Italian International School Enrico Mattei vs Lekki British School

	I Italian International School Enrico Mattei Lagos, Nigeria	L Lekki British School Lagos, Nigeria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year NGN 3,000,000 - 8,600,000	Fees / year NGN 4,000,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 51	Pupils 350
Typical class size	Typical class size 5	Typical class size 14
Instruction language	Instruction language Italian, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2000
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria. Address: Sikiru Alade Oloko Street, off Admiralty Way, Road 14, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria.	Location Lekki Peninsula, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Stages	Stages Nursery; Kindergarten; Primary School; Secondary School; Linguistic High School; English Stream	Stages Pre-School; Junior School; Senior School; Advance Class (including Undergraduate Foundation Programme and Cambridge A Level).
School type	School type Private Italian international school	School type British international school with boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Multicultural environment with representation from various parts of the world.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Special needs education; staff includes M. Ed in Early Childhood Education and a Diploma in Special Needs Education.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Italy	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 Scope and academic year - The following fee schedule applies to the school's published fees for the 2025/26 academic year. Application / Registration / Confirmation fees - Italian-section (Nursery through Senior High): Registration/confirmation fee Naira 400,000 (payable by 01-05-2025). This registration/confirmation fee is not refundable. - English-stream: Registration/confirmation fees are shown by year group; for example, Year 7 and Year 10 show a registration/confirmation fee of Naira 1,000,000 (payable by May 1, 2025). The registration/confirmation entry is marked not refundable and in the English-stream schedule is noted as valid for 3 years. Tuition fees (per year group; instalments shown separately) - Nursery (2 years old) - Registration/confirmation: Naira 400,000. - 1st instalment (due 01-08-2025): Naira 1,500,000. - 2nd instalment (due 01-12-2025): Naira 1,500,000. - Total annual tuition: Naira 3,000,000. - Kindergarten (3 years old) - Registration/confirmation: Naira 400,000. - 1st instalment: Naira 1,600,000. - 2nd instalment: Naira 1,600,000. - Total annual tuition: Naira 3,200,000. - Kindergarten (4 years old) - Registration/confirmation: Naira 400,000. - 1st instalment: Naira 1,750,000. - 2nd instalment: Naira 1,750,000. - Total annual tuition: Naira 3,500,000. - Pre-school (5 years old) - Registration/confirmation: Naira 400,000. - 1st instalment: Naira 2,000,000. - 2nd instalment: Naira 2,000,000. - Total annual tuition: Naira 4,000,000. - Primary School (Primaria 1–5) - Registration/confirmation: Naira 400,000. - 1st instalment: Naira 2,625,000. - 2nd instalment: Naira 2,625,000. - Total annual tuition: Naira 5,250,000. - Junior High School (Media 1–3) - Registration/confirmation: Naira 400,000. - 1st instalment: Naira 3,000,000. - 2nd instalment: Naira 3,000,000. - Total annual tuition: Naira 6,000,000. - Senior High School (Liceo 1–3) - Registration/confirmation: Naira 400,000. - 1st instalment: Naira 4,300,000. - 2nd instalment: Naira 4,300,000. - Total annual tuition: Naira 8,600,000. English Stream fees (selected year-group examples) - Year 7 (English Stream): Registration/confirmation Naira 1,000,000; 1st instalment Naira 3,200,000; 2nd instalment Naira 3,200,000; total Naira 6,400,000. Some other English-stream year rows are marked with dashes where no fee is listed. - Year 10 (English Stream): Registration/confirmation Naira 1,000,000 is shown in the schedule for Year 10; instalment/total values follow the year-group pattern in the published schedule. Year 12 entries (A-levels) show instalments of Naira 4,300,000 + 4,300,000 = total Naira 8,600,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Registration/confirmation payments: to be paid by 01-05-2025 (May 1, 2025). Registration/confirmation fees are explicitly marked as not refundable. - 1st instalment: to be paid by 01-08-2025 (August 1, 2025). - 2nd instalment: to be paid by 01-12-2025 (December 1, 2025). - The English-stream registration entry is noted as valid for three years (where indicated in the English-stream schedule). Boarding fees - No boarding or boarding-fee entries appear in the published fee schedule or school-level pages; the fees schedule lists day-school tuition items only. No separate boarding fee is shown. Other costs and extra items (uniform, PE kit, etc.) - School uniform and PE kit items are required and are available for purchase through the school (examples: logo T‑shirts, blue polo for trips, pullover with school logo, PE T-shirts and shorts). The school's dress-code page specifies required items and notes that T-shirts/shorts/pullovers are available to order at school, but the published materials do not list uniform prices. - The published fee schedule does not itemise other ancillary fees (for example, transport, lunches, exam