Every parent wants the best education for their kids; they want to ensure that they get the right skills needed for them to survive in the outside world. This reason exactly why schools are established. There has been a recent decrease in the enrollment level in private schools; 2011 witnessed a total of 24.18%, fast forward to 2016 where there is a 19.03% enrollment level in private schools ( UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/).
Even with this figure, it shows you that a lot of private investors are also interested in the educational sector of the economy. They include the likes of religious organizations, private bodies, and individuals. This list focuses on some high standard private schools in Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, and Ekiti States.
LAGOS STATE
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OGUN STATE
City of Knowledge Academy (CKA), Ijebu-Ode
A school situated far away from the stressful atmosphere of city life should prove a point to you that such a school is not here to be the best. City Knowledge Academy is a full boarding co-educational secondary institution that was established to provide excellent academic and leadership training for young minds. As an outstanding institution, CKA now a flagship school of the RoboRAVE Academy, USA. They won the 1st, 2nd and 5th place positions out of 32 Secondary schools at the 2017 edition of the RoboRAVE Nigeria competition at Abeokuta, Ogun State. The institution provides academic excellence and invaluable opportunities in a safe and secure environment that seeks the holistic development of the child. In their quest to develop a child not only academically, but also skill-wise, they have about 34 students are currently undergoing training for Microsoft Certification in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Nobelhouse College, Abeokuta
Awarded the AISEN Award (Association of International School Educators of Nigeria) in the area of good participation and contributions to the body. Nobelhouse is more like a home to students as they have day and boarding sections both in a beautiful surrounding that provides their students with fine heritage, excellent facilities, outstanding academic results, and exceptional pastoral care. Apart from focusing on the academic of the child alone, they have in place co-curricular programs that are geared towards the development of talents in every child. Clubs like drama, Fencing, Music, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, and Golf enables students to pursue their dreams. Nobelhouse College also caters to the needs of students who wish to sit IELTS, TOEFL, SAT and JAMB examinations because of their commitment to support each of their students in the bid to succeed in their choice of study.
The Ambassadors College, Ota
If we are to start mentioning the awards and recognition won by Ambassadors School, I will use the whole blog to talk about them alone. Ambassadors School is an educational institution with primary and secondary sections established with the vision to foster the spiritual, physical and emotional development of every child. Early this year, the school was awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award (ISA) for the 2018/2019 for its recognition to bring the world into the classroom. When you put God first in everything you do, you will always excel; this is the way Ambassadors School operates, with the help of God they have been able to make the following feat; 1st runner up in the 2019 Cowbellpedia, 2nd highest score in 2019 UTME, top 5% in 2018 IGSCE, and so many more.
Trinity International College (TRICOL), Ofada
Situated in a friendly, safe, serene and supportive environment that is conducive to learning. Trinity College offers plenty of varieties, both academic and co-curricular all set up to provide the young mind with a strong Christian education that teaches the student to be independent. TRICOL is a full boarding citadel of learning that focuses on the excellence of students in academics and moral values in a Christian way. Their focus extends from science, mathematics, and language to vocational training where the mixture of both theory and practical classes is set up to help provide to the students with skills they will need for the future.
Folarin Dalley International College, Abeokuta
After being awarded the Best School in Ogun-State 2004 – 2006 and Best School in South Western Nigeria 2004 – 2006, you can tell that this not just any kind of school. Their success story lies in the name. After its establishment since 2001, Folarin Dalley has grown to be a top school to reckon with in South-West Nigeria. They have both primary named Samuel Williamson Dalley (Montessori) School and the secondary section with outstanding boarding facilities that give your child a home away from home experience. Folarin Dalley International College A’ levels for those seeking entry into world-class universities such as Cambridge, Harvard, Kingston, Lancaster or for students wanting to study law, Medicine, Accounting or other similar professional courses. In addition to this, they also provide university foundation programs for students that are preparing to get into any Nigerian University.
The Bells Schools, Ota
“No Child is Unteachable”. It was on the note that The Bells School was established. A primary and secondary learning institution that was established in 1991 by the Former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Every student in Bells is seen as a unique being with different styles, which is why they have the best team of capable teachers that develops the best teaching method for individual students. Students with academic challenges have their needs met at The Bells. The school encourages an open way of communication between the students and their educators, whereby the students can ask honest open questions. This prompts them to perceive and learn quickly. By breeding such confident students is an important prerequisite for them to have an excellent learning experience.
