Senior Secondary School
A Senior Secondary School (SSS) is the final stage of secondary education, often for pupils aged 15 to 18 (SS1 through SS3 in Nigeria). It prepares students for higher education, vocational training, or employment by providing specialized academic and skill-based instruction.
Key Features of Senior Secondary School:
Age Group: usually 15 to 18 years old.
Curriculum: More specialized studies based on students’ interests, usually separated into Science, Arts, and Business streams. Core topics include:
Science Stream: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Additional Mathematics.
The Arts Stream includes Literature, History, Government, and Fine Arts.
Commercial Stream: Economics, Accounting, Business Studies, and Commerce.
Learning Approach: A combination of academic knowledge, practical applications, research projects, and critical thinking activities.
evaluation methods include continuous evaluation, terminal examinations, and national standardized tests (such as WAEC, NECO, or similar).
Extracurricular Activities: Leadership programs, organizations, athletics, and vocational training help students develop into well-rounded persons.
Benefits of Senior Secondary School:
Prepares students for university, polytechnic, or vocational education.
Creates specialized knowledge depending on specified job routes.
Promotes independent thinking, creativity, and research abilities.
Provides certification (WAEC/NECO) for higher education and career prospects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit the school’s website or administrative office to obtain the admission form. Submit the completed form with the required documents, including a birth certificate, recent passport photographs, and previous academic records.
Admission requirements include passing our placement tests/entrance examination and submitting all required documents
Tuition fees vary by class and are available upon request. You can contact the school’s bursary department for a detailed breakdown.
The School follows a blend of the Nigerian and British curricula to ensure students are well prepared for national and international examinations
Primary students take the common entrance/unified examinations, while secondary students sit for WAEC, NECO and IGCSE exams.
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
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