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Premier International School

Nigeria, Abuja

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The school at a glance
Fees NGN 1,700,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 180
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Montessori Curriculum, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Premier International School offers a Nigerian curriculum blended with the Cambridge (British) framework and elements of American curricula. In Early Years, it runs the Early Years Foundation Stage and Montessori programs; in Primary, National and Cambridge Primary; and in Secondary, National and Cambridge Curriculum. Students prepare for the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, the West African Senior School Certificate, and the IGCSE, followed by Cambridge AS and A Levels. A digital learning program provides personal laptops for students in Years 7–10. Bilingual education is available with classes in French, German and Mandarin, with DELF Prim and DELF Junior certifications. Founded in 1997, Premier emphasizes academic excellence, discipline and holistic development through athletics, arts and community service. The campus features CCTV in classrooms, an ICT Lab, a library, Art and Languages labs, and extensive sports facilities, plus a sick bay for health care. The campus also hosts cultural events and service projects annually.

The Essentials

Premier International School has 180 pupils.

Location
26 Ndjamena Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja 904101, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The campus is in the Wuse 2 district of Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory.

Stages
Nursery, Primary, Secondary, and Pre-University. The Nursery/Primary School was established in 1997; the Secondary School started in 2007; and the Pre-University was established in 2018.

Type
The school offers a curriculum comprising the Nigerian National Curriculum, the Cambridge (British) curriculum, and a blend of the American curricula.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school does not provide boarding services. Work has commenced on a plot of land for the building of a full boarding school.

Uniform Requirement
The school has different uniforms for each section. Primary pupils wear tartan pinafore or shorts with a shirt or blouse; secondary pupils wear a shirt or blouse with trousers or skirts and a blazer.

Governance and Ownership
Governing body is led by Founder & Chairman Hon Shehu Nicolas Garba; Executive Director Dr (Mrs) Ruth Shehu Garba; Head of School Charles Husseini. Additional leadership includes Rita Ifeoma Odubela (Principal, Secondary), Chioma Ogheneochuko (Head, Primary), Clementina Akoyibo (Head, Early Years), Tega Isorho (Head, Creche), Joshua Daniel Dalyop (Head, PPUP), Micheal Ayeolowo (SENCO), Nkechi Iroh (Human Resource Manager), and David Gbadamosi (Head, IT/Media).
Fees

Annual tuition at Premier International School ranges from NGN 1,700,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees
- A Capital Development Fee is charged at the time of admission.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per academic session)
- The school does not publish a publicly itemised, year-by-year tuition table for the 2026/27 academic year in its public materials. Third‑party listings show representative figures only: examples include approximately ₦300,000 per term (reported by multiple school-listing sites) and session totals in the range of ₦1,700,000–₦1,800,000 per year in other listings. These third‑party figures vary between sources.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Online fee payments are accepted through the PixPay school-fees portal.
- The school advertises a family discount for the third and subsequent child; specific discount details are contained in the school's fee schedule (not published in full in public materials).

Boarding fees
- The school is developing a full boarding facility (work has commenced on a plot for a boarding school). A boarding programme and boarding fees are not listed as currently available; therefore no boarding-fee figures are published.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- A Capital Development Fee is payable at admission (see above).
- Uniform costs: the school specifies different uniforms by section (tartan pinafore/shorts for primary; shirt/blouse, trousers/skirts and blazer for secondary), but specific uniform prices are not published.
- Transport: the school does not operate a bus/transport service; parents are expected to make transport arrangements (no transport fee is therefore listed).
- Examination, exam-registration or external test fees are commonly charged by schools of this type, but no public, itemised list of such charges is published for this school. (No specific exam‑fee amounts are available in the school's public materials.)

Refund information
- No publicly detailed refund policy or published refund schedule was found in the school's public materials for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 sessions; specific refund terms (for withdrawal, illness, late arrival, or overpayment) are not publicly itemised.

Fee payment options
- Online payment through PixPay is published as an available payment channel.
- No publicly published list of alternative payment channels (for example, explicit bank account details, credit‑card processing, or direct bank-transfer instructions) was found in the school's publicly accessible materials; parents should contact the admissions office for any additional payment arrangements.

Important note on published numeric amounts
- The school's public pages confirm the existence of the Capital Development Fee, a family discount for a third child, online payment via PixPay, and that a boarding facility is under development, but they do not provide a complete, itemised fee schedule with per‑year or per‑term tuition numbers for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Representative numeric figures that appear on third‑party school‑listing pages show per‑term amounts around ₦300,000 and per‑session totals roughly ₦1,700,000–₦1,800,000; these figures vary by source and are not published as an official, itemised school fee table.

