As a boarding school Adisadel College maintains ten houses which are the mainstay of its students life. Distributed over both upper (Leopoldville) and lower (Katanga) campuses are houses whose historic roots define the self-reliant Adisadel spirit. All the old dormitory blocks at the upper school were built by students in 1924.
Enrolling students are given the choices of living in one of the ten dormitories that form the house. It is not unusual to find three generations of the same family having belonged to the same house. Each living organization has its unique character. Being the units of intramural campus competition, the Houses promote activities that enhance social bonding and group pride. The houses are as follows: Hamlyn House, Elliot House, Canterbury House, Knight House, Jubilee House, Ebiradze House, Le -Maire House, Quaque House House, Aglionby House and Thomas Jonah House.
Hamlyn House
Hamlyn House, considered the “Father” of all the houses in Adisadel College, was the first dormitory to be completed in 1924 through the efforts of pioneering students. Named after Rev. Father Nathaniel Templyn Hamlyn, founder of Adisadel College, Hamlyn House is a dormitory that is able to contain up to 200 students and more. It is located on the upper campus (Leopoldville). Pioneer Adisadel alumni have lived in the Hamlyn house. It has cubicles for upper-class students and a common room lounge.
Currently, it is the most disciplined of all the houses in the college. Having won several intramural quiz competitions, it has also gained the accolade of being an academic house. Carl Ricky Telfor, 1966 (the Great Adisadel Guitarist/Musician), Laud Addoquaye Ankrah, 1974 (Gorman), an Adisadel All-Star sportsman, and Dr. Ave Kludze, Jr., 1983 (the Senior NA
SA Engineer and the First African to Command a Space Craft) are all members of this living dormitory.
CURRENTLY (2023):
House Master: Mr. Eugene Selasi Dzeble
Deputy House Master: Mr. Albert Annin
House Prefect: Master Owusu Sarfo Benedict
Deputy House Prefect: Master Amponsah Yamoah Clement
Elliott House
The Elliott House is one of the oldest buildings on campus. When the campus was relocated from Topp Yard to its present location, Elliott and Hamlyn houses were erected by the students in 1936. Named after the Venerable Clement Henry Elliott, the first Adisadel student to be ordained a priest, Elliott House has approximately 230 residents. It is located at the Upper Campus (Leopoldville). The Elliott house has been the custodian of the campus clock tower, the official school timekeeper. Elliott House has four cubicles for upper-class students and prefects. Well-known members of this living organization include musician Dr. Daniel Amponsah 1952 (a.k.a. Koo Nimo), Santaclausian leader James F. Mercer, and Board of Governors member Ato Ampiah.
CURRENTLY (2023):
House Master: Mr. Samuel Donkor
Deputy House Master: Mr. Eric Mercer
House Prefect: Master Philip Sarfo
Deputy House Prefect: Master Samuel Boakye-Yiadom Amankwaa
Canterbury House
This living dormitory was named after the location of the seat of the Anglican Church, Canterbury, England, where the archbishop of the Anglican Church resides. Recognizing the role of the Anglican Church in establishing Adisadel College, Canterbury House is a tribute to the religious roots of Adisadel. In 1936, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Cosmo Gordon Lang, dedicated the Assembly Hall block that also bears the name Canterbury.
Situated on the upper campus (Leopoldville), it houses approximately 230 students. There are three cubicles for prefects. It has a student lounge. The housemaster’s bungalow is adjacent to it. Members of the Canterbury living dormitory are outgoing and a bit loud. It’s not for the shy or timid. Great Adisadel basketball players from Canterbury are Angus Ola (’71) and Isaac Neizer (’73). The only student in the Central Region to obtain a grade of “A” in biology in 1998, Sharone Aboagye, is a member of Canterbury House.
CURRENTLY (2023):
House Master: Mr. Christopher Wiredu
Deputy House Master: Mr. Fransis Cudjoe
House Prefect: Master Franklin Nana Nkrumah
Deputy House Prefect: Master Charles Emmanuel Graves
Knight House
The largest of all the Adisadel houses, Knight House, has emerged as the residence of choice for those seeking to balance a congenial social atmosphere within the bounds of discipline. This living dormitory was established in the year 1936 and was named after Rev. John Allan Knight, who was the headmaster from 1929–1937. Located on the upper campus (Leopoldville), it houses close to 300 students. The house recently won the intramural brain teaser competition. This living dormitory has great alumni that include Gilbert Nii-Okai Addy, a gifted and multi-talented economist, and Dr. Bernard Rawlins, an orthopedic surgeon.
CURRENTLY (2023):
House Master: Mr. Frank Agudey Osabutey
Deputy House Master: Mr. Eric Mercer
House Prefect: Master Kobina A. Amamoo
Deputy House Prefect: Master Robert N. D Aryee
Jubilee House
Completed in 1960 as part of the lower campus expansion during the administration of T.J. Drury, this dormitory is so named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of the founding of the school. It is the first building one encounters upon descending the 83 steps of the Katanga staircase to the lower campus. It houses about 280 students and has a student lounge. This living dormitory excels in sports and currently has the reputation of being one of the most disciplined houses in Adisadel College. The housemaster’s residence is adjacent to it. Prominent Adisadel alumni that belong to this living organization include Asamoah 1975 (Ezoh), a great sprinter, and Dr. Sam Amporful 1973, a great Adisadel soccer star.
