10 Good Private Secondary Schools in Abuja

Parents send their children to school all for the same reason; to secure a better future for them. So this does not matter whether the school is government-owned or private. Some parents just seek a more conducive learning environment for their children. One major advantage of private schools over government-owned is that they provide the smaller size of classrooms with more attention given to the kids by the teachers. Do not get us wrong, we are not saying that government schools are bad, but the number of students always outnumbers the teachers’ capability to control them all. Hence our compilation of some private secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory that are of good bet for your children.

CAPITAL SCIENCE ACADEMY (CSA)

CSA was established in the year 2003 and is known for helping students obtain excellent academic results which enables them to go further in their education either in Nigeria or abroad. CSA offers the British Nigerian curriculum with subjects all taught by qualified and experienced teachers. With both day and boarding facilities, they have both a Chapel and Mosque on the campus ground letting you know that they accept children of all religious beliefs. Their excellence extends beyond the soil of Nigeria alone, although they have the FCT awards for best performing school, they are also the Recipient of the African Achievers Award in the United Kingdom. Their tuition fee range per term is 501,000 – 750,000 and 1,000,000+ for day and boarding respectively. The Day campus is situated at Kado, Abuja, and Boarding at Kuje, Abuja.

WHITEPLAINS BRITISH SCHOOL

Looking for a school that offers quality education delivered to students in state-of-the-art learning classrooms designed to ensure the academic transition to Nigerian and/or foreign higher institutions? Then Whiteplains British School, Jahi may be the school you have been searching for! They are a day and boarding school that offers the British curriculum in the best facilities, a home away from home hostels, I.C.T. lab, well-equipped science laboratories, and the list goes on. They also offer Sixth-form, Cambridge, and IGSCE programs.

Whiteplains British School, Jahi was established in September 2007 and it has gathered for itself awards such as Best Secondary School of the year, Platinum Award for Education Development in FCT, West Africa’s Best World Class Quality Education British School Of The Year 2022 among others. Their tuition fee ranges from N751,000 – N1,000,000 per term. To find out more about the school, click here.

FUNTAJ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Their vision and values to help students succeed in academics started on the 15th of September 1997. Their belief is that every student has the ability to excel, which is why they offer academic programs that are demanding, stimulating, and engaging. A day and boarding school operating the British Nigeria curriculum where teachers employ a wide repertoire of teaching and learning strategies, actively engaging students in the learning process. Some of their awards of recognition include; the current winner of National History Competition both Junior and Senior Categories, Award 2018- Safest School in Nigeria, the Humanitarian Award for Excellence – UN Ambassador’s Award, and many others like that. The tuition fee range per term for Funtaj is 501,000 – 750,000 with a sibling discount on the second child. Funtaj has two campuses, one in Gudu and the other at Asokoro.

STAR-RITE SCHOOLS, GUDU

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At Star-Rite Schools, Gudu, they strive to provide their students with a top-notch education that prepares them for a successful future. Their STEM curriculum is designed to be challenging, yet engaging, and is delivered by experienced and dedicated teachers who are passionate about their subjects. Star-Rite Schools, Gudu also provides opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, drama, and community service projects. In addition to this, they also offer Cambridge & IGSCE programs.

Their state-of-the-art facilities provide students with the resources they need to succeed. We have well-equipped classrooms, science labs, computer labs, and a library with a vast collection of books and online resources. We also have a cafeteria that serves nutritious meals to keep our students energized throughout the day.

Star-Rite Schools, Gudu as a day school was established in 2018 and it has gathered for itself awards such as West Africa’s Best World Class Quality Education School, and COBIS Young Scientists Film Award, among others. Their tuition fee ranges from N501,000 – N750,000 per term. We understand that choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we invite you to come and see for yourself why Star-Rite Schools, Gudu is the perfect place for your child to learn, grow, and thrive.

OXFORD MANOR COLLEGE

Established in September 2014, Oxford Manor College is one of the top schools in Abuja committed to bringing out the best in every student and is located at two campuses. A Cambridge school that operates the British Nigerian curriculum in a world-class learning environment with excellent facilities. They aim at producing well-balanced young adults that are responsible for themselves and developing them to have a strong work ethic, perseverance, and a sense of self-worth. They are recognized by the Cambridge Associated Duke of Edinburgh International Award Foundation Toastmasters International. Their tuition fee range per term is 1,000,000+. They have their campuses located at Ministers Hill and Katampe Extension, Abuja.

