Founder, Lawrence Schools
Mr. John Afrane Boateng
Founded Lawrence Schools in 1995 and guided its growth through successive stages of development.
LawrenceCollege & SHS
Sunyani, Ghana
LawrenceCollege & SHS
About Lawrence Schools
Our Story
Lawrence Senior High School is a private school established and operated under Ghanaian law in 2010. Located in Sunyani, it offers a values-based education with English as the medium of instruction.
In 2026, Lawrence College was established to extend the institution's work through practical skills training and youth bootcamps. Lawrence serves Sunyani and the wider Ghanaian community.
Lawrence Senior High School is a private school established in 2010 under Ghanaian law.
A disciplined, values-based learning environment grounded in academic excellence.
Our leadership
Meet the leadership shaping Lawrence College & SHS and the vision behind its future.
Founder, Lawrence Schools
Founded Lawrence Schools in 1995 and guided its growth through successive stages of development.
Director, Lawrence College
John Afrane Boateng (Jnr.) is a real estate developer and valuer with experience in leadership, development and institutional governance.
To help raise inspirational captains of industry.
To produce academic and skillful excellence in learners through an atmosphere of love, adventure and discipline that nurtures each learner's unique talents and prepares them to be productive, God-fearing members of their community.
To glorify God by being an effective steward of resources, spreading love and innovative goodness.
Our learning approach
At Lawrence, learning develops knowledge, practical ability and character together. Projects, collaboration and feedback help learners apply what they know, make progress and grow into responsible members of their community.
Learners build academic understanding and critical thinking through a curriculum aligned with Ghana's national curriculum.
Projects and practical learning invite learners to apply ideas, work together and solve problems.
An atmosphere of love, adventure and discipline nurtures each learner's unique talents and sense of responsibility.
Guidance and regular feedback help learners reflect on their progress and next steps.
Operational principles
Lawrence is a Christian institution committed to efficient resource management and responsibility to our community. We enroll students whose educational needs can be met by the school. Our curriculum is aligned with Ghana's national curriculum, while program offerings and subject time allocations are also informed by innovation from the leadership team.
Mr. John Afrane Boateng
Founder, Lawrence Schools
"Every student who walks through our gates carries potential. Our job is not to discover it — it's to insist on it, every single day, until they see it in themselves."
What We Stand For
We develop self-control, respect and responsibility in learning and daily life.
We pursue high standards in academics, character and practical skills.
We nurture reverence for God and encourage students to live with faith, humility and compassion.