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Nigeria, Abuja
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1. The school is a Christian school and admits students without regard to race, religion or nationality. The school reserves the right to deny admission to students it deems may not benefit from the academic programs and activities offered. 2. Admissions are based on the student's ability to meet the school's academic, moral and behavioral standards. 3. Applicants must meet the age requirement for their grade by September of the current academic year; for High School placement (Grades 9–12), the Guidance Counselor reviews credits earned from the previous school to assess suitability for admission into the grade. 4. Students transferring into Grades 1–12 will take a MAP test to determine their academic level and must provide their last school report and Transfer Certificate from the former school; all students from Grades 6–12 must provide a letter of recommendation from their former school; High School students must provide academic transcripts from Grade 8 up to the applying grade. 5. English as a Second Language (ESL): Non-English-speaking children may be admitted into Play Group, Preschool, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten with the expectation of attaining English proficiency; students in Grade 1 and above will be assessed for English proficiency and the school reserves the right to deny admission if they do not have sufficient English; probationary admission may be offered for those with rudimentary English, with limited individualized tutoring possible to help. 6. Special Educational Needs (SEN): Students with SEN must provide a recent diagnostic test; the SEN Department can recommend a center for testing; diagnostic tests are reviewed and followed by an interview with the SEN Coordinator to consider placement; the school may offer probationary admission and reserves the right to deny admission to students who may not cope with the programs. 7. Grade Level and Class Capacities: ICS can accommodate three arms per grade level; approximately 16 students per arm for Playgroup and Preschool, 18–20 per arm for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten, and 20–24 per arm for Grades 1–12; the policy is reviewed annually.
International Community School Abuja offers an enriched American curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE, taught across Play Group to Grade 12. It is a day school with a boarding house opened for Grades 6–12 in 2017. Early Years programs cover Language Arts, Math, Science and African Studies, plus Music, Art, IT, Library and Bible/Moral Instruction, with weekly kindergarten clubs. Elementary, Middle and High School build on core subjects while expanding specialist classes and electives such as Drama, Psychology and Technical Drawing; language options include French and Spanish. In Grades 9–10 students prepare for the IGCSE O level before progressing to university admission worldwide. The school is accredited by CIS and MSA, with local Abuja DQA accreditation. Facilities include a main library above the Music and Arts Studios, three science laboratories, a cloud-based ICT system, a gym and a nurse's clinic. After-school activities, clubs and a 20-hour community service requirement support the program.
