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Secondary School

Curriculum overview

We teach the Nigerian national curriculum (NERDC) with additional depth in mathematics, sciences and communication.

Junior Secondary · JSS 1 – 3

Broad foundation, no early specialisation

  • · All learners take the full core set; no streaming before SSS 1.
  • · Basic Science & Technology, Business Studies and Computer Studies from JSS 1.
  • · Two Nigerian languages plus French offered as electives.
  • · Terminates in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) at JSS 3.

Senior Secondary · SSS 1 – 3

Three streams, WAEC and NECO ready

  • · Science, Commercial and Arts streams selected at the end of JSS 3.
  • · 8 – 9 subjects per candidate, including the four compulsory subjects.
  • · Weekly CBT practice from SSS 2 to prepare for JAMB and Post-UTME.
  • · Terminates in WASSCE / NECO SSCE at SSS 3.

Stream selection

Choosing Science, Commercial or Arts

  • Science

    Typical core electives
    Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Further Maths
    Common destinations
    Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science
  • Commercial

    Typical core electives
    Financial Accounting, Commerce, Economics
    Common destinations
    Accounting, Business Admin, Banking
  • Arts

    Typical core electives
    Literature, Government, CRS/IRS, History
    Common destinations
    Law, Mass Communication, International Relations