Strategic Plan

Our journey

2012: Founded with 40 students
2015: Expanded elementary grades
2019: Introduced Junior Secondary School
2023: Expanded to Senior Secondary School
2025: Began construction of permanent campus
2026: First graduating senior class

Strategic Planning Framework

Strategic Priority 1: Academic Excellence

Goal: Provide rigorous, engaging, and student-centered instruction that prepares learners for higher education and the workforce.

Objectives

•  Improve literacy and numeracy achievement.
•  Strengthen STEAM education.
•  Increase WASSCE pass rates.
•  Expand project-based learning.
•  Strengthen assessment practices.
•  Integrate technology across the curriculum.

Success Indicators

•  Increased national examination performance
•  Improved student achievement
•  Increased graduation rates
•  Higher university admission rates

Strategic Priority 2: Student Development and Well-Being

Goal: Develop the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and ethically.

Objectives

•  Expand extracurricular activities.
•  Increase student leadership opportunities.
•  Strengthen counseling services.
•  Promote health and wellness.
•  Expand athletics and performing arts.
•  Increase parent engagement.

Success Measures

•  Student attendance
•  Student satisfaction
•  Parent satisfaction
•  Participation in extracurricular activities

Strategic Priority 3: Faculty Excellence

Goal: Recruit, develop, and retain outstanding educators.

Objectives

•  Annual professional development
•  Teacher mentoring program
•  Technology training
•  Classroom coaching
•  Teacher leadership opportunities

Success Indicators

•  Teacher retention
•  Classroom observation ratings
•  Professional development participation

Strategic Priority 4: Technology and Innovation

Goal: Prepare students for the digital economy.

Objectives

•  Expand SmartBox Digital Learning
•  Introduce coding
•  Robotics program
•  AI literacy
•  Digital citizenship
•  Computer science curriculum

Future Investments

•  Computer laboratory
•  High-speed Internet
•  Interactive classrooms
•  Digital library

Strategic Priority 5: Campus Development and Infrastructure

Goal: Develop a modern, safe, and sustainable learning environment that supports excellence in teaching and learning.

Education First Academy is committed to developing a modern, purpose-built campus that provides a safe, inspiring, and future-ready learning environment for students and staff. As a major milestone toward this vision, the school has acquired the land for its permanent campus, and construction of the first phase is currently underway.

The current phase includes the completion of the first floor of a two-story academic building, consisting of six classrooms and administrative offices. The strategic goal is to complete this first phase by October, providing expanded learning spaces to accommodate the school's growing enrollment and academic programs.

Following the completion of the first floor, construction will continue on the second floor, further expanding the campus with additional classrooms and instructional spaces. Over time, the permanent campus will include modern classrooms, administrative offices, a multimedia library, STEAM and science laboratories, technology-rich learning spaces, and other facilities that support the Academy's mission of delivering high-quality, student-centered education.

This phased approach allows Education First Academy to continue serving its students while strategically investing in infrastructure that will benefit generations of learners and strengthen educational opportunities in Maryland County and beyond.

Key Performance Indicators
•  Completion of construction phases on schedule
•  Increase enrollment capacity
•  Improved student learning environment
•  Enhanced community use of facilities

Strategic Priority 6: Community Partnerships and Sustainability

Goal: Strengthen partnerships that support educational excellence and long-term sustainability.

Objectives

•  Develop alumni association
•  Increase fundraising
•  Corporate partnerships
•  International collaborations
•  Volunteer programs
•  Community outreach
•  Parent engagement

Capital Campaign: Building the Future Campaign

Vision: To construct a transformative learning environment that serves as a center of excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and community engagement, preparing students to become ethical leaders, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens who will contribute to the sustainable development of Liberia.

Campaign Priorities

•  Classrooms
•  Science Laboratory
•  Computer Laboratory
•  Multimedia Library
•  STEAM Center
•  Administrative Offices
•  Multipurpose Hall
•  Technology
•  Renewable Energy

Fundraising Strategies: International donors, Corporate sponsors, Foundations, Community fundraising, Grant funding, and Annual fundraising

Financial Sustainability: Revenue Sources

•  Student tuition
•  Grants
•  Donations
•  Corporate partnerships
•  Annual fundraising
•  Capital campaign
•  Rental of facilities
•  Professional development programs

Monitoring and Evaluation

•  Annual Review
•  Each strategic objective will include measurable annual targets.
•  Dashboard Indicators
•  Enrollment
•  Attendance
•  Graduation
•  National examination results
•  Teacher retention
•  Fundraising
•  Construction progress
•  Technology access
•  Financial health
•  Parent satisfaction
•  Student satisfaction

Five-Year Timeline (2026 - 2030)

•  Complete construction phase
•  Graduate first senior class
•  Launch alumni association
•  Strengthen STEAM curriculum
•  Science laboratory operational
•  Computer laboratory expanded
•  Launch robotics program
•  Strengthen partnerships
•  Launch teacher training institute

Strategic Outcomes by 2031

By the end of this strategic plan, Education First Academy will:

•  Serve 450–550 students from early childhood through Grade 12.
•  Operate from a fully developed permanent campus with modern classrooms, science laboratories, a STEAM Innovation Center, library, computer lab, multipurpose hall, and athletic facilities.
•  Achieve strong performance on national examinations and increase graduates' access to universities and technical education.
•  Be recognized as a leading K–12 institution in southeastern Liberia, known for academic excellence, innovation, and whole-child development.
•  Establish a robust network of parents, alumni, community partners, and international supporters to sustain growth and expand opportunities for students.
•  Strengthen financial sustainability through diversified funding, effective governance, and strategic partnerships.