A private college in Akure aiming to rival Elton College – the UK’s best-known private school – is being launched by a Nigerian born British academic and a leading school business professional, Dr Joe Obe.
The British Transatlantic College, Akure says it will teach students and prepare them for Universities education in the UK and beyond.
The privately-owned Akure-based college opens its door for limited number of students in October 2020 and is planning to charge annual tuition fees of only N1.2 Million Nigeria Naira, an equivalent of £2,400 as against £37,602 charged in Elton College in England.
Based in Akure, South western Nigeria, British Transatlantic College says it offers IGCSE, A ‘levels and University foundation programmes with guarantee transfer to universities in UK, USA, Canada and beyond. The College also admits student into JSS1, SSS1 only for Nigeria curriculum.
British Transatlantic College has the mission to nurture intellectual curiosity, unlock students’ potentials, and enabling natural talents of every child to flourish within the global community. The College’s core values are encapsulated in her commitment statement which are: Nurturing potentials; Creating global opportunities; developing every student into a ‘Total Man’ and provision of Lifelong Learning for every student.
The College priorities will be excellent teaching quality, excellent ratios of teachers to students, and a strongly supportive and responsive learning environment.
BTC is a fully residential programme with mandatory boarding facilities for all students.
Prospective students can apply online at btcnigeria.org for October and January starts.
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