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Admissions

Zarban Academy is selective — not because we wish to exclude, but because we take seriously our responsibility to the students we admit.

Who Zarban Is For

Zarban Academy is for the Muslim family that refuses to compromise on either deen or dunya. For the parent who wants their child to achieve academically at the highest standard — and to be formed as a person of sound Islamic character, in the same institution, at the same time.

We are designed for students from Nursery through to Senior Secondary School. We are located in Bauchi and currently operate as a day school only — we draw families from across Bauchi town and the surrounding areas. Boarding is not offered at this stage.

Our Admissions Philosophy

We do not admit students on academic results alone. We are looking for families as much as students — families who understand the school's philosophy, who will support the school's standards at home, and who are enrolling because they believe in what we are building here, not only because of where we are located.

An enrolled family at Zarban is a partner in the formation of their child. We ask, respectfully, that parents engage with that responsibility seriously.

Zarban International Academy campus
Admissions Process

A deliberate introduction

1

Enquiry

Contact us via the website, phone, or WhatsApp. Our Administrative Officer will respond within 24 hours, and you will receive an information pack with everything you need to begin.

2

Application

Complete the Zarban Academy application form, available online and in print. Supporting documents required: birth certificate, previous school records (for Primary and above), and a parent declaration acknowledging the school's values and expectations.

3

Conversation

A brief, informal conversation between the Admissions team and the parent (and student, for Secondary applicants), held in person, by phone, or online. This is not an examination. It is an opportunity for us to understand you and for you to understand us.

4

Admission Decision

Families receive an admission decision within five working days of the conversation. Successful applicants receive an offer letter and a fee payment schedule.

5

Enrolment

Enrolment is confirmed upon payment of the first term's fees. Students then receive their uniform package, welcome information, and Day 1 instructions.

Fee Structure & Scholarships

Zarban Academy is positioned in the Upper-Moderate tier of the Bauchi private school market — premium in quality, accessible in fees. Our fee structure reflects the quality of teaching, the depth of the Islamic programme, and the institutional standards we maintain.

School Fees — 2026/2027 Session
Class1st Term2nd Term3rd Term
Nursery 1₦239,200₦145,000₦145,000
Nursery 2₦246,100₦150,000₦150,000
Reception₦254,050₦155,000₦155,000
Primary 1₦285,810₦165,000₦165,000
Primary 2₦286,910₦165,000₦165,000
Primary 3₦294,170₦170,000₦170,000
Primary 4₦326,750₦165,000₦165,000
JSS 1₦363,400₦220,000₦220,000
JSS 2₦375,000₦225,000₦225,000
SS 1₦397,500₦270,000₦270,000
1st term fees include uniform and learning materials.

Scholarship Programme: Zarban Academy reserves a number of fully-funded scholarship places each year for academically exceptional or financially deserving Muslim students. Details are available on request.

2026/2027 Session

Applications Are Now Closed

We have closed applications for our founding cohort — Nursery 1 and 2, Reception, Primary 1 to 4, JSS 1 and 2, and SS 1. Thank you to every family who applied.

Contact us to be informed when applications for the next intake open.