The school was founded in 1942 as a not-for-profit day and boarding school for children of missionaries, and other children as possible. Today, the majority of students come from Nigeria, with a good number of expatriate students. Admission is open to all. The school is owned and operated by a board of governors representing the Christian cooperating bodies involved in Hillcrest.

Hillcrest is headed by a Superintendent, and is divided into three schools, each with a principal. Elementary School is Kindergarten through 5th grade. Middle School is 6th through 8th grade, and High School is 9th through 12th grade. We offer nineteen Advanced Placement classes. Annually, almost all graduates are admitted into the western university or college of their choice, in the US, Canada, UK, Europe, or New Zealand.

Admissions open for the 2024-2025 school year!  Apply online. 

You can also refer Hillcrest School to someone for admission and receive a reward!