Secondary schools in Liberia provide education for children aged between the ages of 12 and 18 years. Secondary education here consists of 3 years of junior high school for students aged 12 to 15 years, at the end of which students are awarded the Junior High School Certificate, and 3 years at the senior secondary level, for students ages 15 to 18 years, culminating in the Senior High School Certificate. Students can enrol in senior high school at either a technical secondary school or a classical secondary school. students take an examination covering mathematics, science, social studies, and language.
- Grades: 7 – 12
- Duration: 6 years
- Primary Languages: French
- Terms : 2 terms
- Admission Term: throughout the year
The Middle school curriculum includes subjects such as English, French, general science, mathematics, physical education, social studies, general science, and religious and moral education.
The high school curriculum includes subjects such as biology, chemistry, economics, English grammar, geography, literature, maths, physical education, and physics, to mention but a few.
Let’s take a brief look at some international schools offering some of the best education for locals and expatriates in Liberia.
African Dream Academy Foundation
This is a non-profit, coeducational school in Monrovia, offering early childhood, elementary, junior secondary, and senior high school in Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa. It offers education to children aged 3 to 18 years. the School provides an opportunity for students to mature intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially, physically, and aesthetically In an atmosphere of mutual respect while inspiring students to think logically, creatively, and critically for their benefit and that of the world.
high-school Section
- Opened: 2012
- Location: RIA Highway, Paynesville, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa
- ages: 3-6
- Duration of study: 3 years
- Primary Languages: English
- Terms : 2 semesters
academics
Junior High Division (Grades 7-9)- Junior High students are taught in the following core subjects: English, literature, vocabulary, civics, geography, history, science, and math. they also participate in the special classes under the Elementary Division, but at an advanced level. To complete this level, students will sit for the West African Council Examinations.
High School Division (Grades 10-12)- The High School section encompasses the 10th to the 12th grade. Core subjects become more rigorous and challenging. Students will study subjects such as English, literature, vocabulary, civics, geography, history, biology, chemistry, physics, and maths. in addition to advanced-level (A-Level) classes in the special subjects, students are offered classes in counseling and labs.
Tuition and fees- this school offers its program tuition-free, to cater to students who are unable to pay the fees required by public schools.
Our Lady of Grace International School
Our Lady of Grace International School (OLGIS) is a multilingual, multicultural International school that is dedicated to serving the academic, spiritual, social, and psychological needs of students from Pre-Kindergarten to the 12th Grade. The school aims to provide a high-quality education that will build life skills such as respect, resilience, courage, understanding, and self-confidence.
Secondary school section
- Address: 15th. street Sinkor - Monrovia, Liberia 1000
- grades: Nursery to Pre-Kindergarten
- Language of instruction: English
- Terms: 2
Academics
The Middle School- The Middle School encompasses grades 6 to 8. Students are introduced to the highly successful, traditional, liberal arts curriculum of OLGIS. it builds upon skills acquired in previous learning experiences and provides a foundation for future success.Subjects offered in middle school are as follows:
6th Grade- English Language, Math, Earth Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Social Studies, World Languages: English, French, Arabic, Physical Education, Music, Art, and Technology.
7th Grade- English Language, Mathematics, Life Science, Physical Science, World History, World Geography, World Languages (French and Arabic), Physical Education, Art, Music, and Technology.
8th Grade- English Language, Mathematics, Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, World History, World Geography,World Languages (French and7 Arabic), Physical Education,Art, andMusicTechnology
The High School- high school encompasses grades 9 to 12 and requires students to take courses in Mathematics (Algebra 1 and 2, Precalculus and Calculus), Sciences (Physics Chemistry and Biology), Social Studies, Economics, World History, and Geography and world languages like English, French, Arabic.The college-preparatory curriculum offers a balanced, well-rounded approach that prepares students for university.
Prospective students- Requirements for Admission For Pre-School (Nursery, Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 2 and Kindergarten 3) are as follows
- Student health certificate and vaccination records
- Copy of valid student's passport or ID
- Current school year students’ evaluation
- An Application Form
- Passport-Size Photo
Tuition and Fees
Tuition fees here are divided into 3 payments. Invoices are issued three times a year during September, December and March. Tuition fees are settled by making the 3 payments in scheduled months.
