Welcome to Loyola Jesuit College

Loyola Jesuit College is part of the worldwide family of schools run by the Society of Jesus. With them, it shares a common vision and philosophy derived from the writings of the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola. All Jesuit schools and their alumni are linked internationally, regionally and nationally and share development programs in common. However, each school is unique in the way that it adapts to its particular circumstances. The Mission Statement and other contents of this website which flow from it are our attempt to be both authentically Jesuit and relevant to the Nigerian society that we serve.

Loyola Jesuit College is a coeducational secondary school in the classical tradition. The college opened with JS 1 in 1996, and now has 600 students, in JS and SS. It is a full boarding school, with teaching and supervision from members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), and specially trained and dedicated lay teachers. Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus also provide teachers for the faculty.

The school is located in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, situated on a beautiful 28.5-hectare site in the village of Gidan Mangoro. The school provides an atmosphere conducive to focused learning. Spacious athletic fields, a stream that runs alongside the property, and creatively designed buildings that complement the natural beauty of the landscape all help to make Loyola Jesuit College not only educationally excellent but also aesthetically beautiful.

What We Want to Impart to our Students

Character
Ethical standards and moral courage
Respect and empathy for all fellow human beings
Self-reliance, discipline and healthy ambition
Desire to be competent "men and women for others"

Intellect
Intellectual curiosity: the ability to think critically, creatively and independently
Ability to communicate effectively
Sensitivity to and appreciation of the broad range of intellectual fields
Desire to pursue higher education

Personal Attributes and Attitudes
Reverence for God and a sense of the sacred
Sense of purpose; desire to develop personal potential
Leadership, cooperation, responsibility, accountability
Loyalty to family, friends and school and homeland
Sensitivity to the differences and needs of others
Good manners
Good sportsmanship in all forms of competition
Respect for the natural world
Respect for school and home community
Understanding of the democratic system

Loyola Jesuit College Honour Code
I will not lie, cheat or steal;
I will respect my own physical and spiritual integrity as well as that of each person in the College, and that of the College itself.