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International Community School Abuja

Nigeria, Abuja

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NGN 5,700,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages French, Spanish
Typical class size 21
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

International Community School Abuja offers an enriched American curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE, taught across Play Group to Grade 12. It is a day school with a boarding house opened for Grades 6–12 in 2017. Early Years programs cover Language Arts, Math, Science and African Studies, plus Music, Art, IT, Library and Bible/Moral Instruction, with weekly kindergarten clubs. Elementary, Middle and High School build on core subjects while expanding specialist classes and electives such as Drama, Psychology and Technical Drawing; language options include French and Spanish. In Grades 9–10 students prepare for the IGCSE O level before progressing to university admission worldwide. The school is accredited by CIS and MSA, with local Abuja DQA accreditation. Facilities include a main library above the Music and Arts Studios, three science laboratories, a cloud-based ICT system, a gym and a nurse's clinic. After-school activities, clubs and a 20-hour community service requirement support the program.

The Essentials

International Community School Abuja has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English.

Location
Plot 75 ICS Drive, Off Citec Road, Dakibiyu, Abuja, Nigeria. The campus is in the Dakibiyu area of Abuja.

Stages
Play Group through Grade 12; Early Years (Play Group–Kindergarten), Elementary School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), High School (Grades 9–12).

Type
Day and boarding school; boarding house opened for Grades 6–12 in 2017.

Additional learning support
English as a Second Language (ESL) support is provided. Non-English-speaking children may join Play Group through Kindergarten with the expectation of gaining English proficiency; Grades 1–12 entrants are assessed for English proficiency. Special Educational Needs (SEN) support is provided, coordinated by a SEN Coordinator with Individual Education Plans when needed.

Religious affiliation
Christian
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is available for students in grades 6–12. The boarding house opened in August 2017.

Food Options
The cafeteria serves fresh food and snacks to students and staff. A team of experienced chefs prepares a range of Continental, Asian and local dishes. The cafeteria also prepares all the food for boarding house students, who are served meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by an Advisory Board with representation from the parents and teachers, which provides advice and guidance to the Board of Directors.
Fees

Annual tuition at International Community School Abuja ranges from NGN 5,700,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No fixed application or registration fee amount is published publicly for International Community School Abuja.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Reported figures vary across publicly available listings. One report lists the total tuition as N1,900,000 for a full session (covering the three terms).
- Other listings indicate a higher annual range for ICS Abuja, reporting approximately ₦6,000,000–₦10,000,000 per year (converted estimates appear in third‑party school guides).
- A commonly cited per‑term range for comparable international schools in Abuja — and used in some school summary listings for ICS — is about ₦450,000–₦600,000 per term; this aligns with a multi‑term billing model.

Notes on grade/term breakdowns

- No authoritative public schedule listing distinct tuition amounts by specific year group (Early Years / Primary / Middle / High) with per‑term figures for each grade band was found. Available entries present either an overall session figure or a broad annual range rather than a full grade‑by‑grade fee table.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school operates on a multi‑term academic session (three terms per school year). Tuition is commonly billed on a per‑session or per‑term basis in published listings for the school.
- Public listings state that tuition payments are made to designated banks approved by school management; specific due dates, late‑payment penalties, and installment deadline details are not published in a single public fee schedule.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- International Community School Abuja is presented as a day school in multiple public school directories; no active boarding fee schedule or boarding program charge was found. Where boarding figures are shown for other schools, they are listed separately; ICS's public profiles show day‑school operation.

Other costs and additional charges

- Additional costs commonly referenced for international schools in Abuja — and noted in third‑party summaries for ICS — include uniform purchases, textbooks and learning materials, examination/registration fees for external exams, extracurricular activity fees, transport (bus) where provided, and occasional capital or building levies. No single public document listing exact amounts for these items specifically for ICS Abuja was found.

Refund information

- No public, itemized refund policy or schedule of refundable versus non‑refundable fees (for example for withdrawal or early departure) was available in a single published fee schedule for ICS Abuja.

Fee payment options

- Public listings for the school report payment via designated bank accounts instructed by school management. No comprehensive public statement listing accepted credit cards, online payment portals, or other electronic payment methods was identified. The currency of billing in public summaries is typically Nigerian naira (NGN), though some international school guides reference dollar‑equivalent conversions for comparison.

Brief summary of findings and gaps

- Publicly available information about ICS Abuja's fees is inconsistent across third‑party school listings. Sources found report either a single session figure (N1,900,000) or a broader annual range (approximately ₦6,000,000–₦10,000,000), with per‑term estimates also published in some directories; however, a definitive, grade‑by‑grade fee schedule, an explicit application/registration fee amount, published boarding fees, and a formal refund policy were not available in a single public fee schedule.

