Apply — SMI August 2026 Abuja

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Your school

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School type * (select all that apply)

Creche / Nursery Primary Junior Secondary Senior Secondary Tertiary

School ownership *

Your role at the school *

When making a major decision for your school, how do you decide? *

Students currently enrolled *

Years in operation *

Where is your school located? *

How would you describe your parent community? *

Exposed parents are typically educated, professionally employed, tech-confident, and open to modern school systems. Unexposed parents tend to prefer traditional communication styles and may need more guidance when new tools or approaches are introduced.

Challenges & Technology

Help us understand where your school is right now

What is the biggest challenge you face running your school right now? *

How do parents currently receive updates and reports from your school? *

Tell us about a significant change you made at your school that required parents to adjust or buy in. *

Why do you want to join the School Management Institute? *

Does your school currently use any software or digital tools to manage operations? *

How comfortable are you personally with using technology tools for your school? *

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Goals & Commitment

Help us understand where you want to take your school

What does success look like for your school 12 months from now? *

The program runs virtually via Zoom on weekday evenings or weekends. Do you have reliable internet access? *

How did you hear about SMI? *

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