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The Centagon International School

Nigeria, Abuja

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NGN 0 - 15,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, French, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

The Centagon International School Abuja is a co-educational international school located at 29/31 Mississippi Street, Maitama, Abuja. The school offers Nigerian, American, and British curricula, with Cambridge IGCSE as a core pathway. In Preschool, Cambridge International and the English National Curriculum are used. The school holds Cambridge CAIE accreditation and employs trained IGCSE teachers, ensuring internationally aligned standards. The classrooms and learning facilities are designed to support 21st-century learning. Digital learning is supported via Jupiter, Purple Mash, and Google Classroom. A rich range of co-curricular activities runs alongside the curriculum, including Coding Club, STEAM, CAD and Lego Robotics, Speed Math, and Reading/Book Club. Performing Arts, Ballet, Piano, Graphics, and Handcraft & Jewelry Making nurture creativity, while French Club fosters language and culture. After School Activities include Model United Nations, Chess, Movie Club, and various sports such as basketball, football, and tennis. Centagon International School Abuja serves international families in Nigeria today.

29/31 Mississippi Street, Maitama, Abuja

The Essentials

The Centagon International School has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
The Centagon International School is located at 29/31 Mississippi Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria. Maitama is a central district in Abuja, within the Federal Capital Territory. The school sits in an urban area with access to city amenities.

Stages
The school offers three levels: Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary. These levels cover education from early years through to the end of secondary education.

Type
The Centagon International School is an international school.

Country affiliation
Nigeria
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
TCIS has a uniform dress code. Primary (Pre-K to Grade 5) wears a white TCIS polo with khaki trousers (boys) or skirts (girls), with a black belt, white socks and black shoes; Secondary (Grade 6–11) wears a white shirt, khaki trousers or skirt, blazer and tie, white socks and black shoes; PE uniform is a TCIS PET-shirt with maroon shorts; a hat and water bottle are required for PE. Hats are required for outdoor PHE activities; hats and scarves are not allowed otherwise; secondary students wear blazers for assemblies and ceremonies.

Governance and Ownership
The Centagon International School is governed by a Board of Governors led by the Proprietress, Mrs. Orumenosen Omoluwa. The Board retains financial responsibility and policy-setting for the school and delegates day-to-day management to the Principal and Senior Management Team.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Centagon International School ranges from up to NGN 15,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- A non‑refundable application fee of ₦15,000 is payable with each submitted application.


Tuition fees (termly and annual guidance by level)

- Preschool / Early years: termly fees are reported in the lower part of the school's published ranges and third‑party listings, typically starting around ₦200,000–₦400,000 per term (approximately ₦600,000–₦1,200,000 per academic year where the school operates three terms).

- Primary / Elementary: termly fees are commonly reported within a mid range, typically around ₦300,000–₦500,000 per term (approximately ₦900,000–₦1,500,000 per academic year).

- Secondary: termly fees are commonly reported at the higher end of public fee ranges for the school, often in the range of ₦400,000–₦700,000 per term (approximately ₦1,200,000–₦2,100,000 per academic year).

- Summary statement on tuition presentation: published public listings and school payment portals present fees using termly/semester billing; examples of reported termly figures include ₦400,000 per term as a commonly cited starting point and wider ranges from ₦200,000 to ₦700,000 depending on level and source.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition and all fees are billed in advance of each semester/term; fees must be paid in full each semester before students are permitted to enter classes. Payments are managed by the school accounts office and through the school's billing portal.

- The school uses an online billing/payment system that supports secure card payment and bank transfer for school fees; invoices and bills are generated through the school's Edves billing portal.

Boarding fees

- The Centagon is described in public school listings as a day school; no standard boarding program or boarding fee schedule is published in the materials examined. Therefore no boarding fees are listed for typical enrolment.

Other compulsory and routine costs

- Uniforms and sports kits: school uniform and kit purchases are billed separately through the accounts office; specific uniform/kit items (e.g., basketball jerseys, football kits, ballet leotards, swimming kit) are purchased at the school accounts office and attract separate charges.

- After‑school activity (ASA) fees and specialist kit charges: certain co‑curricular clubs (e.g., basketball, taekwondo, tennis, coding where applicable) carry additional semester or term charges and may require purchase of equipment or kit; staff‑sponsored clubs are listed as free while specialist clubs note extra charges and kit fees payable to instructors or the accounts office.

- Examination, textbook or resource fees: the school issues bills for books, supplies, or specific examination costs via its accounts/billing system; these are typically itemised on term invoices. (Billing is processed via the school accounts office and Edves billing portal.)

Refund information

- No detailed, publicly posted refund policy or full terms for refunds (for example for withdrawal mid‑term, fee credits, or refund timelines) was located in the school's admissions pages, activity brochures, or the billing portal documentation reviewed. The application fee is shown as a one‑off payment with no refund language in the application materials located. Parents should consult the accounts office when submitting payments for clarification of any refundable/ non‑refundable elements.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods include secure online card payment and bank transfers through the school's Edves payment portal. Payments and invoices are managed by the school accounts office; contact details for accounts and the registrar are provided as the channels for billing enquiries.

