Domdest National Schools provides a new purpose building in a safe and secure environment in Edo State / Nigeria. We have well-equipped classrooms with modern furnishings and audio-visual facilities. We offer excellent facilities including multi-purpose games and play areas, fully equipped laboratories for Science and ICT, specialist teaching rooms, an auditorium complete with fitted sound and lighting, and a fully stocked and well equipped Library and Resource Centre.
SCHOOL STRUCTURE
PRE-SCHOOL (FOUNDATION)
Pre-School | Entry based on preparedness |
Nursery | Entry based on preparedness |
PRIMARY SCHOOL (KEY STAGES 1 & 2)
Recept. | 4 years old by 31 August |
Year 1 | 5 years old by 31 August |
Year 2 | 6 years old by 31 August |
Year 3 | 7 years old by 31 August |
Year 4 | 8 years old by 31 August |
Year 5 | 9 years old by 31 August |
Year 6 | 10 years old by 31 August |
SECONDARY SCHOOL (KEY STAGES 3 & 4)
Year 7 | 11 years old by 31 August |
Year 8 | 12 years old by 31 August |
Year 9 | 13 years old by 31 August |
Year 10 | 14 years old by 31 August |
Year 11 | 15 years old by 31 August |
SCHOOL TERMS
The academic year has three terms. School opens on the second Monday in September and closes on the third Friday in June every year.
TERM 1 | September to December |
TERM 2 | January to April |
TERM 3 | April to June |
SCHOOL HOURS
Pre-School | 8.00am – 1.00pm |
Nursery to Year 6 | 8.00am – 2.00pm |
Secondary | 8.00am – 2.35pm |
Please note that co-curricular activities finish at 3.15pm (Primary) and 3.50pm (Secondary).