Learn with purpose
Nigerian and British curriculum elements support nursery and primary learning, with Montessori methods in the early years. Ask for the current syllabus for your child’s class.
About Citacad
Built for the whole child.
Founded in 1998, Citacad is a co-educational nursery and primary school in Magodo, Lagos. Children grow here through learning, character, confidence, and the support of a close-knit community.
01 / Our schoolNursery & primary
Magodo, Lagos
Magodo, Lagos
The Citacad story
A foundation that reaches beyond the classroom.
At Citacad, pupils, teachers and families share responsibility for each child’s progress. Academic learning sits alongside the values and habits children carry into everyday life.
We create a caring environment where children can build confidence, self-esteem, mutual respect and integrity while strengthening their academic skills.
Co-educationalBritish / Nigerian curriculumMagodo G.R.A. Phase 1
What matters hereFour ideas behind
Four ideas behind
the everyday work.
These four ideas shape learning and school life at Citacad.
Grow in character
We encourage integrity, respect and leadership in the classroom and beyond.
Find every strength
Children can discover strengths in academics, sport, art and service.
Work together
Teachers and families share the work of supporting a child’s confidence and progress through the school years.
From the Citacad photo archiveOur direction
A vision for children who lead with light.
Citacad’s mission is to raise the total child through quality education and help each pupil become a pace-setter. On the ground, that ambition starts with giving each pupil room to learn, participate, and grow in confidence.
Explore school lifeThe learning community
Children do best when school and home stay connected.
Explore our nursery and primary programmes, then speak with the school office about class placement, activities or a visit.
Explore Citacad
See the whole school story.
Continue with the part of school life that matters most to your family.
Since 1998
A solid foundation for every child.
Citacad Schools began in 1998. From its home in Magodo, Lagos, it works with families to develop curious, disciplined, confident learners through nursery and primary education.
Raising the total child
To raise a total child who shall be a pacesetter, radiating light for the redemption of the world through quality education.
A centre of excellence
To nurture well-rounded, confident, disciplined and innovative learners equipped with knowledge, skills and values to become global leaders and agents of positive change.
The character we practise
Excellence, integrity, discipline, respect, responsibility, creativity, collaboration and compassion guide how we learn and work together.
A welcome from school leadership
An education built on care and high expectations.
Our Head of School’s welcome places quality education within a safe, supportive and stimulating environment. Careful lesson delivery, classroom supervision, pupil assessment and positive classroom management all help children build a solid foundation.
We see parents and guardians as essential partners. Together, we can recognise each child’s strengths, address their needs and help them grow in confidence.
Meet the school through a visitCome and see
Discover where your child’s next chapter can begin.
Visit Citacad Schools in Magodo and ask us anything about nursery or primary admission.
