Day Waterman College, Nigeria

Day Waterman College is committed to providing an outstanding education that inspires leadership and focuses on the individual child's ability to excel globally. It follows the High Performance Learning (HPL) philosophy, operating as an accredited HPL World Class School with the belief that all students can be high performers. The school values honesty, integrity, and consideration for others, aiming to develop the whole child into a thoughtful, confident, and creative individual.

The school offers a broad, balanced, and interconnected curriculum based on the National Curriculum and IGSCE programmes. Core academic areas include English, Science, Mathematics, Humanities, Modern and Foreign Languages, ICT, and Creative Arts. The curriculum is designed to foster critical and creative thinking while incorporating local culture and language to support student integration.

Students consistently achieve excellent results in IGCSE examinations. Graduates from the school go on to attend prestigious universities across the globe, including institutions in the UK, USA, Canada, and Nigeria. The school maintains a record of students receiving international awards, such as the Pearson Learner Awards and Cambridge Learners Awards.

The school provides pastoral care in a safe and secure environment, supported by a dedicated counselling team. It emphasizes personalised learning to recognise and address the individual needs of each student. Additionally, the school employs the High Performance Learning (HPL) framework to systematically build cognitive competencies and support all students in achieving high performance.

The school accepts applications for entry into Years 7 to 10 throughout the year. The admissions process involves an online entrance assessment, which can be completed at home, at the applicant's current school, or at the school's Lagos liaison office. Upon arrival, students undergo further diagnostic assessments (MIDYIS for Key Stage 3 or YELLIS for Key Stage 4) to support their academic placement.

The school operates on an academic calendar that typically spans from the 2025/2026 session. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the admissions department for specific term dates and scheduling.

Located on Asu Village Road off the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, the campus features world-class facilities including a Learning Resource Centre, an administrative block, an art centre, and a multipurpose hall. The school provides dedicated boarding house facilities for students. Science laboratories and extensive sports facilities are also available to support the academic and extracurricular curriculum.

The school offers a broad range of co-curricular activities designed to develop the holistic student, including sports, music, and dance. Students are encouraged to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and various creative and performing arts programmes. Leadership opportunities are available through the Student Representative Council, prefect roles, student mentoring, and the student librarian programme.