Nigeria, Lagos
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The Hudson School embraces the whole child, nurturing self-respect, self-confidence and consideration for others. The school teaches students to be socially conscious, empathetic, and open to differences. Our teaching philosophy helps students develop the tools, self-awareness and advocacy skills necessary to become confident, active and independent learners. Counselors provide students with social, emotional, and academic counseling. The counseling department uses a solution-focused, student-centered approach and supports students through academics, clubs, travel, and a variety of student life events.
The Hudson School has a Learning Specialist on staff. Lower School includes a dedicated Learning Specialist. The school's small size and personalized approach enable accommodations to support diverse learning needs. Counselors provide social, emotional, and academic counseling to help students navigate their challenges.
ESL is offered as part of the world language program. ESL placement for international or exchange students is determined during the admissions process and takes the place of a world language. All modern languages are taught as immersion courses. Languages offered include American Sign Language (Elective), French, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, and ESL.
Counselors provide students with social, emotional, and academic counseling. The counseling department uses a solution-focused, student-centered approach. The aim is to nurture the heart and mind, helping students explore their passions and develop their sense of self through academics, clubs, travel, and student life events. The Hudson School's small size and supportive faculty contribute to a culture that fosters mental wellbeing and resilience.
The Hudson School prohibits discriminatory practices and promotes equal opportunities for employees and students. The school maintains a health infrastructure including a school nurse and medical information forms (Asthma Treatment Plan, Universal Health Record, and related documentation). A Parent-Student Handbook contains safeguarding-related policies and procedures. The school emphasizes a safe and inclusive learning environment aligned with its Courage, Compassion and Commitment values.
The Hudson School provides a nurturing, faith-informed learning environment for children aged 1–11 in Nigeria, delivering a British curriculum with local relevance. The Early Years Foundation Stage sits with the English National Curriculum, incorporating Nigerian and African contexts across topics. Core subjects include Mathematics, English, Science, Geography, History, Arts & Design, Music, Design & Technology, Computing, Religious Education, Spanish, Yoruba, PSHE, P.E. and Drama. Reception marks the end of EYFS and introduces formal schooling, with progress tracked through a skills framework and SATs at the end of Key Stage 1. The school uses termly themes, swimming as a life skill, and Taekwondo in Key Stage 2 to support resilience and physical development. Facilities are interactive, and learning is delivered through differentiated instruction. The Hudson School's Trust Council, formed in 2020, seeks to inspire communities to serve and lead with integrity, underpinning lifelong learning. The school emphasizes emotional security, resilience, and a caring staff.