Patfin Nursery & Primary School
Academics

From first letters to graduation

Patfin follows the Nigerian National Curriculum across nursery, primary, and secondary — enriched with phonics-led reading, hands-on Mathematics, and a steady focus on character.

Nursery
Ages 2 – 5

The nursery years are about wonder. Children explore language, numbers, and the world around them through play, songs, and gentle structure.

  • Pre-Reading & Phonics
  • Pre-Writing & Letter Recognition
  • Number Work & Counting
  • Verbal Communication
  • Yoruba
  • Christian Religious Studies
  • Rhymes & Songs
  • Creative Arts
  • Practical Life Skills
  • Physical Activities
Primary
Ages 6 – 11
Renowned

Our primary section is well known for the impressive writing skills of its pupils — built on phonics-led reading and a deliberate focus on literacy and communication.

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Basic Science & Technology
  • Religious & National Values
  • Social Studies
  • Cultural & Creative Arts
  • Yoruba Language
  • French
  • Computer Studies (ICT)
  • Physical & Health Education
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Quantitative Reasoning
Secondary
JSS1 – SS3

The secondary section deepens academic rigour, sharpens independent thinking, and prepares pupils for WAEC, JAMB, and life beyond school — locally and globally.

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Basic Science / Sciences
  • Civic Education
  • Computer Science / ICT
  • Government & Economics
  • Religious Studies
  • Yoruba Language
  • French Language
  • Business Studies
  • Literature in English
  • Cultural & Creative Arts
  • Physical & Health Education
  • Agricultural Science
Our approach

How children learn at Patfin

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Phonics-led reading
Children learn letter sounds before letter names — by Primary 1 most pupils are reading simple texts confidently.
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Hands-on Mathematics
Counters, number lines, and games make abstract ideas concrete. Maths is solved, not memorised.
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Character development
Honesty, diligence, kindness, and respect — woven into daily routines, not just taught as a subject.
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Qualified, caring teachers
Every class is led by a trained teacher who knows each child by name and tracks their progress weekly.
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Ready to enrol your child?

Visit us at 11 Oyelami Street, Akesan, Lagos, Nigeria — or get in touch today.

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