International School Ibadan

The International School, Ibadan
Address
Barth Road
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State
Nigeria
Information
School type Secondary, Day & Boarding
Motto Integrity and Service
Established 1963
Founder Kurt Hahn
Principal Dr. M. B. Malik
Gender Coeducational
Age 9 to 19
Education system 6-3-3-4
UK National Curriculum
Medium of language English
Hours in school day 8:00 a.m. – 2: 50 p.m.
Campus type Urban
Houses Benue, Ogun, Niger, Gongola, Osun
Color(s) White, blue & black
Sports basketball, track and field, football, volleyball
Average SAT scores Yes
Average ACT scores No
Publication The Microcosm

The International School Ibadan (ISI) is located on the Campus of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria's oldest university.

History

The school was founded by German-British educator Kurt Hahn[1] on 13 October 1963 as a joint project between the Ford Foundation and the University.[2] Most of the pioneer teaching staff were British expatriate educators from Gordonstoun in Scotland. The school is a co-educational Boarding and Day School admitting pupils aged 9 to 19. It was primarily established to meet the need of finding a school with a world class standard[3] comparable to schools in Europe and Northern America for children of expatriates, living and working in Nigeria. It opened its doors to pupils of both expatriates of diverse nationalities and highly placed Nigerians. The social setting that ISI provided attracted more patronage from people of all races.

The first Principal was David S. Snell (1963–1965);[4] followed by John Gillespie[5](1965–1968). The longest serving Principal was an Anglican clergy, Archdeacon J.A.Iluyomade (1969–1985). He was also the first indigenous head of the school. After him was Rev. (Dr.) Dapo Ajayi (1986–1988),[6] then Dapo Fajembola (1990–1991). Thereafter came the first female Principal, Esther Adetola Smith (1991–2004). After her was R.O. Akintilebo (2006–2007). The present Principal is Dr. M.B Malik (2008– ).

ISI is well known for socials, extra-curricular activities like the international soiree (an event which comes up once every two years). The International soiree is an evening where all the nationalities represented among staff and students display the food, clothing and other material aspects of culture for sale with the objective of raising money for the less privileged. The Charity walk is another event that students use to raise money for the less privileged. Service to mankind is embedded in the culture of ISI.[3] This tradition continues till this day. The school song goes thus:

"These things shall be!
 a new generation,
 in every land,
 of boys and girls shall stand,
 for brotherhood of man,
 through service to mankind,
 and love for truth and peace,
 from ISI with one acclaim we pledge,
 our faith in these....ISI!"

Academically, it originally followed the British system of five years to preparation for Ordinary Level (General Certificate of Education) and West African School Certificate Examinations; with another two years in the sixth form to prepare for Advanced level (General Certificate of Education) and Higher School Certificate examinations. As a result of the introduction of the 6-3-3-4 Nigerian educational system introduced in the late eighties, it runs the mandatory six years of secondary school education, in addition to preparing students for international exams like the annual IGCSE 'O' Levels and Cambridge 'A' level exams. It also for many years has offered preparation for the International Baccalaureate.[7] Although it now follows the 6-3-3-4 system of Nigerian education, many of the students continue to prepare for international exams. The Cambridge 'A' Level programme was recently resuscitated in September 2011.

The School celebrated its golden jubilee in October 2013, with a fund-raising for the building of the much needed school hall. The hall is yet to be realised, mainly due to insufficient funds.

Alumni

ISI has produced notable alumni including Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Nigerian Finance Minister and world bank economist), Omobola Johnson (Nigerian Communications Minister), Femi Emiola (American actress), Tolu Ogunlesi (Nigerian journalist), Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN, Professor Kunle Fagbemi, a renowned academic at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Bill Ivy (Canadian Veteran Photographer and Author), Helen Prest-Ajayi (Miss Nigeria 1979), Funmi Iyanda (Nigerian television personality), Bolanle Austen-Peters (Nigerian businesswoman), Akin Fayomi, (Nigerian diplomat), Joshua Uzoigwe (Nigerian musicologist), Ifedayo Olarinde (Freeze of Coolfm first Nigerian to win a Nickelodeon KCA award), Sasha P; (Nigerian rapper and Olympic torch bearer)

See also

References

  1. ↑ Dr. Michael Knoll (2001). "School Reform Through "Experiental Therapy": Kurt Hahn – An Efficacious Educator". Retrieved 13 July 2014.
  2. ↑ Martin Mayer (1968). Diploma: international schools and university entrance. Twentieth Century Fund (The University of Michigan). pp. 21, 26, 120.
  3. 1 2 "Dr. Patricia Oyelola: A Grand Teacher". Feathers Project. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "SUBURBAN SCHOOLS" (pdf). Fulton History. New York: Herald Statesman, Yonkers. 4 March 1963. p. 22. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  5. ↑ "9 West Road: A Literary Odyssey — From Cambridge to Kabul (and beyond)" (PDF). 3. Faculty of English, University of Cambridge. 2003: 3. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
  6. ↑ "Management in Nigeria". 24. Nigerian Institute of Management. 1988. p. 143.
  7. ↑ Alexander Duncan; Campell Peterson (2003). Schools Across Frontiers: The Story of the International Baccalaureate and the United World Colleges. Open Court Publishing. p. 27. ISBN 9780812695052. Retrieved 2 March 2015.

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Coordinates: 7°26′30″N 3°54′00″E / 7.44167°N 3.90000°E / 7.44167; 3.90000

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