Regent School Abuja

There are three Regent Schools in Abuja. The Regent Primary School was founded in 2000 to provide a British-style education of high quality to Nigerian children and the children of expatriates living and working in the growing city of Abuja, now the capital of Nigeria. It has developed into a friendly, thriving day school offering a broad and balanced education for boys and girls aged 2 – 11. The school is very popular in Abuja and has an excellent reputation in the locality. It has grown rapidly and there are now over 600 pupils on roll. Many classes have waiting lists. Entry is by day visit and assessment.

In addition to the expansion of the Primary School, the decision was also taken earlier in 2007 to open a separate new Secondary School. To effect this Year 6 were retained at the Primary School to become Year 7 and an additional Year 8 was started as well. There are currently over 500 pupils in the school in Years 7 to 11. The Primary and Secondary Schools shared the Primary campus for the first two years of the Secondary School, though the Secondary students had their specialist subject staff as well as a completely separate timetable and daily programme.

Here’s a detailed overview of Regent Secondary School Abuja (often referred to as The Regent School Abuja):

🎓 Overview & Identity

• Established: Originally founded in 2000, with the primary school opening then and the secondary campus launched in 2007, moving to its own purpose‑built site in 2009

• Student age range: Serves students aged approximately 11–16 (Years 7–11), with a boarding and day provision; primary campus caters to ages 2–11

📘 Academics & Curriculum

• Offers the UK National Curriculum, progressing through CIE Checkpoint in Year 9, followed by Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10–11)

• Academic performance is exceptional, with a record of 11 consecutive years of outstanding IGCSE results. In recent exams, over 96% achieved A-C grades*, including 100% A-C* in several subjects such as Additional Maths, ICT, and Music 

🏅 Inspection & Accreditation

• In February 2025, the school became the first—and only—secondary school in West Africa rated Outstanding across all nine BSO inspection categories by British Schools Overseas (BSO), as commissioned by the UK Department for Education 

• Inspectors praised the school’s quality of education, pastoral care, leadership, boarding, and safety, describing its curriculum as “broad, innovative, and child‑centred,” and noted the school’s strong ethos grounded in the values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resourcefulness

• IGCSE performance: 98% A-C* grades, nearly half of which are A* or A grades

🏫 Campus & Student Life

• Located in Mabushi District, Abuja; features a purpose‑built campus including academic and administrative blocks, boarding facilities, sports fields, swimming pool, dining hall and staff residences—all tailored to support both day and boarding students

• Student body includes mainly Nigerian nationals, alongside international students from countries such as the UK, USA, India, France, Kenya, and beyond. Religious diversity is embraced in a harmonious environment 

• Boarding provision is popular: roughly one-third of students board, and inspectors described the facilities as “exemplary,” with boarders reporting secure, comfortable, and supportive living conditions 

🌟 Extracurricular & Recognition

• Achievements include consecutive wins in the COBIS World Championships (Rome 2023) and top honors at Nigeria’s UN Model UN Conference in 2023 and 2024 

• Enriched extracurricular offerings include sports, arts, Model UN, and leadership opportunities, supporting the school’s goal of nurturing well-rounded individuals.

📝 Admissions & Assessment

• Applicants must pass a 3.5‑hour entrance exam covering English, Maths, and a computer-based component. Admission requires an average score of 65% or above, but acceptance remains discretionary

• Admissions run on a September–July academic calendar; offers are secured through payment of a non-refundable Capital Development fee once a place is offered 

✅ Strengths & Considerations

✅ Final Thoughts

The Regent Secondary School Abuja is a top-tier British-curriculum school that combines academic excellence, outstanding pastoral support, international accreditation, and a dynamic campus experience. It’s an ideal choice for families seeking proven IGCSE outcomes, co-educational boarding provision, and a values-driven community in Nigeria.