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Greenoak International School

Nigeria, Port Harcourt

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The school at a glance
Fees NGN 0 - 1,900,000
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 355
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2004
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Taught languages English, French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Greenoak International School in Port Harcourt is a private day and boarding, co-educational institution serving ages 1–18. It operates two campuses—the Primary and the Secondary—with a hybrid curriculum across levels. The Primary Campus blends the IPC with the British and Nigerian curricula, and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint sits at Grade 6; the DELF diploma (Grade 6) and Victoria College of Music exams (Grade 5–6) are also offered. The Secondary School combines IMYC with British, American, and Nigerian curricula, offering Cambridge IGCSE, SAT1, WAEC, SAT2, and A‑Levels. The Sixth Form provides A‑Levels, SAT1, SAT2, and JAMB preparatory classes, guiding university placement in the UK, Europe, Canada, the USA, Nigeria, and beyond. Facilities include air‑conditioned classrooms, ICT-equipped libraries, a sick bay, and boarding amenities; Sixth Form spaces are described as state‑of‑the‑art. The motto Unitate, Fortis, et Excellentia emphasizes unity, strength, and excellence as students prepare for a global future.

The Essentials

Greenoak International School has 355 pupils.

Location

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Secondary & Sixth Form Campus: 17 St. Michael's Crescent, Off Tombia Road Extension, GRA Phase Three, Port Harcourt. Primary Campus: 99 Tombia Road Extension, GRA Phase Three, Port Harcourt.

Stages

Primary; Secondary; Sixth Form

Type

Private day and boarding school; co-educational

Additional learning support

Learning support for learners who struggle in certain subjects and those who have studied abroad.

Fees

Annual tuition at Greenoak International School ranges from NGN 0 to NGN 1,900,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees
- A one-time admission/application fee is charged at entry. An Admission Fee of ₦20,000 has been listed for the Sixth Form.

Tuition fees (per term and per year, by year-group)
- General termly range (typical for the school across levels): ₦300,000 – ₦650,000 per term (termly payments are the norm). This corresponds to approximately ₦900,000 – ₦1,950,000 per academic year when paid over three terms.
- Nursery / Early Years: typically at the lower end of the school's termly range (expect roughly ₦300,000–₦450,000 per term, i.e. about ₦900,000–₦1,350,000 per year).
- Primary (Years 1–6): typically mid-range within the termly band above (plan on ₦350,000–₦550,000 per term; roughly ₦1,050,000–₦1,650,000 per year).
- Secondary (JSS1–SS3): commonly in the full range given for termly fees; published guides and school-fees summaries list annual tuition for secondary-day students at about ₦1,900,000 per session (termly equivalent shown above). Boarding charges are invoiced separately.
- Sixth Form / Terminal Grade: Grade 12 (terminal year) fees are handled on a different schedule (see Billing schedule). An application/admission fee has been published for Sixth Form as noted above.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard billing cadence: fees are paid termly; annual payment is available on request.
- Grade 12 (terminal year) payment schedule: fees for Grade 12 are split into two portions payable in September and January of the graduation year.
- Sibling reduction: families with three or more children registered at the school are eligible for a fee reduction; this is assessed case-by-case.
- Payment timing and consequences: the school enforces timely payment; late payment of fees can affect a student's ability to sit examinations. Specific due dates, late-payment charges and instalment options are provided by the bursar during the admission process.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is available and is charged separately from tuition. Published fee summaries and school-fee listings place typical boarding charges in the region of about ₦2,000,000 per year for boarders; day-student annual fees are commonly lower (examples given in fee summaries place day-student annual costs near ₦1,250,000–₦1,900,000 depending on level). Boarding supplements (accommodation, meals, dormitory services) are billed in addition to tuition.

Other costs and mandatory extras
- Uniforms: school uniforms are customized and must be purchased from the school's uniform store; sample uniforms are provided to new families and parents are advised to monogram student names on uniforms and belongings. Uniform costs are charged separately from tuition.
- Additional school charges that commonly apply (charged in addition to tuition) include boarding extras, transport/bus fees, exam and registration fees, trips and excursions, and any optional activity costs. These ancillary charges are invoiced separately.

