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What age can my child start?
Creche from six months, Nursery 1 at age 3 by 1 September, Year 1 at age 6 and JSS1 at age 12.
How long does admission take?
Usually under three weeks from application to offer.
Is there an entrance exam?
From JSS1 there are English, maths and reasoning papers. Younger children have a relaxed assessment with a teacher.
How much are the fees?
Tuition runs from N650,000 to N1,300,000 a term depending on the stage, example rates. Use the fees calculator for your family.
Is there a sibling discount?
Yes: 10% off tuition for a second child and 15% for a third or more.
Can fees be paid in instalments?
Yes, each term can be paid in two parts by agreement with the bursar.
What are the school hours?
Gates open at 7:30 am. Lessons end at 3 pm, with clubs until 4:30 pm.
Is there a school bus?
Yes, on four routes across Uyo, with a minder on every bus.
What do pupils eat?
A hot lunch cooked on site, with Nigerian and continental options, and two snacks for younger children.
How do you handle power cuts?
The campus runs on solar and battery power, with a generator as backup.
Is there a nurse on site?
Yes, the clinic has a nurse on duty day and night and a visiting doctor twice a week.
How do you keep children safe?
Signed-in visitors, CCTV at every gate, trained safeguarding leads and signed collection for younger children.
Do you welcome all faiths?
Yes. We are not a faith school, and every family's beliefs are treated with respect.
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Talk to admissions
Our admissions team are parents too. Call, WhatsApp or visit, and ask the questions that are not on any list.
Come and see Brightwell for yourself
Walk the campus with our admissions team, sit in on a lesson and ask every question you have. Tours run on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.
Or call admissions on +234 800 000 0153.