KINGSVILLE COLLEGE

Kingsville as one of the outstanding schools in Abuja started in as a primary school in the year 2002 but later received an upgrade to secondary in the year 2004. The day and boarding school operate the Nigerian curriculum that is aimed at developing students’ skills, knowledge, and character enabling them to achieve their full potential and pursue their dreams. Kingsville makes learning interesting with the use of modern learning facilities, and with other extra-curricular clubs set up to ensure the development of the students. With the tuition fee of 301,000 – 500,000 per term, Kingsville has a lot more to offer your child.

LELA BLOSSOM SCHOOL, ABUJA

Lela Blossom School started operations in September 2018. Being a faith-based school, they provide comprehensive and functional educational services in a conducive environment, supporting the development of every child, and setting them up with the right cultural, social, moral skills, and biblical values for the rest of their lives. The school excelled as Honourable Mention in the 2019 National Creative Writing Competition and 2nd place in the year 4-6 category of the National Essay Contest. They have a tuition fee range of 151,000 – 300,000 per term, with 5% and 10% off tuition on the 2nd child and the 3rd child respectively. Pick Lela Blossom today.

CHRISLAND HIGH SCHOOL, ABUJA

Being a member of the Chrisland School Limited, Chrisland High School Abuja was established in October 2016 putting a high emphasis on excellent academic performance. They operate in E-learning classrooms, using interactive smart boards and audio-visual apparatus. Operating alongside their British Nigerian curriculum is the presence of an indoor swimming pool and a soccer field to help create a balanced learning system of both academic and extra-curricular activities. They have a tuition fee that ranges between 751,000 – 1,000,000 per term with no sibling discount plan in place. Read more about Chrisland High School, Abuja.

DOVELAND HIGH SCHOOL

Doveland High School as one of the best schools in Abuja was established in September 2016 in a safe, secure and conducive environment that enables students to prepare themselves adequately and effectively in becoming valuable and successful citizens in the future. Learning they believe is fun, which is why they operate the British Nigerian curriculum taught by highly experienced teachers in a well-structured learning environment, integrating the use of audio, visual and kinaesthetic techniques. The day and boarding school has a tuition fee range of 301,000 – 500,000 per term. To make entrance easy for students, they provide a Scholarship Award for the Overall Best Male And Female Candidates in the Entrance Examinations, Discount on tuition for the first 25 parents to pay the whole session fees, and discount to the first 50 students to register. Visit Doveland to be a partaker of these benefits.

SASCON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, MAITAMA, ABUJA

The full boarding school that was established in September 2016 in a nice serene environment suitable for both teach-learning and co-curricular activities. They operate the British Nigerian curriculum with professional teachers all experts in their fields. They have state-of-the-art learning facilities which include modern technology-enhanced classrooms, laboratories, and a library. They take the safety of their students paramount, as they have CCTV cameras installed all around the school on 24-hour surveillance. The tuition fee range is 151,000 – 300,000 per term with a sibling discount on the third child. Visit SASCON today.

STARFIELD COLLEGE

An Islamic day secondary school established in September 2015 practicing the British, Nigerian and Islamic curricula with the aim of producing global citizens. Their main priority is to combine the benefit of a proper Islamic curriculum alongside international standards of an academic curriculum that helps develop the full potential of a student’s spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, cultural, and economic development. It is a mixed school that has segregated classrooms for boys and girls. Alongside with the ultra-modern IT classrooms, they have state-of-the-art science and language laboratories, and ICT centers. Some of their awards of recognition include; 2017 FCT Best Community Service Award and the FCT Outstanding Education Award. The tuition fee range per term is 301,000 – 500,000, let Starfield College turn your child into a shining star.

THE REGENT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Regent School started in 2000 with the aim of catering to expatriates, but it later received expansion by creating a secondary school in the year 2007, not only for expatriates but also for Nigerians. A full British school that has the option for both day and boarding students. Their whole vision can be summarized into 3 R’s – Respect, Responsibility, and Resourcefulness! Their excellence goes beyond just talks as they are recognized as “The best British Curriculum School in Nigeria”. They are also known to produce outstanding IGCSE Results consistently over the years. The tuition fee range is 751,000 – 1,000,000 per term. Be a part of Regent success story today.