Accra - Post Report Question and Answers

What accommodations do schools make for special-needs kids?

LCS tries. They do the best with what they have, but do not come here expecting the same resources that are available in the US. If the learning needs are severe, this is not the place for you. - Sep 2023


Not sure, but I hope they'd be accommodating. - Sep 2022


Have a specialist who helps accomodate different learning and behavioral challenges. - Nov 2019


I have a neurotypical child, so I'm unqualified to speak to this topic although I know there are families here with children with special needs. - Apr 2018


They have the standard services, it is not too bad if your kid has a run of the mill issue i.e.: dyslexic, ADHD etc, but anything more serious and they probably can't help. - Apr 2017


Not many. If it's just a reading issue, they can assist. If it's more than that, they might not accept your child - May 2014


There is a special needs school in Labone about 10 minutes from the embassy. Two embassy families send their children there and seem happy with it. - Feb 2010


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