Pre-Nursery School

The Pre - Nursery year of schooling is a period of transition from home to school in your child’s life. Children between the ages of some few months-to two-years attend Pre – Nursery to get started in the academic environment. Here, children learn by engaging with their teachers and peers through play- based learning programs on regular school days. As they play, they explore the sensory potential of the materials that is played with. This help to develop their cognitive, problem -solving and verbal skills. Also, research suggests that play based learning-activities advances the social, emotional and academic success of your child. (Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, 2010).

Prince O’Bheick International school is here to provide a strong foundation for your child registering in our Pre-Nursery School. We operate using the British and Nigerian curriculum which focuses on early child development. Each Pre-Nursery classroom is staffed with a teacher and an assistant that oversees a maximum of eight children per class. These staffs unite to implement the play-based learning program and to supervise them. Our teachers possess an extensive knowledge of early child development and have a minimum of five years of experience working with children. Our classrooms are spacious with childproof facilities.

By enrolling your child into our Pre-Nursery School, your child will obtain a stronger start in school. They will learn to think critically, solve problems, improve on their language ability and socialize with other children. Ultimately, this will develop their academic and social skills and make the transition from Pre-Nursery to Nursey School effortless for your child and for you as their parent(s). Your child will be accustomed to the school environment and will be yearning to learn and grow.

Nursery School

The Nursery School is designed for children between the ages of two to six years. Students learn in a spacious and well-ventilated classroom with a maximum of 15 students per class. At the Nursery School, substantial emphasis is placed on building the child’s speaking, reading, writing and numbering abilities. Students are taught how to write alphabets, count in numbers and perform basic arithmetic calculations.

The Maria Montessori curriculum is adhered to. The curriculum considers each child’s intrinsic motivation to learn and the child is respected for their individuality. Great emphasis is laid on early childhood development. Play-based activities like rhymes and expressive art are encouraged as this develops their creative expression. Also, students go on field trips to tourist attraction sites like the Port-Harcourt Zoo and enjoy some outdoor play times.

Some subjects offered in the Nursery School are Letter Concept, Rhymes, Number Concept, Calligraphy, Phonics, Reading, Christian Religious Knowledge, Diction, Health Habit, Nursery Science, Practical Life, Computer Studies and Social Habit. Each term students’ performance and retention are assessed by assignments, class tests, midterms and final examinations.

Primary School (Grade 1 – 5)

The Primary School is designed for children ages five/six to ten/eleven years old. It continues to build up on the reading, writing, speaking and mathematical abilities of the child. Some of the subjects offered are Mathematics, Social Studies, Computer Science, Basic Science, Civic Education, Physical and Health Education, Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, History, Security Education, Home Economics, Agricultural Science, French, Vocational Aptitude, Diction, Christian Religious Studies, Cultural and Creative Arts.

Students’ retention and performance is assessed by assignments, class tests, mid-term examinations and final examinations. The Primary School prepare and position our students for the competitive and rigorous Secondary School curriculum.

Secondary School

The Secondary School is designed to prepare students for the University. The junior years of the Secondary School continue to develop the verbal and quantitative skills of students. Here, students undertake fifteen subjects that includes English Language, Mathematics, Social Studies, Computer Science, Basic Science, Basic Technology, Home Economics, Agricultural Science, French, Christian Religious Studies, Cultural and Creative Arts, Physical and Health Education, Civic Education, Business Studies and English Literature. By taking these subjects, students also build on their problem solving and critical thinking skills. Students are assessed internally by assignments, class tests, midterm examinations and final examinations. These examinations prepare and assess their readiness for external examination like the Basic Education Certification Examination (BECE).

As students transition from Junior Secondary to Senior Secondary, they are encouraged to choose their area of specialization. In the first year of Senior Secondary, students are required to specialize in the Sciences, Arts and Commerce. In the Sciences, subjects like Chemistry, Physics, Biology. Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, English Language and Civic Education are offered along with elective subjects like Agricultural Science, Data Processing and Technical Drawing. In the Arts, subjects offered are History, English Literature and Government together with other subjects. Those specializing in Business, study Commerce and Financial Accounting along with other subjects. Students are guided by an academic counsellor to assist them in their course selection, in creating a study plan and any academic difficulty they may encounter.

Furthermore, students are guided in their preparation for external national examinations such as the West African Senior School Examination (WASSCE), National Examination Council (NECO) and international examinations such as the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).