About BrightSteps

Where every child is known, valued, and challenged

BrightSteps International School is an English medium school in Grand Bassam, welcoming students from Pre Nursery through Grade 7, where students are inspired to think, explore, and grow within a caring, globally minded community.

A Note from Our Director

Welcome to BrightSteps. Whether you are just beginning to look for a school for your child or you are already part of our community, I am glad you are here.

Our aim is not simply to prepare students for the next grade, but to prepare them for the world, to think critically, act with integrity, and lead with confidence wherever their path takes them. That belief shapes everything we do here, from how our teachers plan a lesson to how we greet a family at the gate each morning.

BrightSteps is still growing, and I consider that one of its greatest strengths. We get to build something thoughtful, together, with the families who trust us with their children. I would love for you to visit, meet our team, and see it for yourself.

Myriam Aoussou
Director and Principal

Our Vision

Our vision is to grow with our students, expanding year by year toward Grade 12, while staying true to what matters most, a joyful, purposeful education that prepares students for life.

Our Mission

We nurture lifelong learners and global citizens through a high quality, student centered education that inspires curiosity, builds confidence, and empowers every child to reach their full potential. Inquiry based learning paired with the rigor of the Common Core State Standards encourages students to think critically, ask questions, and make connections to the world around them.

As an English medium school with French as a second language, we equip students with the knowledge, skills, and multilingual ability to thrive in an interconnected world, while building the character, compassion, and responsibility of future global citizens.

BrightSteps International School campus in Grand Bassam

Our School

Located in Mockeyville, next to the Chateau d'Eau in Grand Bassam, BrightSteps offers a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We invite you to visit our campus, meet our team, and discover how BrightSteps is helping students become confident learners and global citizens.

Our Team

The heart of BrightSteps is our dedicated team of educators. United by a shared commitment to excellence, our teachers foster a nurturing, engaging environment where students think critically, ask questions, and build confidence in their abilities.

Through collaboration, continuous professional development, and strong partnerships with families, we ensure that every child is known, supported, and inspired to achieve their best.

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