- If precise, grade‑level per‑term and per‑year fee lines, explicit application or registration fee amounts, boarding charges (if reintroduced), and the school's formal refund and payment‑method policies are required for an external database, those specific figures are not present in a single public fee schedule and will need direct confirmation from the school's finance or admissions office.
Academics

International Community School Abuja teaches American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE.

Curriculum
ICS follows an enriched American curriculum across all divisions. Early Years (Playgroup to Kindergarten) includes Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies (African studies), Music, Art, Computer (IT), Library, Physical Education and Bible/Moral Instruction, with weekly clubs for kindergarten. Elementary School (Grades 1-5) offers core subjects Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies (African Studies); specialist subjects Computer (IT), Art, Music, Library, Bible/Moral Instruction and Physical Education, taught with modern instructional strategies and close teacher-student relationships. Middle School (Grades 6-8) links subjects in real-life contexts, emphasizes creative and critical thinking, and offers opportunities in sports, drama and music as electives. High School (Grades 9-12) concentrates on university preparation within an enriched curriculum, offers French and Spanish along with IT, Music, Art, Bible, Moral Instruction and PE; numerous electives such as Psychology, Photography and Technical Drawing; students prepare for external examinations, including the IGCSE O level in Grades 9-10 and progress toward university admission worldwide.

Student Teacher Ratio
Arm capacities: Playgroup and Preschool 16 students per arm; Prekindergarten and Kindergarten 18-20 per arm; Grades 1-12 20-24 per arm.

Higher Education Progression
University progression is the focus; Grades 9-10 prepare for the IGCSE O level; Grades 11-12 focus on admission to universities worldwide and transitions to A level or foundation programs as appropriate.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mentoring and counselling support are provided to students. The Student Council offers student leadership and representation. Extracurricular activities enhance personal development. Community Service opportunities are part of student life. School events foster a sense of belonging and engagement.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Students will have special educational needs during their educational journey. Targeted support and early intervention help students make significant progress and return to regular classes at their grade level. A SEN Coordinator (SENCo) coordinates provision, with teachers and teaching assistants working under the SENCo. The school aims to raise awareness, identify needs early, and involve parents and external specialists to provide appropriate support while ensuring SEN students can participate in all school activities. External support may include medical or educational professionals when required.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Non-English-speaking children may be admitted into the Play Group, Preschool, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten with the expectation that they will gain proficiency in English through lessons and interactions. Students entering Grades 1 and above are assessed for English proficiency, and admission may be denied if English is not sufficiently grasped. Probationary admission may be offered to those with rudimentary English, with limited tutoring to support improvement.

Mental Wellbeing
Mentoring and counselling support for students promotes mental wellbeing. The program includes access to school counsellors and guidance for personal and social development. Students may engage in activities and programs that support emotional resilience. A supportive school environment aims to help students cope with academic and social challenges.
Parent Experience

History
ICS Abuja was founded in 1998 with eight students and three educators. By 2012 the first campus had reached full capacity. ICS became a member of the Council of International Schools and the Principal's Training Center, and was locally accredited by Abuja DQA. It was fully accredited by CIS and the Middle States Association (MSA) in 2006 and re-accredited in 2023/2024. In August 2013 ICS relocated to its current campus designed to nurture a larger student body. It now serves Play Group through Grade 12, with three classes at each grade level, welcoming a diverse and growing learning community.

Community
ICS Abuja collaborates in a globally diverse community. The school celebrates and shares its diverse cultures and national traditions to enhance international understanding and show appreciation for the cultures and customs of the country in which we live. The mission emphasizes partnership with the entire school community and a warm family atmosphere.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
An active PTA provides valuable support and assistance to the school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ICS opened a boarding house for students in grades 6–12 in August 2017. The main library sits above the Music and Arts Studios, and the Early Years library is in the Early Years building; the libraries offer fiction and nonfiction and library lessons are planned for every grade. ICS has three laboratories (Chemistry Lab A, Physics Lab B, and Biology use) and an Elementary science lab. The cafeteria serves Continental, Asian and local dishes; snacks for Early Years are delivered to classrooms and boarding students are served in the cafeteria. ICS runs a cloud-based ICT system on high-speed fiber with a backup radio connection and prioritizes network security. The sports department administers school sports and encourages participation through physical education and after-school programs.

