About Firm Base Schools

How we began

Built because parents asked for more

It started in July 2000 as a crèche for busy, working parents who needed a safe and comfortable place for their children. The children thrived, so the school grew with them, always ahead of what was available nearby in facilities, programmes and special care.

2000

A crèche opens in Akoka for working parents.

2001

A playgroup starts as the first children turn two and are ready for early learning.

2002

Firm Foundation Pre-School is established at parents' request.

2003

The name Firm Base Schools is approved, and on 22 September the nursery and primary school opens.

2010

Growth in pupils, facilities and staff leads to the Junior Secondary School.

2014

The Senior Secondary School begins.

Today

The school standas as one of the most respected schools in Akoka and its environs.

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Vision and mission

What we stand for

Our vision

To be in the frontline in the educational sector, a pacesetter with international standards of teaching and learning.

Our mission

Building a vibrant and world class school where children are given a solid foundation in all fundamental areas of development, while inculcating in them the right social values and skills, that will make them global citizens.

Core values

Love, Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Creativity and Innovation

Our ethos

Every child must make progress and be successful. We are committed to making our children successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors (through research and creativity), and responsible global citizens.

Our tradition

Firm Base Schools has a tradition of continuous improvement and innovation, across our facilities, curriculum and standards. Our slogan says it best: Moulding Lives for Excellence.

Our people and our approach

A home away from home

Qualified, caring teachers

Our teaching and non-teaching staff are qualified professionals who give warm, close attention to each child. Our teachers are committed Christians who train children in Godly virtues and morals.

Always improving

We organise periodic training and workshops to improve the quality of our teachers, and we keep teaching a fulfilling career for them.

Every child supported

We keep a low ratio of teachers to children, and offer intervention and learning support for children who find specific areas of the curriculum challenging.

A genuine partnership between school and parents, based on trust and open communication. Everyone is encouraged to achieve their full potential, regardless of age, religion or race.

Skills and value added programmes

Skills and value-added programmes

We identify and develop academic and non-academic skills in our children. Beyond the curriculum, pupils can grow in our enriched programmes such as these, among others:

Coding and roboticsScience and engineering projectsChessSwimmingTaekwondoBalletDancePlaying of musical instrumentsCreative designs

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