Tamale Islamic Science Senior High School

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Tamale Islamic Science Senior High School
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Tamale Islamic Science Senior High School
P. O. Box 1485 Tamale

Tamale, Ghana

Northern Region

Ghana
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School type Secondary co-educational boarding school
MottoKnowledge, Supplication to God, Service to Humanity
Religious affiliation(s) Islam
Established1997;27 years ago (1997)
StatusActive
School boardBoard of Governors
School district Sagnarigu Municipal District
Oversight Ghana Education Service
GradesForms 1–3 (Grades 10–12)
GenderCo-ed
Age range14 to 18 years
Education systemSenior High School
LanguageEnglish
Nickname Tissec

Tamale Islamic Science Senior High School(Tissec) is a public, co-educational senior high school located in Tamale, the capital of the Northern Region of Ghana. [1] It was established in 1997 as a STEM school by the Islamic Development Bank. Later, it was absorbed into the Ghanaian public school system. [2] [3] The school was used as a temporary lecture space for students of the University for Development Studies. [4]

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Academics

Tissec offers a curriculum focused on science and technology, preparing students for further education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The school provides three main programs: [1]

Facilities and student life

Tissec is primarily a boarding school, offering on-campus residence for almost all of its students. This allows students across Ghana to access quality science education. However, the school also accepts a limited number of day students who live close enough to commute daily. There are four residential houses:

Other facilities essential for academic and student life, includes: biology, chemistry, physics, and computer laboratories, enabling scientific exploration and research. Additionally, an agricultural station dedicated to horticultural studies provides hands-on learning opportunities. Supporting student well-being, the campus features a dispensary, library, mosque, and sports field for medical assistance, academic resources, spiritual engagement, and recreational activities, respectively. A market area is also available for the purchase of hot meals, snacks, and school items, ensuring convenience for students and staff alike.

Admissions and school performance

Students are admitted to TISSEC through the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), the centralized admissions system for Ghanaian senior high schools. [5]

Sister schools

Tissec has a sister school relationship with Kentucky Country Day School, Louisville, as part of the Tamale-Louisville sister city relationship administered under the office of the Zosimli Naa. [6] [7] [8]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Tamale Islamic Science Senior High | SchoolsInGh.com". schoolsInGh. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  3. ↑ "NSMQ23: Tamale Islamic Science SHS beat lions of TAMASCO to secure debut Northern Zonal Championship win - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  4. ↑ Affairs, UBIDS Corporate. "Overview". SD Dombo Univ. of Business and Integrated Dev't Studies. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  5. ↑ "TAMALE ISLAMIC SCIENCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ONLINE ADMISSION". www.myshsadmission.com. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  6. ↑ "TAMA hails relations with Louisville".
  7. ↑ Clark, Kirsten. "KCD group helps provide fresh water in Ghana". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  8. ↑ "Zosimlinaa Partners Tissec to donate blood and clean up TTH".
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  10. ↑ Larnyoh, Magdalene (2023-10-12). ""What a comeback": OWASS wins with 7 point-gap against Tamale Science in NSMQ". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-04-06.

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