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Academics

A structured curriculum from the first year to the last

We follow the Nigerian national curriculum, taught by subject specialists and supported by continuous assessment in every term.

01

Creche

3 months – 2 years

A calm, closely supervised environment focused on safety, routine, motor skills and early language.

  • Low child-to-carer ratio
  • Structured rest and feeding routine
  • Sensory and motor play

02

Nursery

3 – 5 years

Play-led foundational learning that builds phonics, early numeracy, social confidence and school readiness.

  • Phonics and early reading
  • Number sense and shapes
  • Speech, rhymes and storytelling

03

Primary

6 – 11 years

The core Nigerian primary curriculum with strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy and independent study habits.

  • English, Mathematics and Basic Science
  • Computer Studies from Primary 1
  • Termly assessment and reporting

04

Secondary

12 – 17 years

Junior and Senior Secondary programmes preparing students for national examinations and higher education.

  • Science, Arts and Commercial streams
  • Practical laboratory work
  • Examination preparation and guidance
Secondary students in lab coats presenting a science experiment to visitors
Students presenting their experiment

Science

Learning through experimentation

Students are encouraged to explore concepts beyond textbooks through practical activities, experimentation and collaborative learning.

Practical skills

Developing practical skills

Education extends beyond academic subjects. Students are encouraged to develop practical abilities, creativity and confidence through hands-on learning experiences.

A teacher guiding two students using a sewing machine in a practical skills lesson
Practical skills lesson
Pupils working at laptops in the Sound Mind Schools computer room
Computer studies

Assessment

How we measure progress

Each subject is assessed continuously through the term and confirmed by an end-of-term examination. Scores are recorded out of 100, converted to a grade using the scale below, and released to parents through the results portal once the class result has been checked and published.

GradeScore rangeDescriptor
A70 – 100Excellent
B60 – 69Very good
C50 – 59Good
D45 – 49Pass
E40 – 44Weak pass
F0 – 39Fail
Students in lab coats demonstrating a weights and balance experiment at the science fairNursery pupils in pink graduation gowns at the Sound Mind Schools Egbeda graduation

Beyond the classroom

Clubs, sports and societies

  • Debate and public speaking
  • Press and literary club
  • Music and choir
  • Football and athletics
  • Computer and robotics club
  • Agriculture and gardening
  • Drama and cultural dance
  • Scouting and voluntary service