Jextoban Secondary School, Ibafo
In the year 1995 on a perfect day as the 9th of January, Jextoban was established and has been a source of joy to tap from far and beyond Ibafo, Ogun State. The founder Pastor and Mrs. E.A Ojo made of it a Christian learning environment with twenty-five students (25) class size, comprises both day and boarding facilities and programs that are all put in place to enable her students to enjoy a well-balanced, highly skilled and articulate education. In 2000, Jextoban was awarded the Best Secondary School of the Year, telling you that the level of education provided to students is beyond the ordinary level. Being a Christian school, they believe that with the help of God and a team of competent teachers, they are able to provide the students with the education they need for them to excel in any field of their choice after leaving school.
Mueenat International Academy, Abeokuta
In 2015 a school that aims at preparing pupils for useful living within the society was established, that is to say, that Mueenat International Academy has good intentions for our society as their students hold a reliable future. A co-educational school that practices both Western and Islamic education and is located in Abeokuta same town that holds notable organizations in Nigeria. They believe in the fact that prayer works and helps one in achieving his/her aim. Aside from academics, they are taught Islamic and moral values. They have both primary and secondary sections with day and boarding facilities that help to maximize the potential of your child in the safe environment of our school.
Rainbow College (Boarding), Maba
Learning today, Leaders tomorrow; rain today, rainbow later. The rainbow isn’t only in the name but is also shown in the results and performance of her students. Rainbow College is located at Maba, Ogun. The full boarding school has a highly secure and safe learning environment for all of its students to thrive in. A Christian faith-based school that offers a balanced curriculum comprising of academics, sports, moral guidance, and leadership training. The aim of this is to nourish the brain with books, body with engaging and guided social activities, and the soul with the word of God. The holistic development of the student is invested into as they have a wide range of clubs and co-curricular programs a student can engage in like swimming, basketball, athletics, chess, fencing, graphic arts and animation, the debate and elocution and the choir to name but a few.
Emerald High School, Ogun-State
Emerald School was established in 1995, it all started with Emerald Nursery and Primary School, Lagos. Ten years later, Emerald High School was established, this came as a result of parents yearning for more from the school. So the high school which is full boarding school started as a model that will continue the work of enabling students to continue to benefit from the role model building program of the school. Little wonder then that many of the pioneer students of the High School were products of the Primary School. The trend continues to date. Apart from their academics, they have a vocational school that features photography, cosmetology, beads making, fashion, and so many more.
ONDO STATE
Greater Tomorrow International College (GTIC), Ondo
Greater Tomorrow International College (GTIC) is a UNESCO standard school that was established on the 9th of September 2001. GTIC started as a result of the zeal the founder has in improving the education sector. He left his old job and started school, even though he was scorned by many for deciding to settle for something as little as teaching. But his zeal wasn’t quenched, hence GTIC was born, a primary and secondary school with both day and boarding facilities that meets up with an international standard. GTIC provides the students with a high-quality education that develops them with the ability to prepare for life, learn the importance of self-worth, human dignity, and respect for others. The school emerged 3rd position in the Cowbellpedia TV quiz competition, also won the 2018 STAN competition, many more success stories like this are attributed to GTIC. GTIC is no doubt one of the best in Ondo State, and outstanding school to reckon with in the southwest.
Mabest Academy, Akure
Morally, many youths seem to be a deficit and they lack the training. Mabest as a school is established to bring back that moral training infused with academic lessons in a serene and conducive learning environment. Mabest Schools is a co-educational school that has both elementary and secondary sections both structured in such a way that they prepare each student for the journey of life and the challenges they might face in other for them to excel. Tagged the best school in Ondo State, Mabest does not only focus on moral development, but also on academic growth which saw to them getting above 95% in the 2017/2018 external exams. Their desire is to train, guide, encourage and support your children in the various phases of their early lives so that they can become transformational leaders who will make a positive impact on society. You do not need to bother about your child’s security as the school has in place an Electronic Student Attendance/Access Control System that can track students in school.
