Upper School (Grades 6-12) Principal
International Community School of Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire)

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of Mr. Michael Breece, Director of the International Community School of Abidjan (ICSA), Côte d'Ivoire, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Luis Ramirez who will be the next Upper School Principal at ICSA, commencing in August 2025.

Most recently Luis was the Secondary School Director at the American International School of Bolivia. Prior to that he was the Whole School Principal at the American Pacific International School in Chang Mai, Thailand.

Luis holds a Masters in Leadership and Management of Educational Institutions from the Universidad de la Sabana, Colombia and a BA with a major in English from Hunter College, New York, USA.

In his announcement to the ICSA community, Michael Breece said,

“Luis is a dynamic educational leader with over 15 years of experience in international school leadership across Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. He has played a key role in guiding schools through IB authorization, strategic planning, and safeguarding policy implementation. Additionally, Luis has been instrumental in teacher development, student admissions, and overseeing various academic programs and student support initiatives. With a strong background in IB programs and multilingual expertise, he is committed to fostering educational excellence in diverse settings.

On the personal front, Luis and his wife Lina recently celebrated 10 years of marriage in June 2024. Together with their three children—Amelia (8), Benjamin (6), and Alicia (2)—they enjoy hiking, traveling, and exploring new cultures. Service is also a core value for their family, and they actively seek opportunities to give back to the local community. A fun fact about Lina: she has participated in women’s football leagues in every city they’ve lived in and is excited to find a new team after their upcoming move to Abidjan.” 

Search Associates would like to thank all of the candidates who applied for this position and to everyone who assisted and supported the successful search process for the next Upper School Principal at the International Community School of Abidjan (ICSA).

Kind regards,
Caroline

Caroline Jacoby

Senior Consultant

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