CORONA SCHOOLS TRUST

What CORONA SCHOOLS TRUST does

Corona Schools Trust Council is a privately held Nigerian educational trust founded in 1955 and headquartered at No. 72 Raymond Njoku, Ikoyi, Lagos. It operates an integrated K-12 pipeline across eight campuses in Lagos (Ikoyi, Gbagada, Lekki, Victoria Island) and Ogun State (Agbara), comprising a day nursery, four nursery/primary schools, two secondary schools (including Corona Day Secondary School Lekki and the full-boarding Corona Secondary School Agbara, the only NEASC-accredited secondary school in Africa), and the Corona College of Education for teacher training. Cumulative enrollment since inception exceeds 35,000 students across more than three generations of Nigerian families, with 668–700+ academic and non-academic staff. The trust serves premium-segment families seeking blended Nigerian, Cambridge International, and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) education, with a stated 15% international student share. Governance sits with a Board of Trustees (President Dr. Myma Belo-Osagie) and a Governing Board chaired since December 2025 by Mr. Olaniyi Yusuf, with Mrs. Adeyoyin Adesina serving as CEO.

The underlying technology stack is anchored by Microsoft, supporting the Corona e-Learning Platform (CE Learn), a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) across all campuses, and Microsoft Showcase/Incubator School status backed by 158 Microsoft Innovative Experts and 187 Certified Educators. The newly unveiled Corona Schools TechHub at Ibeju-Lekki (June 2026) — established as the Alumni Association's 70th Anniversary Legacy Project — extends the platform into AI, robotics, coding, VR, digital media production, and animation. Revenue is primarily tuition-based and recurring across the K-12 pipeline, supplemented by transactional seasonal programs (Summer Camp, Easter Tech Quest Camp, Southampton FC Soccer Camp, virtual Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa Language Boot Camp with multi-currency pricing) and tertiary fees at Corona College of Education. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via a centralized online admissions portal (safapply.com), with premium events (70th Anniversary celebrations, Educators' Roundtable, inter-school quiz competitions) and a 30,000+ member Alumni Association driving brand and referrals.

Name

CORONA SCHOOLS TRUST

Legal name

Corona Schools' Trust Council

Website

https://coronaschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Corona Schools Trust Council is a Lagos-headquartered private educational trust operating eight Nigerian campuses (nursery through secondary plus a teacher-training college), serving premium-segment families with blended Nigerian, Cambridge and IPC curricula, Microsoft-backed digital learning, and a 2026-launched TechHub for AI and robotics education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual/Online Charter Schools (EDAJACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual School Course Providers (Single-Course/Part-Time Enrollment) (EDAJADAE)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Nursery and primary schools
• Secondary boarding school
• Teacher training college
• Holiday education camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Core revenue from tuition fees across nursery, primary, and secondary schools. Schools include Corona Day Nursery Ikoyi, Corona Schools Gbagada, Ikoyi, Lekki, Victoria Island, Corona Day Secondary School Lekki, Corona Secondary School Agbara, and Corona College of Education
2. Summer Camp Programs: Seasonal summer camps at multiple locations offering STEM, sports, and creative activities. Fees range from N65,000 weekly to N210,000 for 4-week programs. Open to Corona and non-Corona students
3. Easter Camp Programs: Holiday tech and activity camps with AI projects, robotics, and talent shows. Fee of N75,000 regular or N67,500 early bird
4. Language Boot Camp: Virtual Nigerian language programs (Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa) for beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners. N150,000 local or $99 international
5. Soccer Camp with Southampton FC: Football training partnership with Southampton FC offering certified coaching. N145,000 for 2-week option, N280,000 for 4-week program
6. TechHub Programs: Future Creators Bootcamp offering content creation, digital storytelling, cinematography, podcasting, and video editing using CapCut with Beginner Certificate upon completion