OSUN STATE
Olashore International School, Iloko-Ijesha
You cannot expect anything less from a school that has been among the Top Ten School in Nigeria Platinum Category in the African Top Schools Award of 2015. Since it opened her gate to the first set of students in 1994, Olashore International School has gained a reputation both for academic excellence and the promotion of moral value in her students. With state-of-the-art facilities in an environment that houses the students, they are able to create a home away from home feeling for the students. They believe that learning is continuous in life has pushed them to always aim to the best and also inculcate the same habit in their students; that they should be able to also develop their mind and add value to themselves. Their set of facilities is one thing that sets them aside every other school, setting them on an international level. This has always been the dream of the founder; Oba Oladele Olashore.
Henry Alex-Duduyemi Memorial College (HAMEC), Ile-Ife
With the goal of creating a Total Child, HAMEC has created an environment that fosters students to attain academic excellence, gain high moral values, and obtain a sense of responsibilities. Henry Alex-Duduyemi Memorial College offers an academic service that is grounded in Christian faith, with a team of staff that are bent on helping the students by monitoring them closely. They boast of modern educational and extra-curricular facilities that are set up to cater for both day and boarding students. With a team of competent teachers, they are able to achieve the vision of the school by being the best school parents looking to enroll their children in. This vision earned them the MDGS Gold Medal Award for International Secondary Schools Competition.
Kunike International School (KIS), Osogbo
Do you want the best kind of upbringing that features the African value and western discipline for your child? Kunike International School is the right school for you. A day and boarding co-educational school established to grow children from a young age to greatness with cultural and moral values and the fear of God. Their Primary and Secondary sections provide qualitative and balanced education to students from all the states of Nigeria and outside the country. Awarded ‘The fastest-growing college of the year in 2015, Kunike Advance Learning School offer series of remedial programs; JUPEB, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, IGCSE, UTME, Post-UTME, and many more, all set up to ensure the easy entrance of their students to higher institutions both in the country and outside the country.
Sterling Integrated International College (SIICOL), Osogbo
Sterling is a multicultural Christian education institution and her philosophy is molding the pillars for the future. Established on the 21st of September 2015. The success pillars are leadership, integrity, and excellence. SIICOL is a full boarding school that has taken upon itself the mission of helping young minds to grow and learn in a homely and harmonious environment where ample opportunities are provided to the student to experiment with the truth and facts of life as it unfolds before him or her each day resulting in the all-round development of the student. They teach their students; Empowerment, ability to make the right choice always, the mind to maximize intelligence potential, patriotism and self-imposed discipline, all taught in a balanced system that promoted creativity, skills, and academic excellence.
OYO STATE
Rosebud Schools, Wofun, Ibadan
Started as a daycare, and has now grown to be a great learning institution with both primary and secondary sections filled with effective day and boarding facilities. Rosebud Kiddies and college sections consider the fact that change is constant in life, and one way for someone to adapt to this is by getting the best education available. Awarded the Private school of the year in 2019 by the Prominent Oyo People’s Awards, Rosebud boast of the best practice by constantly producing students who have performed astonishingly well in their various fields of endeavor. Learning is a continuous part of human life, hence Rosebud sees their vocational classes as an important part of learning. They focus on developing to a world-class institution that can also be a pride of the continent. Hence, her affiliation to the prestigious University of Cambridge for AS and A level programs.
Top Rank Intellectual Academy, Akobo, Oyo
Primary education is important, it sets a foundation for the child ahead of their academic endeavor. Top Rank is a Montessori school that was established with the teaching based on a solid Christian foundation and has the crèche, Nursery & Primary sections. Every child has inbuilt potential which must be developed else it will be misplaced. This sets the school to be located where disturbances won’t reach and an environment where every child’s potential with the help of God can be discovered. The school set up curriculum that fits into each grade, seeing every child as a unique being, they are able to meet them at the point of their need by making available relevant teaching aids, employing competent hands, and ensuring that every staff (teaching and non-teaching) get the needed training for them to be able to achieve the institutions’ vision.
Christ Ambassadors International College (CAIC), Ibadan
Christ Ambassadors International College is where students are impacted with knowledge in the fear of God. A co-educational boarding Christian school that is set out to raise intellectuals, ambassadors for Christ; world leaders who would impact their generation, breaking new frontiers in education, blazing the trail in science and technology, in arts, music, and sports. They recognize the fact that education should only focus on education, but on the holistic development of the mind, body, and soul. They also invested in facilities that seek to build a child for academic and extra-curricular excellence.
