We have one of the best staff in Lagos, who are professionally equipped to give the best to all students.
We have the best facilities for learning, and a conducive enviroment for learning which will enhance the ability of the students to adhere to what they have been taught
We have a well equipped Library for your comfort and learning
we are also sound in extra curricular activities. Football, chess e.t.c And also other activities like the school clubs sponsored by the old boys.
We provide good environment and equipment for better learning.
We make every class and environment free from object that can harm or distract students from learning.
We have the normal regular classes but more enhanced to aid learning.
Well trained Teachers for a better delivery.
We have a better and sufficient classrooms for comfort.
Our Lessons are strongly based on practicals for quick understanding.
We are also sound in extra curricular activities. Football, chess e.t.c And also other activities like the school clubs sponsored by the Old Boys.
Rev Fr. D.J Slattery came to Nigeria in 1939 where he initially served in a parish in the Yoruba inland town in the Western Region. He was later posted to St Gregory’s College Obalende as a teacher and eventually, the games master of the school. He later became the Editor of the Catholic Herald in Mushin. During this period, he thought of establishing a unique school. His dream became a reality in 1956 with the birth of the first bilateral technical cum grammar school in the country comprising of 6 students known as “the first six”.
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Building a better world.
Excellence, Discipline, Morality, Fear of God, Integrity and Commitment, Respect for Human Life
Sciences: 60% in Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and any other two (2) subjects.
Arts: 60% in Mathematics, English Language, Literature-in-English, Christian Religious Studies, Government and any other two (2) subjects.
60% in Mathematics and English Language and five (5) other subjects.
Commercial: 60% in Mathematics, English Language, Financial Accounts, Commerce, Economics and any other two (2) subjects.
Technical: 60% in Mathematics, English Language, Technical Drawing, Physics, Chemistry and any other two (2) subjects.
Qualified and Certified Teachers who are ready to elevate you to your dreams.
Our Admission Requirements
The Entrance Examination
Is open to all boys who have completed or about to complete their basic six (6) education in July and are aspiring to join the College in the new academic session beginning September every year.
Age Limit
The candidate must not be less than ten (10) years old or more than twelve (12) years old as at the proposed date of resumption for the new academic session.
Entrance Examination Form
The entrance examination form is sold at N5,000 (this is subject to review) and obtainable at St. Finbarr’s College or any nursery and primary school in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos from the 3rd week of December every year.
The entrance examination takes place in the College on the second Saturday of March every year.
Result Checking
The result of the entrance examination is released within 10 days after the examination. Interviews are conducted in April of the same year and letters of admission are issued thereafter to the successful candidates.
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The Letter of Admission
The Letter of Admission will be accompanied with the bill, part of which will be a non-refundable deposit to be paid before a specified day. Also included in the Letter is a schedule for the pre-resumption activities such as measurement for uniforms, opening of files, medical tests, orientation programme and date for collection of uniforms and books.
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A wonderful testimonies from parents about St. Finbarr's College Akoka
“I’m happy that my son is opportune to be a part of this great college. My husband and I are happy we took the decision. We’re happy with the improvement we’ve seen so far. ”
Mrs Anthonia Nnaebue
Mother“St. Finbarr’s College is a dream come true. A reputable school and I’m glad my son is here”
Hon. Owoeye Adedeji
Father“I had heard about the school a long time ago. The quality education prompted me to enroll my son. I’m satisfied with the quality of education in the school. The discipline being inculcated in the students is standard.”
Mr. Dapo Elegbe
Father“: St. Finbarr’s is a wonderful school. In all ramification, St. Finbarr’s College is worth reckoning with. It is the greatest amongst the schools in Lagos State.”
Mrs Jane Adesewo
Mother“St. Finbarr’s College is an amazing school. A school where a child is trained to be a total package. I’m a proud parent.”
Barr. Lauretta Sule
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