If you require a fully itemised per‑year and per‑term tuition table (by exact year group and for the 2026/27 academic year), the school's public materials do not contain that level of numeric detail; the only firm, published fee elements available publicly are the Capital Development Fee (charged at admission), the family discount policy reference, and the PixPay payment channel.
Academics

Premier International School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Montessori Curriculum, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers a unique curriculum comprising the National, Cambridge (British) and a blend of the American curricula. In the Early Years, it runs the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Montessori curriculum; in Primary, it runs both the National primary and Cambridge primary curricula; in Secondary, it runs the National and Cambridge Curriculum. These curricula prepare learners to take the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Examination at the primary level and the West African Senior School Certificate (SSCE) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) at the secondary level. Blending learning with technology, the school launched a digital learning program and all students in Years 7-10 have personal laptop computers which they use in class to support their learning. It also runs bilingual programs where learners attend classes in French, German and Mandarin and take certification examinations in DELF Prim and DELF Junior.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Learning Support Unit provides resources and instructional strategies that give students physical, social, emotional, and intellectual support.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Support Unit caters for students with learning difficulties and conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Down Syndrome (DS), Learning Disability (LD), and Hearing Impairment (HI). The unit is staffed by qualified and dedicated Special Education teachers and therapists, with over 40 staff and 74 pupils/students, and sub-sections include Speech Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Cognitive, Physiotherapy, Vocational Skills, and Sign Language.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Learning Support Unit via behavioral therapy and related services to assist learners' social and emotional development.

Safeguarding
Premier International School maintains a safe environment with 24-hour security guards and CCTV cameras.
Parent Experience

History
When Shehu and Ruth Garba relocated from Lagos to Abuja in 1995, they opened Premier International School on September 7, 1997, starting with seven students and three teachers. The first preschool Community Helpers' Day took place in 1998. Once the Nursery and Primary School had been established, the Secondary School (also known as the College) opened its doors in 2007 in response to growing demand from parents who wanted continuity in the educational trajectory of their children. In the spring of 2016, the day care/creche also opened its doors to infants from six weeks to two years old. Since its founding in 1997, Premier has maintained three defining characteristics, a commitment to academic excellence, a strong culture of discipline and a focus on the holistic development of children through early exposure to athletics, arts and community service.

Community
Premier International School engages students in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award as a key component of its aim to create world-class citizens. The school also hosts leadership and student-life events such as Prefects' Investiture Ceremony, and annual activities like Funday and a Scavenger Hunt and Cook-off, reflecting an active and vibrant school culture. The News section documents milestones and cultural celebrations, illustrating a lively and engaged community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school campus provides a safe, stimulating learning environment with modern amenities. Conducive Learning Spaces include CCTV cameras in all classrooms, a state-of-the-art ICT Lab and Library, tech-driven learning in modern classrooms, and specialized labs for Art and Languages. Sports & Recreation offer a full complement of athletic facilities, including a standard football pitch and basketball and volleyball courts. Health Services provide a fully equipped sick bay staffed by a qualified nurse and stocked with essential medical supplies.

Sports Facilities
The school has a full complement of athletic facilities, including a standard football pitch and basketball and volleyball courts. These facilities support a broad range of physical education and extracurricular sports.

Academic Facilities
The school has a state-of-the-art ICT Lab and a library to support digital learning. There are specialized labs for Art and Languages to support arts and language studies.

Extra Curricular Facilities
IT, Coding & AI: ICT is integrated into learning to build digital skills. Music: A music program develops musical skills. Art & Craft: An art and craft program encourages creativity. Sports: The school provides standard equipment and facilities for sports.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Premier International School offers a curriculum comprising the National, Cambridge (British), and a blend of the American curricula. In the early years, we run the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Montessori; at primary level, National and Cambridge Primary; at secondary level, National and Cambridge Curriculum. These curricula prepare learners to write the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint at primary level and the West African Senior School Certificate (SSCE) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) at secondary level. The school's philosophy is holistic, focusing on academic, physical, social, and emotional development.

Arts & Creative
Extracurricular activities include IT, Coding & AI; Music; Art & Craft; and Sports. The IT, Coding & AI program integrates ICT into every aspect of the curriculum. The Music program nurtures a love of music and teaches discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. The Art & Craft program encourages creativity and artistic expression. The Sports program provides standard equipment and facilities.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular life includes the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, extending the school's mission to develop world-class citizens. The Duke program develops resilience, planning, teamwork, and service. The Prefects' Investiture Ceremony showcases student leadership and responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
Duke of Edinburgh Award participation and formal student leadership roles, such as Prefects' Investiture, support leadership development. Our students emerge as effective communicators, independent learners, critical thinkers, and ethical, high-achieving individuals.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Health services include a fully equipped Sick Bay with a qualified nurse and essential medical supplies. Sports and recreation facilities include a full football pitch and basketball and volleyball courts. CCTV cameras are installed in classrooms, and the campus features a state-of-the-art ICT Lab, a library, and dedicated labs for Art and Languages.
Languages

Language Provision
French, German and Mandarin are taught through bilingual programs. Students can sit for DELF Prim and DELF Junior certification examinations. These language offerings are integrated into Premier International School's curriculum through bilingual instruction.

Bilingual Teaching
The school runs bilingual programs with classes in French, German and Mandarin. Students in these programs take the DELF Prim and DELF Junior certification examinations.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admission is based on academic achievement and age considerations. A baseline assessment is conducted before admission is given. The admission requirements are based on these criteria. The baseline assessment is a part of the admission process.
2. Fees can be paid online using the pix pay button on the website. The Capital Development Fee is charged at the time of admission. The fund is used for upgrading and renewal of the buildings and physical facilities and equipment. There is a family discount for the third and subsequent child.
3. Transportation is not provided by the school; parents are expected to arrange transport. Uniforms vary by section: primary uniforms are tartan pinafore/shorts with a shirt; secondary uniforms are a shirt/blouse with trousers/skirts and a blazer.
School Events
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