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Top 10 Best Secondary Schools In Nigeria

Top 10 Best Secondary Schools In Nigeria

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire worldview of education and technology has undergone a radical shift, leaving many unprepared educational institutions reeling

In a similar spirit, the political and social upheaval has compelled many institutions to reconsider their approach to teaching and learning, considering new possibilities and using innovative strategies.

Nigeria's economic situation may be the biggest overt threat to the country's educational system. 

Even when they want to, it has been more and more difficult for many parents to pay for their children's quality education. 

The education system has been severely impacted by this circumstance, which has led to deteriorating student outcomes and dwindling standards in both public and private institutions.

Remarkably, despite these challenges, a few schools have made significant efforts to not only stay in the education business but also to change with the times, incorporate new technology, and enhance student learning outcomes. 

Even though there are just a few of these schools, they have made a significant contribution to the modernization of education in Nigeria, making them deserving of praise.

The annual ranking of Nigeria's top secondary schools acts as a guide for parents and guardians who are solely interested in providing their kids with the best education possible.

The top 10 secondary schools in Nigeria this year were evaluated based on three main criteria, namely:

1. Performance of students in previous year's national and international exams. The most recent honours and distinctions were also evaluated.

2. The calibre of alumni in the previous year in terms of their verified contributions to mankind, verified leadership roles in organizations, verified business ventures, verified admissions to prestigious universities, etc.

3. School leadership in terms of the administration and board's expertise and experience

In no particular order, below are the Top 10 best secondary schools in Nigeria. 

1. Corona Secondary School, Agbara, Ogun State 

A coeducational institution, Corona Secondary School is committed to developing well-rounded, proudly Nigerian young men and women who are capable of lifelong study, personal mastery, and leadership.

Since opening its first school in 1955, Corona has kept its promise to offer top-notch education.

One of the top secondary schools in Nigeria in 2022 is without a doubt Corona Secondary School.

After graduating from Corona, students enrol in some of the best colleges in the world and go on to have successful careers.

The alumni of Corona schools have recently received scholarships worth over $2,098,656 from some of the best colleges and universities in the world.

Corona has had a Board of Trustees and Members of the Governing Board, thus its success over the years is not entirely surprising.

The current Governing Board Chairman of the Corona Schools' Trust is  Deputy Chief Justice Raliatu Iyabo Bukunola Adebiyi.

Since May 2001, Justice Raliatu Iyabo Bukunola Adebiyi has served as a judge on the High Court of Lagos State's (Criminal division) bench.

The Honorable Justice R.I.B. Adebiyi received a BA in Law from the University of Kent at Canterbury in 1981 and an LLM from Queen Mary College at the University of London.

The head of the Corona Secondary Schools Board is Mr Niyi Yusuf. On April 1, 2019, he took over as managing partner of Verraki Partners.

He also serves as the practice lead for the social sector. He joined the Management Consulting Division of Arthur Andersen in 1995, and from 2010 to 2019, he served as the Country Managing Director of Accenture Nigeria.

The school is fortunate to have additional outstanding board members.

2. Capital Science Academy, Abuja

The fifty-hectare Capital Science Academy campus is located in Kuje, Abuja, and is home to a renowned and very successful Secondary day and boarding school.

The institution is undoubtedly one of the top private schools in Nigeria right now. In addition to a large selection of electives, Capital Science offers Nigerian curricular subjects.

All Capital Science students who took the 2021 May/June WAEC scored A-C in English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Global Citizenship, History, and ICT.

With Rachel C. L. Borland serving as principal/CEO, the school can brag about having some of the most qualified teaching and non-teaching staff members.

Leicester University is the alma mater of Mrs Rachel C. L. Borland. She has earned two MA degrees from Cardiff University and Macau.

She has overseen schools on five different continents and has extensive knowledge of various cultures and curricula.

3. Graceland International School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

To offer top-notch teaching based on solid Christian values, Graceland School was founded.

To guide students and make them valuable to themselves, their families, local communities, the nation, and the world, these ideas are carefully incorporated into the curriculum.

Graceland has kept this promise since it was founded, and in 2021 they are considered to be among the greatest schools in Nigeria.

Graceland pupils had a 99% credit-pass rate in all subject areas, including English and mathematics, in the 2020 WAEC.

The Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Kentucky, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of South Florida, and the University of Southern Georgia, among many other prestigious international universities, have accepted graduates of Graceland International School.

4. Bethel American International School, Ibadan, Oyo State

By graduating highly educated, well-rounded young men and women, Bethel American International School (BethelAIS) offer a Christ-centered, classical education that prioritizes academic success in the liberal arts and sciences.

The school offers full boarding accommodations and is coed.

The 2021 results were no exception to Bethel American International School's reputation for outstanding outcomes in national and international exams.

The school received a perfect score of 100 in the 2021 WAEC, with the best JAMB score being 313 and the lowest being 245.

The highest score on the SAT was 1400, while the lowest score was 1210.

Bethel AIS lately received a certificate of appreciation from JA Nigeria and the Outstanding Delegation Award at the Babcock International Model UN Conference.

Although the school has been in operation for nine years, its students already hold leadership positions at some of the top universities in the world.

The board of Bethel AIS, which includes Elder Michael A. Aderinkomi, the school's president, does a good job of overseeing operations.

