Halifield Schools and Marymount School are both in Lagos, about 19 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes. Halifield Schools also offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge (Secondary), and Marymount School also offers Indian. Published annual fees are NGN 690,000 - 1,200,000 at Halifield Schools and NGN 450,000 - 4,500,000 at Marymount School, which puts Marymount School roughly 162% higher. Halifield Schools takes pupils from 2 to 16, and Marymount School from 2 to 11. Typical class sizes are 18 at Halifield Schools and 14 at Marymount School.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary)
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Indian Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
18
Typical class size
14
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1996
Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Halifield Schools operates two Lagos campuses in Nigeria: Maryland (2-6 Oki Lane, Maryland, Lagos) and Lekki (Plot 6, Providence Street, Lekki Phase 1). The Maryland campus is described as a serene environment and is located on Oki Lane opposite KICC Church, not far from Ikeja; the Lekki campus sits on its own grounds at Providence Street, Lekki Phase 1.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Early Years (toddlers, playgroup, nursery, reception); Elementary (Year 1–6); Halifield College (secondary).
- Application fee: N10,000 (paid to purchase and submit the application form). This application fee is non‑refundable. - Acceptance fee: an acceptance fee is required to secure an offered place and must be paid within one month of accepting the admission offer. Promotional offers (for example, a waiver of an acceptance fee of N150,000 for the first 50 pupils at the Lekki campus) have been offered at times.
Tuition fees (charged per term) — by school level
- Early Years / Primary (Toddler, Playgroup, Nursery, Reception, Years 1–6): Tuition per term is in the range N151,000 – N300,000. Tuition is billed on a per‑term basis. - Secondary / College (Years 7 and above / College): Tuition per term is in the range N301,000 – N500,000. Tuition is billed on a per‑term basis.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is invoiced per term (parents are expected to pay tuition on a per‑term billing cycle). Once an offer of admission is accepted, the acceptance fee must be paid within one month to guarantee the place. - The school operates an online payment system (Edves) that supports secure payments by card and by bank transfer for school fees.
Boarding fees
- Halifield Schools offers both day and boarding options; boarding provision is available for applicable year groups. Specific boarding fee amounts are charged in addition to tuition for boarders.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- School bus / shuttle service: a bus shuttle is available; the school offers discounts on shuttle charges for qualifying siblings (see sibling discount below). - Lunch programme and extra‑curricular activities: the school operates a lunch programme and a wide range of extra‑curricular activities (these programmes and certain activities may carry separate fees). - Acceptance pack / enrolment items: an acceptance pack is provided after admission; families should expect additional one‑off enrolment or kit items (acceptance pack) and optional activity costs.
Discounts, scholarships and fee reductions
- Sibling discount: 10% off tuition for the third child. - Bus shuttle discount: 50% off bus shuttle services for the third child. - Scholarships and merit/need‑based awards: the school runs named scholarships (including merit awards for top entrance exam scores and need‑based scholarships); specific selection criteria apply.
Refunds
- The application fee is stated as non‑refundable. (Refund rules for other fee categories are determined by school policy and by the terms of acceptance; families should note the non‑refundable status of the application fee.)
Accepted payment methods
- Online payment via the school's Edves portal: card payments and bank transfers are supported.
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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.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
The boarding houses cater to Upper Elementary (Years 4-6) and College male and female students. The houses are run by a hostel team including resident house parents, a registered nurse, and cooks, coordinated by the Head of Boarding. Rooms are air-conditioned and shared, with a structured routine that includes chores, study, and weekend activities. Meals are provided with two menus (continental and local), nightcap snacks daily, and allergy-conscious alternatives; security is 24-hour with CCTV and regular police patrols.
Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
All meals are provided to boarding students in the school kitchen. There are two menus for boarders—continental and local cuisine—with nightcap snacks daily and treats on special occasions. Alternative meals are prepared for students with documented food allergies.
Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
The school is administered by a Governing Board made up of professional, eminent Nigerians with a passion for education. The Governing Board makes major decisions concerning the schools and assists the Director who manages the school. A Head of Schools, Head Teacher, Elementary and College Principal are in charge of day-to-day running.
Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school teaches a dynamic blend of the Nigerian and British curricula, utilizing the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exam (WASSCE) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) syllabi. The blended curriculum prepares students for WASSCE, IGCSE, BECE (Junior Secondary) and CHECKPOINT (Junior Secondary). Edmodo is used to connect teachers and learners outside the classroom, and co-curricular clubs include music, craft, robotics, graphics, photography, weaving, cooking and chess. The school maintains international partnerships and foreign collaborations, with foreign scholarships awarded to scholars who meet partner-school requirements.
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
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
The school reports a 10% success rate in external examinations.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
Differentiated Learning, the Study Boost Program and Mentorship and Discipline are offered to support diverse abilities; co-curricular opportunities include an Award Winning Orchestra and clubs in music, craft, robotics, graphics, photography, weaving, cooking and chess.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
The school includes Personal, Social and Emotional Development as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Core values are Steadfastness, Honesty, Excellence, Determination, Diligence, Integrity, and Confidence, and the school aims to make every child feel valued and cared for. Learning at Halifield is framed as holistic, combining academics with character and life skills. The school emphasizes partnership with parents to support pupils' development and uses mentoring and counseling to support personal growth.
Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
The Intervention program offers Study Boost to bridge academic gaps. It targets identified learning needs and runs for two terms with half-term and end-of-term assessments to monitor progress. It features mostly individualized instruction, addressing problem areas step-by-step, with regular reviews and progress indicators to determine readiness to move ahead.
Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
The Language Lab supports Yoruba, English and Igbo, indicating a multilingual language-learning environment.
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Mentoring forms the backbone of student development, and counseling is provided by an in-house Guidance Counsellor who supports students in study habits, academic assessments, career development, and personal/social development.
Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
Halifield Schools offer spacious, technologically outfitted classrooms across its Maryland and Lekki campuses. The facilities include Science Laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment, a Basic Technology Workshop, an ICT Lab, a Language Lab, and a Math Lab. There is a Well-Stocked Library and Electronic-Library facilities, plus a Music Room and an Art Studio. A Sports Field and Pavilion with Sporting Facilities support physical education and team activities. Learning facilities also include a standard kitchen and dining hall, a Sick-Bay, air-conditioned boarding facilities, a Book Store, a Tuck Shop and wireless internet.
Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Sports Field and Pavilion with Sporting Facilities support a range of outdoor activities and sports.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
The academic facilities include Science Laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment, a Language Lab (Yoruba / English / Igbo), an ICT Lab, and a Basic Technology Workshop. There is a Well-Stocked Library and Electronic-Library facilities, a Math Lab, a Home Economics Lab, a Music Room, and an Art Studio.
Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Club activities include Cyber, Swimming, Mad Science, Dance, Taekwondo, Cheerleading, Music, Edugame, Football, Art Attack, Bead Making and Sewing.
Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Halifield Schools was established in 1996 as a private institution to provide early childhood education. The school is administered by a Governing Board of professional Nigerians with a passion for education, which makes major decisions and assists the Director who oversees the day-to-day running of the schools. A Head of Schools, Head Teacher, Elementary and Principal for College are in charge of daily operations. Halifield has facilities and technology to facilitate the latest educational trends and ideas, both for the high-achieving student and for those with academic gaps. At the end of Halifield tutelage, children are prepared for life and, disciplined and capable, ready to face challenges with confidence.
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
Halifield runs a camp program with seminars, drills and tours, helping students develop leadership and civic responsibility. The school participates in community service initiatives, including a Soup Kitchen and the Adopt-A-School program initiated by the Lagos State Government, to mentor neighboring public schools, donate furniture, organize fundraisers, and support school development as part of its CSR. The Earth Troopers Club engages students in environmental awareness and outreach to assist the less privileged and promote community service.
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
The school maintains a Parent-Teacher Forum (PTF) with regular meetings to facilitate collaboration between parents and teachers. A PTF Meeting was held on June 29, 2024 at Halifield Schools, Maryland.
Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
The school participates in chess competitions and has achieved First Place Overall at the Mind & Intelligence Fest for Schools Chess Competition, with special awards for Creative Thinking. The school won the 2023 APEN Chess Tournament. First Term Examinations Achievers for 2025/2026 are recognized.
Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
The school participates in Muson Schools Competition with a Winners Concert in 2023. Whole School Concerts are part of the calendar, including a 2025 concert. Halifield Choir won the Black History Month Competition in 2024.
Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
The school has Indian Section which follows the Indian CBSE syllabus.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Under 13 Basketball Team develops teamwork, confidence, and competitive excellence. The school also features student presentations on topics such as Massai of Kenya.
Social & hobbies
The school offers an enriched after-school program.
Community & service
Community & service
Halifield's Halicares program extends kindness through donations to the Motherless Babies Home. A HaliCares event in 2024 supported charitable work.
Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Meet Our 2024/2025 Prefect highlights student leadership. The motto 'The Leaders of Tomorrow, Created Today' emphasizes leadership development.
Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Swimming lessons provide professional instruction to develop swimming skills and water safety. Under 13 Basketball Team builds teamwork, confidence, and competitive excellence. The 8th Biennial Sports Fiesta is part of the school's athletic program.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language Lab includes Yoruba, English, and Igbo. English language education is supported by staff with English Language & Literature qualifications. An Early Years Head holds a BA in English Language & Literature, and English language instruction is part of the school's curriculum.
Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Obtain and submit the application. The school allows downloading an application form from the school or picking up a form on-site. Prepare the required documents: filled application and admissions form, 2 passport pictures, previous school results, birth certificates, and medical reports. An application fee of N10,000 is paid on registration. 2. Schedule a school tour. A tour of the campus is arranged for prospective students and families. The tour provides an opportunity to view facilities and meet staff. Scheduling is handled through the admissions office. 3. Make payment for the application form. The application form fee must be paid as part of the process. 4. An entrance exam or assessment test is scheduled. The exam is conducted based on the vacancy of the class being applied into. The date is arranged after the application is received. 5. Exam results are issued. Results are communicated within a maximum of one week from the date of the exam. The communication is directed to the applicant and/or guardians. 6. A provisional admission letter and acceptance form is sent. The provisional letter confirms admission status and outlines next steps for enrolment. 7. Once you accept the offer, the acceptance fee must be paid within one month to guarantee admission. Timely payment secures the child's place in the class. 8. An Acceptance pack is available for pick up in the School Admissions Office. The pack includes enrolment documents and instructions for the next steps. 9. Documents and processes continue with enrolment as advised by the admissions team.
