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The Piano Maestro Performing Arts Academy
Inspiring Every Child to Excellence
We are a hybrid school that combines traditional learning with elements of Montessori education and the musical skills acquisition of a performing arts academy. We set up individualised learning plans for each of our students upon entry, helping our students to select a musical instrument that suits their abilities and temperament, in addition to developing an academic program to help them achieve academic excellence.
Academic excellence is a priority for us, and we maintain a small teacher to student ratio (less than 10:1) to ensure that each child achieves his maximum potential. For those families who wish to enrol their child in our Honours Program, a placement examination is required, with students who are offered a Probationary Entrance into the Honours Program being expected to enrol in our after-school Academic Support Program until they have secured a Permanent Honours Program Placement.
Students are nurtured to their full potential in a supportive, caring environment. Not only do we offer our staff regular trainings, but Ms. Janique White-Agbebaku, an education and SEN specialist gives our teachers regular professional development trainings, as expected in an international educational organisation. These trainings cover such topics as curriculum content and implementation, classroom management techniques, as well as teacher behaviour policies.
We invest in our facilities, and currently boast of a solar-powered alternative electricity supply which provides our school community with a nearly uninterrupted power supply, a high-speed Starlink satellite unit which provides our teachers and students with first-rate internet connectivity, and a well-maintained facility. Additionally, we are conveniently located inside a walled, gated estate which has 24 hr security, with a police post located in the near vicinity, ensuring that our facilities provide the necessary protection to keep our students secure.
Toddler Playgroup and PreK classes
Children 1-3 yrs of age are welcome to join our fun music playgroup, with the following activities:
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*Kindermusic activities
*Arts & Crafts
*Storytime
*Sensory Play and Exploration
*Outdoor games
*Zumba fitness
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Happening now at both locations!
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Tuesday/Friday from 9.30-11.30
1217 Kashim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2
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Monday-Friday from 9.30-2.00pm
House 6B, Valid Dreams Court,
Lifecamp
Academic Programs
We currently offer studies at the PreK, Elementary and Middle School level, with plans to develop a High School Program in the near future. In addition to the CORE subjects (ELA, Math, Science, History & Geography), we offer our students French, Music, Art and PE classes. Students also regularly participate in Drama productions as part of their classroom experience
Our PreK program consists of a blend of Jolly Phonics (ELA), Core Knowledge (Science/History) and Eureka Math, which students learn
through a variety of sensory activities.
Music classes happen twice a week,
while they learn in French three times
each week. Storytime and Art are
incorporated into every subject area and
occur daily.
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​Elementary and Middle School follow the Core Knowledge curriculum for ELA, Science and History, which is a cross-curricular program designed by the Gates Foundation to prepare students for AP courses at the High School Level. As the Core Knowledge Mathematics Curriculum is still in the development stage, we continue to use Eureka Math, as developed for the NYSDE (Engage NY) for all Grade Levels.
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For each of the subjects, students are issued readers and workbooks, with devices being used for the purpose of extended research only, to minimise classroom distractions.
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Elementary and Middle School students are also enrolled in 3 weekly music lessons as part of their tuition, with Middle School students expected to participate in one of the musical ensembles available - currently Choir, Drumline and Orchestra.​​​​​​​​
We anticipate that our High School Program will begin accepting students in August of 2025, and will follow the AP International Diploma, with an option of an AP Capstone Diploma.
Our Directors
Dr. Kimberly Scott
Director
A native of Olean, New York (USA), Dr. Kimberly
Scott is a professional pianist with extensive
experience in both classical and jazz piano. Dr.
Scott completed a Doctorate of Musical Arts and
Master’s of Music degrees from the University of
Kentucky (USA). She has also completed Post-
Doctoral studies at the Sibelius Akatemia in Helsinki,
Finland, studying with Anne Sivuoja-Gutnaratnam
and Margit Rahkonen, and has received several notable awards, including a Fulbright Mid-Career Professional
Scholar Award, two Finlandia Foundation grants, and an American Scandinavian Foundation Fellowship.
Dr. Scott has been working since 2013 to develop a better system of music education within Nigeria. In addition to working with individual schools to improve their music programs, Dr. Scott has been guiding the development
of the Piano Maestro Limited School of Music and now
the Piano Maestro Performing Arts Academy.
Ms. Janique White-Agbebaku
Assitant Director
Ms. Janique White-Agbebaku is an educator with a passion for empowering students across diverse backgrounds. With over 12 years of experience in the educational sector, she has supported ESL students and those with special needs in various countries outside the United States since 2019,
fostering inclusive learning environments in elementary and middle school settings.
Her commitment to advancing education led her to pursue a Master's degree in education with a specialization in autism spectrum disorders from the esteemed University of Central Florida. Building on this foundation, she furthered her expertise by earning an Ed.S in Special Education Administration in 2023 from Arkansas State University.
Driven by a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of education, she continually seek opportunities to innovate and advocate for inclusive practices that meet the diverse needs of every learner.