Albert Academy
The Albert Academy (AA) is a secondary school in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
| Albert Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Berry Street Sierra Leone | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Motto | Esse Quam Videri (Rather to be, than to seem) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | United Methodist Church |
| Established | October 4, 1904 |
| Founder | Ira Albert |
| Gender | Boys and girls until the 6334 system,now it's purely For Boys |
| Age | 10 to 20 |
| Enrolment | B.E.C.E and W.A.C.E |
The school's motto is Esse Quam Vederi (Rather to be than to Seem). It is situated at Berry Street in Freetown.
The school is sometimes referred to as Mende Man College reflecting the fact that over the years students from the Mende tribe in Sierra Leone were overrepresented. AA students have also been referred to as Okamory Boys due to the area in which the school is located in Freetown. However, the school has students from everywhere in Sierra Leone and it is not restricted to any tribe.
Although the school has a Christian tradition, the United Methodist Church, students from all religious background can attend. It has alumni associations in the UK, USA and Freetown. The alumni associations make contributions to the school including, for example, giving scholarships and grants to students.