{"id":1761,"date":"2026-06-25T13:21:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T13:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/victornwadinobi.com\/OceanCrestSchool\/?page_id=1761"},"modified":"2026-07-24T10:39:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T10:39:40","slug":"primary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/victornwadinobi.com\/OceanCrestSchool\/primary\/","title":{"rendered":"Primary"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Primary School<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Overview<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Admision Process<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Requirements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Starting School<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Other Classes <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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PRIMARY SCHOOL AT OCEAN CREST<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Strong foundations for confident learners.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Our Primary School supports pupils from Years 1\u20136 through a broad British curriculum enriched with meaningful Nigerian context. We strengthen literacy, numeracy, scientific thinking, creativity and confident communication while helping every child become an independent learner.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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School hours<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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8:00am \u2014 2:00pm<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Curriculum<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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British & Nigerian Curriculum<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Learning approach<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Years 1\u20136 \u00b7 Ages 6\u201311<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Average class size: 18<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Four clear steps to joining us.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Visit us<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Get to know Ocean Crest during a campus tour. Meet our Primary teachers, explore the learning spaces and experience the energy of daily school life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Apply & submit documents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Complete the application form and provide the required identity, medical and recent academic records for review.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Entrance assessment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Your child completes standardized assessments in English and Mathematics so we can understand their current learning level and support needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Parent interview & offer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A parent or guardian attends a face-to-face interview. After reviewing the assessment, reports and conversation, the Admissions Team confirms the outcome.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Four clear steps to joining us.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Visit us<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Get to know Ocean Crest during a campus tour. Meet our Primary teachers, explore the learning spaces and experience the energy of daily school life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Complete the application form and provide the required identity, medical and recent academic records for review.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A parent or guardian attends a face-to-face interview. After reviewing the assessment, reports and conversation, the Admissions Team confirms the outcome.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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APPLICATION CHECKLIST<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What you\u2019ll need.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Original documents are returned after verification. Additional
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Birth certificate and immunisation records \u2014 original and photocopy<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Recent certified medical report<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Previous school report and confidential reference, where applicable<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Educational psychologist, IEP, specialist or therapy reports, where applicable<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Primary School age guide<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Placement follows the child\u2019s age on 31 August, while also
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PREPARING FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Starting school, \nmade reassuring.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Before your child begins, we collect the essential academic, health and family information needed to support a confident transition into Primary School.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Health & medical information<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Recent academic records<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Pick-up arrangements<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Emergency contacts<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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CONTINUE THE OCEAN CREST JOURNEY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Explore other school stages.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Explore the stages before and after Primary School. Every pathway is connected by the same commitment to character, competence and curiosity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Ages 1.8\u20135<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A joyful, play-led foundation that develops communication, confidence, early numeracy and school readiness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Secondary School<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Rigorous Key Stage 3 and IGCSE preparation, supported by
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Still unsure about something? Our Admissions Team will be happy to guide you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We follow the UK National Curriculum, adapted for an international context and enriched with
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EYFS: 8am\u20132pm, Primary 8:00am -2:30pm & Secondary: 8am\u20133pm. After-school care until 4pm.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Home \/ Academic Pathways \/ Primary School Primary School Overview Admision Process Requirements Starting School Other Classes FAQ PRIMARY SCHOOL AT OCEAN CREST Strong foundations for confident learners. Our Primary School supports pupils from Years 1\u20136 through a broad British curriculum enriched with meaningful Nigerian context. We strengthen literacy, numeracy, scientific thinking, creativity and confident communication while helping every child become an independent learner. School hours 8:00am \u2014 2:00pm Curriculum British & Nigerian Curriculum Learning approach Years 1\u20136 \u00b7 Ages 6\u201311 After-school care Average class size: 18 YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY Four clear steps to joining us. 01 Visit us Get to know Ocean Crest during a campus tour. Meet our Primary teachers, explore the learning spaces and experience the energy of daily school life. 02 Apply & submit documents Complete the application form and provide the required identity, medical and recent academic records for review. 03 Entrance assessment Your child completes standardized assessments in English and Mathematics so we can understand their current learning level and support needs. 04 Parent interview & offer A parent or guardian attends a face-to-face interview. After reviewing the assessment, reports and conversation, the Admissions Team confirms the outcome. YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY Four clear steps to joining us. 01 Visit us Get to know Ocean Crest during a campus tour. Meet our Primary teachers, explore the learning spaces and experience the energy of daily school life. 02 Apply & submit documents Complete the application form and provide the required identity, medical and recent academic records for review. 03 Entrance assessment Your child completes standardized assessments in English and Mathematics so we can understand their current learning level and support needs. 04 Parent interview & offer A parent or guardian attends a face-to-face interview. After reviewing the assessment, reports and conversation, the Admissions Team confirms the outcome. APPLICATION CHECKLIST What you\u2019ll need. Original documents are returned after verification. Additionallearning or specialist reports should be included where applicable. Birth certificate and immunisation records \u2014 original and photocopy Recent certified medical report Three recent passport photographs Previous school report and confidential reference, where applicable Educational psychologist, IEP, specialist or therapy reports, where applicable Primary School age guide Placement follows the child\u2019s age on 31 August, while alsoconsidering developmental readiness and educational background. Year 1 6 years Year 2 7 years Year 3 8 years Year 4 9 years Year 5 10 years Year 6 11 years PREPARING FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL Starting school, made reassuring. Before your child begins, we collect the essential academic, health and family information needed to support a confident transition into Primary School. Health & medical information Recent academic records Pick-up arrangements Emergency contacts CONTINUE THE OCEAN CREST JOURNEY Explore other school stages. Explore the stages before and after Primary School. Every pathway is connected by the same commitment to character, competence and curiosity. Ages 1.8\u20135 Early Years Foundation Stage A joyful, play-led foundation that develops communication, confidence, early numeracy and school readiness. EXPLORE EYFS YEARS 7\u201311 \u00b7 Ages 12\u201316 Secondary School Rigorous Key Stage 3 and IGCSE preparation, supported byspecialist teaching, leadership opportunities and future readyskills. EXPLORE SECONDARY HELPFUL ANSWERS Frequently asked questions Still unsure about something? Our Admissions Team will be happy to guide you. What curriculum does Primary School follow? We follow the UK National Curriculum, adapted for an international context and enriched withmeaningful Nigerian learning experiences. Do you follow the Nigerian term calendar? Yes \u2013 three terms (Sept\u2013Dec, Jan\u2013Mar, Apr\u2013July), aligned with Lagos state holidays. What are the school hours? EYFS: 8am\u20132pm, Primary 8:00am -2:30pm & Secondary: 8am\u20133pm. After-school care until 4pm. Is there a sibling discount? Yes \u2013 5% for second child, 7% for third and subsequent. Can my child join mid-term? Yes, subject to assessment and available space. We follow the UK National Curriculum, adapted for an international context and enriched withmeaningful Nigerian learning experiences. Yes \u2013 three terms (Sept\u2013Dec, Jan\u2013Mar, Apr\u2013July), aligned with Lagos state holidays. EYFS: 8am\u20132pm, Primary 8:00am -2:30pm & Secondary: 8am\u20133pm. After-school care until 4pm. Yes \u2013 5% for second child, 7% for third and subsequent. Yes, subject to assessment and available space. Begin your child’s journey today Limited places are available. Our Admissions Team is ready to help. 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