Canterbury International Schools vs Marymount School

	C Canterbury International Schools Lagos, Nigeria	M Marymount School Lagos, Nigeria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year NGN 453,000	Fees / year NGN 450,000 - 4,500,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 16 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type —	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Christian Curriculum, Nigerian Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Indian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 14
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location —
Stages	Stages —	Stages —
School type	School type —	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission fees - A one‑time admission/registration fee is published by directory listings as follows: ₦10,000 for the main school and ₦5,000 for creche/pre‑school in the listings for the 2026/2027 academic year. Tuition fees (by year group / payment frequency) - The school's published listings and directories report tuition as a termly charge rather than a monthly or annual flat fee; published termly ranges for the school run approximately between ₦151,000 and ₦300,000 per term. These termly figures should be used to calculate annual costs by multiplying by the number of terms billed. - A small number of third‑party summaries include full‑year example totals: an annual figure quoted for a boarding student is ₦3,185,200 and for a day student ₦1,925,200 (this figure represents a reported annual total from an external summary). Use the termly range above to reconcile differences between listings. - No complete, itemised schedule specifying fees per single school year group (for example Nursery, Reception, Years 1–6, Years 7–11, Sixth Form) with exact per‑term or per‑year amounts for each year group was publicly available in the school's published listings at the time of this review. Where directories show only a termly range, that range applies across the school's sections unless otherwise specified. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed termly (parents receive term bills for tuition and associated charges). Parents use the school's online billing/payment portal to retrieve and settle invoices. Exact due dates and penalties for late payment are set on the school's invoices and billing notices. Boarding fees (where applicable) - The school operates both day and boarding options according to public listings. A third‑party summary reports an example annual boarding total of ₦3,185,200; directories also list the school as offering boarding services but do not publish an itemised boarding fee schedule (room, meals, accommodation deposit, extras). Separate boarding breakdowns (termly boarding component, deposits or boarding‑only charges) were not published in the publicly available listings. Other costs and recurring / one‑off charges - Common additional charges reported in external school listings and profiles include: uniform, transport/bus fees, examination and registration fees (external exam entries), textbooks or book deposits, activity/trip fees, and snacks/meals where catered lunch is offered. Specific amounts for these items were not published in the publicly accessible listings found. Refunds and deposits - No detailed public refund policy or definitive schedule for refundable deposits (for example: security deposit, refundable caution) was published in the school listings reviewed. Typical practice among comparable international schools is that admission/acceptance fees are non‑refundable and that any refundable security deposit is refunded at leaving subject to notice and deductions; however, this school's specific refund terms and any conditions tied to deposits were not published in the publicly available material. Fee payment options and how to pay - The school uses an online billing/payment portal (Edves) for issuing bills and accepting payments through the family invoice interface; parents obtain and pay bills through that portal. The portal is presented as the school's official bill retrieval/payment channel in its school billing page. Exact accepted payment instruments (which card brands, whether domiciliary/foreign‑currency card payments, direct bank transfers or POS/bank deposit details) are supplied on school invoices and the payment portal at the time of billing. Summary of availability and gaps - Publicly available school listings and directories provide admission fee figures, a termly tuition range, and confirmation that day and boarding options exist, but no complete, itemised 2026/27 fee schedule broken down by every school year group (Nursery → Sixth Form) with per‑term amounts was published in the sources reviewed. The school's online billing portal (Edves) is used for invoicing and payment; detailed line‑by‑line fees, exact payment methods, refunds policy language, and per‑year‑group charges normally appear on the official invoice or the school's formal fee schedule when issued to parents.	