The International School, Ibadan

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This page is for all those who attended this great institution of learning and friends of the school. The International School Ibadan (ISI) is located on the Campus of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria's oldest university. It was founded on 13th October 1963 as a joint project between the Ford Foundation and the University. It is a co-educational Boarding and Day School admitting pupils aged 9 to 19. Read moreIt was primarily established to meet the need of finding a school with a standard comparable to schools in Europe and America for children of expatriates, living and working in Nigeria. It opened its doors to pupils of both expatriates and highly placed Nigerians. The social setting that ISI provided attracted more patronage from people of all races. The first principal was Mr. S.D. Snell; followed by Mr. Gillespie. The longest serving principal was an anglican reverend, Rev. Iluyomade. I.S.I is well known for socials, extra-curricular activities like the International soiree (an event which comes up once every two years). The International soiree is an evening where all the nationalities represented among staff and students display the food, clothing and other material aspects of culture for sale with the objective of raising money for the less privileged. The Charity walk is another event that students used to raise money for the less privileged. Service to mankind is embedded in the culture of ISI. The school song goes thus: "These things shall be, a new generation, in every land, of boys and girls shall stand, for brotherhood of man, and service to mankind, and love for truth and peace, From ISI with one acclaim we pledge, our faith in thee ....ISI!" Academically,it originally followed the British system of five years to preparation for Ordinary Level (General Certificate of Education) and West African School Certificate Examinations; with another two years in the sixth form to prepare for Advanced level (General Certificate of Education) and Higher School Certificate examinations. However, the introduction of the 6-3-3-4 system of Nigerian education introduced in the late eighties, it runs the mandatory six years of secondary school education, in addition to preparing students for international exams like the annual London GCE 'O' and 'A' level exams. It also for many years has offered preparation for the International Baccalaureate Examination.Although it Update description

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Shangodoyin Oladotun O. 2016-02-10

I could remember Mrs Smith. I was there for extra moral lesson in 1988 when I had to do a resit for my WAEC. It was a splendid experience and...

Alaba A. 2015-09-19

i attened ISI and think ISI is a good example for other schools the world over.

Gbotemi A. 2015-07-09

If u didn't attend this school u didn't go to a secondary school

David L C. 2015-05-30

I attended IS I 1965 and 1966. It was one of the more positive experiences of my life. During my time there made me realize how diverse our planet...

Adesiji A. 2015-05-30

My finest teenage hours were spent at I.S.I , from the long walk to main block, hanging out around "Abe Igi" in SS 1, exams in halls A and B all the...

Oluwakorede Kehinde M. 2015-02-13

The best experience I have had so far in life, was privileged to be the senior Prefect during my stay

Adeola H. 2014-12-02

Glad I had the opportunity of experiencing my high school days in ISI. Couldn't have been anywhere else.

Akogu G. 2014-11-22

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Folashade Oladoye O. 2014-11-21

Really enjoyed my high school days, such good memories

Foluso A. 2014-05-08

Good School. Glad I had the opportunity to have been a student there.

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