Nursery & early years
Nursery School in Abuja
Heirs International British School is a nursery school in Jabi, Abuja where children from creche and pre-nursery through Reception learn through play, routine and warm, attentive care.
Our approach
A nurturing start to school life
Early years learning here follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage alongside the Nigerian curriculum, so children develop academically and socially at the same time.
- Systematic phonics and daily story time
- Early numeracy through practical, hands-on activities
- Speech, language and confidence building
- Purpose-built early years spaces and safe outdoor play
- Small groups so every child is known by name
Stages
Creche, pre-nursery, nursery and Reception
Creche & Pre-Nursery
A gentle, secure start for our youngest learners, with routines that build speech, confidence and independence through guided play.
Nursery
Structured early learning in phonics, early number, fine motor skills and social play, following the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Reception
The bridge into primary school — reading, early writing, number work and the learning habits Year 1 depends on.
Exact age requirements for each early years class are confirmed by our admissions team. See all classes and age groups.
Early childhood development
What your child gains in our nursery
Parents in Abuja often ask what a nursery day actually looks like. Here is what we focus on with pre-nursery and nursery children.
Learning through play
Guided play, songs, sand and water play and role play, so learning feels natural and children stay curious.
Early literacy
Systematic phonics, letter sounds, daily story time and pre-writing skills that build towards reading.
Early numeracy
Counting, sorting, shapes, patterns and simple number work using real objects children can handle.
Creativity
Art, craft, music and movement give children many ways to express what they think and feel.
Social development
Sharing, taking turns, listening and resolving small conflicts kindly with a teacher close by.
Confidence building
Speaking in front of the class, choosing activities and managing small tasks independently.
By the end of Reception, our aim is school readiness: a child who can listen, follow routines, hold a pencil well, recognise sounds and numbers, and walk into primary school in Abuja with confidence.
Ready to enrol your child in nursery?
Our admissions team will talk you through class availability, the school day and what your child needs to start.