Welcome to Notre Dame Girls' Academy, Kuje Abuja
A Leading Catholic Girls' Boarding School in Abuja
Focused on academic excellence, disciplined boarding, and strong Catholic character formation for girls in a safe learning community.
Academic excellence with structure
Faith-led character formation
Safe girls' boarding environment
A calm learning community rooted in discipline, faith, pastoral care, and the dignity of the girl child.
Clear academic progression from foundational learning to WAEC and NECO preparation.
Families get clear registration, screening, and boarding guidance for the 2026 intake.
Life In Motion
Moments that give the school a stronger visual identity
Study, campus life, achievement, and formation come together here in one more expressive view of the NDGA experience.
Spaces that support focus, prep, discipline, and healthy routine.
A campus environment that signals structure, ambition, and ongoing development.
Celebrating girls who are learning, competing, growing, and standing out.
Services
Support for families, travel, language, and study-abroad goals
NDGA supports families with services that make admissions, boarding, international transition, and future preparation clearer.
Foreign Languages
French remains active, with enrichment pathways for Chinese and German as family demand grows.
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SAT / IELTS Support
Guidance is available for students preparing for international study and exam-readiness pathways.
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Airport Shuttle
Families can arrange supervised airport pickup for students travelling into Abuja for school.
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About NDGA
An education shaped by faith, discipline, purpose, and the dignity of the girl child
Notre Dame Girls' Academy is owned and managed by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and belongs to a wider educational tradition inspired by St. Julie Billiart, who urged educators to teach children whatever they need for life.
At NDGA, that vision appears through Catholic Gospel values, purposeful learning, pastoral care, boarding structure, and the all-round formation of every girl in our care.
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Leadership
Principal's Welcome
Welcome to Notre Dame Girls' Academy (NDGA), Kuje Abuja, a Catholic secondary school dedicated to forming confident, competent, and compassionate young women.
Owned and managed by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, our academy is part of a global educational tradition inspired by St. Julie Billiart, who urged educators to teach the children whatever they need for life. At NDGA, this timeless vision shapes everything we do.
Sr. Rita Ezekwem, SNDdeN.
Principal, Notre Dame Girls' Academy
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Notre Dame Hallmarks
The character of the NDGA community
God is Good
We proclaim by our lives even more than by our words that God is good.
Dignity of Each Person
We honour the dignity and sacredness of each person in the school community.
Justice and Peace
We educate for and act on behalf of justice and peace in the world.
Community Service
We commit ourselves to community service through generous action and shared responsibility.
Gift of Diversity
We embrace the gift of diversity and respect the background and worth of every child.
Community
We create community among those with whom we work and those we serve.
Educating for Life
We develop holistic learning communities which educate for life.
Why Families Choose NDGA
Care, dignity, and a school culture families can trust
Families choose NDGA not only for academics, but for the kind of environment in which girls are protected, known, guided, and helped to grow with confidence.
Every child is recognised as a gift from God.
Child safeguarding remains part of the school's duty of care. NDGA works with parents and guardians to protect student welfare, dignity, and safety in school life, boarding life, and the wider learning environment.
Parent Partnership
Parents and guardians are treated as partners in formation, discipline, communication, and student wellbeing.
Safe Daily Structure
Boarding routine, supervised study, pastoral presence, and ordered school life create a dependable environment for growth.
NDGA Voices
Short reflections from students across the school
A clearer sense of student experience helps the public site feel more grounded, believable, and human.
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The routines helped me settle in quickly, stay organised, and take my study time more seriously.
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Boarding life taught me how to manage my time, stay focused, and live well with others.
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The school environment feels calm and structured, and it keeps me focused on my goals.
Academics
Academic levels, subjects, and strong preparation
Junior Secondary
Strong foundations in English Studies, Mathematics, Intermediate Science, Digital Technologies, citizenship, and disciplined study routine.
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Senior Secondary
A balanced programme preparing students for WAEC, NECO, leadership, and responsible choices beyond school.