Fee details Application fees - No separate application or non-refundable registration fee is publicly listed for Marymount School, Lekki; one public school listing shows an Admission Fee of ₦0 and other directories indicate admission is open but do not publish a distinct application charge. Tuition fees (by year group / per term) - The school does not publish a full, itemized per-year fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year. Available public listings give termly tuition ranges rather than detailed year-by-year amounts. - Reported termly ranges from public school directories (separating sections where indicated): - Nigerian/General section: approximately ₦150,000 to ₦300,000 per term. - Indian section (CBSE/Indian curriculum): approximately ₦301,000 to ₦500,000 per term. - Because a full tuition table by individual year group (e.g., Nursery, Reception, Primary 1–6) is not publicly posted, exact per-term and per-year totals for specific year groups are not available in public listings. Billing schedule and payment terms - A detailed billing schedule (exact invoice dates, due dates, penalties for late payment, or whether fees are payable termly/semesterly/annually) is not publicly published in available sources. Public listings indicate termly fee amounts but do not provide the school's formal payment terms or due-date schedule. Boarding fees - Marymount School, Lekki operates as a day-only school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are published. Other costs and compulsory extras - Specific charges for uniforms, textbooks, transport (bus), extracurricular activities, examination or assessment fees, or consumables are not published in a centralized public fee schedule for the school. Public listings note that separate costs (uniforms, activities) are commonly charged by similar schools, but Marymount's exact amounts for these items are not posted. Refund information - No publicly available refund policy, withdrawal notice requirement, or rules for reimbursement of refundable deposits are published for Marymount School, Lekki in the sources reviewed. Fee payment options - There is no publicly listed, detailed set of accepted payment methods (for example specific bank details, credit-card processors, or online payment platforms) in the available public listings. Contact details are published for enquiries. Summary regarding public availability of detailed fees - Publicly available school-directory entries and listings report termly tuition ranges (see above) and confirm the school's status as a nursery/primary day school with an Indian section, but they do not publish a full, year-group-by-year-group fee schedule, nor do they publish comprehensive billing terms, itemized extras, refund terms, or the school's accepted payment methods for the 2026/27 academic year. For clarity: the figures above are ranges reported in public listings; a complete per-year fee table and formal payment/refund terms were not available in those listings.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details A blend of the British and Nigerian Curricula. The school has a Nigerian Section and an International Section.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Education beyond the classroom includes a VI Form Initiation Programme, a Work Experience Programme, a Mentoring Programme and a Student Union. These activities develop leadership, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills. The IB learner profile fosters learners who are inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective. Sport and physical education promote self-confidence, effort, fair play and teamwork. Achievements are recognised in assemblies and through certificates and public praise.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is a priority from the very beginning. The Early Years follow the English Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. All teachers are native English speakers. An immersion approach to English is provided. There is a high adult-to-child ratio to support small-group work and maximise opportunities to develop spoken English. In the IB Diploma Programme, the language of teaching and learning is English.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mentoring Programme and a Student Union provide student support and peer-led activities. The IB learner profile includes caring, open-mindedness, balance and reflection that guide student wellbeing. Sport and arts activities promote self-confidence and a healthy lifestyle. Achievements are recognised in assemblies, encouraging effort and positive self-esteem. Extracurricular activities help students develop leadership, communication and teamwork skills.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Marymount School, Lekki was conceived in 2007 as a Montessori based preschool and nursery in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. It was founded by Mrs. Olajumoke Dare in partnership with her sister, Dr. Adeola Owodunni. The school later expanded to offer nursery and primary education, incorporating both British and Nigerian curricula. In 2012, an Indian Curriculum Section was introduced in collaboration with Mrs. Kavita Chellaram to serve the expatriate Indian community in Lagos. After seven years as a preschool and nursery, the school began admitting primary pupils in September 2014.
Community	Community —	Community Marymount School, Lekki is a happy, safe, and welcoming close-knit community where all are respected, encouraged, and supported to reach their full potential. The school emphasizes a child-centered, interactive learning approach and a warm cooperation between parents and teachers. The school includes Nigerian and Indian sections and welcomes pupils from diverse backgrounds to learn together. The mission focuses on developing the mind and character of each child.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The school has Indian Section which follows the Indian CBSE syllabus.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies The school offers an enriched after-school program.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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