Sports Facilities
ICS provides a school sports program overseen by the sports department, promoting participation and competition through physical education and after-school activities. After-school activities include soccer, basketball, volleyball, athletics, badminton, table tennis and swimming; teams compete in matches, leagues and tournaments with other international and local schools in Abuja.

Academic Facilities
ICS has three laboratories used across Middle and High School (Chemistry Lab A, Physics Lab B, Biology as needed) and an Elementary science lab. The main library sits above the Music and Arts Studios, and the Early Years library is in the Early Years building; both libraries offer fiction and nonfiction and library lessons are planned for every grade. ICS subscribes to Scholastic Learning Zone to support digital learning, and Information Technology runs a cloud-based system on high-speed fiber with a backup radio connection.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Student Council represents grades 4–12 and organizes school-wide events such as Nigeria Day Celebration, Christmas Programs, Sports Day, Book Fair, Reading Month, Poetry Café and Music Night. ICS offers after-school activities including soccer, basketball, volleyball, athletics, badminton, table tennis and swimming, plus keyboard, violin and drum lessons; Wednesdays and Thursdays are club days led by teachers and external leaders. A 20-hour-per-year community service requirement applies to High School.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ICS runs Reading Month with special events to promote literacy. The school hosts a Book Fair and a Poetry Café as part of school-wide activities. There are numerous after-school clubs that support academic and intellectual interests.

Arts & Creative
Students may take keyboard, violin and drum lessons. The school has two music rooms for performance and practice. Art and photography are showcased through student exhibitions as part of school-wide events.

Cultural & Language
French and Spanish are offered as part of the curriculum. The school hosts a French Assembly as part of its cultural programming. Nigeria Day Celebration and other cultural events are part of school-wide activities.

Social & Hobbies
ICS offers a wide array of clubs. Wednesdays and Thursdays are Club days led by teachers and external leaders. The Student Council promotes student interests and organizes school-wide activities such as parties, movie nights, bake sales and fundraising for charity.

Community & Service
High School students have a community service requirement of 20 hours per year. Students have participated in projects such as assisting a blind school, raising funds to aid IDPs, visiting local orphanages and providing material assistance.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Council provides student representation from grades 4 to 12 and organizes school-wide activities. Meetings are held quarterly and feedback is passed to the teacher-link. Mentoring and counselling services are available to students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
ICS runs sports teams including soccer, basketball, volleyball, athletics, badminton, table tennis and swimming. Physical Education is part of the curriculum. The campus features a gymnasium and a nurse's clinic as described in the school brochure.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction; ESL support is provided for non-English-speaking students. Non-English-speaking children may be admitted to Play Group through Kindergarten with the expectation that they will gain proficiency in English. In High School, French and Spanish are offered as languages. In Early Years, Language Arts is taught, and in Elementary, Language Arts is a core subject.
Reputation

Accreditations
MSA and CIS Accredited; re-accredited during the 2023/2024 academic year; became a member school of the ACSI in 2024/2025.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school is a Christian school and admits students without regard to race, religion or nationality. The school reserves the right to deny admission to students it deems may not benefit from the academic programs and activities offered. 2. Admissions are based on the student's ability to meet the school's academic, moral and behavioral standards. 3. Applicants must meet the age requirement for their grade by September of the current academic year; for High School placement (Grades 9–12), the Guidance Counselor reviews credits earned from the previous school to assess suitability for admission into the grade. 4. Students transferring into Grades 1–12 will take a MAP test to determine their academic level and must provide their last school report and Transfer Certificate from the former school; all students from Grades 6–12 must provide a letter of recommendation from their former school; High School students must provide academic transcripts from Grade 8 up to the applying grade. 5. English as a Second Language (ESL): Non-English-speaking children may be admitted into Play Group, Preschool, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten with the expectation of attaining English proficiency; students in Grade 1 and above will be assessed for English proficiency and the school reserves the right to deny admission if they do not have sufficient English; probationary admission may be offered for those with rudimentary English, with limited individualized tutoring possible to help. 6. Special Educational Needs (SEN): Students with SEN must provide a recent diagnostic test; the SEN Department can recommend a center for testing; diagnostic tests are reviewed and followed by an interview with the SEN Coordinator to consider placement; the school may offer probationary admission and reserves the right to deny admission to students who may not cope with the programs. 7. Grade Level and Class Capacities: ICS can accommodate three arms per grade level; approximately 16 students per arm for Playgroup and Preschool, 18–20 per arm for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten, and 20–24 per arm for Grades 1–12; the policy is reviewed annually.
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