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Corona Schools Trust Council operates eight schools delivering nursery, primary, secondary, and tertiary education in Lagos and Ogun State, Nigeria. Core revenue is tuition and school fees across the network, augmented by seasonal camp programs (Summer Camp, Easter Tech Quest Camp, Language Boot Camp, Soccer Camp, Future Creators Bootcamp), the TechHub innovation facility for AI/robotics/VR education, and the Corona College of Education for teacher training. Digital learning is delivered through the Corona e-Learning Platform (CE Learn) and a campus-by-campus Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Product overview

Corona Schools Trust Council operates as an integrated educational institution offering world-class education from nursery to secondary levels across 8 campuses in Lagos and Ogun State, Nigeria. The portfolio includes Corona Day Nursery Ikoyi (first school established 1955), five nursery/primary schools (Gbagada, Ikoyi, Lekki, Victoria Island), two secondary schools (Corona Day Secondary School Lekki and Corona Secondary School Agbara with exclusive NEASC accreditation in Africa), and Corona College of Education for teacher training. The organization has recently expanded with the Corona e-Learning Platform (CE Learn) for hybrid learning and the Corona Schools TechHub unveiled in 2026 as a cutting-edge innovation center for AI, robotics, coding, VR, and digital media education. Seasonal programs include Summer Camp, Easter Tech Quest, Soccer Camp (with Southampton FC), and Language Boot Camp offering Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TechHub: A state-of-the-art innovation and digital learning center established to bridge the gap between education, creativity, and emerging technology. Provides hands-on opportunities in AI, Robotics, Coding, VR, Digital Media Production, Animation, and E-learning.
• Corona College of Education
• Corona i-teach
• CE Learn
• Corona Connect

Products and services

• Corona Day Nursery Ikoyi Nursery school operating the Montessori method supporting pupils' learning process for children ages 2–4 in Ikoyi, Lagos.
• Corona School Ikoyi Nursery and primary school delivering Montessori early years and Nigerian/international curricula at Ikoyi, Lagos.
• Corona School Gbagada Nursery and primary school in Gbagada recognized as a foremost Rugby School in Lagos State with multiple Tag-Rugby championships.
• Corona School Lekki Nursery and primary school at the Ibeju-Lekki campus offering blended Nigerian and international curricula and hosting the TechHub digital innovation facility.
• Corona School Victoria Island Nursery and primary school on Victoria Island providing world-class education.
• Corona Day Secondary School Lekki Day/weekly boarding secondary school operating alongside the Lekki campus.
• Corona Secondary School Agbara Full boarding secondary school; the only secondary school in Africa accredited by NEASC, and capable of ACCA foundation-level passes for its students.
• Corona College of Education Tertiary institution under Corona Schools Trust Council offering teacher training and education programs, including the Corona i-teach Graduate Teacher Trainee Scheme.
• Corona Schools Summer Camp Annual summer program at multiple Corona Schools locations featuring STEM, AI & Robotics, Creative Arts, Media & Design, Sports & Fitness, and Football. Open to Corona and non-Corona students with weekly and multi-week pricing.
• Easter Tech Quest Camp Easter holiday camp featuring AI-powered projects in storytelling and app development, dance parties, and talent shows.
• Language Boot Camp Virtual six-week language learning program offering Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa instruction at Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, accessible globally via Microsoft Forms.
• Soccer Camp (Southampton FC Partnership) Football training camp in partnership with Southampton FC and TNUK offering certified coaching for children ages 5-15 in Lagos.
• Future Creators Bootcamp Two-week intensive program for ages 15-17 covering content creation, digital storytelling, cinematography, podcasting, and video editing using CapCut in the TechHub professional studio, with Beginner Certificate awarded on completion.
• Corona Schools TechHub State-of-the-art innovation and digital learning center at the Ibeju-Lekki campus offering programs in AI, robotics, coding, VR, digital media production, animation, e-learning, and creative technology solutions for Corona and external learners.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• From My Heart For Your HeartcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Charitable partnership to fund life-saving open-heart surgeries for children with congenital heart disease in Nigeria. CSTC raised N11,374,645 across all campuses through parents, students, and staff contributions. Demonstrates commitment to CSR and values-based education.
• Southampton FC (via TNUK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with Southampton FC and TNUK (The Nottingham UK) for football training camp in Lagos. Certified coaches from Southampton FC provide professional football training. 2-week structured option (N145,000) and 4-week foundational and advanced experience (N280,000). Partnership positions Corona as leader in sports education.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Microsoft Showcase/Incubator School status. 158 Microsoft Innovative Experts and 187 Microsoft Certified Experts across campuses. Digital transformation partnership for immersive, inclusive learning experiences. Access to Microsoft education tools and professional development.
• University of Cambridge International ExaminationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1955Long-standing partnership for Cambridge International Examinations at secondary level. Prepares students for entry to top advanced level undergraduate programmes worldwide.
• International Primary Curriculum (IPC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1955Adoption of IPC for primary school curriculum, carefully aligned with Nigerian curriculum. Provides internationally recognized learning framework for primary students.
• NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1955Corona Secondary School Agbara is the only Secondary School in Africa accredited by NEASC with highest globally recognized standards. Premier accreditation status.
• AISA (Association of International Schools in Africa)minorOthersMembership in AISA - Association of International Schools in Africa for networking and best practice sharing among international schools.
• AISEN (Association of International Schools in Nigeria)minorOthersMembership in AISEN - Association of International Schools in Nigeria. Participates in AISEN organized events including maths quiz competitions.
• British Council NigeriacoreOthersPartnership for cultural programs and accreditation. Won Community Initiative Award 2019 for student-led water borehole initiative. Support for international programs and competitions.
• ASPENminorOthersAccreditation partnership for educational standards. Logo displayed on partners section of website.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Nord Anglia is a global premium K-12 school operator with 80+ campuses worldwide. While not currently a direct Lagos competitor, Nord Anglia represents the type of international premium school group that could enter Lagos and challenge Corona's premium positioning at scale.

