New Horizon Special School

We provide day school education for children aged 5-18 and specialist vocational skills for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

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About Us

New Horizon Special School

New Horizon Special School is a private school in Ghana, West Africa, for people with intellectual disabilities and autism.

Founded by Mrs. Founded by Salome Francois in 1972, our school provides special education for children aged 5 to 18, and vocational training employment for  students over 18. We are legally registered as a voluntary, non-profit making and charitable institution with the Ministry of Education.

We strive to develop each student’s potential to the full so that they can lead a productive and satisfying life.

Support our Sponsor-a-Child Program

Term Dates

Download our detailed term dates here

Volunteering and internships are an important, collaborative part of our school

Frequently asked questions

The total cost of sponsoring one child is USD 2,000 per academic year. This covers:

  • Registration and tuition
  • One hot meal a day
  • Physiotherapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Transportation
  • Sports Excursions

Learn more on our Sponsorship page.

Cash donations are vital for our operation. In kind donation are greatly appreciated too:

  • IT equipment (iPad, PC, laptop, TV, projector)
  • School supplies (crayons, boards, papers etc…)
  • Educational toys: Lego(jumbo and regular),puzzles(all sizes), building blocks, cause & effect toys etc..
  • Sensory Materials(play dough, kinetic sand, slime, textures etc)
  • Art supplies
  • Speech /Language & Occupational Therapist
  • Art & Music Therapist

Admissions are open through the academic year.

Prospective parents may call the school or 0302-772878 to book a pre-admission meeting. You can find out more on our Admissions page.

We welcome experienced, independent and caring volunteers from all over the globe. People with  the passion, love and understanding are key to our curriculum delivery.

Learn more about visiting our school and find out possible areas of support here.

Engaging in community service provides students from various schools with the opportunity to become active members of their community and has a lasting, positive impact on society at large.

Community involvement and social responsibility enables students to acquire life skills and knowledge, as well as provide a service to those who need it most.