American International School of Accra

East Legon is a town in the Ayawaso West Municipal District of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. East Legon has a total area of 4.95 km2 (1.91 mi2) and a total distance of 9.36 km (5.82 mi). It is an 11-minute drive from the Kotoka International Airport and a 38-minute drive from the Tema Harbour. Positioned strategically, East Legon’s significance is heightened by its close proximity to Kotoka International Airport, making it a preferred central location for people on the move. Bordered by major roads and neighboring areas such as Tema motorway, Spintex, Madina, and Ashaley Botwe, East Legon boasts a diverse demographic, increasingly welcoming a growing population of middle-class homeowners. The neighborhood’s modern infrastructure, vibrant atmosphere, and a range of property options have contributed to its popularity, creating an environment where both luxury and accessibility coexist. As a result, East Legon stands out not only for its exclusivity but also for its evolving and dynamic community that caters to a broad spectrum of residents. It’s possible to do everything within East Legon without having to move into other areas because it is a mixed use community. In particular growing families will enjoy the range of leisure centers as well as kid focused centers.

A&C Mall is a privately owned business that provides a set standard for mixed use retail shopping centres in Ghana. It is located in Greater Accra Region, Ghana at East Legon, Jungle Road after the American International School.

Radford University College is a private university in East Legon, Accra, Ghana. It is affiliated with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and was most recently accredited in 2019 by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.

Action Chapel International (ACI) is a Charismatic Christian church based in Accra, Ghana. The church was founded by Nicholas Duncan-Williams in 1979, and since 1992 has met in the "Prayer Cathedral" near Accra airport. It is the headquarters of Christian Action Faith Ministries (CAFM).

Accra College of Medicine (ACM) is a private and independent Medical School located in Accra. ACM offers a research oriented medical education that is focused towards solving Ghana and Africa’s health problems. The school was founded in 2013 as a private and independent educational facility in Accra. ACM offers admissions to prospective students of both Ghanaian and non-Ghanaian nationalities resident in Ghana or outside Ghana. The school integrates with public and private health facilities for the advancement of medical education in Ghana.

The Trinity Theological Seminary is a Protestant seminary located on a 70-acre campus in Legon, Accra. As an ecumenical theological tertiary and ministerial training institution, it serves students in Ghana and the West African sub-region. The focus of the curriculum is pedagogy, guidance, counselling, and fieldwork to adequately prepare students for careers in Christian ministry. The school has charter status, offers certificate, diploma, and degree programmes, and is accredited by the National Accreditation Board of the Ghanaian Ministry of Education.

The Accra Mall is a shopping centre in Accra, Ghana, located on the Spintex road adjacent to the Tema Motorway. The mall was commissioned on 4 July 2008. It was founded by late Joseph Owusu Akyaw (1938-2010). It is owned by Atterbury Property Development, Sanlam and the Owusu-Akyaw family.

The Tetteh Quarshie Interchange is a cloverleaf interchange carrying a six-lane motorway that links the Liberation Road from 37 Military Hospital to the Pantang junction through Madina in Accra, Ghana. The interchange was commissioned for vehicular use on 27 February 2005 by then president of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor.

The Legon Sports Stadium, also known as the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, is a stadium at the University of Ghana. It was completed in preparation for the 2023 African Games, and has a capacity of 11,000-seats.

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) formerly known as the Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), is a public university in Ghana. The main campus is located in Accra. UPSA is the first university in Ghana to provide both academic and business professional education. The University of Professional Studies Act, 2012 (Act 850) changed the name of the Institute of Professional Studies to University of Professional Studies, Accra. UPSA is nationally and internationally accredited by the National Accreditation Board (Ghana) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), respectively. It introduced the dual qualification scheme for its students ahead of the 2019/2020 academic year. With this new system, the students will be required to complete a chartered program such as the ACCA, ICAG, CIM, CIMA, ICSA and others,by the end of their degree study to better enhance their chances of employment in the job market.

The Ghana Institute of Languages is located in Accra, the capital of Ghana, and teaches English, French, German, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian languages. It was established in 1961 by the first President of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Initially, it was directly under the control of the office of the President at the Castle. It was formed to enhance the linguistic competence in modern languages of Foreign Service personnel and civil servants. Currently, The Institute is under the Ministry of Education with the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) having oversight responsibility. The head office of the Ghana Institute of Languages is currently located in the centre of the metropolis of Accra. It lies off Barnes Road in the education loop and houses the School of Languages and the administrative staff. The School of Translators and the School of Bilingual Secretaryship are located in the new branch offices in Accra at East Legon. In Kumasi, the Institute is located at Asokwa opposite the Kumasi polytechnic. The Tamale campus is in the Education Ridge, opposite the Tamale Stadium.

Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) is a medical research institute located at the University of Ghana in Accra, Ghana. It was founded in 1979 with funds donated by the Japanese government.