President, CareMate Home healthcare, St. Paul, Minnesota; B. Sc., M. Sc., Finance, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, USA.

5. Greater Tomorrow College, Ikare Akoko, Ondo State

In 2022, Greater Tomorrow International College is being rated as one of Nigeria's best schools.

Greater Tomorrow International College has been educating its students with a high standard since its founding in 2001, teaching them not only to compete competitively with their peers but also to become the greatest versions of themselves and succeed in their jobs.

The school has won various accolades in acknowledgement of its exceptional performance both domestically and internationally.

Among many other achievements, the school's representative won the JETS competition in 2020 and the Spelling Leaders Competition (National) in 2021.

6. Meadow Hall College, Lagos

Meadow Hall is a co-educational institution established in July 2002 that offers an integrated curriculum made up of the Nigerian Curriculum and the British National Curriculum.

The school is dedicated to educating superior, godly youngsters who will realize their full potential in life.

Because of its diligent work over the previous year, Meadow Hall has successfully secured a spot as one of Nigeria's top secondary schools in 2022.

100% of students received A* to C grades in six or more subjects at the 2020 IGCSE. While all pupils passed the 2020 WAEC with an A-C grade. 

Alumni of Meadow Hall receive admittance to colleges and universities of an unmatched standard.

Over 40% of their students are accepted into the best institutions in the UK, 20%–30% are accepted into some of the greatest universities in Canada, and 30%–40% are accepted into universities in the USA.

Meadow Hall has received numerous awards.

In 2020, Meadow Hall Education took home both the first-place award and the competition's overall victory in the Wole Soyinka Essay Competition's francophone essay category.

In addition, Meadow Hall Education took up the top honour at the Kibo Mathematics Challenge out of 25 competing teams.

7. Bloombreed Schools, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

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Bloombreed, which began operating in 1998, has developed into a thriving coeducational boarding secondary school.

Because of the school's successful evolution, they are now in a unique position to provide kids with a secure educational transition and to satisfy every parent's desire for high-quality education.

One of the top secondary schools in Nigeria in 2022 is undoubtedly Bloombreed.

With 100% distinction in mathematics, 100% distinction in biology and 98% in physics and chemistry, the school once again had a successful WAEC in 2021.

The major universities in Nigeria and abroad that some of its graduates have attended and graduated from include CATS College Canterbury, Kent, Covenant University, Babcock University, Lead City University, Afe Babalola University, and Nile Turkish Nigerian University, to name a few.

Sir Mutiu Sunmonu (CON), a professional educationist with extensive experience working in foreign institutions delivering educational services to high-profile and elite clients, chairs the board of directors, which has over 150 years of combined expertise in a variety of disciplines.

Bola Njideofor, Ahmed Kamal, Olubunmi Nwadialor, and others are some of the other board members.

8. Rainbow College, Lagos 

Leading co-educational secondary school in Nigeria, Rainbow College uses a global perspective on teaching and nurturing in a setting that is perfect for learning.

The school is known for having one of the finest standards for education in Nigeria, and this, together with its ongoing efforts to modernize its curriculum, accounts for its consistently great results.

The results of Rainbow's students in tests taken both domestically and internationally attest to the high level of education the institution promotes.

100% of Rainbow College students scored A1-B3 in mathematics, 100% in biology, and 98% in chemistry and physics on the 2021 WAEC.

Graduates of Rainbow College have been accepted into some of the top colleges in the world, and they are continuing to develop an excellent culture inside their respective higher education institutions and beyond.

The institution, which was ranked fifth in 2021, justifiably rose one spot to claim the fourth-best secondary school spot in Nigeria in 2022.

Dr Shamsuddeen Usman, the board's chairman, Oludolapo Odunlami, Muhtar Bakare, and Iyinoluwa Aboyeji are a few of the members.

These are some of the most knowledgeable and accomplished individuals working in the technology and education sectors.

9. Lifeforte International School, Ibadan, Oyo State

Co-educational Private Christian Institution Lifeforte International School offers preschool, junior high, and high school programs for students between the ages of 3 and 18.

It was established on November 5th, 1990 by Pastor (Dr.) Olubi and Sarah Johnson to offer a comprehensive, balanced educational curriculum for the full intellectual, spiritual, and social development of children (ages 3–18).

Lifeforte International achieved the highly coveted position of number one on the list of the top schools in Nigeria for two years running.

More than 20 pupils from Lifeforte School received A* grades in English and math in the recently released results of the Cambridge O-Level May/June 2021 exams, and many more received A-B grades in other areas.

Many Nigerian and international students at Lifeforte come from a variety of social backgrounds (e.g. from Britain, North and South America, Canada, and Australia).

For parents who just want the best for their children, the school has solidly established itself over the years as one of the best in Nigeria.

Alumni of Lifeforte have an incredibly high success percentage in being accepted into the best institutions in the world.

10. Chrisland High School, Lagos 

In Nigeria and elsewhere, Chrisland International Schools is at the forefront of the private education industry.

Through high-quality all-around education from kindergarten through the tertiary level, the school supports children in becoming everything they can be.

Chrisland is committed to the general advancement of humanity through high standards of education, service, and total commitment. As such, it is the first choice of Nigerian parents both at home and abroad.

Chrisland moves up two spots from its 2021 ranking to take the top spot for the best school in Nigeria in 2022.

 

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