The McCarthy Hill School

What The McCarthy Hill School does

The McCarthy Hill School (TMHS) is a private educational institution headquartered in Accra, Ghana, founded in 2008 and operating a single campus with 23 employees. It delivers education across three stages — Early Years (0–5 years), Primary School (5–11 years), and Junior Secondary School (12–18 years) — combining the UK National Curriculum via Pearson Edexcel accreditation with the Ghana Education Service (GES) Common Core Programme. Core offerings include the Early Years Programme, Primary School Programme, Junior Secondary School Programme, a Learning Support Programme for students with diverse learning needs (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Down's Syndrome, Speech Delay), the McCarthyHub online community platform, Guidance and Counseling Services, and Extracurricular Activities spanning art, music, sports, swimming, and cultural dance. Facilities include an ICT lab, library, music room, art room, swimming pool, petting zoo, and gym, with 70% of energy supplied via solar power.

Name

The McCarthy Hill School

Legal name

The Mccarthy Hill School

Website

https://mccarthyhillschool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The McCarthy Hill School is a private K-9 institution in Accra, Ghana, delivering Pearson Edexcel-accredited UK curriculum blended with Ghanaian standards to families seeking internationally aligned primary and junior secondary education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG), Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD), Classroom Assessment & Grading (Formative/Summative) (EDAJAFAC)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Pearson Edexcel curriculum
• Early years learning
• Junior secondary school
• International primary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The school is solely run on payments made through tuition. Fees cover operational costs and are paid via bank transfer or mobile money (MoMo). Additional fees may only occur if pupils require products or services not run, owned or managed by the school.
2. Need-Based Financial Assistance: The school provides need-based financial assistance to deserving pupils from less privileged backgrounds as part of its vision. 20% of pupils are intended to be on need-based financial assistance according to the school vision.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The McCarthy Hill School is a private, Pearson-accredited educational institution in Accra, Ghana that delivers a comprehensive K-12 educational program spanning Early Years (0-5 years), Primary (5-11 years), and Junior Secondary (12-18 years). It combines the Ghana Education Service Common Core Programme with the UK National Curriculum through Pearson Edexcel, offering internationally recognized qualifications alongside BECE preparation, with supplementary Learning Support, Guidance and Counseling, and Extracurricular programs.

Product overview

The McCarthy Hill School (TMHS) offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem spanning Early Years (0-5 years), Primary School (5-11 years), and Junior Secondary/High School (12-18 years). The school delivers the UK National Curriculum through Pearson Edexcel accreditation alongside the Ghana Education Service Common Core Programme. Key offerings include the McCarthyHub online platform, Learning Support Programme for students with special needs, Guidance and Counseling Services, and diverse Extracurricular Activities. The institution operates as a unified school with integrated programs rather than separate modular products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Programme A play-based learning program for children from birth to 5 years, featuring a milestones-based curriculum with monthly themes, focusing on communication, physical development, social-emotional skills, and early literacy through interactive and hands-on activities.
• Primary School Programme
• Junior Secondary School Programme
• Learning Support Programme
• McCarthyHub
• Extracurricular Activities
• Guidance and Counseling Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni successfully placed in top senior high schools and universities globally
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PearsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPearson is the accrediting body for TMHS, providing internationally recognized curriculum framework (Pearson Edexcel) and qualifications including International GCSE. This partnership ensures students receive globally competitive education standards.
• UNESCO ASPnetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) connects TMHS to a global network of educational institutions promoting international understanding and peace education. TMHS is visible as a partner displaying the UNESCO logo.
• OMEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOMEP (World Organization for Early Childhood Education) is an international organization working for the well-being of young children. TMHS displays the OMEP logo indicating membership or partnership in early childhood education initiatives.
• ChildFund GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildFund Ghana partnership supports the school's commitment to providing need-based financial assistance to deserving pupils from less privileged backgrounds. ChildFund logo appears on school partnerships section.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ghana International School: Long-established private K-12 international school in Accra offering globally recognized curricula. Comparable to TMHS on target market (premium urban Ghanaian families), curriculum posture, and direct competition for international-school placements.
• Lincoln Community School: American-style international K-12 school in Accra. Highly comparable to TMHS on international curriculum positioning, premium urban catchment, and overlap in extracurricular breadth.
• German Swiss International School: International K-12 school in Accra offering blended national and international curricula. Comparable to TMHS in serving Accra-based expatriate and local families seeking internationally accredited primary and secondary education.
• Roman Ridge International School: International primary-focused school in Accra. Closely comparable to TMHS on age range served (Early Years through primary), international curriculum positioning, and direct competition for the same parent segment in the Accra catchment.
• SOS Hermann Gmeiner International College: International college in Ghana offering secondary education with globally recognized credentials. Comparable to TMHS on international curriculum delivery, secondary-stage focus, and Ghanaian catchment.
• Galaxy International School: Private international school in Accra serving primary and secondary students. Comparable to TMHS on international curriculum orientation and the Accra premium-school market.
• Association International School: Private international school in Accra offering K-12 instruction. Comparable to TMHS on target families, international curriculum positioning, and Accra geographic market.
• Tema International School: International secondary school near Accra with strong emphasis on global curricula and extracurricular breadth. Comparable to TMHS in targeting families seeking international qualifications within commuting distance of Accra.

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: Large global K-12 operator with premium international schools worldwide. Comparable to TMHS in offering internationally accredited curricula to premium urban families, but with significantly broader geographic and program reach.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium K-12 school group with campuses across multiple regions. Overlaps with TMHS on premium international curriculum positioning but operates at vastly greater scale and as part of a broad portfolio rather than a single specialized niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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