in Ethiopia.
- National Moot Court Excellence: Secured 1st and 2nd place nationwide at the 2024 National Moot Court Competition.
- Regional Championship Leaders: Named overall champion of the 2023 Oromia Regional Educational Festival at Adama Science and Technology University, winning 7 gold medals competing against 50+ elite schools.
- Consistent State-Level Dominance: Selected 16 students to represent the academy at the Oromia Regional Festival’s state-level academic competition for 3 consecutive years, with 9 students placing consistently in the top three.
- Athletic Honors: Won Gold in the Athletics category at the 2022 Regional Boarding School Festival.
- Multi-Disciplinary Gold Medals: Earned Gold medals across Robotics, Dance, and Music at the 2024 Regional Festival.
- STEM & Academic Quiz Victories: Secured Gold in STEM, Athletics, and Academic Quiz & Answer competitions in 2024.
Student Programs
Beyond the classroom
UNESCO Centre for Peace
Awarded two full scholarships to the 2026 STEAM and IMUN programs in Florida, USA, featuring official visits to the White House and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Addis Coder Summer Camp
Selected 1 scholar for the competitive 2025 algorithms and advanced programming initiative.
INSA Cyber Talent Summer Camp
Selected 7 students in 2023 and 2 in 2024; three scholars completed full certification, earning official credentials and recruitment eligibility for national cybersecurity roles.
Brighter Generation Program
A competitive STEM & computing mentorship at Arsi University directed by visiting U.S. professors—selecting 6 scholars in 2024 and 3 in 2025.
iCog Labs Apprenticeship
Secured placements for 4 scholars in this highly competitive artificial intelligence and robotics initiative, selected from an applicant pool with an acceptance rate under 10%.
Ethiopian Customs & Tax Simulation
Fielded 3 student delegates in this national fiscal policy competition run by the Ethiopian Customs & Tax Authority, securing a Top-3 national ranking.
DoCoder Program
Founded and led by Bahraddin Abdulmejid Dawud, this program taught Python programming and data structures to students at Dodola Boarding School from October 2025 to January 2026, building strong problem-solving skills along the way.
State-Level Moot Court Competition
Two students represented the school in 2024, focused on court and political science debates; one ranked 2nd place statewide.
Moments to Remember
Achievement Gallery
2025 ESSLCE Exam Success
Celebrating a historic 100% pass rate alongside the #1 and #2 highest individual exam scores in Ethiopian history.
National STEM Competition Champions
Secured 1st place in the national MS League STEM challenge, earning full Umrah packages awarded by the Ethiopian-Saudi Arabia Majlis.
AddisCoder Excellence Award
Honored directly by UC Berkeley Professor Jelani Nelson for exceptional mastery of advanced algorithms and computational programming.
Regional Football Champions
Crowned overall tournament champions after claiming the gold medal in football at the 2025 Regional Educational Festival.
INSA Cyber Talent
Certified graduates eligible for cybersecurity recruitment.