About Us

The University Preparatory Academy for Leadership Development (UniPreP) is an innovative educational and positive youth development initiative dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and leadership qualities necessary to excel in higher education and beyond. Situated at the BNI Youth Center, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, the Academy offers a unique blend of rigorous academic preparation and leadership development, ensuring students are empowered for both academic and life success.

Our Mission

To prepare students for higher education through a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), alongside fostering leadership, citizenship, and essential life skills.

Our Values

To nurture a generation of leaders who excel academically and contribute meaningfully to society.

Our Programs

UniPrep offers a unique curriculum structured into four learning tracks, delivered over three semesters, to ensure students achieve academic, career, and leadership excellence:

  1. Academic Coaching Track: Focused preparatory tutorials and study assistance for high school leavers preparing for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME).
  2. Leadership and Citizenship Track: Essential life skills, values orientation, and civic education to prepare students for college and responsible citizenship.
  3. Vocational and Skills Development Track: Training in core vocational and soft skills for independence, entrepreneurship, and self-employment.
  4. Internship/Apprenticeship and Service Learning Track: Opportunities to apply acquired skills to solve real-world challenges, meet market needs, and contribute to societal development.