

Cherryfield College Jikwoyi Abuja
Founded 2004
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Cherryfield College Abuja is a full boarding school for students from JSS1 to SSS3 that focuses on cognitive learning, academic excellence, and holistic development. It provides a nurturing environment designed to prepare students for future success through a combination of rigorous academics and diverse extracurricular activities.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school’s philosophy focuses on fostering well-rounded individuals who are academically prepared and equipped with the values, skills, and mindset to navigate the world with confidence. It emphasizes the "CFC Principle" and the "Key to Success," which prioritize the education of the whole child, including moral excellence, integrity, and the development of individual passions.
Programmes
The school follows the Nigerian Basic Education Curriculum for Junior Secondary School and a Senior Secondary School curriculum that includes Science, Mathematics, Humanities, Business, and Technology subjects. In addition to the national curriculum, the school offers international pathways leading to IGCSE, SAT, DELF (French), and IELTS qualifications. Students also have the opportunity to participate in an annual educational tour to the UK and engage in enrichment activities like the 100 Word Challenge and the Hour of Code.
Student support
Learning support
The college provides hands-on guidance and counselling services to support students. These services assist students with academic choices and provide support for those dealing with behavioural issues.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Cherryfield College Jikwoyi Abuja offer?
- Cherryfield College Jikwoyi Abuja offers IGCSE.
- Is Cherryfield College Jikwoyi Abuja a day or boarding school?
- Cherryfield College Jikwoyi Abuja is a boarding school.
- Is Cherryfield College Jikwoyi Abuja co-educational?
- Cherryfield College Jikwoyi Abuja is a co-ed school.
- Where is Cherryfield College Jikwoyi Abuja located?
- Cherryfield College Jikwoyi Abuja is an international school in Abuja, Nigeria.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with contacting the school to arrange a tour and make enquiries. Prospective students must complete a pre-enrolment form, pay a non-refundable application fee, and sit for an entrance examination and interview. Following a review of the student's performance, the school notifies families of the admission decision, after which successful applicants complete the enrolment process, including tuition payment and orientation.
Facilities
About the campus
The school is located on a large campus in Jikwoyi, Abuja, featuring modern, well-equipped, and spacious classrooms. The campus includes separate boarding houses for boys and girls, as well as sports facilities for activities such as football and basketball. Additionally, the school provides access to various learning environments designed to support its holistic curriculum.

Steve EkinsPRINCIPALSteve Ekins is the current Principal of Cherryfield College. He emphasizes the school's commitment to nurturing students' confidence, self-worth, and desire to learn, focusing on the education of the whole child.
Gabriel Agbochenu, Ph.D.VICE PRINCIPAL (Administration)
Elekwachi M. ChukwumaVICE PRINCIPAL (ACADEMICS)
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