By Simdi Esther
Shekinah British International School, Ihiagwa, Owerri, Imo State, has been rated as one of the Nigeria’s best academic institutions, boasting top-tier results, world-class facilities, and globally competitive programmes.
The Principal of the school, Christian Modebe, stated this while addressing newsmen in press conference held at the school’s premises, on Wednesday.
Mr. Modebe attributed this achievement to a robust curriculum designed to ensure that students excel in both local and international examinations, including WAEC, NECO, and TOEFL.
He said, “Our curriculum is a blend of the Nigerian and British systems, tailored to produce academic excellence. We don’t just prepare students for exams; we equip them with the skills to compete anywhere in the world.”
According to him, "our school’s international exchange programmes have opened doors for students to study in Ivy League and other prestigious institutions abroad. Our students are doing well both locally and internationally. We have a lovely environment, smart boards, modern sporting facilities, and a conducive atmosphere for learning".
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Highlighting the school’s sports achievements, Modebe announced that by next year, some students will attend training camps at West Ham Football Academy in England and elite football academies in Spain. He also praised the school’s world-class sports coaches, noting that its basketball team recently won the Milo Basketball Championship.
“Those who choose to play football can pursue it professionally, while others can focus on entrepreneurship, programming, catering, fashion, music, martial arts, and more under our School of Entrepreneurship".
He disclosed that Shekina students have also shone in the National Mathematics Competition and other academic contests, while acquiring industrial certifications from tech giants such as Google and Cisco.
The principal urged parents to enroll their children at the institution, promising a perfect balance of character and learning backed by the best curricular and extracurricular activities.
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Established in 2018, Modebe said the School has recorded consistently outstanding results in WAEC, with zero tolerance for examination malpractice. He added that the school maintains a CCTV-monitored environment to ensure discipline and integrity in academic conduct.
Disclosing that several students of the school scored above 350 in the UTME for three consecutive years, the highest in Imo State, Modebe said, “our vision is to raise globally relevant leaders through academic rigor, skill acquisition, and moral excellence.
“We want our students to not only pass exams but to stand shoulder to shoulder with the best across the globe. And with what we offer here, our graduates can work in any part of the world."
The principal also used the opportunity to appeal to the Imo State Government to urgently repair the dilapidated Nekede–Ihiagwa road which serves as the main access route to the school.
He noted the road condition not only affect the running cost of the institution but also affect the socio-economic life of the state particularly people of Ihiagwa and Nekede communities.
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