Faith Baptist College

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Faith Baptist College
Address
2 Rumuoparaeli Street

,
Nigeria
Information
Type Private, high school
MottoExcellence, Discipline and Fear of God
Established9 October 2000;23 years ago (2000-10-09)
PrincipalCharles Akah
Gender Mixed
Age10to 18
ClassesJSS1 to SS3
Campus type Urban
Colour(s) Red Brown and White   
Tuition₦39,500
Affiliation Nigerian Baptist Convention
Internet access Yes
Website faithbaptistcollegephc.sch.ng

Faith Baptist College (FBC) is a Baptist private, coeducational secondary school located in the Old GRA neighborhood of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. It is affiliated with the Nigerian Baptist Convention. Its motto is "Excellence, Discipline and Fear of God."

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History

The school was founded on 9 October 2000 by the Faith Baptist Church in Port Harcourt. It started with only 13 students in the first year of admissions. Initially, teachers were brought from the Faith Baptist Senior Primary School. Full-time teaching staff arrived during the second year. [1]

Administration

The first principal of the school was Rev. Ibioseya D. Amachree. The current principal is Charles Akah.

Faith Baptist College has a school management board, and is managed based on policy frameworks formulated by this board. [1]

Facilities

One of the school's major priorities is to provide facilities for students, as well as all citizens aspiring for secondary school education. Facilities include: Science laboratories for physics, chemistry and biological studies. Others are home economics, creative arts, basic technology workshops, along with a functional library and ICT training rooms. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "About Us". Faithbaptistcollegephc.sch.ng. Retrieved 26 May 2016.