Refunds and withdrawal
- Refunds and specific withdrawal/refund terms are managed by the school bursar and are provided to families at admission. The bursar issues the detailed fee-payment terms (including any refundable deposits, non‑refundable items and pro‑rata treatment for mid‑term withdrawals) during the admissions/bursar process.

Fee payment options
- Fees are payable to designated bank accounts approved by school management; the bursar provides bank details and the accepted payment methods to families during admission.
- Accepted payment methods and any card/online-payment surcharges or detailed instructions are provided with the school's fee information by the bursar at enrolment.

Notes for budgeting
- Tuition is primarily collected termly; when planning household budgets, allow separately for uniforms, transport, examination fees, trips and (if applicable) boarding charges. The school offers case-by-case sibling reductions for larger families and awards academic scholarships for top-performing students.
Academics

Greenoak International School teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum

Greenoak uses a hybrid curriculum across its Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form programs. The Primary Campus combines the British Curriculum, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), and the Nigerian Curriculum, with Cambridge Primary Checkpoint examinations at the end of Grade 6. External examinations for the primary include the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint (Grade 6), the Diploma in French Language Examination (DELF) (Grade 6), and the Victoria College of Music examinations (Grade 5 and 6). The Secondary School uses The International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) alongside the British, American, and Nigerian Curricula, with Cambridge IGCSE, SAT1, WAEC, SAT2, and A-Level options. The Sixth Form offers A-Level, SAT1, SAT2, and JAMB Preparatory Classes. University Preparation is provided to place students in universities in the UK, Europe, Canada, the USA, Nigeria, and other African countries.

Exam Results

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Examinations are used to measure primary performance, with year-by-year results published for 2025, 2024, and 2023 showing multiple pupils achieving 'Outstanding' (41-50) in Mathematics, English, and Science. The Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) updated its bands to a 0–50 scale in January 2023. The school reports high attainment levels in the CPC, English, Mathematics, and Science across years, reflecting strong performance in CAIE assessments.

Higher Education Progression

The school states it prepares students for universities in the UK, Europe, Canada, the USA, Nigeria, and other African countries. The Secondary School notes that graduates have secured places at prestigious universities such as Columbia University (USA), UCL (UK), and Vanderbilt University (USA).

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

GIS nurtures students' academic capabilities, as well as their moral, physical, and emotional wellness.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

We offer a learning support program for learners who struggle in certain subjects and those who have studied abroad.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English-Language is taught in secondary; English Language is taught in primary; Foreign Languages – French & Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing

GIS focuses on emotional wellness and provides counselling to support students' mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding

GIS provides counselling for students involved in conflict or difficult situations and has a Disciplinary Committee for review.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Primary Campus admissions: The Primary Campus extends from Grade 1 to Grade 5 and pupils must be five years or older at admission into Grade 1. To be considered, children must complete an application form and pass the assessment. Applications are encouraged before the first term or second term of the chosen academic year, and April to early July admissions are deferred to September. After the entrance exam, an interview is conducted with the child and parent/guardian; Educare entrants may have a tester session, and transition from Educare to Grade 1 involves an entrance test and a developmental interview; after payment of the commitment fee, pre-admission forms are completed and an admission letter is issued.

2. Secondary Campus admissions: Admission to GIS's Secondary Campus for Grades 7-12 is open to children aged 11+ and above. New families must sit for an entrance examination into the chosen grade; entrance exam applications are obtained and paid for at the Administration office via an Admissions Procedure form. Children moving up from Primary Campus (Grade 6) are also required to pass an entrance exam. After the assessment, applicants are invited for an interview; if they pass, an offer into the grade is made.

3. Sixth Form admissions: Students who have written WASSCE, NECO, or IGCSE, or another known equivalent examination are eligible to apply provided they've attained a minimum of five credits in relevant subjects including English and Mathematics. Before admission, an entrance examination is administered, after which the student and the parent(s) are invited for an interview. Students must be aged between sixteen and seventeen at the start of Sixth Form; students above eighteen are not admitted.

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