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What we teach

A progressive programme from a child's first steps to SSS 3.

Each stage builds deliberately on the one before it: academically, socially and morally.

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Firm Base Schools (Nursery and Primary): Early Years

Where curiosity begins

Early years experiences are crucial to a child's academic and career growth, so we plan carefully and customise our teaching to the developmental needs of each child. Learning happens through constructive, creative play in a stimulating, nurturing environment.

Under 2 years

Beautiful Beginners

Safe, warm, closely supervised care and first experiences of play and learning.

Ages 2 to 3

Explorers

Guided play that builds language, movement and social confidence.

Nursery 1

Discoverers

Independence, social awareness and early literacy and numeracy skills.

Nursery 2

Little Scholars

Physical, literacy and communication skills, ready for Year 1.

Beautiful Beginners and Explorers at Firm Base Schools
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Discoverers and Little Scholars at Firm Base Schools
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Our early years curriculum covers:

Communication, Language and LiteracyProblem Solving, Reasoning and NumeracyPersonal, Social and Emotional DevelopmentKnowledge and Understanding of the WorldPhysical DevelopmentCreative Development
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Firm Base Schools (Nursery and Primary): Year 1 to Year 6

Engaging, productive and encouraging

Our primary curriculum gives children a rich variety of teaching and learning experiences that help them reach their full potential, with positive encouragement that helps them excel.

Literacy and Verbal ReasoningNumeracy and Quantitative ReasoningScienceHistoryGeographyCitizenshipChristian Religious EducationInformation Communication TechnologyFrenchMusicCreative ArtPHSD
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Firm Base College: Junior Secondary, JSS 1 to JSS 3

Excellence in a culture of love, care and respect

Our goal for secondary school is excellence: a high quality learning environment with best practices in international standards, where students are nurtured and enriched in a vigorous, challenging academic environment.

JSS 1JSS 2JSS 3
MathematicsEnglish LanguageScienceIntroductory TechnologyBusiness StudiesEnglish LiteratureSocial StudiesFrenchInformation TechnologyFine ArtReligious EducationYorubaIgboMusicPhysical and Health EducationCivic Education
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Firm Base College: Senior Secondary, SSS 1 to SSS 3

Three tracks to choose from

Students grow into responsible, fulfilled adults with the right skills and confidence to shape the future.

SSS 1SSS 2SSS 3
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Science

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Further Mathematics
  • Agricultural Science
  • Mathematics
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Commercial

  • Financial Accounting
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • Commerce
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Arts

  • History
  • Government
  • Literature
  • Civic Education
Beyond the classroom

Growing the whole child

Learning at Firm Base is not restricted to the classroom.

Diction and Elocution

Well-structured classes that build good interpersonal and communication skills, and self-confidence.

ICT in every lesson

Children research on the Internet for their projects and gain computer skills in word processing, graphics, PowerPoint and image development.

Life skills

Leadership, entrepreneurial skills, healthy living, etiquette, artistic and aesthetic skills, and security and safety awareness.

Programmes and events through the year:

International DayMulti-cultural DayArt and Music DayScience FairLiteracy DayProfessional DaySports DayField trips and learning visits

Give your child a firm academic start

Speak with our office about placement, requirements and available spaces.

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