Primary Schools in Sierra Leone: enrolment & programmes

Primary education in Sierra Leone covers the core years where children build reading, writing, numeracy and social skills. In Freetown and other cities, many schools combine a solid curriculum with practical services for families: supervised environments, age-appropriate classrooms and structured follow-up.

A good primary school balances academics, language exposure and wellbeing, with clear communication to parents.

Programmes and learning approaches

Schools may offer national or international pathways, with bilingual education (English/French), early language initiation, and options such as arts or basic ICT. Some campuses group nursery, kindergarten and primary on the same site, ensuring continuity and stable routines.

Services families compare before enrolment

Class size and teaching supervision

Transport (school bus routes) and school canteen

Extracurricular activities: music, sports, arts, computer classes

Admissions calendar, fees and required documents

Safety, playgrounds and child-friendly facilities

Where to find primary schools across Sierra Leone

Search options are available in Freetown as well as , , , and , depending on your preferred curriculum, language approach and daily logistics.

Top Primary Schools in Freetown and Sierra Leone

Primary schools in Sierra Leone: learning, structure and support

Programmes and learning approaches

Services families compare before enrolment

Where to find primary schools across Sierra Leone

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