About KBI Schools
Founded 2012 in Moniya, Ibadan — the people, values and history behind Knowledge Base International Schools.
About Us
At KBI Schools, we believe true education goes beyond the classroom. Since 2012, our goal has been to provide a balanced experience that combines academic excellence, strong moral values, discipline, creativity, practical learning and technology — developing responsible, well-rounded young people from Crèche through Senior Secondary School.
We are committed to a safe, supportive and stimulating environment where every child discovers their potential, builds confidence, thinks critically, and prepares for a successful future. Through dedicated teachers, structured schemes of work, hands-on STEM and Digital Technologies education, and a strong culture of discipline, transparency and integrity, KBI Schools continues to pursue excellence in teaching and learning.
Register your child with KBI Schools and give them the opportunity to grow academically, morally, socially and personally in a supportive, excellence-driven environment.
- Private institution · founded 2012
- Crèche → Playgroup → Nursery → Primary → JSS → SSS (KBI College)
- NAPPS-affiliated, Akinyele LGA
- Hosts NYSC corps teachers each service year
- Motto: "Knowledge in Humility"
Our History
Knowledge Base International Schools (KBI Schools) was established in 2012 in Moniya, Ibadan, on a simple conviction: that quality education should be built on both strong academics and strong character. What began as a small nursery and primary school serving families in the Moniya community has, over more than a decade, grown into a full Crèche-to-Senior-Secondary institution, taking pupils all the way through Common Entrance, BECE, WAEC and NECO.
Along the way, KBI Schools has built a tradition of annual milestones that mark its growth each year — Founders' Day, Inter-House Sports and Cultural Day among them — and has continued to modernise its academic offering, most recently introducing STEM, Coding & Robotics education and upgrading Computer Studies into a compulsory Digital Technologies subject, to keep pace with a changing world.
to confirmThe exact founding story — founder(s), first location if different, first graduating class — should be confirmed with the Board and added here as an official record.
Our Values
At KBI Schools, our values shape more than what we teach. They influence how we learn, how we work together, how we treat others and how we prepare our students to contribute positively to the world around them.
Excellence
We pursue high standards in learning, teaching, conduct and school life. From early childhood education to Senior Secondary School, we encourage every student to discover their ability, set meaningful goals and strive to do their best.
Integrity
We believe trust is built through honesty, transparency and accountability. We aim to communicate clearly and act responsibly in matters involving students, parents, staff, results, fees and school decisions.
Discipline
We believe discipline provides the structure students need to learn, grow and succeed. We set clear expectations for conduct, punctuality, responsibility, respect and personal development across every section of the school.
Humility
Our motto, "Knowledge in Humility", reminds us that achievement should be accompanied by character. We encourage students to learn confidently, listen to others, recognise their limitations and use their knowledge to serve rather than dominate.
Innovation
We encourage curiosity, creativity and practical problem-solving. Through STEM, Coding, Robotics and Digital Technologies, students are given opportunities to apply knowledge, experiment, build and create.
Community
Education is a shared responsibility. We value strong relationships between students, parents, teachers, management and the wider community, recognising that students thrive when the people around them work together.
Our Values in Practice
We seek to translate our values into practical behaviours that students can understand and demonstrate throughout their school journey.
| Context | What it looks like |
|---|---|
| In the Classroom | We encourage curiosity, active participation, critical thinking, careful work and a genuine commitment to learning. |
| In Student Conduct | Students are expected to demonstrate respect, self-control, honesty, responsibility and consideration for others. |
| In Leadership | Students are encouraged to lead through service, responsibility and good example, rather than through position or status. |
| In Technology | We use technology as a tool for creativity, problem-solving and practical learning, while encouraging responsible use of digital resources. |
| In Competition | We encourage students to pursue excellence while maintaining fairness, respect, teamwork and good sportsmanship. |
| In Community | We encourage students, parents and staff to work together, communicate openly and contribute positively to the school community. |
Our values support our central belief that education should develop the whole person. We want KBI students to leave school not only with knowledge and qualifications, but also with the character, confidence, discipline and sense of responsibility needed to make a positive contribution to society.