fees, or extracurricular charge lines) in the document; such items are not shown in the main fees table. Refund information - Registration/confirmation fees are stated as not refundable. The fees document marks registration/confirmation payment entries with the label NOT REFUNDABLE. The published schedule does not provide a detailed general tuition-refund policy in the fee table. Fee payment options and practical note - The published fees document and the school pages list the amounts and due dates but do not itemise accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) within the fee schedule document. The school provides administrative contact details for billing enquiries (email: segreteria@iislagos.com; phone: +234 706-664-0774). Parents should use those contacts for confirmation of acceptable payment methods and to arrange payment. Final points - Amounts above are expressed in Nigerian Naira as published in the school's official fees document. Instalment due dates and the non-refundable note for registration/confirmation are part of the published schedule. For any administrative clarification about optional extras, payment receipts, or available payment channels, contact the school's administration directly using the provided contact details.	Fee details Application and registration fees - Application / admission form: NGN 50,000. A registration payment of NGN 50,000 is required to process an application. - Acceptance fee: An acceptance fee is required to secure a place and must be paid by the date stated on the offer/acceptance letter; the specific amount is set in the offer and is not published in the school's public admission documents. Tuition fees (summary and estimated ranges) - Official, itemised tuition fees by individual year group (per-term and per-year amounts) are not published in the school's openly available fee documents. Independent, recent market reports and school-fees guides for Lagos place Lekki British School in the premium fee band. The following estimates reflect 2025/2026 reporting and 2026 summaries used by multiple independent education and local news sources: - Day students (estimated annual range): NGN 4,000,000 – NGN 8,000,000 per year. Estimated per-term equivalent (three terms): approx. NGN 1,300,000 – NGN 2,700,000 per term. - Boarding students (estimated annual range): NGN 6,000,000 – NGN 9,000,000 per year. Estimated per-term equivalent (three terms): approx. NGN 2,000,000 – NGN 3,500,000 per term. - Note on year groups: specific per-year-group (for example: preschool, primary years, lower secondary, IGCSE years, A‑level years) fee tables are not published in the school's public materials; the figures above are market estimates used by local school-fee surveys and press coverage and differ between sources. Billing schedule and payment terms - Places are offered on receipt of the required acceptance payment by the date stated on the offer letter. The school's admission documentation describes the acceptance-payment requirement tied to the offer letter. - The school operates by academic sessions and entry streams across the year (multiple entry/stream dates are published for each session). Independent reporting and regional practice indicate tuition is billed termly (three terms per academic year) for British-curriculum schools in Lagos; many local fee summaries for Lekki British School present per‑term and per‑session figures in that context. Exact invoice deadlines, late‑payment penalties, sibling discounts, and installment options are set in the official fee letter/invoice issued to parents and are not provided in the publicly posted admission PDFs. Boarding fees - The school provides boarding facilities. A separate boarding charge applies in addition to tuition; independent sources estimate boarding to be materially higher than day‑student tuition (see the boarding estimates above). The school's boarding facilities are described in its Boarding Experience materials, but a public boarding‑fee table or hostel price list is not published. Other costs and levies (typical items parents should expect to budget for) - Uniforms: required and charged in addition to tuition. Multiple school-fee guides list uniform costs as a regular separate item for Lagos British schools. - Examination fees: Cambridge/IGCSE/A‑level examination fees are charged separately by the exam body and/or the local Cambridge centre; these are an additional cost to parents. The British Council / Cambridge fees schedules show exam charges apply per subject and are billed separately. - Textbooks, workbooks, stationery and science practical levies: usually charged in addition to tuition; many independent fee breakdowns for comparable schools list these as separate charges. - Meals, transport, PTA levy, technology/sports levies, development/capital levies and medical/first‑aid levies: commonly added as separate items in fee bills for premium Lagos schools and appear in independent fee summaries for Lekki British School and like schools. These items are typically shown on the school's fee invoice. Refunds and cancellations - The school's published admission documents require payment of the acceptance fee to secure a place; they do not publish a full public refund policy or specific refund amounts for application, registration