CURRENTLY (2023):
House Master: Mr. Anthony Abban
Deputy House Master: Mr. Daniel Armstrong
House Prefect: Master Lawrence Osei – Dei
Deputy House Prefect: Master Ebenezer Aidoo
Ebiradze House
Completed in 1972 and dedicated in 1974 by the Omanhene of Cape Coast, Nana Mbra IV, Ebiradze House was named after the Ebiradze clan of Cape Coast, which donated land claims for the establishment of the current campus in 1936. The Ebiradze dormitory used to house the largest number of students. Being the latest dormitory addition in the mid-’70s, it went through two nicknames: “New House” and “Chinese House” for its numerous residents. Seeded mostly by incorrigibles and free thinkers, the Ebiradze house became an eclectic mix that dominated intramural athletics. Situated on the lower campus (Katanga), Ebiradze House has recently been subdivided into two houses. The other half of it is LeMaire House. Prominent members of this organization include former national track star George Enchill (1974, Sakina).
CURRENTLY (2023):
House Master: Mr. Charles Frimpong Anokye
Deputy House Master: Mr. Jupiter Turkson
House Prefect: Master Andy Kodwo Mensah
Deputy House Prefect: Master Master Johnson Glakpe
Bishop Le-Maire House
This dormitory was created out of the Ebiradze house. Le-Maire House shares the same building as Ebiradze House and counts over 300 members. Relatively a young house, it was named after the late Rt. Rev. Bishop Le-Maire, Anglican archbishop for West Africa and Adisadel alumnus. The Le-Maire house has quickly established itself as one of the cleanest, winning many weekly inspections. It is also the haven for most of Adisadel College’s top sportsmen. In 1988, Le-Maire House members like Arthur Luther, Benjamin Baiden, and Nana Boakye were instrumental in Adisadel winning the Central Regional Inter-Schools Hockey Trophy.
CURRENTLY (2023):
House Master: Mr. Patrick Ahudey
Deputy House Master: Mr. Jacob Ntiamoah
House Prefect: Master Louis Atakora Tingbani
Deputy House Prefect: Master Bright Okyere
Quaque House
This house was named after Phillip Quaque, the first Ghanaian and African Anglican priest and missionary. Being part of the original lower campus (Katanga) expansion in the late 1950s, Quaque House has emerged as one of Adisadel’s houses with high achievers. It houses almost 250 students and has a student lounge and a cubicle for prefects. The housemaster’s residence is adjacent to it. Quaquerians, as members of this house, are outgoing and can be found actively participating in all campus activities. Memorable Quaquerians include pediatrician Dr. Ebow Derban (1978; Washay), who was a great Adisadel sprinter and held the Central Regional Track Record.
CURRENTLY (2023):
House Master: Mr. Holman Ekuu Tawiah
Deputy House Master: Mr. Dwamena
House Prefect: Master Emmanuel Ahiable
Deputy House Prefect: Master Prosper Yankey
Aglionby House
Completed in 1960 and situated at the lower campus (Katanga), Aglionby House was named after the late Anglican Bishop of Accra, Rt. Rev. J. O. Aglionby, who was instrumental in establishing the upper campus (Leopoldville). The Aglionby dormitory houses approximately 230 students. It has a student lounge, and the housemaster’s bungalow is adjacent to it. Because it is the furthest away from the central campus and the closest to the hockey field (Sahara), it has excelled in hockey. Some popular Adisadel students from this organization are track stars Kofi Osei ’76 (Sasta) and Paul Poku (Pee Square) ’75.
In 1997 Aglionby produced Perry Ofori-Baffoe (Nguji) coming first in 5-track events (100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m, 4x400m) and setting an all time record of 10.81 secs in the 100m.
CURRENTLY (2023):
House Master: Mr. Bright Ofori Adache
Deputy House Master: Mr. Benjamin Agyeman
House Prefect: Master Edzem Kofi Woazey
Deputy House Prefect: Master Mckenzie Mawunyo Lotsugah
Thomas Jonah House
This second-newest of all the Adisadel Houses opened on September 13th, 1997, after the yet-to-be launched Atu Mould. A gift from Adisadel alumnus Dr. Sam Jonah, this new dormitory was named in honor of Thomas Jonah, the father of Dr. Sam Jonah. It is located on the lower campus (Katanga) and houses nearly 200 students. Jonah House has achieved remarkable success among the living organizations in the areas of discipline, sports, and housekeeping. Often referred to as a “four-star hotel,” the residents of this house endure frequent inspections and impromptu roll calls. It has a well-equipped lounge and refrigeration facilities. The housemaster’s residence is located adjacent to it. Mr. Joseph Opare, an Adisadel alumnus and housemaster of Jonah House, recently received the Best Housemaster Award on behalf of this prominent house.
CURRENTLY (2023):
House Master: Mr. Lucas Nii Nyanyor
Deputy House Master: Mr. Matthew Mensah
House Prefect: Master Nikoi Kotey
Deputy House Prefect: Master Dennis Amenuveve Adogley
Ato Mould House
Ato Mould House is the newest, nicest, and one of the biggest houses on campus. This new house is three stories high, has one of the most beautiful crests, has a serene environment, and has a rich background story. It is well furnished and comfortably houses about 150 students.