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The admission process involves the following steps:
1. Submit an inquiry form or visit our admissions office
2. Purchase and complete the admission application form
3. Submit required documents (birth certificate, previous school reports, passport photos)
4. Schedule an entrance assessment (for applicable grade levels)
5. Attend an interview with parents/guardians
6. Receive admission decision
7. Complete enrollment and pay fees
1. Submit an inquiry form or visit our admissions office
2. Purchase and complete the admission application form
3. Submit required documents (birth certificate, previous school reports, passport photos)
4. Schedule an entrance assessment (for applicable grade levels)
5. Attend an interview with parents/guardians
6. Receive admission decision
7. Complete enrollment and pay fees
Requirements vary by grade level:
- Pre-School (Age 2-5): Birth certificate, immunization records
- Primary (Grade 1-6): Previous school reports, birth certificate
- JHS (Form 1-3): BECE results or equivalent, previous reports
All students must demonstrate age-appropriate readiness and may be required to take an entrance assessment.
- Pre-School (Age 2-5): Birth certificate, immunization records
- Primary (Grade 1-6): Previous school reports, birth certificate
- JHS (Form 1-3): BECE results or equivalent, previous reports
All students must demonstrate age-appropriate readiness and may be required to take an entrance assessment.
Admissions are open year-round, but we recommend applying early as spaces are limited. The main intake periods are:
- September (main academic year start)
- January (second term)
Early application ensures availability and allows time for proper orientation.
- September (main academic year start)
- January (second term)
Early application ensures availability and allows time for proper orientation.
Absolutely! We encourage all prospective families to visit our campus. You can book a tour through our website or by calling +233 20 088 7773. Tours are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM during school days.
Yes, students applying for Primary and JHS levels are required to take an entrance assessment in English and Mathematics. This helps us understand each student's academic level and ensure proper class placement. Pre-school children undergo a readiness assessment instead.
School fees vary by grade level and include tuition, learning materials, and some extracurricular activities. For detailed fee information, please contact our admissions office at info@nlisghana.com or call +233 20 088 7773. We provide a comprehensive fee breakdown upon inquiry.
Yes, we offer flexible payment options:
- Full payment (with discount)
- Termly payment
- Monthly installment plans
Contact our accounts department to discuss the best option for your family.
- Full payment (with discount)
- Termly payment
- Monthly installment plans
Contact our accounts department to discuss the best option for your family.
Our fees typically include:
- Tuition and instruction
- Learning materials and textbooks
- Basic stationery
- Access to library and computer lab
- Standard extracurricular activities
- First aid services
Additional fees may apply for uniforms, transport, meals, and specialized programs.
- Tuition and instruction
- Learning materials and textbooks
- Basic stationery
- Access to library and computer lab
- Standard extracurricular activities
- First aid services
Additional fees may apply for uniforms, transport, meals, and specialized programs.
Yes, we offer a sibling discount for families with more than one child enrolled at NLIS. The discount applies to the second child onwards. Please inquire at the admissions office for current discount rates.
NLIS follows the Ghana Education Service (GES) National Curriculum enriched with international best practices. Our curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking, creativity, and practical skills while meeting national educational standards.
We maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention:
- Pre-School: Maximum 15-20 students
- Primary: Maximum 25 students
- JHS: Maximum 30 students
Small classes allow our teachers to provide individualized support to each learner.
- Pre-School: Maximum 15-20 students
- Primary: Maximum 25 students
- JHS: Maximum 30 students
Small classes allow our teachers to provide individualized support to each learner.
Our comprehensive curriculum includes:
- Core: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
- Languages: French (optional)
- Creative Arts and Physical Education
- Computing
- Religious and Moral Education
- Ghanaian Language
JHS students also take additional subjects in preparation for BECE.
- Core: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
- Languages: French (optional)
- Creative Arts and Physical Education
- Computing
- Religious and Moral Education
- Ghanaian Language
JHS students also take additional subjects in preparation for BECE.
Yes, our Junior High School program is specifically designed to prepare students for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). We provide comprehensive coverage of all BECE subjects, regular mock exams, revision classes, and exam technique workshops.
