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Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja

Secular, Founded 2005

Updated July 2026

Co-edGender
Day & BoardingType
For-profitOwnership

Curriculum

Languages

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Premiere Academy is an international secondary school in Lugbe, Abuja, that provides a rigorous academic programme alongside excellent boarding facilities. It is dedicated to transforming students into world leaders through a blend of British and Nigerian curricula, emphasizing character building and practical skill acquisition.

Term structure

Three terms

Teaching approach

The school aims to develop secondary students into world leaders by combining rigorous academic programmes with personal development. It focuses on fostering critical thinking, high achievement, ethical principles, and discipline. The school promotes a culture of community service, teamwork, and leadership, striving to produce confident, caring, and socially aware international citizens who are "The pride of the nation."

Programmes

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that integrates British and Nigerian educational standards. Academic subjects are supported by practical vocational training, including electrical and mechanical workshop practice, ICT and coding, and the arts. The programme is designed to prepare students for external examinations such as WAEC, IGCSE, and SAT, while encouraging independent learning and innovative problem-solving.

Outcomes

Students consistently achieve high results in external examinations, including WAEC, IGCSE, and SAT, qualifying for scholarships at prestigious universities globally. The school has a strong record of producing high achievers who excel in academic competitions, such as the Nigerian Mathematics and Science Olympiads and national coding contests. Alumni are noted for their success in various industries and top-tier universities worldwide.

Student support

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Learning support

The school provides guidance and counselling services to help students choose career paths based on their academic performance and interests. Students are mentored by staff and encouraged to develop critical thinking, resilience, and ethical principles. The school also emphasizes social and emotional learning, with prefectship programmes and leadership training designed to build character and self-management skills.

Frequently asked questions(4)
What curriculum does Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja offer?
Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja offers IGCSE.
Is Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja a day or boarding school?
Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja is a day and boarding school.
Is Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja co-educational?
Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja is a co-ed school.
Where is Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja located?
Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja is an international school in Abuja, Nigeria.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The school admits students from around the world regardless of race or creed. The application process begins with the purchase of an admission form, available online, at the school premises, or at designated examination centres across Nigeria. Prospective students must participate in an entrance examination as part of the enrollment procedure.

Calendar

The school operates on a term-based system, with the academic year typically concluding in the middle of the year. Entrance examinations are scheduled annually, such as the one held in June. The school also hosts various events throughout the year, including an annual Inter-house Sports Competition and a 'Coding Day' held between June and July.

About the campus

The modern, well-equipped campus in Lugbe, Abuja, features air-conditioned classrooms, science and computer laboratories, and a computerized media library. Boarding facilities include furnished hostels, and the campus provides a sports stadium, indoor and outdoor sports courts, and a school clinic. Additionally, the school maintains a standard electrical and mechanical workshop for practical technical training and is supported by a 500KVA standby power plant.

Co-curriculars

Premiere Academy offers a wide range of co-curricular activities designed to foster leadership, teamwork, and personal development. These include sports such as swimming, cycling, volleyball, football, basketball, and various indoor games like chess and scrabble. Students also participate in music and drama, creative writing, press clubs, and fine arts, alongside community service and charity programmes.

  • Mr Chris Akinsowon
    Mr Chris AkinsowonPrincipal

    Mr. Akinsowon serves as the Principal of Premiere Academy. He is committed to harnessing the cooperative energy of parents, students, and colleagues to move the school from strength to strength.

  • Dr (PHD) Bola Ige
    Dr (PHD) Bola IgeDirector of Special Duties

    Dr. Ige serves as the Director of Special Duties at Premiere Academy.

  • Mr Babatunde Shonubi
    Mr Babatunde ShonubiCoordinator Academic

    Mr. Shonubi serves as the Coordinator of Academics at Premiere Academy.

  • Mrs Irimisose Franca
    Mrs Irimisose FrancaHead of Pastoral

    Mrs. Franca serves as the Head of Pastoral at Premiere Academy.

  • Mr Lekan Ogunsanya
    Mr Lekan OgunsanyaRegistrar

    Mr. Ogunsanya serves as the Registrar at Premiere Academy.

  • Mrs Foluke Mobolaji
    Mrs Foluke MobolajiPrincipal Suite

    Mrs. Mobolaji is listed as part of the Principal Suite leadership team.

  • Mrs Ozulonye I.M
    Mrs Ozulonye I.MPrincipal Suite

    Mrs. Ozulonye is listed as part of the Principal Suite leadership team.