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Raising Confident Readers, One Sound at a Time

At De Royalville Signet School, we build a strong foundation for lifelong learning through structured phonics instruction, clear speech, and hands-on discovery.
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About us

We are here to help parents raise happy and healthy children

De Royalville Signet School was founded on a simple but powerful belief: every child deserves the tools to read, speak, and think with confidence. Located in Mowe, Ogun State, Nigeria, we set out to create a school where phonics-based literacy and hands-on discovery work hand in hand to shape well-rounded, capable learners.

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At De Royalville Signet School we transform learning by combining textbooks with engaging, practical activities that help your child truly understand and apply each concept.

Esther Akinola

Founder & Head of School

Age category Option

Age-specific support for every stage

Toddlers

A gentle, nurturing start where toddlers build language, motor skills, and confidence through play, in a safe and loving environment.

Preschool

A playful introduction to letters, sounds, and early routines that prepares children for structured phonics learning.

Nursery

Structured, systematic phonics instruction that teaches children to blend sounds, decode words, and begin reading with confidence.

Primary

Confident readers and communicators apply their phonics foundation across subjects through structured lessons and hands-on, practical learning.

Why Choose Us

The best early learning experience

Our phonics first approach means children don't just memorize letters they learn to read, sound out, and understand language with confidence from an early age. Paired with hands-on activities that let children touch, build, and explore, we make learning something children look forward to every day.

Kindness

We lead with warmth, patience, and respect for every child.

Creativity

We give imagination room to grow.

Emotional

We nurture hearts as much as minds.

Innovation

Our teaching methods evolve to give children the best possible learning experience.

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Daily activities

Designed to help children realize their potential

Morning Huddles

A warm start to the day. Children gather in small circles to greet one another, share how they're feeling, and set the tone for the day ahead building confidence, communication, and a sense of belonging from the very first bell.

Story Circle

A dedicated time for storytelling and read-aloud sessions that build listening skills, imagination, and a love for language while reinforcing the phonics sounds children are learning.

Creative Corner

Free-flowing time for art, craft, and imaginative play, where children express themselves and strengthen the creativity that underpins confident, independent thinking.

Learning Lab

Hands-on, guided sessions where children explore phonics, numbers, and ideas through practical activities rather than passive listening turning every lesson into an experience they can touch, build, and understand.

Reflection & Wind-Down

A calm close to the day, where children reflect on what they've learned and enjoyed — reinforcing memory, emotional awareness, and a positive end to their school day.

Outdoor Play

Active, supervised play that supports physical development, teamwork, and healthy release of energy — because well-rounded learning includes movement, not just the classroom.

Meet the teachers

Experts in giving your children best start

Ella Stark

Lead teacher and 1-2 year olds

Harriet Bailey

Teacher: 2-3 year olds

Melinda Schiller

Teacher: 3-4 year olds

What parent say
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"Since joining De Royal Signet School, my daughter has gone from struggling with letters to reading full sentences on her own. The phonics method really works."
Mrs. Adeyemi
Parent of a Nursery pupil.

More than just a joyful place

Ready to give your child a strong start? Enroll today and become part of the De Royalville Signet family.