Yes! We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities including:
- Sports: Football, Basketball, Athletics, Table Tennis
- Clubs: Debate, Drama, Science, Art, Music
- Cultural activities and performances
- Community service programs
- Educational field trips
- Sports: Football, Basketball, Athletics, Table Tennis
- Clubs: Debate, Drama, Science, Art, Music
- Cultural activities and performances
- Community service programs
- Educational field trips
NLIS boasts modern facilities including:
- Spacious air-conditioned classrooms
- Well-equipped science laboratory
- Computer/ICT lab with internet
- Library and resource center
- Playground and sports field
- Covered assembly area
- Sick bay with trained nurse
- Security-monitored campus
- Spacious air-conditioned classrooms
- Well-equipped science laboratory
- Computer/ICT lab with internet
- Library and resource center
- Playground and sports field
- Covered assembly area
- Sick bay with trained nurse
- Security-monitored campus
Yes, our library is well-stocked with age-appropriate books, educational materials, and digital resources. Students have regular library periods and can borrow books. We continuously update our collection to support the curriculum and encourage reading.
Yes, we have a modern computer lab equipped with up-to-date computers and internet access. Students receive regular ICT instruction and use technology to enhance learning across subjects.
Yes, NLIS provides school bus services covering major areas in Tamale and its environs. Our buses are safe, regularly maintained, and driven by experienced drivers. Bus routes and stops are established based on student locations.
Our school buses cover major areas including:
- Tamale Central
- Lamashegu
- Jisonayili
- Changli
- Kalpohini
- Nyohini
- And surrounding communities
Contact us to confirm if your area is covered or can be added to a route.
- Tamale Central
- Lamashegu
- Jisonayili
- Changli
- Kalpohini
- Nyohini
- And surrounding communities
Contact us to confirm if your area is covered or can be added to a route.
Transport fees depend on the distance from school and are charged separately from tuition. Fees are paid termly. Please contact the transport coordinator or admissions office for specific pricing for your area.
School hours are as follows:
- Pre-School: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Primary: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- JHS: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Gates open at 7:00 AM. After-school care is available upon request for an additional fee.
- Pre-School: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Primary: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- JHS: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Gates open at 7:00 AM. After-school care is available upon request for an additional fee.
NLIS follows the Ghana Education Service academic calendar with three terms:
- First Term: September - December
- Second Term: January - April
- Third Term: May - July
Holidays align with national public holidays and GES vacation schedules.
- First Term: September - December
- Second Term: January - April
- Third Term: May - July
Holidays align with national public holidays and GES vacation schedules.
Yes, we have a school canteen that provides nutritious lunch options. Lunch is optional and charged separately. Students may also bring packed lunch from home. Our menu is designed to be balanced and child-friendly.
All students are required to wear the official NLIS uniform. This includes:
- Day uniform for regular classes
- PE/Sports uniform for physical activities
- House colors for inter-house events
Uniforms can be purchased from the school or approved vendors. See our Uniforms page for details.
- Day uniform for regular classes
- PE/Sports uniform for physical activities
- House colors for inter-house events
Uniforms can be purchased from the school or approved vendors. See our Uniforms page for details.
We maintain open communication through:
- Parent portal/app notifications
- Regular newsletters and circulars
- Parent-teacher meetings (termly)
- WhatsApp groups for urgent updates
- Email communications
- Open-door policy for parent visits
- Parent portal/app notifications
- Regular newsletters and circulars
- Parent-teacher meetings (termly)
- WhatsApp groups for urgent updates
- Email communications
- Open-door policy for parent visits
Student safety is our priority. We have:
- Trained security personnel and CCTV monitoring
- Sick bay with qualified nurse
- Regular health screenings
- Fire safety equipment and drills
- Clean and hygienic facilities
- COVID-19 protocols as required
- First aid trained staff
- Trained security personnel and CCTV monitoring
- Sick bay with qualified nurse
- Regular health screenings
- Fire safety equipment and drills
- Clean and hygienic facilities
- COVID-19 protocols as required
- First aid trained staff
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