Our comprehensive curriculum
Discover how Idea American School empowers students to thrive globally through an innovative blend of curricula and international best practices.
Our Curriculum Philosophy
Idea American School delivers a world-class blended curriculum built on four key pillars: the British Curriculum, the Nigerian Curriculum (NERDC), the American & Montessori Curriculum, and International Best Practices including STEAM, digital literacy, and global citizenship. We align with global education systems to ensure students can compete internationally and transition smoothly to schools abroad.
Early Care & Development (Crèche)
Our Crèche program begins at 3 months old and provides a warm, nurturing environment focused on early sensory stimulation, motor development, emotional bonding, and gentle routines. Babies engage in age‑appropriate play, music, movement, and early language exposure. Yoruba and French are introduced through songs and simple interactions to build early multilingual awareness.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Our EYFS curriculum blends the American Early Childhood Standards, Montessori Method, Nigerian Early Years Framework, and International Best Practices. We provide a warm, hands‑on, play‑based learning environment focused on early literacy and numeracy, sensory exploration, social‑emotional development, creativity, and practical life skills. Yoruba and French are introduced early to build multilingual foundations.
Primary School curriculum
Our Primary School curriculum blends the British Curriculum, Nigerian Curriculum (NERDC), and International Best Practices. Core subjects include English Studies, Mathematics, Basic Science & Technology, Social Studies, Civic Education, Cultural & Creative Arts, Religious Studies, National Values, Security Education, History, and languages such as Yoruba, Igbo, and French. IAS Add‑Ons include Coding, Robotics, ICT, Public Speaking, and Creative Writing.
Secondary School Curriculum
Our Secondary School curriculum blends the British Curriculum, Nigerian Curriculum (NERDC), and international best practices. From Grade 7–9, students study English, Mathematics, Basic Science, Basic Technology, Social Studies, Civic Education, Cultural & Creative Arts, Physical & Health Education, Business Studies, Agricultural Science, Religious Studies, History, Home Economics, ICT, and languages such as Yoruba, Igbo, and French. From Year 10–12, students choose from Science, Arts, or Commercial pathways, offering subjects like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Literature, Government, Accounting, Economics, and Trade. IAS Add‑Ons include Coding, Robotics, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Digital Literacy.
International best practices
Our curriculum incorporates international best practices, including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics), digital literacy, and global citizenship, preparing students for a competitive global landscape.
Beyond academics: Co-curricular excellence
At Idea American School, co-curricular activities are a core part of our learning experience, fostering essential skills for life.
Engaging co-curricular activities
Idea American School integrates co-curricular activities as part of the complete learning experience, in line with NERDC and Lagos State guidelines. Students participate in structured activities that build creativity, confidence, leadership, and physical development.
Why co-curricular activities matter
These activities are not optional extras; they are a core part of the IAS curriculum. They help students develop confidence, teamwork, creativity, leadership, problem-solving, social skills, and physical fitness, preparing them for future success.
