Bodija · Ibadan · Oyo State, Nigeria  |  Founded 1978
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Faith · Learning · Service · Since 1978

A heritage of excellence
in the heart of Ibadan.

Methodist Grammar School, Bodija, forms disciplined, godly and well-rounded young people — uniting rigorous scholarship with character, faith and a lifelong spirit of service.

Character and Knowledge

Est. 1978
Founded
Over four decades of unbroken heritage.
WAEC · NECO
Academic Excellence
A rigorous, results-focused curriculum.
Methodist
Christian Values
Faith and character, formed daily.
Distinction
Achievements
Honours earned in academics, sport and the arts.

Our Foundation

An education that forms the whole person.

Rooted in the Methodist tradition of sound learning and moral discipline, we cultivate intellect and character together — so that knowledge is matched by conscience.

Faith & Character

A Christian foundation of worship, discipline and moral formation that shapes honest, humble and responsible young leaders.

Scholarship

Structured, demanding teaching across the sciences, arts and commercial subjects — aimed at distinction in WAEC, NECO and beyond.

Service & Leadership

Prefectship, clubs, sport and community projects that build confidence, teamwork and a genuine heart for service to God and humanity.

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A Word of Welcome

We do not merely prepare pupils for examinations; we prepare them for life — to think clearly, to act justly, and to carry themselves with the grace and discipline that a Methodist education has always stood for.
The Principal
Methodist Grammar School, Bodija

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Academic Excellence

A rigorous, complete
secondary pathway.

From a broad junior foundation to specialised senior streams, every pupil is challenged, supported and known by name.

  • I.

    A measured curriculum

    The full national (NERDC) syllabus, taught with depth and care toward the BECE, WASSCE and NECO examinations.

  • II.

    Three senior streams

    Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Commercial — guiding each pupil toward university and vocation.

  • III.

    Formed, not processed

    Small, attentive teaching with pastoral care woven through every class and house.

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Beyond the Classroom

A full and flourishing school life.

Chapel and choir, sport and debate, science and the arts — the hours beyond lessons shape character as surely as any examination.

Inter-house sport
Sport & houses
Chapel
Choir
Science laboratory
Laboratories
Debate & clubs
The arts

Admissions

The path to joining MGSBI.

Admission is open into JSS 1 and, subject to availability, other classes. The way in is clear and considered.

i.

Enquire

Speak with the school office or send an enquiry to request an admission pack.

ii.

Apply

Submit the completed form with your child's records and required documents.

iii.

Assess

Candidates sit a short entrance assessment and a warm, brief interview.

iv.

Enrol

Successful pupils receive an offer and complete enrolment for the new session.

News & Events

From the life of the school.

All news & events

In Their Words

Voices from our community.

MGSBI shaped my son's character as much as his grades. He left disciplined, confident and grounded in his faith.

A ParentParent of an SSS graduate

The teachers knew me by name and pushed me to aim higher than I thought I could. I carry those lessons still.

An AlumnaClass of recent years

A school where worship, work and play sit together naturally — exactly the formation we hoped for our daughter.

A ParentParent of a JSS pupil

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Moments from MGSBI.

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Admissions Open

Give your child a formation
that lasts a lifetime.

Enquire today and arrange a visit to see the school, meet our staff, and learn how MGSBI nurtures character and knowledge together.