Direct peers

• British International School Lagos: British International School Lagos offers British curriculum from nursery to secondary in Lagos. Comparable premium international school competing for the same expatriate and affluent Nigerian families, with similar international accreditation approach.
• Dowen College Lagos: Dowen College is a well-known Lagos private secondary school with strong academic reputation and British curriculum. Competes directly with Corona Secondary School Agbara for premium secondary enrollment in Lagos.
• Grange School: Grange School is a prestigious Lagos private primary and secondary school operating British curricula. Long-established Lagos premium competitor that competes directly with Corona Schools for high-income families seeking international-standard education.
• Chrisland School: Chrisland School operates multiple Lagos campuses offering nursery through secondary education with blended Nigerian and British curricula. Direct competitor with similar multi-campus, premium positioning and value proposition.
• Lekki British School: Lekki British School is a premium Lagos private school serving nursery through secondary with British curriculum. Operates in the same Lekki/Ibeju-Lekki corridor as Corona School Lekki, offering near-identical value proposition to overlapping customer base.
• American International School of Lagos: American International School Lagos offers American curriculum K-12 for expatriate and affluent Nigerian families. Comparable international premium school in Lagos targeting the same premium customer segment with internationally recognized accreditation.
• Greensprings School: Greensprings is a leading Lagos-based private K-12 school group offering British and Nigerian curricula across multiple campuses. Most direct competitor to Corona in the Lagos premium segment, competing for the same affluent family demographic with comparable international accreditation focus.

Others

• Nigerian British Schools Association (umbrella): AISEN (Association of International Schools in Nigeria) is the industry body of which Corona Schools is a member. It represents the broader competitive ecosystem of international schools in Nigeria and convenes events like maths quiz competitions where Corona competes.

Emerging players

• Taaluma Group (African Leadership Academy, etc.): Taaluma Group and similar African education platforms represent emerging pan-African premium education brands. They signal the future direction of premium K-12 across Africa — international curriculum, technology-forward, regional scale — relevant for Corona's potential regional expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/corona_schools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzwiTdAF_8m8EprrRFFvCFg
• Facebookfacebook.com/coronastc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corona-schools-trust
• Instagraminstagram.com/coronaschoolstrustcouncil

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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