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Our Mission · Carter Basic Cycle School
At Carter Basic Cycle School, our mission is to provide a safe, caring, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment where every child is given the opportunity to discover their potential, develop confidence, build strong character, and achieve academic excellence. From Nursery through Primary and Junior Secondary education, we are committed to laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning by combining quality education with discipline, creativity, critical thinking, good values, and practical skills. We believe that every child is unique, capable, and deserving of the right guidance, encouragement, and opportunities to succeed. Our dedicated goal is not only to educate children, but to raise responsible, confident, respectful, and future-ready young people who can make meaningful contributions to their families, communities, and society. Through the partnership of our teachers, parents, and the wider school community, we strive to create an educational experience where children are inspired to learn, encouraged to dream, empowered to grow, and prepared to become the leaders and positive citizens of tomorrow.
At Carter Basic Cycle School, we don't simply prepare children for examinations—we prepare them for life.

A Message from the Principal
Since our establishment in 2004, Carter Basic Cycle School has remained committed to one important mission: to provide quality education while nurturing students into responsible, disciplined, confident, and successful individuals.
Over the years, we have had the privilege of educating and guiding many young people who have gone on to make meaningful contributions to their families, communities, and society. Our greatest satisfaction is seeing our former students grow into individuals who are doing well in their various fields and making us proud. At Carter Basic Cycle School, we believe that education goes beyond the classroom. We strive to develop the intellectual, moral, social, and personal character of every child entrusted to our care. Our students are encouraged to learn, think independently, respect others, develop good values, and prepare themselves for the responsibilities of adulthood. For more than two decades, our commitment has remained strong. We continue to work with dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and our students to create an environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their full potential. To every parent considering Carter Basic Cycle School for your child, I want to assure you that your child's education, character, and future are important to us. When you choose our school, you are entrusting us with more than a student—you are entrusting us with a future. As we look ahead, we remain committed to improving our standards, embracing new opportunities, and continuing the legacy of excellence that began in 2004. Thank you for trusting Carter Basic Cycle School. Together, we can continue to build brighter futures for our children.
— The Principal Carter Basic Cycle School
Our Departments
Three departments under one roof, so children can stay with a school that already knows them. Fees are in Gambian Dalasi.



Questions
We are at Tallinding Bantaba, Kanifing Municipality, Serekunda, The Gambia.
Nursery (Nursery 1 to 3), Lower Basic (Grade 1 to 6) and Upper Basic (Grade 7 to 9).
Use the Apply / Enquire button, complete the short application form, and the school will contact you. You can also call or message us on WhatsApp.
The Fees page shows the enrolment fee for new students and the school fees per term for each department.
Send an application or an enquiry and the school will get back to you.