Teaching & Learning
High expectations, engaging lessons, and support for every learner at DPRIDE International School.
Our Classes
Structured learning pathways tailored to each developmental stage
Nursery
2-3 years
Early years foundation stage with play-based learning
Reception
4-5 years
Foundation stage preparing for primary education
Key Stage 1
5-7 years
Years 1-2: Building core literacy and numeracy skills
Key Stage 2
7-11 years
Years 3-6: Developing deeper knowledge and critical thinking
Our Curriculum
Ambitious, balanced, and designed to develop curious minds
Intent
The DPRIDE International curriculum is ambitious, providing all our pupils with a wide and balanced curriculum. Our curious pupils explore topics in depth by answering essential questions that drive learning forward.
The learning end goals are matched to international standards and the Nigerian curriculum, ensuring we have comprehensive coverage and scope. To enhance this provision, our values are threaded through daily learning.
These values support personal development and encourage positive attitudes and learning behaviors for school and life beyond DPRIDE.
Respect
Fostering mutual respect and understanding
Excellence
Striving for academic and personal excellence
Collaboration
Working together to achieve common goals
Independence
Building confidence and self-reliance
Perseverance
Developing resilience and determination
Enjoyment
Creating a love for lifelong learning
Implementation
Quality Teaching
We want all our pupils to be active and engaged in our exciting curriculum. This is intensified when staff have strong subject knowledge and regular training supports teachers to deliver high-quality lessons.
Weekly meetings are used to evaluate previous learning, identify next steps and plan appropriately. We recognise that pupils learn at different rates and sometimes revisit learning to ensure concepts are understood.
Memorable Learning
We want to be creative and make learning memorable. We look for personal development opportunities to bring learning to life through trips, visits, and outdoor learning spaces.
Specialist teachers and inspirational assemblies enhance the learning experience. Subject displays and events celebrate and share examples of learning from across the school.
Impact
Student Outcomes
- ✓Children are engaged in their learning and enjoy coming to school
- ✓High attendance levels reflect student engagement
- ✓Children can recall key facts from their learning
- ✓Well prepared for transitions between year groups
Quality Assurance
- ✓Curriculum meets international and Nigerian standards
- ✓Children taught by well-trained, quality teachers
- ✓Students with special needs fully included in lessons
- ✓Strong progress from individual starting points
Extra-Curricular Activities
Enriching opportunities beyond the classroom
Breakfast Club
₦3,500 per session7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Healthy breakfast and activities before school
After School Club
₦5,000 per session3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Supervised activities and homework support
Sports Programs
Included in tuitionVarious times
Football, basketball, athletics and more
Music & Arts
Additional cost appliesAfter school
Piano, violin, drama and visual arts
Homework & Parent Engagement
Building strong partnerships between home and school
Reading Partnership
We recognise the importance of engaging with parents to ensure their children read regularly at home. Reading is the foundation of all learning, and we provide guidance and support for parents to help their children develop strong literacy skills.
Digital Learning Platforms
We use engaging online platforms to help pupils practice basic skills for English and Mathematics:
- • Accelerated Reader for reading comprehension
- • Times Tables Rock Stars for mathematics
- • Interactive learning apps for various subjects
Regular Practice
Weekly homework includes:
- • Spellings from statutory word lists (Friday-Friday)
- • Mathematics exercises to reinforce classroom learning
- • Reading comprehension and vocabulary development