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By Chinelo Obogo
Pupils of Bridge Nigeria have come top in the national common entrance examination for five consecutive years with the average score surging to 137 in 2023, from the previous year’s average of 133, the school has said.
Speaking of the improvement in the average score, Manager, Academics, Ezinne Tochie-Asogwa, said their pupils demonstrated remarkable improvement in their performance compared to the previous year
and that key metrics such as average scores, gender distribution among top scorers, subject-specific achievements, and the consistency of results in subjects like Mathematics and English are considered.
She said the pupils’ success story extends beyond gender boundaries, with both male and female pupils securing the top three positions and that this gender-parity achievement underscores their commitment to nurturing talent irrespective of gender, fostering an atmosphere where all pupils have equal opportunities to excel academically.
“This four-point advancement signifies a collective elevation of academic prowess among Bridge pupils, reflecting their dedication, preparedness, and focused efforts. Starting from Primary 5, we provide common entrance preparation materials and examinations to our pupils which helps us track their performances and provide personalised support to every child. For us at Bridge, we strive to ensure a year-on-year growth and improvement in pupil’s performance,” she said.
The Managing Director, Foyinsola Akinjayeju, who also spoke on the performance of the pupils, said:
“The improved performance of Bridge pupils in the 2023 National Common Entrance Examination can be attributed to a combination of factors. Our commitment to holistic education, inclusive learning environments and gender parity.
“In addition, our well-rounded curriculum which emphasises core subjects like Mathematics and English played a pivotal role. As Bridge pupils continue to demonstrate exceptional results, it underscores our dedication to nurturing well-rounded, capable, and confident individuals who are well-equipped to excel in their academic pursuits and beyond.
“Notably, the 2023 results mirror those of the preceding year in terms of subject-specific achievements. Pupils excelled in subjects like Mathematics and English, displaying consistency in their performance. This consistency points towards a systematic and effective teaching approach that spans multiple academic years. Bridge’s focus on these foundational subjects indicates a well-structured curriculum that ensures pupils have a strong grasp of core concepts, contributing to their overall success.
“A 2022 report by Professor Micheal Kremer, a 2019 Nobel Prize-winning Harvard Scholar, following a two-year study of the holistic Bridge Methodology found that Bridge increased pupil learning nearly by one year. Bridge Community School pupils have consistently delivered high scores at the National Common Entrance Examinations for five consecutive years, surpassing the national and state cut-off marks into federal unity schools. These results have also earned some of these Bridge pupils scholarship placements in top secondary schools in Nigeria,” Akinjayeju said.
