Primary 1–2
Band 01Ages 6–7
Phonics, early maths, songs, social-emotional play
For Nigerian families
Structured learning.
Wherever you are.
SafeRoots is a complete, self-paced primary programme for children whose classrooms are out of reach. Daily lessons on WhatsApp. A named facilitator for your child's class band, whenever you need support.
- 6
- Class bands, Primary 1–6
- 5
- Lessons a week
- 1
- Named facilitator per band
Built for slow networksWhatsApp-first deliveryNigerian-trained facilitatorsTerm reports & certificatesSafeguarded by design
Our mission
Why Roots Academy exists.
To give every Nigerian child access to a complete, structured and safeguarded primary education — delivered on the phone the family already owns, at a pace the child can actually keep.
Our vision is a Nigeria where no child’s education stops because of distance, cost, illness, relocation or the shortage of a good school nearby. We answer to the pupils we teach, the parents who trust us and the sponsors who support us — with honest reporting and safeguarding built in, not bolted on.
Read our full mission, vision & values →The programme
A whole school year, designed for one child at a time.
Three class bands cover Primary 1–6. Each child is placed in the band that fits their level, not just their age. The curriculum follows Nigerian national learning outcomes, adapted for delivery on a phone.
Primary 3–4
Band 02Ages 8–9
English, maths, basic science, social studies, creative arts
Primary 5–6
Band 03Ages 10–11
Full curriculum, study skills, project work, transition to JSS1
How it works
Six steps. Then the programme runs itself.
From enrolment to your first lesson takes one afternoon. After that, you'll find a new lesson in WhatsApp every weekday morning, like clockwork.
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Enrol in 5 minutes
Choose your child's age group and complete the simple enrolment form. Pay your first month via Paystack — card, transfer, or USSD.
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Save our number
We send a welcome WhatsApp from the SafeRoots number. Save it once. From that moment, daily lessons land in your chats.
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Open the app
Tap the link in your welcome message and add SafeRoots to your phone's home screen. It works like any other app.
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A new lesson, ready when you are
Each weekday, the day's lesson arrives on WhatsApp — a PDF, a short voice note, and a friendly nudge. Open it whenever fits your family's rhythm.
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Your facilitator, on call
Each class band has a named facilitator your family can message directly with questions, plus periodic check-ins on your child's progress.
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Term reports & badges
At the end of each term you receive a written report and a printable certificate of progress. Hold-it-in-your-hand proof of growth.
Built for the way you live
School without the school run.
We built SafeRoots for families who can't always rely on the road, the power, or the network. Everything we send is small, downloadable, and stays on your phone.
Works on a feature phone
Lessons arrive on WhatsApp. No app required for the basics. The companion app is optional and lightweight.
Works offline
Open today's lesson once, and it stays available even when the network drops out.
A real, named facilitator
Every class band has a named Nigerian-trained facilitator your family can reach directly with questions — not a chatbot.
Safeguarded by design
No public groups. Each family is in private, supervised conversation. Full safeguarding policy on request.
Fees
Honest pricing. No hidden fees.
Pay monthly, by term, or by year. All prices are in Nigerian naira. Diaspora family can pay by card from anywhere in the world.
Monthly
₦4,500/ month
Pay as you go. Cancel anytime.
- 20 weekday lessons
- Facilitator support
- Term report
- WhatsApp support
Term
₦13,000/ 12 weeks
One full school term. Save ₦500.
- 60 weekday lessons
- Facilitator support
- Printable certificate
- Priority support
Annual
₦45,000/ year
Three terms. Save ₦9,000.
- 180 weekday lessons
- Facilitator support
- All term reports
- Annual portfolio
No child turned away
Sponsorship is available for families who cannot afford the fees.
If cost is the only thing standing between your child and school, apply for a sponsored place. Applications are reviewed confidentially.
Apply for a sponsored place →Who we are
A registered Nigerian school, run by named people.
Roots Academy is the school; SafeRoots Learning Nigeria Ltd is the registered company behind it. Our leadership is public, and our credentials are verified before we publish them.
Founder & Director
Nkeiruka Bernadette Eze
Founder of Roots Academy and Director of SafeRoots Learning Nigeria Ltd, and authorised regulatory signatory. Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and privacy contact. Responsible for the programme and family relationships.
Director & School Head
Obi Onyinye Juliet
Appointed Director and School Head / Head Teacher on 28 July 2026. Leads academic standards, curriculum delivery, and facilitator support across Primary 1–6, and serves as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
TRCN status: registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria. Academic and professional qualifications verified by SafeRoots on 29 July 2026; certified copies are held on file and available to regulators on request. Certificates and personal identification are never published.
- Legal entity
- SafeRoots Learning Nigeria Ltd
- CAC registration
- RC 9719494
- TIN
- 2623715464696
- Telephone
- +234 707 422 5906
- Registered office
- No. 990 B, Section B, KYC Homes, Phase 2, Sabon Lugbe East Layout, Lugbe Airport Road, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Questions
What parents ask us first.
- What do I need to start?
- A phone with WhatsApp and any kind of internet — even a slow connection works. A tablet helps but is not required. We send lessons as PDFs and short voice notes so they open on any device.
- What if we lose internet for a few days?
- Lessons you have already opened stay available offline. When you come back online, the missed lessons are still in WhatsApp, ready to catch up.
- Who supports my child?
- Each class band has a named, Nigerian-trained facilitator your family can message directly with academic questions. Our admin team handles everything else — enrolment, scheduling, and day-to-day enquiries. Lessons are self-paced, so your child works through the curriculum on the rhythm that fits your family.
- Can family abroad sponsor a child?
- Yes. Many of our families are sponsored by an uncle, aunt, or family friend overseas. You pay the same Paystack link from anywhere — card payments work internationally.
- How is this different from a YouTube channel?
- SafeRoots is a structured programme. Every lesson follows a written curriculum, every family has a named facilitator they can reach, and every term ends with a report card. It is school — just delivered differently.
- Does SafeRoots offer the First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)?
- No — SafeRoots issues its own leaving testimonial when your child completes a level, which most secondary schools accept for JSS1 admission. The government FSLC is no longer required by most schools, so we don't offer it. If your child needs an FSLC for a specific school, we recommend completing Primary 6 at a registered school instead. Families aiming for Federal Government Unity Colleges can register independently for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) — this doesn't require an FSLC either.
SafeRoots Learning Nigeria Limited issues its own leaving testimonial on completion, accepted by most secondary schools. We do not issue the government FSLC. Families needing FSLC for a specific school should complete Primary 6 at a registered school. NCEE registration (for Federal Unity Colleges) is independent and does not require an FSLC.
Open for enrolment
Begin your child's first day with SafeRoots.
Five minutes to enrol. Lessons start the next school morning. We will be in touch on WhatsApp the moment you join.