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Capital Science Academy

Nigeria, Abuja

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Indian Curriculum
Taught languages French, Arabic, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo
Typical class size 22
Strengths STEM, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Capital Science Academy, Kado, Abuja, offers a diverse international curriculum across Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education. The school results from the merger of Capital Science Academy Kuje (established 2003) and now operates on a single campus at BUA Estate, Kado, providing a safe, secure environment in the heart of the town. It combines the British Curriculum with EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, and an Indian Curriculum to support varied pathways for students worldwide. Secondary students may board, while Early Years and Primary pupils study as day students. The campus features 21st-century ICT-enabled learning with solar power, smart boards, laptops and tablets in classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and dedicated computer labs. CCTV monitors safety and an on-site health service supports wellbeing. The school champions wide sports on a large campus, including soccer, basketball, tennis, athletics and swimming. Houses Churchill, Gandhi, Kennedy and Mandela foster community, leadership and inter-house activities throughout the year. Together.

The Essentials

Capital Science Academy has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Capital Science Academy is located in BUA Estate, Ahmadu Bello Way, close to Next Cash and Carry, Kado, Abuja. It is in the Kado area of Abuja and offers Early Years, Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary education. The school operates in a safe and secure setting with indoor and outdoor facilities. It offers Day and Boarding options.

Stages
Early Years, Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary

Type
Day/Boarding
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
CSA Kado provides a flexible Boarding facility for its secondary school students, while Early Years and Primary pupils operate as a Day school. A dedicated pastoral and academic staff oversee welfare. Weekends include an early morning jogging session and boarding-house inspections, with evening activities supervised by pastoral staff. Houses Churchill House, Gandhi House, Kennedy House and Mandela House host inter-house events to develop character and social skills.

Food Options
Prepared nutrition lunches are provided for students.

House System
Houses Churchill House, Gandhi House, Kennedy House and Mandela House assign students to houses and host inter-house events such as sports, dancing, and quizzes to earn house points.

Governance and Ownership
CSA Kado Abuja is an offshoot of Capital Science Academy, Kuje Abuja, and is led by a Principal and management team.
Fees
Application / Admission fees
- Admission form purchase: NGN 10,000 payable to the school account to purchase the admission form. Payment is made into the school's bank account and the payment receipt must be sent to the school by email or WhatsApp.

Tuition fees (by year group / per term)
- No public, itemised tuition schedule (per term or per year, by year group) for the 2026/27 academic year is published. No tuition figures for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years were publicly available to extract. As a result, exact tuition amounts per term and per year group cannot be stated here.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The only published, specific payment instruction is the admission form purchase payment (NGN 10,000) which is required to obtain the entrance form; parents must send the payment receipt to the school by email or WhatsApp. For tuition billing schedule (termly/annual instalments, due dates, late-payment penalties) no public schedule or standard payment terms were available.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is offered for secondary‑school students. No specific boarding fee amounts (weekly, termly or annual boarding charges) were published. Parents should expect a boarding charge to apply where a pupil is enrolled as a boarder, but the precise fee amount and what it covers (meals, laundry, pastoral costs, weekend activities) were not publicly detailed.

Other recurring or one‑off costs
- No published amounts were available for the following typical items: school uniform, textbooks and stationery, transport/bus, examination fees, development levies, registration/deposit charges (beyond the admission form purchase), extracurricular activity fees, medical/insurance charges, or any capital/development levy. These cost categories are commonly charged by schools but specific figures and whether they are mandatory or optional were not published.

Refunds and withdrawal/termination policy
- No publicly available refund or fee‑refund policy (for withdrawal before term start, mid‑term withdrawal, or non‑attendance) was found. No published statements of whether any portion of tuition, deposits or other fees are refundable under defined circumstances were available.

Fee payment options
- Bank transfer / direct deposit: Payment into school bank accounts is explicitly used for the admission form purchase; three Nigerian bank accounts (Fidelity Bank, First Bank, Zenith Bank) are listed for payments. Parents are required to send the payment receipt to the school by email or WhatsApp after payment.
- Credit card, online card payment gateway, standing order, or international wire transfer instructions were not publicly listed; no published confirmation of acceptance of credit-card payments or specific online payment providers was found.

Data availability note (brief)
- The school publishes an admission‑form purchase payment instruction (NGN 10,000) and offers boarding for secondary pupils. A complete, itemised fee schedule (tuition by year group and per term, boarding fees, uniforms, refunds, and formal billing/late‑payment terms) for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years was not publicly available to extract. For families requiring precise numeric figures, formal billing schedules, or refund terms, the school's admissions office can provide the current fee schedule and formal payment/refund policy.
Academics

Capital Science Academy teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Indian Curriculum.

