Nigeria, Abuja
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The Regent Secondary offers a range of intellectual co-curricular activities. The school has Model United Nations (MUN), Chess, Robotics, Coding, and Business Entrepreneurship as regular co-curricular options. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award provides Bronze and Silver programs with components including First Aid, Skills, Physical Recreation, Service, and Adventurous Journey.
The Regent Secondary has a vibrant arts program within co-curricular activities. School Production runs across multiple days each week, and there is a Chamber Orchestra. Other creative offerings include Dance, Creative Zone, Cookery, Sugar Craft, Hair Plaiting, and DIY.
The Regent Secondary offers cultural and global engagement through Model United Nations (MUN) and other co-curricular opportunities. Hair Plaiting is offered as part of the cultural and personal-skills options. The community includes 31+ nationalities.
The school provides a broad range of social and hobby activities. The weekly timetable includes Netball, Basketball, Chess, Dance, MUN, DIY, Regent Digest, Scout, Football KS3, and Table Tennis on Tuesdays; Badminton, Robotics, Hair Plaiting, and Tennis on Wednesdays; plus Chamber Orchestra, Coding, Cookery, Karate, Sugar Craft, Swimming, and Volleyball on Thursdays; Basketball, Swimming, and School Production on Fridays; and Track and Field and School Production on Saturdays.
Duke of Edinburgh's International Award includes service and annual fundraising ventures such as The 24 Hour Famine, Bonfire Night, and Mufti/Cupcake Day, with funds supporting local schools and the wider Abuja community. Students donate time to community projects such as teaching literacy and numeracy, painting, and shelving, in addition to fundraising. After-school Activities (ASA) are mandatory for all students, with at least one ASA required and opportunities to contribute to school and community life.
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and Model United Nations programmes support leadership and professional development; Bronze and Silver awards emphasize teamwork and goal setting, while MUN fosters public speaking and diplomacy. Wednesday activities include Business Entrepreneurship, and the ASA page notes that activities can lead to leadership roles. Some activities explicitly foster leadership qualities and practical skill development, preparing students for further opportunities.
A comprehensive range of sports and physical activities is offered, including swimming, track and field, basketball, netball, football, badminton, tennis, and volleyball across weekdays and Saturdays. The Duke of Edinburgh Award also emphasizes physical recreation as part of its framework. Regular participation in these activities supports students' physical health, teamwork, and well-being.
The Regent School Abuja comprises The Regent Primary School (ages 2–11) and The Regent Secondary School (ages 11–16), located in Mabushi District, Abuja. It is a British-curriculum school offering both day and boarding options, with EYFS, a British Curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE. In Years 7–8 the school follows an adapted National Curriculum for England and Wales, Year 9 uses Cambridge Checkpoint, and Years 10–11 deliver Cambridge IGCSEs in eight or nine subjects; the Nigerian curriculum is not offered. The community spans 31+ nationalities, providing an international atmosphere while maintaining Nigerian context in campus life. The campus includes a Digital Smart Hub and a Microsoft IT Academy to support modern learning. Outdoor facilities feature a natural grass football field and a multipurpose court. After-school activities are mandatory, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available. Co-curriculars include Model United Nations, Chess, Robotics, Coding, Business Entrepreneurship, Chamber Orchestra, and School Production, among others.