Equipped Classrooms
Adequately equipped classrooms with great ambiance and comfort for learning, supported with audio-visual equipment.
Fun Playground
Recreational facilities with Astro Turf and rubber mat-surfaced play area with a climbing Wall, swings, slides and more.
Healthy Dining
Canteen facilities with a lively and carefree environment offering a range of delicious, healthy food options.
Resource Hub
Adequately equipped computer lab and library with relevant and exciting resources to expose our learners to information and motivate them for real life challenges.
Dedicated Care
Caring and passionate professionals who offer first rate care to your infants from 6 months old and learners while you are busy at work.
Secure Surveillance
CCTV cameras in the classrooms, hallways and around the school building complement the eyeballs of our security, teaching and administrative staff in monitoring our learners.
Welcome to NLIS
Northern Light International School (NLIS) is a private, independent school that serves communities in and around Tamale as well as the northern part of Ghana and beyond. As such, NLIS boasts of learners from diverse geographic areas, tribes and religious backgrounds. The school opened its doors in September 2018 to include Pre-school (Crèche, Nursery and Kindergarten) and Primary School (Grade 1 – Grade 4).
Best Facilitators
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Comprehensive Curriculum
Extracurricular Programs
From the Principal's Desk
Welcome to Northern Light International School (NLIS), where learning is purposeful and every learner matters.
At NLIS, we believe education goes beyond academics to nurturing character, creativity, and critical thinking. Our learner-centred and differentiated approach recognises that each learner is unique and capable of excellence when guided with care, structure, and high expectations. In my view, when learning is responsive to individual needs, potential is not only discovered but fully d...
— Mr. Hamza Iddrisu Salifu
Join The NLIS Family Today And Explore An Amazing World Of Opportunities. Discover And Develop Your True Potential With Us.
Experience NLIS Firsthand
Schedule a campus tour and discover why NLIS is the perfect choice for your child's education.
Meet our facilitators, explore our facilities, and see our learners in action.
Stay Updated
Latest News & Events
Annual Speech and Prize Giving Day 2025
Join us for the Annual Speech and Prize Giving Day on March 28, 2025. Celebrating excellence at NLIS!
Read MoreInter-House Sports Competition 2025
Annual Inter-House Sports Competition coming March 15, 2025. All houses competing for the championship trophy!
Read MoreSTEM Week Celebration
Join us for STEM Week February 24-28, 2025! Science, Technology, Engineering and Math activities for all learners.
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Clubs & Activities
Beyond academics, we offer a variety of clubs and activities to help learners discover their passions and develop new skills.
Our Staff
Meet Our Team
Dedicated professionals committed to nurturing young minds and fostering excellence
Mr. Hamza Iddrisu Salifu
Principal
Faiza Siat Laar
Assistant Principal - Administration
Alhaji Rafic Majeed
Accounts OfficerTestimonials
What Our Parents Say
Hear from the families who trust us with their children's education
"One of the top schools in Tamale with modern facilities. Kids have access to a variety of fun activities as well in a serene environment. Will definitely recommend to any parent who will want good education in a secured and healthy background."
"Northern Light has exceeded our expectations. The educators are exceptional, and our daughter thrives both academically and socially."
"The state-of-the-art facilities and innovative teaching methods at NLIS are outstanding. Our son loves going to school every day."
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Let's Get In Touch
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Contact Information
Phone Number
(+233) 020-088-7773Email Address
info@nlisghana.comOur Location
Along The Nobisco-TaTU Road, Tamale, Ghana
Find Us
Our Location
Visit us at our campus along the Nobisco-TaTU Road in Tamale
Free Parking
Ample parking space available for visitors
Visiting Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM