History

Gibson School Systems was founded in 2000 by Dr. Leea Gibson and Mr. Mohammed Aden. Dr. Leea Gibson is an American who came to Ethiopia in 1998 G.C to join her family and contribute to the quality of education in Africa. She has a bachelor’s degree in education with a focus in English as a second language. She has a masters degree in Educational Administration. Dr. Leea Gibson is a holder of the Ed. D (Doctorate of Education) in Educational Leadership. Dr. Gibson has been a librarian, an English teacher, an English Language Editor for a Major American Magazine, an assistant school principal, and a school director before Gibson Youth Academy.
 
Mr. Mohammed Aden is a proud Ethiopian businessman who operates successfully in various sectors in Ethiopia. He has a masters degree in Economics. In addition to his business ventures, he is a generous benefactor and contributor to many charities and worthy causes.
Gibson School Systems started with one school in the Bole campus which is now the former central office. The first year, the school had 330 students. Today, Gibson School Systems consists of six kindergartens, seven lower primary schools, and six high schools in Kolfe, Kore, SarBet, Bole Medanealem, Lafto, Bole24 and CMC. In addition to serving thousands of students all across Addis Ababa, Gibson School Systems provides jobs to over 1500 people.
 
Dr. Leea Gibson and Mr. Mohammed Aden are very grateful to the people who help to make this organization strong every day. Mr. Mohammed Aden and Dr. Leea Gibson are dedicated to continuing the Gibson School Systems as a legacy for years to come.God willing

2000

FOUNDED

20

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE​​

2000+

NUMBER OF STUDENTS

1500

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

Our Achievement

A key milestone for the school was our 20th anniversary celebrations held in January 2020. We are proud to have been graced during this occasion with the founders – Dr.Leah Gibson and Mr. Mohammed Aden amongst other high dignitary guests from the government and private sectors.

“Good schools,like good societies and good families, celebrate and cherish diversity.”
Mr. Haile Gabriel​ SAID
Parent

Who we are

STUDENTS TESTIMONIALS

I have found GSS to be a great place. THE campus looks beautiful; The facilities are top-notch; The staffs are really student centered and committed to student learning. GSS is really a model learning environment.

What we do

STUDENTS TESTIMONIALS

GSS is committed to ensuring that all students learn  at the highest levels.  GSS not only ensures that students succeed in meeting high academic standards but also experience opportunities to apply their learning in meaningful ways.

Mr. Musa Tuji

Administrative Head
musa.tuji@gyaschool.com

Mr. Dereje Tesfaye

Huma Resources Cordinator
dereje.tesf@gyaschool.com

Mr. Asega Lemma

Production Manager
asega.lema@gyaschool.com

Mr. Oumer Aliye

Registrar and Finance Manager
oumer.ali@gyaschool.com