Online School & Homeschool in Kano

Online school and homeschooling in Kano

Live online British and American curriculum for families in Nassarawa GRA, Bompai, Sabon Gari and Tarauni, with Arabic and Islamic Studies options.

Kano families who want IGCSE or A Level often have few local options and may look to Abuja or boarding schools. Smartious offers British and American curricula live online at home in Kano, in the West African morning, with Arabic and Islamic Studies available alongside, and WAEC or NECO preparation for families who want both routes.

Challenges Kano families face

• Few British-curriculum schools, so families consider Abuja or boarding.
• Families want an international curriculum that sits alongside Arabic and Islamic Studies.
• IGCSE exam entries usually mean travelling to a British Council venue in another city.
• Families want IGCSE or A Level plus WAEC or NECO.

Why Kano families choose Smartious

• International curriculum at home: IGCSE and A Level in Kano without moving to Abuja.
• Arabic and Islamic Studies: Cambridge IGCSE Arabic and Islamic Studies can sit alongside the core subjects.
• Lessons in the Kano morning: Nigeria is on West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1), two hours behind our teachers in Nairobi. A lesson at 10:00 in Nairobi is at 08:00 in Lagos, so most live lessons fall in the Nigerian morning and early afternoon, and every lesson is recorded.
• Exam entries planned early: Cambridge IGCSE and A Level, and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and A Level, are taken as a private candidate. In Nigeria, private-candidate entries are made through British Council Nigeria, which runs exams in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Entry deadlines fall months before each series, so check the British Council Nigeria website for the current dates, venues and fees. Kano families usually travel to Abuja.
• Clear fees: From USD 423/month for Primary (≈ ₦656,000 at about ₦1,550/USD, Oct 2026 rate), payable termly. One-to-one tuition is USD 15/hour. Payments are made through Paystack, which Nigerian families commonly use with naira cards and bank transfer. Admissions confirms the invoice currency and amount with you before you pay.

Full-time Kano students get a personal timetable, live small-group lessons, recordings, marked work and termly reports. Online school is from USD 423/month for Primary (≈ ₦656,000/month at about ₦1,550/USD, Oct 2026 rate; the naira fluctuates), payable termly. Secondary, IGCSE, A Level and IB fees vary by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition is USD 15/hour (≈ ₦23,000). Fees are non-refundable once the assessment is done, the timetable created and lessons started.

Tuition is online, one-to-one, at USD 15/hour (≈ ₦23,000 at the Oct 2026 rate).

Nigeria is on West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1), two hours behind our teachers in Nairobi. A lesson at 10:00 in Nairobi is at 08:00 in Lagos, so most live lessons fall in the Nigerian morning and early afternoon, and every lesson is recorded. A backup power source helps.

Kano families want international qualifications close to home, alongside Arabic and Islamic Studies.

Family situations we work with

• Nassarawa GRA families who prefer not to send children to Abuja.
• Bompai business families planning A Level for universities abroad.
• Families combining IGCSE with Arabic and Islamic Studies.

Kano communities and nearby areas

Nassarawa GRA · Bompai · Sabon Gari · Tarauni · Gyadi-Gyadi · Hotoro · Zoo Road · Kano city centre

Common questions from Kano families

What does it cost?

Online school is from USD 423/month for Primary (≈ ₦656,000/month at about ₦1,550/USD, Oct 2026 rate; the naira fluctuates), payable termly. Secondary, IGCSE, A Level and IB fees vary by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition is USD 15/hour (≈ ₦23,000). Fees are non-refundable once the assessment is done, the timetable created and lessons started.

Can my child study Arabic and Islamic Studies too?

Yes. Cambridge IGCSE Arabic and Islamic Studies can be added to the timetable.

Where would my child sit IGCSE exams?

Cambridge IGCSE and A Level, and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and A Level, are taken as a private candidate. In Nigeria, private-candidate entries are made through British Council Nigeria, which runs exams in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Entry deadlines fall months before each series, so check the British Council Nigeria website for the current dates, venues and fees. Kano families usually travel to Abuja.

Can we combine IGCSE with WAEC or NECO?

Many Nigerian families want both routes: IGCSE or A Level for universities abroad, and WAEC (WASSCE for private candidates) or NECO for Nigerian universities. JAMB runs the UTME and Direct Entry. Some Nigerian universities, including UNILAG, consider IGCSE and A Level results, but requirements differ by university and course and may need equivalency, so check with the university and JAMB before relying on one route.

Is homeschooling legal in Nigeria?

The Universal Basic Education Act requires that every child receives basic education. Homeschooling is practised in Nigeria, and how it should be recognised has been debated, including in the National Assembly. The law does not set out a clear registration process, so families should seek advice on their own situation. We provide timetables, reports and exam entries that families can show if asked about their child's education.

How do we pay and contact you?

Payments are made through Paystack, which Nigerian families commonly use with naira cards and bank transfer. Admissions confirms the invoice currency and amount with you before you pay. Admissions: +254 745 021 212 (call or WhatsApp). Academic office: +254 182 071 920. Email: hello@smartioushomeschool.com.

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What parents say

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“Smartious Homeschooling delivers genuinely effective one-on-one instruction. The teachers are patient, consistent, and skilled at identifying and addressing each learner's specific academic gaps. Since enrolling, our child has become more confident, enjoys lessons, and is now performing above grade level. For families in Nairobi seeking a dependable, academically rigorous homeschooling programme with personalised support, Smartious is a standout choice.” — Allan H., Google review