

Loyola Jesuit College
Catholic
Updated July 2026
Loyola Jesuit College is a co-educational boarding secondary school in Abuja, Nigeria, that provides a holistic education rooted in the Jesuit tradition. It serves over 600 students from JSS-1 to SSS-3, focusing on academic excellence and moral development.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Loyola Jesuit College is guided by the Jesuit tradition and the Ignatian Pedagogy Paradigm, focusing on the intellectual, moral, and religious formation of its students. The school promotes values such as 'the Magis' (striving for more for the greater glory of God), being open to growth, and developing competence, compassion, and character. It welcomes students and staff of all religious faiths, aiming to foster a unified family that respects Nigeria's traditional values.
Programmes
The school offers a secondary education curriculum spanning JSS-1 to SSS-3. The academic programme is designed to provide a comprehensive formation that integrates religious principles and moral values into the core curriculum, alongside standard academic subjects.
Outcomes
The school aims to form 'men and women for others' who are compassionate, committed to justice, and competent in their academic pursuits. Graduates are expected to be faith-directed leaders who are emotionally intelligent, socially responsible, and dedicated to serving God and their neighbors.
Student support
Learning support
The school operates on the principle of 'Cura Personalis,' or personal care and concern for each student. This approach fosters a relationship of mutual trust and respect between teachers and students, ensuring that individual talents and gifts are developed within a supportive community.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- Is Loyola Jesuit College a day or boarding school?
- Loyola Jesuit College is a boarding school.
- Is Loyola Jesuit College co-educational?
- Loyola Jesuit College is a co-ed school.
- Where is Loyola Jesuit College located?
- Loyola Jesuit College is an international school in Abuja, Nigeria.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school accepts applications from prospective students, with information available through the admissions portal on the school's website. The process is open to students of all religious faiths, tribes, and socio-economic backgrounds.
About the campus
Located on a 28.5-hectare site in Gidan Mangoro, Abuja, the campus features creatively designed buildings and spacious athletic fields. The environment includes natural elements such as a stream running alongside the property, intended to provide an atmosphere conducive to focused learning.
Co-curriculars
The school emphasizes a holistic education that extends beyond the classroom. Students participate in various chaplaincy groups and spiritual activities, including retreats, recollections, and liturgies, which are central to the school's community life.






Fr. Chikere Ugwuanyi, SJPrincipalFr. Chikere Ugwuanyi, SJ, serves as the Principal of Loyola Jesuit College. He describes Jesuit education as an orchestra and emphasizes the college's commitment to forming faith-directed, compassionate leaders in the service of God and others.
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