How Nigeria Families Can Enroll at Enlightium Academy

Enlightium Academy is a private Christian school that is accredited by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Enlightium has served homeschool, online, and co-op school students in K-12 since 2003. As K-12 education policies are different in each country, it is a parental responsibility to check on their country’s requirements and fulfill them as applicable. To assist parents with this process, Enlightium provides basic information about some countries’ requirements. Parents are also encouraged to review their country’s requirements at hslda.org/legal/international and/or the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Education, as educational policies are subject to change over time.

Homeschooling is legal in many countries; however, with the freedom to educational opportunities comes a responsibility to understand and fulfill legal requirements. This can be worrisome, yet you’re not alone in this endeavor. Enlightium Academy is here to help! As you review your country’s homeschooling requirements, keep in mind that Enlightium Academy is a U.S.-based school and holds dual accreditation through Cognia and ACSI. Although not registered in Nigeria, this accreditation allows Enlightium to serve students worldwide and provides a high school diploma recognized nationally and internationally. For families living in countries that require an apostille to validate foreign educational records, Enlightium can help guide you through the apostille process should you choose to pursue official recognition of your student’s U.S. studies.

Please note that the resources below serve as a starting point for your family; it is important that you research Nigeria’s requirements.

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Homeschooling Options

Enlightium Academy is a U.S.-based private school and is not licensed by Nigerian state education authorities. Families enrolling with Enlightium are participating in a foreign educational program and remain responsible for complying with Nigeria’s compulsory education laws. 

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Nigeria’s Requirements at a Glance

Does the Parent Need to Notify the Country? = No

Educational Funds = No

Academic Calendar Requirement = Structure

Ages of Compulsory Attendance = ~6-16

Instructor Qualifications = No

Required Subjects = No

Standardized Assessment = Required by Enlightium

Keep a Portfolio = Recommended

Enlightium Parents App with Group for Nigeria Families = Yes

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Notifying the Country

The Deferal Ministry of Education does not appear to require families in Nigeria enrolling at Enlightium Academy to notify anyone of their decision.

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Educational Funds

No educational funds are available for Englightium families at this time.

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Calendar Requirements

While no homeschool-specific instructional day statute is published, families enrolling with Enlightium Academy should maintain consistent instructional time and academic records.

Enlightium’s school calendar has 180 school days (around 210 days with summer school). Additionally, students have access to the courses 24/7 for most days of the school year, including weekends and holidays.

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Required Subjects

Families enrolling with Enlightium Academy are participating in a U.S.-based, accredited academic program; however, parents should ensure their student completes a comprehensive, age-appropriate course of study consistent with compulsory education expectations. 

After you enroll/re-enroll and before your student starts courses at Enlightium Academy, your student’s counselor will send you an email with a recommended course schedule consisting of core courses and, if applicable, courses that fulfill Enlightium’s graduation requirements. Your student can also select from Enlightium’s elective courses.

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Standardized Assessment

There is no published federal testing requirement specifically for students enrolled in a foreign online school, but students may need to meet examination requirements if they later seek entry into the Nigerian system. Additionally, Enlightium Academy requires students to take an annual assessment to keep track of how students are progressing. Enlightium provides the following options per grade level:

• Grades PreK-8: IXL diagnostic assessments or Iowa Complete Annual Assessment. We recommend the IXL diagnostic assessment, as it provides more flexibility in scheduling and does not have an additional fee.

• Grades 9-12: Guidance for college-preparatory assessments such as the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT

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Immunization Requirement

Immunization requirements in Nigeria are governed by public health regulations and typically apply to children attending physical schools. Families enrolling in a foreign online school such as Enlightium Academy are not attending a Nigerian institution; however, parents should remain aware of applicable public health guidelines.

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Age Requirement

Under Nigeria’s Universal Basic Education Act (2004), six years of primary education and three years of junior secondary education are compulsory,  generally covering ages 6 through approximately 15. Parents are legally responsible for ensuring their child receives a basic education. Families enrolling with a foreign online school such as Enlightium Academy remain responsible for meeting these compulsory education obligations. 

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Instructor Qualifications

There is no published statute requiring parents using a foreign online school to hold Nigerian teaching credentials. Parents remain responsible for complying with Nigeria’s compulsory education laws. 

As a part of Enlightium Academy’s dual accreditation, Enlightium teachers are state* and/or ACSI-certified. A number of our faculty members have Master's and Doctorate degrees in their fields.

Students in the Book-Based Program use textbook Christian curricula from AOP or BJU Press, while students in the Online Program use the Ignitia digital Christian curriculum or Enlightium’s custom online curriculum (available to select grade levels). Students in the Sapphire Live program use a collection of the best-vetted curriculum options by our curriculum department. Each curriculum includes Bible, English, math, science, social studies, and elective courses. Click here to learn about the curriculum used at Enlightium Academy and to find the curriculum option that works best for your family.

*For students living in the U.S., this does not necessarily mean that their teachers are certified in the student’s state of residence, but instead in the teacher’s state of residence. For most states, this distinction is not important to the student’s academics.

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Keep a Portfolio

Basic education is compulsory under the Universal Basic Education Act (2004). Families enrolling with Enlightium Academy should maintain thorough academic records, as you may need to provide your country with additional information. Enlightium recommends keeping a digital record every year, which should include the following:

• Attendance - Enlightium provides your family with progress reports via email. You can screenshot the details in these emails to show attendance.
• Curriculum information and samples - Enlightium provides its families with both curriculum overviews by grade level and samples by course.
• Academic plans - Enlightium Academy counselors provide academic plans during the admission process for each of our four divisions of grades: primary school (PreK-2), elementary school (3-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12).
• Grades - Enlightium provides report cards for all students at the end of each quarter. Transcripts are available upon request.
• Test scores - This can include occasional screenshots of test scores and/or standardized assessment scores.
• Academic Awards - Enlightium provides qualifying students with certificates for Honor Roll, Scholar’s List, Dean’s List, Outstanding Improvement, and the Presidential Award.
• Social/Competition Achievements - Enlightium holds social events and competitions throughout the school year, such as art competitions and the pen pal program.

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The Enlightium Parents App with a Group Just for Nigeria Families

Enlightium Academy has an app and a desktop platform for families of currently enrolled students. Within this app is a group just for families living in Nigeria to inform and support each other in fulfilling your country’s requirements. Your family will be provided a link to download the app after enrolling.

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Ready to Enroll at Enlightium Academy?

1. Explore Enlightium Academy’s website
2. If you have any questions:
   
   1. Chat with a team member
   2. Email consultants@enlightiumacademy.com
   3. Call (866) 488-4818 option 2
3. Ready to enroll? Click here to start the enrollment process, and select the “Enroll Now” button.

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Since 2003, Enlightium Academy has supported K–12 students in online, book-based, hybrid, and partner schools. Our dedicated faculty and staff, in collaboration with parents, deliver high-quality instruction and individualized learning. We focus on developing each student’s academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional well-being.

To find out if Enlightium is the right school for your family, schedule an appointment, call (509) 319-2288, or visit EnlightiumAcademy.com. 

We review country requirements and regulations annually; however, each country may update its guidelines more frequently. If you have additional questions, please contact your country board of education.

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Sources reviewed in February of 2026:

• https://education.gov.ng/
• https://nuc.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Approved-Guidelines-for-Trans-National-Education.pdf
• https://centreforpublicimpact.org/public-impact-fundamentals/universal-basic-education-in-nigeria