Nigeria, Abuja
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The Regent Secondary School emphasizes that each student should feel valued and listened to to thrive and mature. A carefully integrated pastoral care system supports welfare with Form Tutors responsible for daily contact and a four-house structure led by House Leaders. The pastoral team includes a Vice Principal Pastoral who oversees welfare during the school day. The school fosters a respectful atmosphere, with a defined Student Code of Conduct and a Rewards and Sanctions Policy; corporal punishment is not used. Boarders have a dedicated welfare team after hours and at weekends. Parents receive three termly reports with pastoral and academic feedback and there are Parent/Teacher Conferences to discuss well-being and development.
The Regent Primary School has qualified Special Educational Needs (SEN) teachers and a SENCO who oversees learning support. Abiola Kudumi is the SENCO/Head of Learning Support. The Curriculum Policy notes that needs of all pupils include those who require support with their learning and those with English as an Additional Language. The school welcomes pupils with special needs. Learning support is integrated into the curriculum to address diverse needs.
The Regent Primary School offers a programme of English as an additional language for all ability levels. It provides support for other mother tongue languages including French, German and Mandarin. English is taught to all pupils, with provisions for those who need additional language support. English as a Second Language is an option for non-native English speakers if necessary. Differentiated teaching supports language development within the curriculum.
The Regent Secondary School emphasizes student welfare through its Tutor Programme and PSHE within the curriculum. A strong pastoral framework includes Form Tutors, a House system, and a Vice Principal Pastoral to support welfare. Boarders have a dedicated welfare team after hours and at weekends. Parents receive termly reports with pastoral and academic feedback, plus opportunities for Parent/Teacher Conferences to discuss well-being and development.
Safeguarding is integral to life at The Regent Secondary School and is everyone's responsibility. The Safeguarding Team includes Senior Designated Safeguarding Leads headed by the Head of Boarding and Pastoral Care and an Assistant Vice Principal, with a Deputy DSL. The team ensures best practice in all aspects of Child Protection and Pupil Welfare and provides staff INSET and liaison with external agencies when required. A Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is published and available to the school community.
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.