Gift International Model Schools are Christian Schools which operate more or less like seminary institution. Learning in these schools are done at the feet of Christ Jesus. Gift International Model School is a renowned institution based on a distinctive and attractive campus that provides top quality academic, social and cultural facilities to students. GIMS is ranked one of the best in Nigeria and is consistently at the top set of institution for students satisfaction. The philosophy of the school is embodied in her motto: which is “Knowledge with Godliness”. The philosophy is principally aimed at inculcating in students and staff, the discipline and hardwork to be able to acquire both the practical and theoretical skills necessary for self reliance. The schools were founded to set the pace, in education, moral and spiritual training of the pupils and students. Gift International Model Schools were established in September 1996 with both Nursery and Primary Schools. In 2004, the schools added Junior Secondary School which grew up to Senior Secondary School in 2006. The Primary School sat for their First School Leaving Certificate the first time in 2002, The First Junior School Certificate Examination in 2005 and the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination in the year 2010. .

The schools were established to set the ‘Pace’ in education internationally and also train the spiritual life of the pupils and students as they learn at the feet of Christ Jesus. The basic target which the schools pursued vigorously to achieve include among other things the following: A. To provide the solid and standard academic knowledge to all her pupils and students B. To provide a balanced spiritual and moral training for her pupils and students .