Nigeria, Abuja
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The school has a Skills Acquisition program that encourages students to explore their creative talents in Arts, Drama, ICT Coding and Music. An ICT & Coding component includes an annual Coding Day to assess and grow programming skills, with activities ranging from game programming to traditional programming languages. Students are introduced to visual programming tools such as KODU Gaming Lab and Scratch and progress to languages such as Java, PHP, Python, SQL and JavaScript, and to website development with HTML. Workshop Practice provides a practical electrical and mechanical workshop where students design, fabricate, weld, solder and work in teams on projects.
Music & Drama are integral to the curriculum. Students learn to play pianos, guitars, drums, trumpet, violins and flute with teachers guiding from basics to professional level. Fine Art is emphasized as a means of expression, where students learn to draw and connect ideas with visual representations. The arts foster creative expression and support learning across subjects.
Independence Day celebration centers on Nigeria's vibrant cultural heritage, showcasing diversity and unity in diversity. The event emphasizes respect, mutual understanding and national pride among students. Students engage in creative activities such as crafting symbols of ethnic heritage and painting the Nigerian flag as part of cultural learning. The school emphasizes social awareness and cultural grounding as part of leadership development.
Sports are mandatory for all students, with a wide range of activities including swimming, cycling, volleyball, lawn tennis, table tennis, chess, track events, shot put and javelin. The school provides a football field and basketball and volleyball courts to support ball games. Inter-house sports competitions are held annually, with four houses named Yellow, Blue, Green and Red, promoting healthy competition, teamwork and a positive lifestyle.
The school places personal development, community service and teamwork as core aspects of student growth, emphasizing opportunities to serve the community and demonstrate social responsibility.
School leadership is developed through student leadership roles and formal training. Prefects are entrusted with organizing and running co-curricular activities, acting as a link between students and administration. Leaders learn goal setting, time management, public speaking, collaboration and social-emotional skills to prepare them for future roles.
A structured physical education program supports students' physical health and well-being, complemented by a broad menu of sports to foster healthy living, sportsmanship, self-confidence and positive lifestyle choices.
Premiere Academy Lugbe, Abuja is an international boarding school offering a bespoke curriculum alongside the British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary) and Cambridge IGCSE. External assessments include WAEC, IGCSE and SAT. Founded on 15 October 2005, the school emphasizes personal development, community service, teamwork and leadership, preparing students to be effective communicators, independent learners, high achievers, critical thinkers and ethical individuals. The campus houses air-conditioned classrooms, well-equipped science, arts and computer laboratories, and introductory technology workshops. On-site hostels, a music and arts studio, and a computerized media library with a professional librarian support academic and creative work. A landscaped campus provides reliable transport, a school clinic, and recreational facilities including a sports stadium, basketball and volleyball courts, table tennis, and chess. The Skills Acquisition program deepens Arts, Drama, ICT Coding and Music, with annual Coding Day. Students participate in inter-house sports, cultural events, and service activities, guided by prefects and leadership training.