Junior school
JSS1 to JSS3, the years that set the habits
Ages 10 to 14. A broad curriculum, a form tutor for every class and a gentle start to boarding.
Subjects
What juniors study
English and literature
Reading, writing and speaking, every day.
Mathematics
Set by ability from JSS2.
Basic science and technology
Practical work in the labs each week.
Languages
Hausa, Arabic and French.
Music and art
Every pupil learns an instrument in JSS1.
Social studies and civics
Nigeria, Africa and the wider world.
Settling in
The first six weeks
New JSS1 pupils live together on one floor of their house, with a senior buddy, a weekly call home and a meeting with parents at half-term.
- Week 1Arrival
Families stay for lunch and the house welcome.
- Week 2Buddies
Each new pupil is paired with an SS2 buddy.
- Week 4First exeat
A long weekend at home.
- Week 6Review
Tutor meeting with parents.
Places in JSS1
Pupils per form
Tutor per form
Activities a term
What age can pupils join?
Most join JSS1 at 10 or 11. A few places open in JSS2 and JSS3 each year.
Is boarding compulsory?
Full boarding or weekly boarding. Day places are not offered in the junior school.
