GNOSFIELD COLLEGE

ABOUT US
The focus of Gnosfield College which was established in 2010, is the development of a world-class school. World class in all facets of our operations - curriculum, teaching methodologies, staff quality, libraries, technology, buildings, resources, facilities, management and so on. In order to sustain our mission to deliver world- class education to children inculcate high moral and ethical values as we prepare them for a life of service and fulfilment.

Our Curriculum
Based on wide research into major international curricula, the Nigerian curriculum inclusive, we developed a curriculum that has extensive extra and cross-curricular linkages that is project and enquiry based and focused on building the skills that will ensure success in the 21st century. The scope of teaching is clearly to align with teachings that will promote lifelong learning and survival skills for the 21st Century. Skills like collaboration across Networks, Critical thinking and Problem solving, Adaptability, Initiative, Effective Oral and Written Communication, Curiosity and Imagination, accessing and analysing Information.

The core of any educational institution is learning and Gnosfield College in her culture of continuous improvement has embarked on further enrichment of her curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The IPC, used in over 60 countries, is a comprehensive, thematic and creative curriculum, which encourages active and co-operative learning, research as well as children taking responsibility for their learning. The IPC strategies will help children to acquire lifelong skills and prepare them for the fast changing world we live in.

In September 2012, we had the pilot run of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in all our primary schools. In addition, the Nursery curriculum will be fully Montessori in September 2013.

The College curriculum is termed, ‘Gnosfield College Plus Curriculum’ It is designed to be truly international in its entirety-topics, scope of content elements, delivery methods, objectives, attainment targets, assessment method and resources. Our terms of reference are:
•JSSCE Curriculum
•Checkpoint Syllabus
•SSSCE O’ Level
•IGCSE Cambridge

Technology
In 2015, we embarked upon a plan to make technology a tool in teaching, learning, administration and research throughout the College in Gnosfield system. We have spent substantial amount of money in equipping all laboratories and specialist rooms, networking, Internet access, peripherals, and mobile computer labs for effective classroom teaching, curriculum development and teacher training. A major feature of our curriculum is the extensive use of Information and Communication Technology skills.

Staff Training
At least 5% of fee income is set aside for staff training. Staff training is broad-based and ranges from technical (pedagogy and subject-specific) training to curriculum development, attitude, leadership, poise and etiquette, financial planning, ICT training and so on. The results of these have been the continuous upward improvement in staff morale, skills and attitudes.
There are programmes aimed at improving staff conditions of service such as defined career paths, annual inflation-indexed salary adjustments, medical scheme, pension scheme, access to loans to purchase assets, merit-based opportunity for advancement etc. These have again translated to improved staff morale, productivity, and low staff turnover.

Library Upgrade
Our libraries are welcoming and filled with books of all genres. The smallest primary school library boasts of at least 5,000-book s. All libraries have extensive reference and multi-media sections. We have also put in place a robust reading programme across all the schools. This programme incorporates both classical and contemporary works for pupils and staff.