School Of The Week- Temple School,Lagos(ILUPEJU)

Temple School is a co-educational school and it begins from preschool through to secondary school. The secondary section is a day and boarding school. It is set on two sites; a three minute walk separates the preschool from the primary and secondary school. The preschool is located on 213 Ikorodu Road Ilupeju and the Primary and Secondary School is located at Temple Drive off Olusoji Idowu Street Ilupeju, Lagos.

With seven years of total commitment to outstanding world class education, Temple School is proud of the tradition of excellence it is building. Their mission, values, and beliefs provide focus and direction to staff, students, parents as well as all stakeholders throughout the community.

As a Preschool through secondary school, staff, parents, and the community are able to watch as students develop and progress from the solid foundation built together.The staff members are empowered with world class tools for teaching and learning and the school invests heavily in training and development both in and out of the country in order to continue to share international best practices in education; parents and community are valued and informed; and most importantly students feel supported throughout their learning process.

Temple School has an ongoing comprehensive assessment system in place to identify, target, monitor, and improve student performance as well as curriculum and instruction. Diversity in learning styles is addressed in the planning of individual teachers. Teachers modify assignments, provide tutoring, and allow time for one-on-one and small group instruction to accommodate the needs of identified students. After school intervention and enrichment opportunities are provided through Extended Learning.

The Preschool serves the needs of the children between the ages of 3 months and 4 years. The Infant School caters to the children between the ages of 5 and 7 years in Key Stage 1 i.e. Years 1 and 2. At the end of the Key Stage, the children sit for the Cambridge International Primary Progression Tests (CIPP) and the English National Curriculum Standard Attainment Tests (SATs).

Temple Secondary School is located at 1 Temple Drive, Off Olusoji Idowu Street, Ilupeju, Lagos. The school’s design incorporates the latest thinking in planning and layout, building standards and information technology. The classroom resources are all brand new and therefore specifically designed to complement the curriculum. Temple aims to provide a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment where everyone is valued equally.

The school's management team is headed by Mrs. Shirley Okharedia, an educationist with over twenty years teaching and educational administrative experience. She is ably assisted by well qualified and competent staff.

The Management team comprises of:

• Mrs. Shirley Okharedia - School Director
• Mrs. Adeola Arofin - School Principal
• Mr. Benjamin Ankamah - Business Manager
• Mrs. Adaora Chikeluba - Head of Secondary School
• Mrs. Viana Eneanya - Key Stage 2 Coordinator and Senior Boarding Mistress
• Mrs. Timehin Ogundipe - Head of Primary School
• Mrs. Cynthia Maduka - Head of Early Years Foundation Stage
• Mrs. Morenike Adediran - Events Coordinator
• Ms. Destiny C. Uzoukwu- Registrar
• Mrs Amina Tswanya

Temple School has a wide range of facilities aimed at providing your child with the best possible setting for the best possible education.  Some of the facilities available at Temple School include:

• Hi-Tech Computer Lab(2)
• Cisco Teleconferencing Lab(TelePresence gadgets)
• Live Video Streaming Server Lab
• Dedicated Internet link in all the classes
• Temple made sophisticated software
• Well stocked science laboratories
• Smart boards in all classes
• Air-conditioned school buses
• Top quality musical equipment

So if you are living in Ilupeju and its environs and you want a good school for your children, Temple Schools is one to definitely consider. Find their contact deatils below.

Primary & Secondary

1 Temple Drive
Off Olusoji Idowu St.,
Ilupeju,
Lagos.

Infant School

213 Ikorodu Road,
Ilupeju,
Lagos

Phone Numbers

Early Years +234 1 894 0981
Main Reception + 234 1 733 9369
Main Reception +234 809 854 7988
Registrar +234 803 550 2487


The aim of this serial is not only to help parents find good schools but also to encourage people with similar visions to believe. Read the short history of how the school started in 2004 and has become what it is today after the cut. More Pictures after the cut too.

Temple Preparatory School opened in September 2004 with 7 children. The school is located in the serene environment of Ilupeju on the Lagos mainland. Temple Preparatory School runs the National Curriculum for England and Wales. 

The Preschool serves the needs of the children between the ages of 3 months and 4 years. The Infant school caters to the children in the Foundation stage (Reception) and Key Stage 1 i.e. Years 1 and 2. At the end of this Key Stage, the children sit the English National Curriculum Standard Attainment Tests. While that is under review by the U.K. government, the children are prepared for the Cambridge Primary Years Exams coordinated by the British Council.

By the end of June 2006, the number of children had grown and the existing structure could not accommodate the children. The surge in population warranted the building of extra classroom blocks in the school compound.When the school re-opened on September 2008, the number on roll was more than 300. Extra classrooms had to be added to the building to take care of the new intakes. 

By September 2009, Temple Secondary School was established.