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Top Secondary Schools in North-Central Nigeria with boarding facilities (2026)

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    • Hendon College Karu, Abuja
    • Achievement, Character, Leadership
  • Location: FCT-Karu
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • Hendon College is an IT-driven, STEAM focused, full boarding secondary school with excellent facilities dedicated to maximizing the potential of your ward(s) in the 21st century. We offer both British and Nigerian curriculum. We have great facilities...
    • Mumtaz International School, Lugbe
    • Courage, Determination, Excellence
  • Location: FCT-Lugbe
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • Our Unique Value Outstanding curriculum mix Professional and regularly trained teachers Fun looking classroom – a place like home. Excellent community outreach Low student to teacher ratio 100% student participation in...
    • Thomas Adewumi International College, Oko Kwara State
    • Knowledge & Leadership
  • Location: Kwara-Oko, Near Omu Aran
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • We are a private, coeducational boarding school for students between the ages of 11 and 18 years of age. Founded in 1997 and situated in a secure compound of 45 hectares of grounds on the outskirt of the village of Oko in Kwara State. For the past 2...
    • Royalpalm Intl College Ilorin
    • Effective Education, Assured Future!
  • Location: Kwara-Ilorin
  • Endorsements: 1 Parents
  • As a Cambridge International School, we offer the Cambridge Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary programme for students aged 11 to 16 years. RICO is a Co-educational Day and Boarding College that offers a hybrid of National and International Curri...
    • Royalty Academy
    • Unleash Your Potentials
  • Location: FCT-Lokogoma District
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • Royalty Academy is a co-educational boarding and day school with day and boarding facilities. The school is arguably one of the best secondary schools in Abuja.
    • Adesoye College, Offa
    • God The Almighty
  • Location: Kwara-Offa
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • Home of teaching
    • Kingsville College Of Advanced Studies (sixth Form)
    • Conquest through knowledge
  • Location: FCT-Jahi
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • To Provide Exceptional and Professionally Planned Learning Experiences for the Intellectual and All-Round Development of Our Students to Become Responsible Citizens of Nigeria, In Particular and the World In General.
    • Noble Guide Academy (Pre-University Programmes)
    • Your child's future, our inspiration!
  • Location: FCT-FCDA, Kubwa
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • At Noble Guide Academy, we provide the pathways for every student to achieve his/her dreams & goals while taking advantage of global opportunities. In our fast-track Pre-University programmes, students gain deep subject knowledge as well as highe...
    • Roemichs International Schools
    • "Excellence in all things"
  • Location: Kwara-Ilorin
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • Our activities include: Robotics & Coding Classes, Ballet & Dance Classes, Music, Arts, Crafts & Comics. We operate Montessori Education and Individualized Teaching, Interactive Board/Teaching Aids. 16 students as maximum class population, etc...
    • Al- Ansar Centre For Comprehensive Education
    • Inspiring Excellence
  • Location: FCT-Opposite Majia Plaza
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • We provide a blended curriculum for Early Years, Primary and Secondary school in a conducive Islamic environment. We strive to make our students upright citizens who fear Allah SWT in all their affairs.
    • Livingspring International College
    • Bringing out the best in you
  • Location: FCT-Gwarimpa Estate
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • We are faith based school with high emphasis on morals, academics and extra curricular activities
  • Since 2010
    • Beautiful Beginning Academy
    • Empowerment Through Learning
  • Location: FCT-Gudu District
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • We are a distinguished Cambridge-accredited school located in the heart of Gudu District, Abuja. We provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for both day and boarding students, combining academic excellence with strong character development. Our...
    • The British Oasis Academy
    • Haven of Excellence
  • Location: FCT-Bwari Road, Abuja
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • The British Oasis Academy is unique for its out-of-the-box educational values, extra-curricular activities, top-notch discipline, personal development, leadership trainings, emphasis on 21st century skill acquisition, international certifications, fo...
    • Great Heights Academy
    • Moral and Academic Excellence
  • Location: FCT-Kado
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • Our mission is to be the best private school in Nigeria providing the highest possible standards of Western and Islamic education capable of giving children especially the girl child opportunities for self actualization and a solid foundation for lif...
    • Macpabels International Schools
    • SOW SEEDS OF HAPPINESS, UNITY & PROGRESS
  • Location: FCT-ABUJA
  • Endorsements: 0 Parents
  • BUILDING MORALS, INTELLIGENCE & A SENCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO ALL PUPILS. THE SCHOOL IS HOME AWAY FROM HOME WHERE DISCIPLINE, ONENESS & THE FEAR OF GOD IS INSTILLED IN CHILDREN FROM AN EARLY AGE. THE STUDENTS ARE TO PRODUCE THEIR ELECTRICITY FROM W...
Avg. Tuition Fee Per Term:
N301 000 - N500 000

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