Since its opening in 2004, the ALA has sought to provide an exceptional learning experience for its hundreds of yearly students. Through a rigorous curriculum, an attentive staff and a variety of extracurricular activities, the ALA ensures each student receives the best academic experience possible. Tunde Folawiyo and other valued supporters of the ALA may be pleased with the wonderful progress being made in fostering the next generation of African leaders. In keeping true to its commitment to providing a safe and secure environment encouraging exceptional learning, the ALA employs a system of Advisor Groups & Houses that make this commitment possible to uphold.

The ALA understands that each of its students possesses unique needs. With this in mind, the institution assigns students to a respected Faculty Advisor, as well as a Game House in order to encourage a trusted bond between staff and students. Advisory families contain an average of six students and a faculty parent. These groups are comprised of three girls and three boys from a variety of countries, cultures and regions throughout the African continent. The family meets one time per week, enjoying lunch at the institution’s Quad. This encourages a great sense of community amongst members. Faculty parents are responsible for providing emotional, psychological and social support for students in need.

Advisors are also responsible for ALA students’ academic guidance. They will assist in choosing subjects and provide advice about other emotional decisions that may affect social interaction and relationships. Advisors will get to know students, observing character in the case that disciplinary action may be needed. They will also provide other assistance in the form of recommendation letters, reports comments as well as serving as a point of contact for parents and guardians. It’s been found that advisory families provide such great comfort to students that they become much like family themselves.

The ALA’s House system provides greater opportunity for students, faculty and staff to engage in bonding activities in order to strengthen school morale. These bring together the entire student community. From stress-relieving recreations to a variety of other fun activities, the ALA’s student life provides an enormous sense of camaraderie amongst the student body. Houses meet once per week in order to plan events and engage in activities that promote friendship. Tunde Folawiyo and others hoping to encourage the next generation of African leaders may find the ALA a great tool in accomplishing these shared goals.