
Lindengates Academy
Secular, Founded 2002
Updated July 2026
Lindengates Academy is a co-educational international school in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, serving students from age 3 months to 16 years. It offers a hybrid curriculum that combines Nigerian and British/Cambridge standards within a modern, purpose-built facility.
Teaching approach
Lindengates Academy is committed to providing an affordable, world-class international education that blends traditional values with innovative teaching. The school focuses on the holistic development of the "total child," fostering curiosity, creativity, integrity, and resilience. It aims to create a stimulating, family-oriented environment where students can discover their potential and develop into responsible, global-minded leaders.
Programmes
The school provides a comprehensive educational pathway from Day Care and Nursery through to Year 12. The early years utilize a Montessori approach combined with the British Key Stage 1 curriculum, while the Primary and Secondary levels follow a hybrid of the Nigerian and British/Cambridge curricula. The academic programme includes core subjects such as STEAM, language arts, humanities, and specialized secondary subjects ranging from further mathematics and sciences to business studies and visual arts.
Outcomes
Students are prepared for a range of international and local qualifications, including the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, Cambridge Checkpoint 1, BECE, JSCE, Cambridge IGCSE, WASSCE, SAT, and IELTS. These credentials provide pathways to universities in Nigeria, the UK, the USA, Canada, and other global destinations. The school aims to produce selfless global citizens equipped for real-world challenges.
Student support
Learning support
The school employs certified teachers and teaching assistants, many of whom hold advanced degrees and endorsements in special education. Staff participate in weekly meetings to coordinate individualized programs and monitor the progress of each student. The school emphasizes a nurturing, family-like environment where staff members are familiar with the unique strengths and needs of every child.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Admissions are based on standardized international age qualifications. Prospective students for Primary and Secondary levels must also complete an entrance examination, while Day Care and Nursery applicants are exempt from testing. Applications can be initiated by contacting the school directly or downloading the application form from the website.
Facilities
About the campus
The modern, eco-friendly campus features spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and dedicated technology-integrated learning spaces. Specialized facilities include science, ICT, home economics, and technical drawing laboratories, as well as a well-stocked library with e-learning resources. The grounds also provide a swimming pool, a hall, gardens, and various sporting arenas.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities designed to support holistic development and life skills. These include sports, such as the annual sports extravaganza, and various arts and recreational opportunities. Students are also encouraged to participate in community service projects to foster empathy and social responsibility.



- Mrs. Mary B. OkonProprietress
Mrs. Mary B. Okon founded the school in 2002, starting with four children and a small team. She is a mother with a passion for providing superior, affordable, and globally competitive education.
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