Nigeria, Lagos
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The school supports holistic development through enrichment opportunities that tap into multiple intelligences and varied learning styles, including STEAM programmes (Robotics and Coding), Chess, Scrabble, Girl Guides and Red Cross, and a wide range of sporting activities.
Boarding facilities are roomy and befittingly furnished, with emphasis on comfort and security. The hostel life is strictly monitored by a mother-figure assisted by matrons who are compassionate, yet firm. Boarding students follow a routine of scheduled activities including siesta, prep and recreation and must obey all boarding house rules.
Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls is a Nigerian girls' secondary school with boarding facilities for ages 10–16. Established on January 8, 1991 by Chief Dr (Mrs) Leila Fowler, MFR, it offers Cambridge IGCSE with a bespoke curriculum to prepare girls for university life in Nigeria and abroad. The school provides a holistic education with academics and co-curriculars. STEAM programmes, including Robotics and Coding, develop technical skills, while Chess, Scrabble, Girl Guides and Red Cross foster strategic thinking, teamwork and service. A range of sports enhances learning, and facilities include Chemistry laboratories, an ICT hub, a Basic Technology workshop and a Robotics program. Art & Culture, Clothing & Textile and Home Economics facilities support creative and practical learning. Boarding life is well managed, with hostels, indoor games and a supervised routine of siesta, prep and recreation. Excursions and the International Festival Cultures of the World enrich the curriculum; Performing arts include drawing, painting, digital art, photography, music and dance.