ACADEMICS & SCHOOL LIFE
Learning for every stage.
A caring learning environment where children build knowledge, character and confidence from Early Years through JHS.
Quality Education
Strong Values
Confident Futures
Our School Levels
Each stage is organised around your child’s developmental and academic needs.
Early Years
Crèche • Nursery • Kindergarten
A gentle foundation for learning, play, communication, creativity and social development.
Primary School
Lower & Upper Primary
Building strong academic foundations, independence and confidence.
Junior High School (JHS)
JHS 1 • JHS 2 • JHS 3
Preparing students for higher education, responsibility and the next stage of learning.
What Children Learn
Choose a school level to see the relevant learning areas. This keeps the page simple while still giving parents the detail they need.
Crèche, Nursery & Kindergarten
Foundation learning includes language and communication, early numeracy, creative activities, learning through play, and personal, social and physical development.
Lower Primary: English Language, Mathematics, Creative Art & Design, Our World Our People (OWOP), Religious & Moral Education, Science, French, Ghanaian Language (Twi) and Physical Education.
Upper Primary: English Language, Mathematics, Creative Art & Design, Our World Our People (OWOP), Religious & Moral Education, Science, French, Ghanaian Language (Twi), Physical Education, History and ICT.
English Language, Mathematics, Creative Art & Design, Religious & Moral Education, Science, French, Ghanaian Language (Twi), Physical Education, Social Studies, ICT and Career Technology.
School Hours
A structured school day for learning, growth and additional care.
Pre-School
Mon–Thu: 7:00 am–3:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am–2:00 pm
Primary
Mon–Thu: 7:00 am–3:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am–2:00 pm
JHS
Mon–Thu: 6:30 am–3:30 pm
Friday: 6:30 am–3:30 pm
Special Care: 3:00 pm–6:00 pm. Contact management for full details.
Beyond the Classroom
Learning at Joy Hill also includes practical, creative and physical development.
Library
Reading and research.
Science Lab
Hands-on science learning.
Computer Lab
ICT and digital skills.
Physical Education
Movement and fitness.
Music Class
Creative expression through music.
Creative Art
Creative Art & Design.
Life at Joy Hill
A glimpse into classrooms, creativity, friendships and everyday school life.
Discovering
Creating
Growing Together
Term Calendar
2026/2027 • First Term
Key dates parents are most likely to need.
Re-opening
8 September 2026
Mid-Term Examination
26–29 October 2026
Examination Week
7–14 December 2026
Vacation
17 December 2026
Full Calendar
Re-opening: 8 September 2026
Mid-Term Examination: 26–29 October 2026
Mid-Term Break begins: 30 October 2026
Mid-Term Break ends: 2 November 2026
Resumption: 3 November 2026
Open Day: 6 November 2026
Revision Week begins: 30 November 2026
Revision Week ends: 3 December 2026
Examination Week: 7–14 December 2026
Vacation: 17 December 2026
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