Part ofSchools and childcare

Register a private educational institution

Register a new nursery, primary or secondary school. The Ministry of Education reviews the application with SUBEB on your behalf. Approved schools appear in our public directory.

You can use this service if:

• you are a business operating in Cross River State
• proprietor's id
• certified building plan
• teacher qualification list
• proposed curriculum
• site inspection report (can be arranged after submission)

It costs ₦45,000. From ₦45,000 for nursery/primary, ₦75,000 for secondary. This is a renewed every year service.

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You'll need to sign in to your Cross River State account to apply. If you don't have one, you can create one using your NIN (for individuals) or CAC number (for businesses).

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What you get

At the end, you will receive your school approval certificate and listing in the cross river schools directory.

How to apply

1. Sign in to your Cross River State account.
2. Fill in the online form with your details.
3. Check your answers and submit.
4. Pay the fee of ₦45,000 online.
5. A state officer will review your application. You'll receive a school approval certificate — usually within 5 working days.

After you apply

You can check the status of your application at any time from your account. We'll also send you an email update when the status changes.