Character
Christian values lived through service, honesty and respect.
Nigerian day & boarding school · KG–SS3
Where CharacterMeets Excellence
A close-knit school where knowledge is pursued with purpose, character is shaped in community and every child is prepared to contribute with confidence.
01 / WelcomeFrom the Principal
A child should be known before they are measured.
At Shepherdsfield, excellence is not a finish line. It is the daily practice of thinking carefully, acting with integrity and learning to use one's gifts well.
Our pupils are challenged by teachers who know them closely and supported by a community that understands the hopes Nigerian families carry for the future. From a first classroom to final examinations, we keep ambition human.
Dr Ifeoma AdeyemiFounding Principal · representative profile
Read our storyOne school · three pathways
A place to grow, at every age.
Each stage has its own rhythm, spaces and expertise—held together by one shared culture of curiosity, responsibility and care.
01Ages 3–5KindergartenA joyful, language-rich beginning where purposeful play builds confidence, curiosity and care for others.Explore this pathway 
02Basic 1–6PrimarySecure foundations in literacy and numeracy, strengthened by science, creativity and independent thought.Explore this pathway 
03JSS1–SS3SecondaryDeep subject knowledge, thoughtful guidance and serious preparation for WAEC, NECO and life beyond school.Explore this pathway Why Shepherdsfield
Roots to stand on. Room to reach.
A modern education should feel expansive without losing its moral centre. These are the commitments families can expect to see in everyday school life.
01
Close attention
A community where teachers notice the person behind the progress.
Boarding
Structured, caring residences with a house parent and purposeful routines.
STEM
Practical science, computing and robotics that turn questions into capability.
Whole child
Sport, music, art and leadership belong beside academic ambition.
Nigerian pathways
Clear preparation for WAEC and NECO, with wider enrichment.
The school in four coordinates
One field.
Many ways to belong.
From a first morning in Kindergarten to the final senior examinations, the whole journey stays connected.
Boarding at Shepherdsfield
A home away from home, with purpose in its rhythm.
Separate boys' and girls' residences combine dependable routines with genuine warmth. A resident house parent, supervised study, nourishing meals, healthcare access and weekend activity help pupils feel secure enough to grow in independence.
Resident house-parent careSupervised study & wellbeingClear safeguarding routines
Explore boarding life 
Evening prep · Residence lifeLife on the field
Learning is visible here.
The listening room
What stays with
our families.
Two perspectives, one shared experience: challenge feels different when a child is genuinely known.
Parent voice01 / 02
“The school expects a great deal, but our daughter never feels like a number. That balance matters to us.”
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Pupil voice02 / 02
“My teachers ask me to explain what I think, not only remember the answer.”
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From the school field
Notes, dates
& discoveries.
Shepherdsfield journal
Term one · 2027
Upcoming events
All eventsOpen morning
Prospective families · 9:00am
Inter-house athletics
Main sports field · 10:00am
Music & arts evening
Assembly hall · 4:30pm
Admissions · 2027/2028
Your child's next chapter starts with a conversation.
Applying starts a careful review. It does not expose the school's internal systems, create a student record or guarantee admission.
- Step 01
Apply
A family submits the public application.
- Step 02
School review
The authorised school team reviews the application.
- Step 03
Shortlist
Shortlisted applicants receive secure entrance-test information.
- Decision gate
Entrance CBT
The applicant takes the assessment on the dedicated CBT Server.
- Decision gate
Pass
Only a successful result can progress to a full admission decision.
- Welcome
Full admission
After acceptance and enrolment, the child becomes an EDU SSOS student.