Obaretin, Ikpoba-Okha, Benin City
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Academics

A clear path from first steps to school leaver.

The British EYFS with Montessori in the Nursery, then the Nigerian Curriculum enriched with Cambridge from Primary to Senior Secondary, taught by caring teachers in small, focused classes.

Engaged Mt Cedar learners in a bright classroom

Our Approach

Where curiosity meets rigour.

At Mt Cedar, learning is active and personal. Small classes mean every child is known, challenged at the right level, and supported to reach further than they thought they could.

We pair British academic standards with warm, attentive teaching; so pupils build not just knowledge, but the confidence and habits to keep growing.

Our Programmes

Every stage, thoughtfully designed.

Four connected stages that carry each child from playful early learning to confident, examination-ready study.

Young children at outdoor play
Ages 2–5

Nursery

The British EYFS combined with Montessori education: a warm, play-led start where curiosity, language and independence take shape through structured discovery.

Primary pupils in collaborative study
Ages 5–11

Primary

The Nigerian Curriculum enriched with Cambridge, building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and enquiry alongside the arts, science and sport.

Junior secondary pupils working on a science project
JSS 1–3

Junior Secondary

A broad, demanding programme with specialist subject teachers, where laboratory work and independent study begin in earnest.

Senior secondary students at work in the science laboratory
SS 1–3

Senior Secondary

Examination-ready study across the sciences, arts and commercial subjects, stretching able minds and preparing students for the wider world.

The library at Mt Cedar British International School

Beyond the Textbook

A curriculum that goes further.

Reading, research and independent thinking sit at the heart of a Mt Cedar education. Our library and learning spaces give pupils room to explore ideas, follow their questions, and build a genuine love of learning.

Specialist lessons in the arts, science and sport round out a broad, balanced education for every stage.

Lesson summaries and practice questions carry that work home through the Mt Cedar Portal, and assessments run there too, marked promptly so teachers can act on what a child actually needs.

Why Mt Cedar

How we teach.

British rigour, small classes, and a genuine knowledge of every child.

EYFS, Cambridge and the National Curriculum

Internationally recognised standards enriching the Nigerian Curriculum, so your child is at home here and recognised anywhere.

Small, Focused Classes

Low pupil-to-teacher ratios mean lessons move at the right pace and no child is left behind.

Strong Pastoral Care

We know each learner as an individual, supporting wellbeing and character alongside academic progress.

Our Facilities

Learning you can put your hands on.

Well equipped Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Computer laboratories, a music studio, a stocked library and sports facilities, so lessons are practised, not only taught.

Science Laboratories

Well-equipped Biology, Chemistry and Physics laboratories where pupils handle real apparatus and learn science by doing, not just reading.

Computer Laboratory

A fully equipped computer lab for ICT lessons, coding and research - building digital confidence from primary through secondary.

Music Studio

A dedicated music studio with instruments and equipment for lessons, practice, choir and performance, every child gets to make music.

Sports Facilities

Playing grounds and sporting equipment for athletics, football and physical education room to run, compete and build teamwork.

Library & Reading Room

A well-stocked library and quiet reading spaces that support research, independent study and a genuine love of reading.

Art & Craft Studio

Creative studio space and materials for drawing, painting and craft, where imagination takes a visible shape.

Admissions Open

Find the right stage for your child.

Talk to us about your child’s year group and what a place at Mt Cedar could look like for your family.