Your child’s first years of schooling shape everything that comes after. Yet for many parents in Ibadan — whether you live around Challenge, New Garage, Odo-Ona, Arapaja, or Elewe — the question is the same: “How do I know which nursery and primary school is truly right for my child?”
This guide walks you through exactly what to look for — and shows you how The Premier Cornerstone Academy in Odo-Ona Elewe, Ibadan meets every single benchmark.
Step 1: Look for a Gentle, Play-Based Foundation
The reception year is the bridge between nursery and “big school.” A good school eases this transition rather than forcing it. At The Premier Cornerstone Academy, our Foundation Department is deliberately designed to feel like a nursery environment — stimulating, warm, and centred on learning through play. Our goal is simple: to make your child an independent, motivated learner from day one.
Step 2: Ask About the Curriculum
A quality primary school should follow a recognised curriculum while building essential skills. Our pupils follow the National Education Curriculum, covering core subjects — English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Studies, and ICT — delivered through practical, investigational, problem-solving work connected to real situations, not rote memorisation.
Alt text: Nursery and primary pupils at The Premier Cornerstone Academy, Odo-Ona Elewe, Ibadan, learning through play
Step 3: Check Class Support and Teacher Quality
Ask any school: “Who supports my child when they struggle?” At our school, every primary class teacher is assisted by a fully trained Teaching Assistant, plus dedicated reading support staff. Our teaching leadership, led by School Director Engr. Bosoro Olalekan and Administrator Mrs. Christy Bosoro, champions enquiry-based learning — “how scientists actually work.”
Step 4: Demand Transparency on Fees, Discipline and Safety
A trustworthy school publishes clear policies. We provide every parent with transparent guidance on:
- ✅ Admissions — fair placement based on age, readiness and assessment
- ✅ School fees — clear payment plans, deadlines and available discounts
- ✅ Behaviour policy — promoting respect, responsibility and positive conduct
- ✅ Child Protection & Safeguarding — confidential, professional handling of every concern
Step 5: Partner With the School at Home
Great schools help parents help their children. We encourage 10–15 minutes of shared reading daily, and every child brings home a book matched to their reading level. Our regular Parents Teachers Forum (PTF) keeps you informed and involved every step of the way.
Alt text: Parents and pupils at The Premier Cornerstone Academy family event in Challenge, Ibadan
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Reading about a school is one thing — seeing happy children learning is another. Book a tour today (please call at least 24 hours ahead) and experience the Premier Cornerstone difference yourself.
📍 Lane 12, No. 52, Dalute, Odo-Ona Elewe, off New Garage, Challenge, Ibadan 📞 +234 806 530 7832 | +234 706 715 7460