List of well established Private Schools in Abuja

There are several schools in Abuja, Abuja is majorly an administrative hub and parents have to enrol their kids in schools as early as their maternity leave is over hence a lot of schools spring up every now and then, from the crèche all the way to secondary level.

I would like to give parents and potential parents the opportunity here by listing some of the well known schools in Abuja to guide you in making the most suitable choice for your ward. The list may not capture every school for the sake of space but i will try to mention the oldest and  the most established private school.

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DURUMI:

  Though this school is expensive, its for the high and mighty of the FCT i.e. diplomats, expartriates and politicians  alike. It's been around for a long time, well established,strictly offering American curricculum. The school is located in a good serenity, a quiet part of Durumi where there are no side attractions with tight security.... and the staff? you should not be found wandering away from your duty post because the welfare of the children is the top priority. (It has to be,after i pay that kind of money)  You will get what you pay for at the end of the day.

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL JABI:

  This school has been existing since in the 90's,  though it's expensive the learning environment is conducive and serene. Just like American International School, you will find the children of diplomats, expatriates etc mainly in this school and the school fees is a cut throat. What i also like about this school is that it is God centered so if you are considering this school be sure that your child's good morals will be top notch. Well established school i must say, if you can afford it why not?.

NIGERIAN TURKISH INTERNATIONAL WUSE II (DAY/BOARDING) :

   Nigerian Turkish International School is located in a busy part of town, it is located by banex plaza in wuse II. You would think the traffic in and around Aminu Kano crescent might be an occasional nuisance to learning but the environment is conducive, management is competent and the teachers are qualified but the school fees are moderately high. a good and well grounded school for you to consider.This school offers both boarding and day school facilities.

   THE CENTAGON SCHOOL MAITAMA:

  This is another top private school that should be best left to the super rich Nigerians. I haven't had the opportunity to visit the school premises but I have driven past it on several occasions and it brings me to ask myself every time i pass if the costs is really not too high. It's been around for a few years now but it's a well established school. Check it out if you don't mind the fees the Centagon is in Maitama but that part preserved for the Super rich – diplomats, top government officials and big time contractors.

REGENT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL  MAITAMA (DAY/BOARDING ):

  This school has both primary and secondary arms which are both managed by British trained Educators. The school is located in a busy area of Maitama district of abuja, but in a serene environment suitable for learning. This school has been around for longer than I can remember. Nurturing and empowering the student is a key priority at Regent internatonal school. Maitama is a high brow district in Abuja so you can only imagine who this school is meant for, yes indeed quality Education comes at a price but Regent School will tell you that is what you have to sacrifice for your child. Regent school also offers day and boarding facilities.

LEAD BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL GWARINPA (DAY/BOARDING):

    "Our vision is to educate 21st. Century Leaders who are independent learners and responsible citizens. We pride ourselves on being one of the foremost schools in Abuja, offering a quality education based on both the British and Nigerian curriculums" Says the lead British international school. This school has a mixture of the upper and middle class just like the Nigerian Turkish International School with a well built school environment for learning, with tight security. they are also people friendly.The school is located in the Gwarinpa axis. quality is not compromised here.

LOYOLA JESUIT COLLEGE OROZO:

  Loyola Jesuit College is a private co-educational, boarding, Roman Catholic secondary school in Nigeria operated by the Society of Jesus religious order...the academic performance here is top notch. for the parents looking for a good secondary school for their children, look no further Loyola has all you need morally and academically. But bear in mind that to gain entrance to the school require intense training. It is located at the outskirts of Abuja, offering secondary school only. 

PACESETTERS ACADEMY GWARINPA :

                        Pacesetters Academy is one of the oldest and largest schools in Abuja with branches in Gwarinpa and Wuse respectively. The school fees is quite affordable, the school compound is secure and serene you can enrol your child from crèche all the way to the secondary with nothing to worry about.

   

DOVELAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LOKOGOMA:

     This school is one of the youngest in the group but its expansion has been impressive, the new site was far more than i expected. The school is affordable to both high and middle income earners and the schools has a superb premises with a good and conducive learning environment, second to home. So trust me when I say the school is here to stay. It is located in lokogoma area of abuja.

OLUMAWU COLLEGE WUSE II

  Hmmn...what more can i say...this school has been around for ages, i remember how i used to beg my parents to enrol me and my siblings in this school. (Practically every child then wanted to attend Olumawu). Anyways if you are looking for a good school with a good budget at the heart of Abuja, look no further.

EL-AMIN  INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MAITAMA:

  Here is a school that has also been around for a long long time in a high brow area of Maitama. affordable to medium and high income earners. A lovely school with a cozy environment suitable for learning. It offers from pre-school to secondary.

GLISTEN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY JABI:

Glisten international academy is another old and well established school within the FCT. Well organized, with a good standard of education, also affordable the school has early years to secondary education. It is located in a quite part of Jabi where the student can get optimum attention. 

STELLA MARIS SCHOOL LIFE CAMP:

    This is another good school just like glisten international academy but Stella Maris has been around for much longer. I remember the proprietress of this school was my principal in primary school...lol (God rest her soul). Anyway this is a lovely school that does not compromise on good education. It is in a  good environment and well affordable. The school offers from early years to secondary school facilities.

FUNTAJ NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL ASOKORO:

Funtaj is a big school that has also been around for a long time and offers top quality educational services to their children u can't get it wrong with Funtaj because they make learning fun for the kids. Their environment is big and quiet enough for learning it is located in a quiet part of Asokoro. 

  

 I hope I have helped in making your choice easier? Do you know any school that is not listed above? Share what you have