10 Best Secondary Schools in Nigeria

January 17, 2020 Abiodun Adewusi

Children need education at all levels – primary, secondary and tertiary. But to build their character and mental abilities, they deserve good schools.

Like most countries, Nigeria has a wide selection of impressive educational institutions. So, in this post, you will discover the top ten best secondary schools in Nigeria.

Best Secondary Schools in Nigeria

You must have heard about some of the names on this list one wat or the other. Below are the best secondary schools in Nigeria at the moment.

Atlantic Hall

Located in the city of Lagos, this boarding institution stands as one of the best schools in the country. It has a favourable student-staff ratio of 9: 1 while maintaining a population of 650 students. Besides, it has a long history of offering world-class education to enable its scholars to handle the demands of modern society.

British International School

There are many reasons to love British Internation School. First, it uses the British Curriculum to educate its pupils thereby preparing them for global challenges. Next, it offers expatriates and Nigerians the chance to study in suitable conditions. Like most schools on this list, the BIS offers impressive boarding facilities for its student body.

Christ the King College

If you stay in Onitsha and its environs, you should be familiar with the name – Christ the King College. Established as a school for boys, the school aims to instil morality, discipline, and knowledge into its students. Moreover, it makes its pupils stand out by giving them a well-rounded education.

Citadel International College

Citadel International College is located in Ondo State, South-Western Nigeria. Apart from offering top-notch education, the school builds future leaders by providing a conducive environment for learning. It even has excellent boarding facilities but day students can also register at the institution.

Igbinedion Educational Centre

Benin City has a vibrant culture that plays a major role in the African continent. It’s also home to one of the best secondary schools in the country- The Igbinedion Educational Centre.

The school offers top-notch education to its sizable student body. It also allows its students to engage in wholesome extracurricular activities.

Juilliard Academy

Julliard Academy comes as one of the youngest schools in Nigeria as it was established in 2013. The school is located at Magodo GRA and boasts of a management and teaching staff drawn from a pool of skilled professionals. Moreover, the institution offers lessons based on a combination of the Nigerian/ American/ Science curriculum.

Loyola Jesuit College

The co-educational school is located in Gidan Magoro, a quiet community in the Karu area of Abuja. Opened in 1996, the school is run by qualified staff drawn from Jesuits and the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus.

The full boarding school has many facilities that ensure the all-round development of its students. First, the teaching staff offers instructions in well designed and planned buildings. Next, it allows students with athletic talents to hone their skills via the spacious sports fields on the property. Finally, it has a moderate student population that ensures proper learning.

Lumen Christi International High School

This Catholic school was established in Uromi in 1986. Known as an all-boys school, the institution ensures the social, academic and spiritual development of every student. To achieve this task, the school has an impressive array of teaching staff to handle classes.

Kaduna International School

Still, looking for the best schools in Nigeria? If yes, you should check out the Kaduna International School. Since 1985, it has provided British based education to a multicultural student body. Daily, the school’s Board of Trustees oversees the running of the school.

The American International School of Lagos

Since 1964, the city of Lagos served as the location of this world-class institution. As expected, AIS offers classes based on the American educational curriculum. It also offers young people the chance to prepare for challenges from a global perspective. It also has excellent facilities and staff that can meet this objective.

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Conclusion

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