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El - Amin International School

Founded 1995

Updated July 2026

Day & BoardingType

Curriculum

El-Amin International School Minna is a co-educational institution established in 1995 that provides primary and secondary education with a focus on academic excellence and moral values. Situated on a 10-hectare campus, it offers a structured environment for students to prepare for national and international examinations.

Teaching approach

The school is committed to academic excellence, moral discipline, and character formation. It aims to cultivate knowledge and promote spiritual development, encouraging cultural values such as positive character and mental alertness. The institution seeks to provide a learning environment that prepares students for success in life and higher education.

Programmes

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum across primary and secondary levels, organized into departments including Languages, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Sciences, Vocational & Technical studies, and Information & Communication Technology. It prepares students for various qualifications, including WAEC, NECO, JAMB, IGCSE, and Checkpoint. The academic programme is designed to build strong foundations for lifelong learning and develop skills for higher education.

Outcomes

The school reports a 95% success rate and prepares students for a range of national and international examinations, including WAEC, NECO, JAMB, IGCSE, and Checkpoint. It focuses on academic excellence and moral discipline to prepare students for future leadership and global success.

Student support

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Learning support

The school maintains a dedicated leadership and management team, including an Academic Coordinator and staff focused on discipline, welfare, and student affairs. It provides a structured environment aimed at developing skills for higher education and global success.

Frequently asked questions(3)
What curriculum does El - Amin International School offer?
El - Amin International School offers IGCSE.
Is El - Amin International School a day or boarding school?
El - Amin International School is a day and boarding school.
Where is El - Amin International School located?
El - Amin International School is an international school in Abuja, Nigeria.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The school accepts applications for primary and secondary levels, with specific intake for Junior Secondary (JS1–JS2) and Senior Secondary (SS1–SS2) classes. Prospective students must participate in an entrance examination, which is held on the school premises every Saturday at 9:00 AM. Merit-based scholarships are available, and the school welcomes transfer students across all classes.

Calendar

The school operates on an annual academic session, with the 2025/2026 admission cycle currently in progress. Entrance examinations are conducted on a recurring weekly basis every Saturday morning.

About the campus

Located on over 10 hectares of land in Minna, the campus features 21st-century facilities designed to support a conducive learning environment. The grounds include dedicated primary and secondary sections, as well as boarding facilities. On-site amenities include a mosque and a church to support the spiritual growth of the student body.

Co-curriculars

The school emphasizes character formation and mental alertness alongside academic studies. It provides a school bus service covering major routes and maintains a safe, structured boarding environment for students. Spiritual development is supported through the provision of both a mosque and a church on campus.

  • Dr. (Mrs.) Maryam I. B. Babangida
    Dr. (Mrs.) Maryam I. B. BabangidaFounder

    Founder of EL-AIS and former First Lady of Nigeria. She established the school's foundation, emphasizing cultural values, moral uprightness, and academic excellence.

  • Dr. Muhammad BabangidaExecutive Director

    Executive Director of EL-AIS and Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. He focuses on building upon the school's foundation with a commitment to excellence, character development, and raising future leaders.