Academic rigour
A broad curriculum taught by experienced teachers, with high expectations and regular feedback for every learner.
LEARNING AT SANCTA CRUX
A strong foundation
for what comes next.
From JSS 1 to SSS 3, our programmes follow the Nigerian national curriculum — building knowledge, practical skills and the discipline to succeed in national examinations and beyond.
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6Class levels, JSS 1 – SSS 3
3Terms in each session
3Senior streams to choose from
4National exams we prepare for
OUR APPROACH
Knowledge, skills
and character.
Sancta Crux offers both junior and senior secondary curricula and is known for its strong programmes in the sciences, mathematics and humanities, alongside vocational training.
Practical learning
Laboratories, digital skills and vocational subjects help learners apply what they learn to everyday life.
Discipline & values
Excellence, creativity, respect, resilience and integrity shape how learners study and how they live.
CLASS LEVELS
Two stages, one journey.
Learners progress through three years of junior secondary and three years of senior secondary school — the secondary years of Nigeria’s 6-3-3-4 system.
Junior Secondary
Building core knowledge, curiosity, good study habits and confidence across a broad range of subjects.
JSS 1JSS 2JSS 3
- ✓ A broad foundation across all subject areas
- ✓ Digital technologies and a practical trade subject
- ✓ Ends with the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)
Senior Secondary
Deepening subject understanding in a chosen stream, preparing for external examinations and planning for university and careers.
SSS 1SSS 2SSS 3
- ✓ Science, Arts/Humanities or Business stream
- ✓ Focused preparation for WASSCE and NECO SSCE
- ✓ Career guidance and UTME (JAMB) readiness
CURRICULUM
What our students
learn.
Our teaching follows the national curriculum set by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), including its revised curriculum with digital and trade subjects.
AaEnglish StudiesReading, writing & literature
∑MathematicsNumber, algebra & geometry
ỊIgbo LanguageNigerian language
⚗Basic ScienceLiving & physical world
⚙Basic TechnologyMaterials, drawing & tools
⌨Digital TechnologiesComputing & digital skills
₦Business StudiesCommerce & office practice
⚖Social & Citizenship StudiesCivic values & society
⌛Nigerian HistoryOur people & past
✝Christian Religious StudiesFaith & morals
♫Cultural & Creative ArtsArt, music & drama
⚽Physical & Health EducationFitness & wellbeing
FrFrenchOptional language
✂Trade subjectA compulsory practical skill
CORE FOR ALLEnglish LanguageMathematicsCivic
EducationDigital TechnologiesA trade subject
STREAM 01
Sciences
STREAM 02
Arts & Humanities
STREAM 03
Business
Agriculture
Crop and animal husbandry, farm practice and the business of agriculture — real skills for a farming region.
Home Economics
Food and nutrition, clothing and textiles, and home management for healthy, independent living.
Technical Drawing
Precision drawing, geometry and design — a foundation for engineering, architecture and the building trades.
Subject lists follow the national curriculum. The exact subjects and combinations offered each session are confirmed by the school — please contact the office for the current list.
EXAMINATIONS
Prepared for every
milestone.
Our students have consistently performed well in national examinations, with many going on to attend top universities in Nigeria and abroad.
Basic Education Certificate
The national exam that completes junior secondary and opens the way to senior school.
TAKEN IN JSS 3West African Senior School Certificate
Conducted by WAEC — the key qualification for university admission and employment.
TAKEN IN SSS 3NECO Senior School Certificate
Conducted by the National Examinations Council and recognised alongside WASSCE.
TAKEN IN SSS 3Unified Tertiary Matriculation
JAMB’s entrance exam for universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.
FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRY ASSESSMENT & REPORTING
Knowing how every learner is doing.
Progress is tracked all through the session, not just at exam time. Each term combines continuous assessment — class tests, assignments, projects and practicals — with an end-of-term examination.
Parents receive a report card at the end of every term showing results, class performance and teachers’ comments, and are welcome to discuss progress with form teachers.
Tests, assignments, projects and practical work across the term count towards each learner’s final result — rewarding steady effort.
Written examinations at the close of each term measure understanding of the term’s work and prepare students for the format of external exams.
Termly report cards keep parents informed. Promotion to the next class is based on performance across the full session.
JSS 3 and SSS 3 students sit practice examinations ahead of BECE, WASSCE and NECO so they walk into the exam hall confident.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
A session in
three terms.
Like schools across Nigeria, our academic session runs in three terms, each with a mid-term break. Exact dates are announced by the school each term.
Settling in
September – December- Resumption & welcome of new students
- Mid-term break
- First-term examinations
- Christmas holiday
Building momentum
January – April- Resumption & continuous assessment
- Sports and co-curricular activities
- Second-term examinations
- Easter holiday
Finishing strong
April – July- WASSCE / NECO season for SSS 3
- Promotion examinations
- End-of-session activities
- Long vacation
ℹTerm dates, examination timetables and holidays are confirmed by
the school each session. Check News & events or call
0813 031 6693 for current dates.
LEARNING SUPPORT
Help for every learner.
Good results come from good support — in the classroom and beyond it.
Form teachers
Every class has a form teacher who knows each learner and is the first point of contact for parents.
Guidance & counselling
Support with study habits, wellbeing and choosing the right senior stream and career path.
Library & study
Books, quiet space and supervised study time to build independent learning habits.
Exam preparation
Revision, past-question practice and mock exams for JSS 3 and SSS 3 candidates.
LEARNING SPACES
Where learning
happens.
Classrooms
Well-equipped classrooms for focused teaching and learning.
Laboratories
Practical science work that brings lessons to life.
Library
Books and quiet space for reading, research and study.
Practical areas
Space for agriculture, home economics and technical work.
RESULTS THAT OPEN DOORS
Prepared for exams,
ready for life.
Ask about subject combinations, examination preparation or the right stream for your child.