About Us

Our Story

Founded with an uncompromising belief that Nigerian children deserve world-class education on African soil.

Our Mission

To cultivate exceptional minds through an education that is academically rigorous, culturally grounded, and globally relevant — preparing every graduate to lead with excellence and integrity.

Our Vision

To be Africa's most respected educational institution — a place where potential is not merely developed but transformed into lasting brilliance.

Our Values

Excellence without arrogance. Discipline with joy. Curiosity above compliance. Integrity in all things. These are the values that guide every decision at Cecilia Learning Academy.

Two Decades of Milestones

2005

Founded with 60 students and a vision to transform Nigerian education.

2009

Opened Secondary School; first WAEC cohort achieves 100% distinction rate.

2013

Awarded Best Private School in Lagos by the National Education Council.

2017

Launched IGCSE and A-Level programmes; first international placements.

2021

Completed the new state-of-the-art Sports & Arts Complex.

2024

Ranked #1 Private School in South-West Nigeria for 3 consecutive years.

Our Leadership

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Dr. Amara Okonkwo

Founder & Principal
20 years experience
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Mrs. Chidinma Eze

Head of Primary
14 years experience
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Mr. Emeka Adeyemi

Head of Secondary
12 years experience
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Ms. Fatima Bello

Director of Admissions
8 years experience

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