Corona Day Secondary School, Lekki

The school is dedicated to providing a world-class education that produces well-rounded, proudly Nigerian individuals. It emphasizes high moral and ethical values, personal mastery, and leadership, aiming to prepare students for lifelong learning and service. The institution fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and community responsibility.

The school offers a comprehensive educational pathway from early years to secondary level. The nursery programme utilizes the Montessori method, while the primary curriculum blends Nigerian and international standards, aligned with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The secondary programme offers a blend of Nigerian and British curricula, preparing students for advanced-level and undergraduate studies globally. Specialized offerings include robotics, STEM education, and professional foundation courses like the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Students consistently achieve excellent results in examinations, with many alumni excelling globally. A significant percentage of students receive scholarships to study abroad. The school’s focus on moral and ethical values, combined with academic and co-curricular success, aims to prepare students for lifelong learning, service, and leadership.

The school emphasizes a child-centred approach to learning, supported by a team of over 600 educators. It integrates technology into the classroom, including the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), and provides specialized support for students to develop critical thinking, leadership, and personal mastery. The institution is recognized as a Microsoft Showcase/Incubator school, reflecting its commitment to digital transformation.

The school operates a revolving admission cycle for all classes. Prospective families can request an admission form online or contact the central admissions team for details regarding entrance examinations for day and boarding programmes. Admissions are open for various levels, including Year 7-11.

The academic year typically begins in September. The calendar includes various international observances, such as World Teachers’ Day and United Nations Day, alongside school-specific events like graduation ceremonies, inter-school athletics, robotics competitions, and swimming galas. A mid-term break is scheduled in October, with the first term concluding in December.

The school maintains world-class facilities across its campuses, including modern libraries, technology labs, and sports infrastructure. A notable addition is the state-of-the-art Tech Hub at the Ibeju-Lekki campus, designed for experiential learning in digital competencies. Recent upgrades include a new three-storey school block at the Ikoyi campus to support student learning and growth.

The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities designed to foster well-rounded development. These include sports such as taekwondo, athletics, basketball, football, and swimming; arts and performance activities like music, ballet, drama, and dance; and academic clubs including robotics, public speaking, Model United Nations, and a young writer’s workshop. Students also participate in the International Award for Young People (Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award), which involves service, skills, physical recreation, and adventurous journeys.