Dayspring Infant and Junior School

Dayspring Infant and Junior School is committed to providing a holistic, innovative, and inclusive 21st-century education that fosters academic, moral, and creative excellence. The school aims to raise Godly, well-rounded pupils who are equipped with essential life skills and values to become pacesetters and global citizens. Its core values include excellence, integrity, consistency, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

The school utilizes a structured, project-based curriculum that blends Montessori, British, and Nigerian educational standards. In the nursery section, the curriculum is varied to suit individual learners, while the primary section focuses on a combination of British and Nigerian curricula. The academic programme emphasizes 21st-century teaching techniques to make learning engaging and fascinating.

Pupils have achieved success in external competitions, including the Mathematics Association of Nigeria (MAN) Maths competition, Kangourou Sans Frontieres (KSF), Turkish Mathematics, and the Garden City Spelling Bee. Graduates have secured placements in top-tier secondary schools in Nigeria, such as Loyola Jesuit College, Jesuit Memorial College, James Hope College, Corona School, Graceland International School, and Brookstone Secondary School.

The school employs highly qualified and dedicated staff who are committed to developing each child’s full potential. Support is provided through structured, sensitive, and caring relationships tailored to the needs of every individual learner.

Admission is open year-round for all class groups, ranging from Playgroup (ages 1-2) to Orchid (ages 10-11). Prospective pupils are required to undergo a placement test appropriate to their age category. Applicants must submit two recent passport photographs, a photocopy of their birth certificate, an immunization report, and their most recent academic report.

The school operates throughout the academic year, with admissions for Playgroup, Nursery, and Primary levels accepted on a rolling basis. Pupils may join the Junior School at any time during the academic year.

The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including a library, an ICT lab, and a science lab. For physical activity and recreation, the school provides a playground, a football field, a basketball court, and a swimming pool. The school also includes a dedicated music room and well-equipped classrooms.

The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities designed to help pupils harness their talents and express intelligence. Core offerings include ICT, Fine Arts, and Music. Additionally, pupils participate in club sessions covering board games, dance, karate, home economics, ball games, and swimming.