Inspire Academy utilizes an integrated British and Nigerian curriculum. Our objective is to provide comprehensive learning opportunities to facilitate the development of all children socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically and linguistically.

The Educational Program applied at Inspire Academy takes into consideration the development of the whole child, recognizing that:

• Each child is unique.
• Learning is a comprehensive, integrated process, necessitating active participation and real-world application.
• Children are primary agents of their development.
• Socio-emotional skills are critical factors in academic success and future prospects.
• Synergy between personnel and parents contributes to the harmonious development of a child.

   

  Using these principles, the academic session of Inspire Academy offers classes from Reception and Years 1-6 (ages 4-11), with the following subjects:

  1. English: Speaking, listening, grammar, spelling, reading fluency, composition and literature studies)
  2. Maths: Numeracy, computations, space & measurements, mental maths and handling data
  3. Science (including agricultural science)
  4. Computing
  5. Social Studies (history and geography)
  6. Physical Health Education (including sports)
  7. Design & Technology and Arts
  8. Arabic and French
  9. Islamic Studies (Deen)
  10. Qur’an compulsory for Muslim pupils 7:30  to 8:30 am

Inspire Academy utilizes an integrated British and Nigerian curriculum.

Our objective is to provide comprehensive learning opportunities to facilitate the development of all children socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically and linguistically.

The Educational Program applied at Inspire Academy takes into consideration the development of the whole child, recognizing that:

• Each child is unique.
• Learning is a comprehensive, integrated process, necessitating active participation and real-world application.
• Children are primary agents of their development.
• Socio-emotional skills are critical factors in academic success and future prospects.
• Synergy between personnel and parents contributes to the harmonious development of a child.

Using these principles, the academic session of Inspire Academy offers classes from Reception and Years 1-6 (ages 4-11), with the following subjects:

1. English: Speaking, listening, grammar, spelling, reading fluency, composition and literature studies)
2. Maths: Numeracy, computations, space & measurements, mental maths and handling data
3. Science (including agricultural science)
4. Computing
5. Social Studies (history and geography)
6. Physical Health Education (including sports)
7. Design & Technology and Arts
8. Arabic and French
9. Islamic Studies (Deen)
10. Qur’an compulsory for Muslim pupils 7:30  to 8:30 am

As an international school, Inspire Academy has adopted international attainment standards and assessment methods to evaluate teaching strategies and pupil performances.

Personal and class goals are monitored and recorded.

Comprehensive reports on levels of attainment are sent home twice a term.

GL Assessments are used to measure reading levels, progress in Math, English and Science. As well, CAT 4 assessments are administered in Years 3 and 5 to create a reliable picture of cognitive abilities and how to extend them.

Year 6 pupils sit for the National Common Entrance Exam in April.

Inspire Academy has adopted a modern online assessment called GL Assessments which tests students’ cognitive abilities, reading skills, emotional well-being, and special needs.

The Assessment Coordinator serves as a resource for assessment information; develops and coordinates testing schedules; develops and implements changes in procedures for testing, and serves as a resource person for assessment issues.

As an international school, Inspire Academy has adopted international attainment standards and assessment methods to evaluate teaching strategies and pupil performances.

Personal and class goals are monitored and recorded.

Comprehensive reports on levels of attainment are sent home twice a term.

GL Assessments are used to measure reading levels, progress in Math, English and Science. As well, CAT 4 assessments are administered in Years 3 and 5 to create a reliable picture of cognitive abilities and how to extend them.

Year 6 pupils sit for the National Common Entrance Exam in April.

Inspire Academy has adopted a modern online assessment called GL Assessments which tests students’ cognitive abilities, reading skills, emotional well-being, and special needs.

The Assessment Coordinator serves as a resource for assessment information; develops and coordinates testing schedules; develops and implements changes in procedures for testing, and serves as a resource person for assessment issues.

The Rahmah Unit is our former Special Educational Needs (SEN) Department.
The Rahmah Unit is an integral part of the school promoting equal opportunities for all pupils within the school. The school aims to enhance the learning opportunities of all pupils thereby enabling them to realise their fullest potential. We further aim to encourage feelings of self-worth and to develop the self-esteem of pupils enabling them to have the confidence to explore and appreciate the feelings and values of others.

OBJECTIVES
We seek to:

• Improve standards of achievement of pupils by raising their expectations and what is expected of them.
• Enable all students to achieve higher scores in examination results.
• Develop sustainable and appropriate learning materials and lessons for SEN pupils.
• Develop methods of monitoring and evaluation to track progress of pupils with SEN.
• Develop and strengthen links with parents by creating a partnership.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Unit
The Rahmah Unit is also made up of an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Unit where the general objective of the unit is to encourage the maximum growth of children with Autism through application of modern special education strategies.

The Rahmah Unit is an integral part of the school promoting equal opportunities for all pupils within the school. The school aims to enhance the learning opportunities of all pupils thereby enabling them to realise their fullest potential. We further aim to encourage feelings of self-worth and to develop the self-esteem of pupils enabling them to have the confidence to explore and appreciate the feelings and values of others.

OBJECTIVES
We seek to:

• Improve standards of achievement of pupils by raising their expectations and what is expected of them.
• Enable all students to achieve higher scores in examination results.
• Develop sustainable and appropriate learning materials and lessons for SEN pupils.
• Develop methods of monitoring and evaluation to track progress of pupils with SEN.
• Develop and strengthen links with parents by creating a partnership.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Unit
The Rahmah Unit is also made up of an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Unit where the general objective of the unit is to encourage the maximum growth of children with Autism through application of modern special education strategies.

The library provides a wide range of materials for various levels. The primary objectives of our library material selection are:

• To provide materials that will stimulate students’ acquisition of factual knowledge, development of literary appreciation, aesthetic values and ethical standards;
• To provide a source of information which, when consulted, may enable pupils to make informed judgments;
• To provide materials containing a wide range of views on issues so that students may develop the practice of critical reading and thinking; and
• To provide materials representative of religious, ethnic and cultural groups.

Reading Challenges
Each term our librarian arranges various Book Reading Challenges to encourage pupils to visit the library and enhance their reading skills.

At the end of each term the pupils that have accomplished the Book Challenge receive a prize. Our library is equipped with specialized research material and is situated right across the ICT suite. Pupils can visit the library every day at break and recess times.

The library provides a wide range of materials for various levels. The primary objectives of our library material selection are:

• To provide materials that will stimulate students’ acquisition of factual knowledge, development of literary appreciation, aesthetic values and ethical standards;
• To provide a source of information which, when consulted, may enable pupils to make informed judgments;
• To provide materials containing a wide range of views on issues so that students may develop the practice of critical reading and thinking; and
• To provide materials representative of religious, ethnic and cultural groups.

Reading Challenges
Each term our librarian arranges various Book Reading Challenges to encourage pupils to visit the library and enhance their reading skills.

At the end of each term the pupils that have accomplished the Book Challenge receive a prize. Our library is equipped with specialized research material and is situated right across the ICT suite. Pupils can visit the library every day at break and recess times.

This online portal is packed with interactive multimedia activities, lesson plans and topic tools to help our school meet the national curriculum objectives.

Along with our British and Nigerian curriculum, our students also have the opportunity to have engaging educational experiences in the new digital learning era.

Each week teachers post assignments on Education city for pupils to complete as homework.

This online portal is packed with interactive multimedia activities, lesson plans and topic tools to help our school meet the national curriculum objectives.

Along with our British and Nigerian curriculum, our students also have the opportunity to have engaging educational experiences in the new digital learning era.

Each week teachers post assignments on Education city for pupils to complete as homework.