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Subjects, Exams, and Support
Subjects are broad, assessment is structured, and mentoring, revision, and guided follow-up support every girl's progress.
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Subjects include English Language, Mathematics, Basic and advanced Sciences, Digital Technologies, Literature, Government, Economics, Financial Accounting, Foods and Nutrition, Garment Making, Technical Drawing, Agriculture, French, and more.
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Admissions
A clear path from enquiry to enrolment
Families can review screening subjects, boarding expectations, documents, and next steps without searching through the entire site. Limited places are available for the 2026 intake.
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Register online
Complete applicant and parent details and upload key records.
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Receive admissions guidance
Families receive screening, document, and next-step guidance directly from the school.
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Entrance examination or screening
Applicants sit for English Language or Verbal Aptitude, Mathematics or Quantitative Aptitude, and General Paper, with interview guidance where required.
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Admission review and activation
Successful applicants receive confirmation, acceptance guidance, and onboarding into the school community.
Boarding & Care
Boarding structure, student welfare, and daily routine
Admissions & Screening
Families can review the registration path, screening guidance, and required documents before moving ahead.
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Boarding Life
Boarding details explain routine, hostel care, study supervision, and the daily structure available to every girl.
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Student Welfare
Pastoral presence, calm routine, and supervised study help students settle, grow, and stay supported through the term.
Learn moreBoarding life at NDGA combines supervision, rest, study time, pastoral presence, and ordered routines that help girls settle and grow with confidence.
Families can review boarding life, student welfare, and admissions guidance clearly while keeping the focus on learning, discipline, and care.
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Life at NDGA
Boarding, clubs, sports, worship, and school community
Clubs & Leadership
JETS, Literary and Debating, IT, Home Makers, Creative Arts, French, Young Farmers, and student leadership groups keep school life active.
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Sports & Recreation
Football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, athletics, and inter-house activities support confidence and healthy competition.
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Faith & Formation
Prayer, liturgy, assemblies, retreats, and Gospel values remain part of the school day and the wider formation of students.
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Gallery
Selected school moments with room to explore more
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Campus & Facilities
Academic blocks, refectory spaces, walkways, and the wider school environment.
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Classroom Learning
Students learning in supervised classroom and CBT spaces with teachers close at hand.
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Science & ICT
Laboratory learning, digital skills, and practical exposure.
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Boarding Life
A supervised hostel environment that supports study, rest, and student welfare.
News
Recent updates from the school
School Leadership | April 22, 2026
NDGA Concludes a Credible Online Prefect Election
The 2026 prefect election at Notre Dame Girls' Academy was concluded through the school's electronic voting platform, reflecting NDGA's commitment to fairness, order, and responsible innovation.
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School News | April 20, 2026
Third Term Begins with Focused Resumption at NDGA
Notre Dame Girls' Academy opened the new term with a purposeful resumption assembly that set the tone for discipline, learning, and community life.
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Staff Development | April 20, 2026
Professional Learning Strengthens Staff Readiness at NDGA
A structured staff workshop supported third-term planning and strengthened professional readiness across the teaching team.
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Events
School events, formation, and community moments
Leadership Event | April 22, 2026
2026 Prefect Election on the NDGA Digital Platform
Notre Dame Girls' Academy concluded the 2026 prefect election through a structured electronic voting process that involved eligible students and staff in an orderly and transparent exercise.
View eventNotre Dame Girls' Academy Online Election Platform
School Resumption | April 20, 2026
Third Term Resumption Assembly
The school community began the new term with a focused resumption assembly that welcomed students back into a disciplined atmosphere of purpose, prayer, and academic readiness.
View eventAssembly Ground, Notre Dame Girls' Academy
Staff Development | April 20, 2026
Staff Development Workshop for Third Term Readiness
Teachers and school leaders gathered for a development session focused on planning, classroom readiness, and stronger professional alignment for the new term.
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Confidence & Care
What parents want to know at a glance
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