Brief note on sources and available detail (summary of findings)

- Publicly available school materials and the school's billing portal confirm the billing cadence (advance payment each semester), the presence of a ₦15,000 application fee, online payment options (card and bank transfer), and additional charges for uniforms, clubs, and specialist kits. Clear, detailed per‑grade published fee tables for the 2026/27 academic year were not available in the documents and listings examined; instead, fee figures are available in public listings and school payment portals as termly ranges. Representative termly ranges and examples are cited above to present per‑term and per‑year guidance.
Academics

The Centagon International School teaches British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE.

Curriculum
The Centagon International School Abuja runs the Nigerian, American and British curricula. In Preschool, Cambridge International and the English National curriculum are used.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Centagon International School teaches Perseverance, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE) as core values within a Positive Behaviour, Intervention and Support system. Lessons on PRIDE are explicitly taught by classroom teachers, and pupils demonstrating PRIDE are acknowledged with positive recognition. The TCIS Learner Attributes emphasize Caring, Reflective, Balanced, and other traits that support social and emotional development.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through Personal, Social and Emotional development; Understanding of the World, Personal, Social and Emotional needs are satisfied in our Learning Goals. Learners are guided to develop behavioural skills and self-awareness to enhance self-esteem.

Safeguarding
TCIS takes its duty towards all pupils seriously, safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people; equality of protection from all types of harm or abuse; partnership with families and other agencies; the policy is reviewed at least annually.
Parent Experience

Community
TCIS describes itself as a community that invites staff, students and parents to get involved in all aspects of school life to maximise development. It presents the school as an international melting pot where learners converge for excellence. Governance and a supportive parent body underpin TCIS, contributing to a world-class education. The school also aims to provide a safe, caring environment for teaching and learning.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Centagon International School provides a conducive and secure learning environment. Classrooms and other learning facilities are designed to support 21st-century learning. Digital learning is supported through Jupiter, Purple Mash, and Google Classroom. The Cambridge CAIE accreditation and trained IGCSE teachers underpin the learning facilities.

Academic Facilities
The school runs a rich curriculum blending Nigerian, American, and British curricula. Cambridge CAIE accreditation and trained IGCSE teachers ensure international standardization. Classrooms and other learning facilities are conducive for 21st-century learning. Digital learning platforms include Jupiter, Purple Mash, and Google Classroom. The environment is described as technologically superior and caring.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular activities develop students' talents. After School Activities are available as part of the curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Code and computational thinking are encouraged through Coding Club and STEAM activities. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Lego Robotics help students apply math and science concepts to design and build projects. Speed Math and Reading/Book Club foster mathematical fluency and literacy, while Chess & Scrabble develop strategic thinking. Model United Nations provides opportunities for research, debate, and global awareness.

Arts & Creative
Performing Arts equips students with dance and drama experiences. Ballet is offered as a focused form of dance. Piano lessons are available as part of arts education. Graphics provides instruction in graphic design, and Handcraft & Jewelry Making offers craft-based creativity.

Cultural & Language
French Club provides language practice and cultural exchange opportunities. It is offered as a co-curricular activity. The club is free of charge.

Social & Hobbies
Reading/Book Club provides opportunities for literary discussion. Chess & Scrabble develop cognitive and social skills. Movie Club offers informal film-based activities. Tennis, Basketball, Football and other sports clubs promote physical health and teamwork.

Leadership & Professional
Model United Nations is offered as part of After School Activities. The program develops leadership, public speaking, research and diplomacy skills. It is listed as a free ASA activity.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and fitness clubs are offered after school. Basketball, Football and Tennis are available as after‑school activities. Taekwondo, Gymnastics, and Hula hoops & Acrobatics promote physical development and discipline. These activities support teamwork and overall well‑being.
Reputation

Awards
100% pass rate in the 2024 WASSCE.

Accreditations
Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE) accreditation: The school is an accredited Cambridge International Examinations School; IGCSE teachers are trained and certified.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initiate application: The Centagon International School admits students upon fulfilling the enrollment requirements. Application materials and further information are obtained from the Registrar. An Online Application is available and a Download Application Form is provided for applicants. Inquiries about admissions should be directed to the Registrar. 2. Review and placement for transfer students: When students come from other schools, a careful review of records is conducted to place students in the appropriate grades. The Registrar provides the initial screening, with the final assessment by the Vice-Principal for each division. This ensures placement aligns with curriculum and assessment differences. 3. Admission guidelines: There is a review of all available previous school records; there must be evidence of the student's ability to profit from TCIS's program (admission/placement testing is conducted for all new students); there must be current openings at a given grade level; age requirements are: Pre-school 3 by September; Pre-Kindergarten 4 by September; Kindergarten 5 by September; Grades 6 is 10+ by September; Grades 9 is 13 by September. 4. Placement and class considerations: In the upper school divisions, placement is generally determined by age and the last successfully completed grade indicated on school records; along with age and previous achievement there must be successful admission/placement testing; in cases of concern, a student may be admitted on a conditional status; all classes are generally constructed in a heterogeneous fashion; parental requests for specific teachers and/or classes are not accepted. 5. Financials and inquiries: Tuition and fees must be paid in advance each semester before students may enter classes. Inquiries about admissions should be directed to the Registrar or the Head of Accounts for financial matters. Get a face-to-face appointment with Admissions officers by calling the numbers provided or emailing the listed addresses. 6.
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