For over two decades we have raised confident, caring and capable young people — one child, one classroom and one quiet act of love at a time.
Abba Coterie Nursery and Primary School was established on the 27th of September 1999 as a co-educational Christian day school. What started as a heartfelt commitment to a handful of families soon grew into a community known for warmth, discipline and genuine care.
In September 2012, responding to the trust of parents who did not want to say goodbye too soon, we opened our Secondary School. A child can now journey with us from their earliest years right through to graduation — formed by the same values from start to finish.
The name "Abba" speaks of a loving Father, and "Coterie" of a close, devoted circle. Together they describe exactly what we set out to be: a family where every child is known, valued and helped to flourish.
To groom a generation of children who will know how to discover, develop and maximize their talents, abilities and resources for effective utilization in a global village made smaller by advancing technology.
To provide a good upbringing and a qualitative learning environment — through the right facilities, teachers, recreation and peers — for the all-round educational development of every child.
We point children to God and ground them in honesty, humility and gratitude.
We build a community where pupils, parents and teachers belong to one another.
We meet every child with patience and kindness, because love is how children learn best.
We hold high expectations and help each pupil reach them, step by step.
We awaken curiosity, so learning becomes something children want to do for life.
The Nursery & Primary School opens its doors as a co-educational Christian day school on 27 September.
Word spreads across Ikorodu as more families entrust their children to our care.
We extend the journey, allowing pupils to stay and grow with us through their teenage years.
Generations of confident, caring graduates carry the values of unity and love into the world.
"At Abba Coterie, we believe a school should feel like a home — a place where children are safe to wonder, to try, to fail kindly and to rise again. We pair high standards with a gentle hand, because we know that confidence grows where children feel loved.
When you choose us, you are not simply enrolling in a school; you are joining a family that will walk with your child every step of the way. We look forward to welcoming you."
— The Head Teacher
Abba Coterie Schools
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