Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
100 |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
QA's state-of-the-art computer laboratories provide access to advanced interactive technology at all stages. QA's students are acquainted with the computer technology and multimedia with the latest software as required by curriculum. QA partners with New Horizons for international certifications in ICT such as Microsoft, Adobe, EC-Council, Comptia, Oracle, Cisco, SAP, HSE, Androids, etc. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Preschool and Primary: Informal assessment is done for preschoolers followed by a formal meeting. Tests for Numeracy, Handwriting, Spoken English and Literacy is done for pupils going into the Primary level. Senior School: Entrance examination - competitive selective examination in mathematics, English, Science, verbal and non-verbal reasoning. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Debating, press, public speaking, young engineers, robotics, photography, music, dance, drama, home makers, catering. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Excellent Sports and Games facility, including swimming pool. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Queensland Academy is an educational school with its Nursery, Primary and Secondary schools running a blended curriculum of the Nigerian and British scheme. QA is in the heart of Lagos in Isolo staffed by qualified and enthusiastic practitioners from the Early years to the Senior school. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
QA treats every child as a unique individual and focuses on stimulating their desire to learn through investigating and questioning the world around them. Teachers are trained to develop the maximum potential of the students they teach. QA does not just believe in producing A+ students but it emphasizes more on the application of knowledge for positive involvement in their world. |