Northern School of Business
| Northern School of Business | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary/high school |
| Motto | Ambition is the ladder to success |
| Established | 1972 |
| Grades | Forms 1–3 |
| Nickname | NOBISCO |
Northern School of Business (NOBISCO) is a mixed-gender school in Tamale in the Northern Region of Ghana.[1]
History
A. S. O. Arthur founded the Northern School of Business as a private institution in 1972. After that, the school was housed in a temporary building lacking piped water, electricity, and other necessities. In 1976, the school became a part of the public system. In 1991, it was transformed into a senior secondary school.[2][3] The current headmaster is Alhassan Issah Dokurugu.[4] 50th Anniversary: Celebrated its 50th anniversary in November 2022.[5]
Population
The school had more than 3,000 students enrolled as of November 2022, and roughly 227 teaching and support staff members.[5]
Stakeholders
- Old Students Association: A functioning association that supports the school.
- Parent-Teacher Association (PTA): A very vibrant PTA that has been a major provider of infrastructure.[6]
Programs offered
- Business
- General Science
- General Arts
- Home Economics
Vision
The school aims to give its students a top-notch education so they can earn the credentials needed to continue their education in post-secondary institutions, and grow into law-abiding, contributing citizens prepared to take on leadership roles in the nation's efforts to combat poverty and advance socioeconomic development. It also encourages extracurricular activities that are essential for the development of human resources.[7]
School infrastructure
| Classroom | Science laboratories | Computer laboratories | Libraries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
References
- ^ "Northern School Of Business Tamale Courses And Details - Sky News Gh". 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "NORTHERN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ONLINE ADMISSION". www.myshsadmission.com. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Northern School of Business". GhanaHighSchools.com. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "NOBISCO 50th anniversary launched". 23 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Vice President Bawumia joins as NOBISCO marks 50years of excellence". 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ "PTA – Northern School of Business". nobisco.org. Archived from the original on 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ "Northern School of Business -". 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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