Offa Royal CollegeOffa · Est. 2020

An education
of substance,
character,
and ambition.

Offa Royal College is a centre for academic excellence, personal growth and character development, the secondary chapter of the Queen Jolade Schools family.

Founded2020
StagesJSS · SSS
LineageA Queen Jolade school

Three words.
Every day.
Every decision.

Offa Royal College is built on three principles, written into the school crest, taught in the classroom, and lived in every corridor. They are the measure by which we educate, and by which we ask our students to live.

— 01

Be Safe.

A foundation of belonging.

A college where every student feels physically secure, emotionally protected, and free to learn without fear. Pastoral care, anti-bullying education, and a culture in which raising a concern is welcomed rather than punished.

— 02

Be Kind.

A community of character.

Respect woven through how teachers speak to students, how students speak to each other, and how the college engages with the wider Offa community. Kindness here is not weakness; it is the discipline of consideration.

— 03

Be Smart.

A standard of excellence.

Rigorous academics across the JSS and SSS curriculum, with experienced faculty who know that real intelligence is more than examinations: it is curiosity, judgement, and the courage to think for oneself.

2020

The year Offa Royal College opened, extending the Queen Jolade promise into secondary education.

Offa Royal College was born in 2020, alongside the established Queen Jolade Preparatory and Primary School, in answer to a clear demand: a complete educational journey, from nursery through to senior secondary, taught with the same care, the same standard, and the same belief in young people.

We are a dynamic and inclusive learning community. A centre of academic excellence, personal growth and character development, providing a comprehensive education that goes beyond textbooks and classrooms.

What our pupils begin at Queen Jolade, they complete here.

Professor Mosobalaje
Jamiu Oyawoye

FAS · OON · CON · Aremo of Offa

Born 1927 in Offa to the Anlelerin Royal Family. Educated at Ibadan Grammar School and Washington State University. PhD in Geology from the University of Durham, 1959.

The first African Professor of Geology. Founder of the Geological Society of Africa. Chairman of the West African Examinations Council. Chairman of Guaranty Trust Bank. Founding Chairman of Kwara State College of Technology.

His vision shaped Queen Jolade Schools at the start, and shapes Offa Royal College still: a single conviction that true education ignites a flame.

1959
PhD Geology, Durham University
1966
First African Professor of Geology
1985
Chairman, West African Examinations Council
2020
Offa Royal College opens

Two stages.
One continuous
education.

Offa Royal College follows the Nigerian secondary curriculum across both Junior and Senior phases, taught with rigour, depth, and a clear path forward. Whether your child is moving up from Queen Jolade or joining us afresh, the foundation is built to carry them into university and beyond.

JSS
1 — 3

Ages 11 — 14 · Foundational years

  • JSS 1Age 11–12
  • JSS 2Age 12–13
  • JSS 3Age 13–14 · BECE
Apply for JSS

SSS
1 — 3

Ages 14 — 17 · Specialisation

  • SSS 1Age 14–15
  • SSS 2Age 15–16
  • SSS 3Age 16–17 · WAEC / NECO
Apply for SSS

To develop well-rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential, in a welcoming, safe and supportive environment where everyone is equal and all achievements are celebrated.

Our VisionEstablished 2020 · Offa, Kwara State

Classrooms, libraries,
laboratories — the everyday
of an education.

Inside the spaces where Offa Royal College students learn, work, and grow — from quiet study in the library to experiments in the science lab.

Looking for nursery or primary? Our story begins at Queen Jolade.

Offa Royal College is the secondary chapter of the Queen Jolade Schools family. Our youngest learners, aged 3 to 11, attend Queen Jolade Preparatory and Primary School, where the foundations are laid for the years they will spend with us afterwards.

For families with children of mixed ages, both schools admit together. One application path. One school community. Two campuses purpose-built for each stage.

Visit Queen Jolade Schools
Our preparatory section
Queen
Jolade
Schools
Nurturing Early Learners

Begin the next
chapter.

Applications for the new academic session are open at both schools. The form takes only a few minutes — our admissions team will respond within two working days.