Nigeria, Lagos
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Emerald School blends British and Nigerian curricula. Pre-school follows the Montessori approach, building literacy, numeracy, science, sensorial development and social skills while fostering curiosity and critical thinking. Elementary education includes Numeracy, Literacy, Bible Knowledge, French and Yoruba, Social Studies, Science, Music, Arts and Crafts, Computer Appreciation, Geography, History, Vocational Aptitude, Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning, Poetry, Handwriting and Library Studies, Reading and Creative Writing, with a focus on research, collaboration and communication. Secondary education uses Nigerian and British curricula to prepare students for Cambridge Checkpoint, BECE and NECO, with Year 8 French exchange and Year 10 pathways toward IGCSE, WAEC and NECO, and SAT/TOEFL and JAMB provisions; extracurriculars include Music, Sports, Literary and Debating, ICT, Spelling Bee and Quiz Competitions.
Arts education includes Music, Arts and Crafts, and Creative Writing. Rhymes and Phonics support early language development. The school fosters creative expression through Poetry and Visual Arts, and students participate in related activities across grade levels.
French is taught as part of the core curriculum, and Yoruba is offered. In Year 8, students participate in a French exchange program to deepen language skills and cultural understanding.
Extracurricular activities include Music, Sports, Literary and Debating, ICT, Spelling Bee and Quiz Competitions. These activities support personal development, teamwork and communication skills.
Emotional, physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are prioritized. The campus provides a serene, purpose-built environment designed to support learning. The mission is to produce the total child through a holistic programme that benchmarks best practices while being socially responsible.
Emerald School is a school network serving Lagos and Ogun, Nigeria, offering nursery through secondary education, vocational programs. The school serves ages 1 to 16 and provides day and boarding for high school. The curriculum blends British and Nigerian frameworks, with Montessori for pre‑school from 18 months to five years. The elementary program (5–11) is student‑centred and provides one‑to‑one computer access with coding. The secondary (11–16) integrates Nigerian and British curricula, guiding Year 7 to Cambridge Checkpoint, NECO and BECE; Year 8 includes a French exchange; Year 10 offers pathways toward IGCSE, WAEC and NECO, with provisions for SAT, TOEFL and JAMB. Facilities include an art studio, ICT suite, science labs, mathematics and home economics labs, a music studio, dining hall, chess area, volleyball court and swimming pool. Extracurriculars span music, sports, debating, ICT, spelling bees and quizzes; French and Yoruba support language learning; a board of advisors guides growth.