Curriculum
Early Years, Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary education; located at BUA Estate, Kado Abuja; merged from Capital Science Academy Kuje (established in 2003); safe and secure setting with indoor and outdoor facilities.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates secure admission into highly competitive subject disciplines and many are global leading professional experts.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development through pastoral care and anti-bullying support by trained pastoral and academic staff; it also offers extracurricular activities, clubs, and excursions that provide leadership training and build resilience.

Mental Wellbeing
The school regards physical and emotional well-being as the foundation of learning; the pastoral and academic staff address bullying and other teenager-related matters, and the campus provides extensive sporting and pastoral activities to support mental well-being.

Safeguarding
The school emphasizes student safety; pupils are safe, happy, and engaged, and any challenge identified is addressed instantly to ensure safety; highly trained pastoral staff handle issues such as bullying and safeguarding concerns.
Parent Experience

History
Capital Science Academy, Kado provides Early Years, Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary education in a safe and secure setting with indoor and outdoor facilities. CSA Kado is the same as Capital Science Academy Kuje established in 2003. The merging of the two schools has brought us to a safe, secured and serene environment at the heart of the town at BUA Estate, Kado Abuja. We offer a flexible Boarding facility to our secondary school students while the Early years and Primary pupils operate as a Day school. Capital Science Academy has been producing global leaders for the past 21 years.

Community
What's happening at CSA features news and events about the school, including General News and updates on achievements such as CSA Bags the Best School In Abuja. The school's long history is noted in materials indicating Capital Science Academy was founded in 2003. The site also references community events and activities, including hosted events like STEAM FAIRS (e.g., 2024/2025 academic session).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Capital Science Academy, Kado provides Early Years, Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary education in a safe and secure setting, featuring excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. The school is the same as Capital Science Academy Kuje established in 2003, and merging of the schools brought CSA to BUA Estate, Kado Abuja in a safe, secure and serene environment. The campus emphasizes 21st-century ICT-enabled learning with solar power, smart boards, and deployment of laptops, tablets, and other digital devices in classrooms. Classrooms are spaced to support focused learning and the school operates well-equipped laboratories and computer laboratories. The school provides a hygienic environment, well-treated water and on-site clinical services for student wellbeing, with CCTV for monitoring and security.

Sports Facilities
The school has a large landmass that allows students to engage in soccer, basketball, tennis, athletics and swimming, providing a wide range of sporting activities.

Academic Facilities
The school has well-equipped laboratories and computer laboratories, and spaced classrooms to support practical learning. The school uses ICT-enabled learning with solar power, smart boards, and deployment of laptops, tablets and other digital devices in classrooms. The school has CCTV monitoring and a health service on site to support wellbeing. 21st-century education is supported by modern facilities and staff.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Boarding is offered with pastoral and academic staff addressing student welfare and discipline. The school has a large campus that supports multiple sports. Weekends feature activities coordinated by pastoral staff, including early-morning jogging and boarding-house inspections. Students are organized into houses (Churchill, Gandhi, Kennedy and Mandela) with Inter-house sports, dances, quizzes and leadership activities, plus cultural days and self-cook sessions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides Early Years, Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary education in a safe and secure setting, with indoor and outdoor facilities. The school is strongly academic. Graduates secure admission into highly competitive subject disciplines, and many are global leading professionals.

Arts & Creative
The school brings Africa's history and diverse cultures to students through art and culture. Experiences through art and culture are central to the student experience as described in the prospectus. Donors are invited to support this mission, with contributions described as tax-deductible.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school offers day and boarding options. The environment is safe and secure. Facilities include indoor and outdoor spaces. The campus is located in Abuja at BUA Estate, Kado.
Languages

Language Provision
French is taught and DELF examinations are available. English language support is provided through IELTS and TOFEL. Examinations offered include WAEC, NECO, UTME/JAMB, DELF, IELTS, SAT, and TOFEL.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. To participate in the entrance examination, pay 10,000 to purchase the admission form. Use Fidelity Bank account 4010291772 (Account Name Capital Science Academy); First Bank account 2004718295 (Account Name Capital Science Academy); Zenith Bank account 1011531558 (Account Name Capital Science Academy). This initiates your admission application.

2. Download the admission form from the site and submit it to the school, or fill and submit the online Google Form. Ensure you complete the form accurately and completely. This submission completes the first phase of the application.

3. On the entrance examination date, bring the following items: four passport photographs; copy of birth certificate; last two reports from the current school; printed copy of the admission application payment receipt; and the properly filled Admission Application form. Arrive prepared with these documents and present them as instructed at the examination. This helps ensure a smooth examination process.

4. The listed contact channels facilitate admissions inquiries. These channels are available during the admissions period.
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