Our story
About Us
What began with three pupils in a single classroom has grown into a full Montessori preschool and primary school — without losing the home-away-from-home feeling it started with.
From the Director's desk
Why Accolade House exists
Accolade House was born out of a gap we saw between reality and expectation — many working parents no longer had the time their children needed. I had always desired to teach children, and that desire led me here.
We started with four commitments: to aid working parents in raising their children well; to correct abnormalities we noticed in the education sector; to teach simple manners like "please" and "thank you"; and to build real life skills.
In September 2006, we opened with just 3 pupils. We began with the youngest ones first, because that is the stage when knowledge and morals take root most deeply. For the first three years we ran preschool only — until parents, seeing the good work being done, asked us to continue it into primary school. In 2009, our primary school was born.
The name itself came from a wish for a school that stands apart — where children are trained to gather as many accolades as they can carry through life.
Mrs. Mfon Okon-Umoren Director & Founder, Accolade House Montessori School
From the Director of Education
A learning community without limitations
My name is Unyime Okorosobo and I am very excited to welcome you to Accolade House. Your time here will be worthwhile for both you and your precious children.
Accolade House is a unique learning community that offers the right environment for children to explore and learn without limitations. Our focus is the development of the whole child — physically, socially and emotionally sound, and a relevant contributor to nation-building.
Our children are intelligent, confident, and can express their thoughts and ideas clearly. Our school is a safe zone where children are free to make mistakes and learn from them — because a child can learn and achieve anything they are willing to work hard at.
We value and depend heavily on the Parent-School partnership, because education in school alone is no education at all. I look forward to working in partnership with you on your child's journey.
Unyime Okorosobo Director of Education, Accolade House Montessori School
Statement of purpose
We do not mould a child — we unfold one
We believe that every child is born with abilities, peculiarities and potential, waiting for the right time and environment to blossom. If a child does not attain their optimum potential, they will not be able to bless the world with the gifts they came with — like a butterfly that could not fly well because its wings were damaged when someone tried to rush it from its cocoon. That is why at Accolade House we do not mould a child, we unfold one. Our environment is warm with love, rich with nourishment, welcoming and safe.
Vision
To be a renowned school of international standard
In academics and morals, where children are raised to think independently and love learning.
Mission
A warm, nurturing environment for every child
Accolade House is committed to providing a warm and nurturing environment that stimulates creative learning, where every child feels secure to unfold into a total being.
Core values
Five values, five colours — just like our crest
Each figure in our logo grows a little taller than the one before it — just like the values we build in every child, year after year.
Relevance
- Enthusiastic, lifelong learners who use knowledge to solve real-life problems in their community
- Able to solve problems — preparing them to be the leaders of the future
Grit
- Persevere in accomplishing goals despite obstacles
- Focus their best effort in all of their work
- Succeed collectively and individually, achieving their personal best
Integrity
- Interact through honest, respectful, open communication
- Fulfil commitments and promises
- Demonstrate fairness in judgment and action
Collaboration
- Work as a team through internal and external partnerships
- Align efforts for the common purpose of every pupil's success
- Stay prepared to share knowledge with others
Service
- Give back to the community through outreach & CSR
- Encourage acts of kindness in little things
- Actively celebrate service opportunities in school and beyond
Achievements
Nearly two decades of growth
Accolade House is accredited to write the Common Entrance Examination, and our pupils have gone on to schools of their choice — with integration made easier wherever family relocation takes them.
Still climbing
More recent wins
May 2026
ChessMaster Competition — Eko Hotels
23rd place out of 150 participants.
February 2026
Chalcedony Spelling Bee (13th Edition)
2nd place winners.
March 2024
Maths & Science Competition — Winfield School
3rd place, Grades 4 and 5 — competing against older pupils.
Leadership
Meet the senior management team
Mrs. Mfon Okon-Umoren
Director & Founder
Unyime Okorosobo
Director of Education
Mrs. Temilola Omoyeni
Head of School
Mrs. Glory Aboje
Head of Preschool
To be announced
Head of Primary
Come see the environment for yourself.
There's no better way to know if Accolade House is right for your family than to visit our campus in Majeck.