Programmes Offered
Grade 4:The Visionaries
The bridge into upper elementary, for children ready to move beyond the “how” into the “what if?” Visionaries do not just study subjects — they study connections.
Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Sprouts through to SSS 3, on two campuses.
Core sessions, guided study and structured breaks.
British Cambridge blended with Nigerian NERDC.
Idoro for preschool and primary; Itak for secondary and boarding.
Approved 2025.
In detail
Grade 4: The Visionaries
Grade 4 · The Visionaries
Seeing the world through a new lens.
What your child will study
Global English Skills & Grammar
From basic summaries to theme analysis. Four-paragraph expository essays with formal vocabulary, distinguishing fact from opinion.
Phonics & Sight Words
The literary critic stage — multiple perspectives within a single story, and summary note-taking.
Writing Skills
Narrative mastery — formal persuasive speeches and multi-paragraph creative stories.
Mathematics
Multi-digit multiplication, long division and decimals; perimeter and area of compound shapes; fractions to percentages.
Quantitative & Verbal Reasoning
Competitive-level reasoning. Input/output function machines; word analogies, sentence completion and coding tasks.
Computer Studies
ICT as a research tool — search engines for guided research, digital citizenship, and presentations.
Basic & Agricultural Science
Human body systems — digestive and circulatory — plus the properties of light and energy conversion.
Social, Civic & Creative
The geography of Nigeria including vegetation and mineral resources; pre-colonial history and the empires of Oyo, Benin and Sokoto; 3D art and traditional architecture.
The advantage
By the end of the year, your child will
- Analyse themes and compare texts.
- Master multi-digit operations and geometric calculation.
- Troubleshoot in ICT and scientific modelling.
- Apply empathetic reasoning to conflict resolution.
Duration
One academic year
Three terms of three months each, with continuous assessment and structured progression.
Start dates
September and January
September is the main intake. January is available for mid-year entry.
Fees
Available on request
Contact the accounts office for a full breakdown for the current session.
Assessment
How progress is measured
- Continuous assessments (CAs)
- Projects and practical work
- Class participation
- Work organisation
- End-of-term examinations
School life & study hours
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
The day is segmented to maximise learning efficiency while preventing fatigue. Every period is purpose-driven.
- Core academic sessions — deep, focused learning using both the Cambridge and Nigerian frameworks.
- Guided study periods — supervised sessions that remove homework burnout.
- Continuous assessment integration — learning and evaluation happen together.
- Structured breaks — recreation and social time that refreshes mind and body.
How to apply
Two routes in, both straightforward
Families within Uyo metropolis are welcome to walk in. Families outside Uyo can call or apply online.
- 01Walk in — 15A Maryland School Road, Off Idoro Road, Uyo, or 3350 Ikot Ekpene–Uyo Road, Itak, Ikono.
- 02Call — 07044000075 to speak with the admissions team.
- 03Apply online — the MPIS Clever enquiry portal.
- 04Application form — ₦5,000, payable online or at the school smart centres.
Parent questions
How do you handle the increased rigour of Grade 4?
We introduce guided research. When the work gets harder we teach students how to find their own answers.
Is there a focus on Nigerian history this year?
Absolutely. We explore pre-colonial Nigeria and the great empires of Oyo, Benin and Sokoto to instil pride and historical context.
Parents ask themselves
Is the work pitched right for my child?
What happens if they are ahead — or behind?
Those are the right questions. Every page here is written to answer them plainly — and the admissions team will answer them in person on 07044000075.
The learning journey
“Sixteen class levels, one continuous arc — from a first morning to a university offer letter.”
How it works here
Known by name, taught by specialists.
Core work is reinforced under specialist supervision before the last bell, which is why children leave without a bag full of homework and still make progress.
Learning and evaluation happen together. Struggling learners get targeted support early; strong ones are stretched further.
Pastoral care is structural, not optional. Every child has an adult whose job is to notice.
Life at MPIS
A school you can see working.
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Admissions
Come and see the school.
Tours run on weekday mornings during term. Walk in at either campus, call, or send us a note and we will reply within two working days.
Idoro Campus
Preschool & Primary
15A Maryland School Road, Off Idoro Road, Uyo.
Itak Campus
Secondary & Boarding
3350 Ikot Ekpene–Uyo Road, Itak, Ikono.
School hours
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Monday to Friday during term time.