Admissions
Highly Selective Admissions for Oromia’s Elite Scholars
Our dual-tier admissions process identifies high-ability Grade 8 students across the region through competitive regional and institutional testing.
3.2%
Acceptance rate of Grade 8 applicants in the Oromia region
99+/98+
Minimum regional exam threshold percentile required for male / female to qualify for exam entrance eligibility.
80%
Minimum average students must maintain to keep their scholarship
Admissions begin in Grade 8, reserving entrance eligibility exclusively for applicants scoring in the 99+ percentile (male) and 98+ percentile (female) on the regional examination before undergoing our rigorous institutional test.
Admission Method
How selection works
- Highly Selective Admission: We maintain a competitive 3.2% acceptance rate among Grade 8 applicants across the Oromia region.
- Percentile-Based Qualification: Entrance exam eligibility is restricted to top regional performers (99+ percentile for male and 98+ percentile for female applicants on the state-level Ministry exam).
- Rigorous Two-Stage Evaluation: This dual-tier screening system ensures the academy admits Oromia’s most exceptionally talented and driven scholars.
- High Academic Standards: Students must maintain an 80% minimum passing threshold, supported by dedicated remediation, re-teaching modules, and reassessment opportunities across all coursework.
- Academic & Behavioral Accountability: Annual academic retention depends on maintaining both institutional academic standards and high behavioral expectations.
2025 Graduating Class
Student retention & graduation, example batch
Grade 9 intake
Grade 10 promoted
Grade 11 promoted
Grade 12 graduates
Retention reflects the high standards maintained across our four-year curriculum. Through rigorous coursework and strict behavioral expectations—backed by continuous academic mentorship—we ensure that every graduate meets elite national standards.
WHERE OUR GRADUATES MATRICULATE