Management and Staff
Board of Directors
Revd George Okikiolu
Member, Board of DirectorsHolds a degree in Business Administration and Management and a postgraduate diploma in Statistics. Previously a project manager for a geological exploration company, and has been involved in cross-cultural ministry work based in Belfast.
Mrs Funke Okikiolu
Member, Board of DirectorsHolds a degree in Economics from the University of Ibadan. Served as an Administrative Officer with the Oyo State Government, and was the school's administrative head before relocating to Belfast to join her husband.
Babatunde Awoyemi
Consultant / ManagerHolds a first degree in Physics and a second degree in Atmospheric Physics, both from the University of Ibadan. Built a career in STEM Education and drives KBI Schools' STEM, Coding & Robotics programme.
Operational staff
| Role | Name on record | Section |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrator | Bukola Christiana Adebunmi | Whole school |
| Assistant School Administrator | Ganiyat Okunloye Jamiu | Whole school |
| Matron | Dasola Margaret Awoyemi | Whole school |
| School Consultant | Pearce Folorunsho | Whole school |
| Head Teacher / Coordinator | Bukola Christiana Adebunmi | Primary |
| Principal, KBI College | Ganiyat Okunloye Jamiu | Secondary (JSS–SSS) |
| Manager | Babatunde Awoyemi | Whole school |
| PTA Chairman | To be confirmed | Whole school |
Some staff members appear against more than one role above — that's carried over directly from the school's own current staff listing, not a duplication error. Full staff photos to be added with each staff member's consent before publishing.
Management History
KBI Schools was founded in 2012 under the guidance of its Board of Directors, including Revd George Okikiolu and Mrs Funke Okikiolu. Funke Okikiolu-Fadesere served as the school's administrative head during its earlier years before relocating to Belfast. As the school developed and expanded beyond its original nursery and primary foundation, day-to-day administration increasingly moved to resident school leadership.
The school's development has also been supported by Babatunde Awoyemi, a STEM Education specialist trained in Physics and Atmospheric Physics at the University of Ibadan, who has contributed to the development of the STEM, Coding & Robotics and Prevocational Skills programmes. Today, the Board continues to provide strategic and academic oversight while the school's operational leadership manages its day-to-day educational and administrative activities.
Prefects
Student leadership at KBI College is built around a prefect system designed to give students meaningful opportunities to serve, lead and take responsibility within the school community. Prefects are expected to model the school's values of discipline, responsibility, humility, integrity and excellence while supporting staff and encouraging their fellow students.
Head Boy
Provides student leadership among the boys, supports school activities and works with staff and fellow prefects to promote discipline, responsibility and positive student conduct.
Head Girl
Provides student leadership among the girls, supports school activities and works with staff and fellow prefects to promote discipline, responsibility and positive student conduct.
Prefect roles
Each prefect has a defined area of responsibility and remains accountable to the school administration and designated staff.
Academic Prefect
Encourages academic seriousness and a culture of learning.
Assembly Prefect
Organises morning assemblies, announcements and gatherings.
Labour Prefect
Coordinates approved school duties and shared-space upkeep.
Health Prefect
Promotes healthy habits, hygiene and student welfare.
Punctuality Prefect
Encourages timeliness for school, assemblies and lessons.
Sports Prefect
Supports sporting activities, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Social Prefect
Supports appropriate student social activities.
Library Prefect
Encourages responsible use of the library and resources.
Sanitation & Environment
Promotes cleanliness and environmental responsibility.
Press & Information
Supports student communication and documentation.
Chapel / Religious
Supports approved assemblies and faith-related activities.
Compound Prefect
Supports orderly movement and care of the school environment.
Selection & tenure
Prefect selection at KBI College is based on a combination of academic standing, conduct and demonstrated leadership ability. Students selected for prefectship are expected to uphold the standards of the school throughout their tenure.
Prefects serve for one academic session and operate under the supervision and direction of the school's leadership and designated staff members. They are student representatives, not substitutes for teachers or administrators.
Qualities we expect
- Integrity — do what is right even when no one is watching
- Discipline — follow rules and maintain high standards of conduct
- Humility — lead through service rather than superiority
- Responsibility, respect, fairness and service to the school community