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Nigeria, Abuja
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Boarding is offered at Funtaj International School. Boarding is a lifestyle that offers opportunities to experience different cultures, develop independence, and form lifelong work, study and service habits. The residences are created by students and staff and provide a nurturing, homelike atmosphere. The boarders' schedule includes schoolwork, outdoor education, service activities in the community and special boarding events.
Day students wear the uniform at all times. Shorts and/or skirts with hems more than 5 cm above the knee are not allowed; clothing with messages or symbols pertaining to violence, alcohol, other drugs or offensive images is not allowed. Piercings: small studs may be worn; jewellery other than watches and plain religious items is discouraged and may be removed for safety. It is recommended that clothing be labelled for identification.
The school has a house system used for inter-house competitions; houses compete in events such as inter-house sports, with colors and banners. Blue House won the Inter-House Sports Day.
Executive Director/Principal is Mrs Funke Ibrahim. Head of School (Asokoro) is Mrs Lesley Nnebedum. Acting Vice President for Finance is Dr. Justina O. Ohai Ezeyim. Head Teacher (Gudu – Primary) is Mrs Isioma Nwaokorie. Head Teacher (Kafe – Primary) is Mrs Chinenye Alabi. Assistant Vice President for Communications is Vernon Lowe. The corporate entity behind the school is Funtaj International School Ltd.
Funtaj International School is a private international school in Abuja offering a diverse education for ages 1 to 17. The Kafe Campus is bilingual and affiliated with the French Institute in Nigeria, with facilities including classrooms, a sporting arena, a swimming pool, music and arts studios, ICT suites, a dining hall and an indoor playroom for toddlers. The school combines British Curriculum, IPC, Montessori, French and Cambridge IGCSE, aligned with Nigerian Curriculum and New National Curriculum for England. Final examinations include WAEC/NECO, JAMB, IGCSE and IELTS, supporting pathways to universities. The curriculum emphasizes knowledge, generic skills and values, delivered through a pastoral system and broad range of co-curricular activities. Notable features include Mandarin through a partnership with the Chinese Embassy, a range of sports, performing and visual arts, public speaking, robotics and coding, and student leadership programs. The aim is to prepare students to thrive globally while serving their communities.