or acceptance payments. Parents should expect application/registration payments to be treated as non‑refundable in many independent school practices, and acceptance / deposit refund rules to be specified in the offer letter and the school's formal fee policy. The admission materials make clear the acceptance fee must be paid by the date on the offer letter to guarantee a place. Fee payment options - The school's public admission PDFs and pages do not list bank account details or a comprehensive list of accepted payment methods. In practice across Lagos private British schools, the commonly available payment methods are bank transfer/direct deposit to the school's designated account, online card payments via a school payments portal or payment gateway, POS/card at the accounts office, and occasionally cheques; many contemporary school fee policies for comparable schools list these methods. For exact accepted methods (bank account details, online portal links or card acceptance) the school's accounts office or the invoice in the offer pack is the formal source. Summary of availability and important notes - What is published by the school (directly, in its admission PDFs): the application/registration charge (NGN 50,000) and the requirement that an acceptance fee be paid by the date stated on an offer to secure a place. - What is not published by the school in public materials: a full, itemised fee schedule showing tuition by year group (per term and per year), explicit boarding tariffs, and a public, line‑by‑line refund policy. Independent market and press reports provide the tuition and boarding ranges quoted above for 2025/2026–2026; those estimates vary between outlets and are presented here as ranges for planning. (End of fee overview)
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The school has hostel facilities with separate boys' and girls' hostels; the hostels are described as safe, neat and well-ventilated.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniforms are required. Uniforms and footwear are regulated; uniform violations incur sanctions such as 12 hours for appropriate footwear and parent informed.
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is led by a Chief Executive Officer and has a management team.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Nursery and Kindergarten are bilingual. Primary School from 6 to 10 years old is taught with 60% in Italian and 40% in English, with Italian and English language sections. Secondary School uses the Cambridge checkpoint curriculum for Key Stage 3 (Y7–Y9) and the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum for Key Stage 4 (Y10–Y11) in the Linguistic High School (English Stream). For the 2025-26 school year enrolments for English Stream classes from Y7 to Y11 are closed and remain open only for Y12.	Curriculum details Lekki British School delivers a British-style curriculum across its divisions. Pre-School uses the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, a play-based program for birth to five years with three prime areas (Communication and Language; Physical Development; Personal, Social and Emotional Development) and four specific areas (Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design). Lekki British Junior School follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, with English, Mathematics, Science, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education, History, Geography, Art and Design and Technology, Religious Education, Music, Personal Development, Social Studies, Health Education and French from Years 1 to 6. Lekki British Senior School offers a broad range of subjects aligned to the English National Curriculum, with Cambridge International pathways and the Undergraduate Foundation Programme (IDFP) for university preparation. Cambridge A Level is offered with subjects including Mathematics, Economics, Physics, History, Chemistry, Sociology, Biology and Business Studies; the IDFP provides a one-year foundation with pathways in Computing, Business and Science. The IDFP also provides access to UK universities and other international institutions, with US pathways via ONCAMPUS/CATS.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates progress to a wide range of universities through Cambridge and IDFP routes. UK universities explicitly listed include Kingston University; University of Hertfordshire; University of Bedfordshire; Edge Hill University; University of Chester; University of Strathclyde; University of Bolton; University of Wolverhampton; University of Sunderland; University of Glamorgan (Glendwr); Middlesex University (UK, Dubai & Mauritius); University of Nottingham; Queen Mary University of London; University of Plymouth; University of Reading; Roehampton University; University of Essex; BPP University; University of Buckingham; Anglia Ruskin University International College; Birmingham City University International College; Brunel University International College; Edinburgh Napier University International College; University of Northampton International College; Plymouth University International College; University of Portsmouth International College; Robert Gordon University International College; Swansea University International College; and US access via ONCAMPUS/CATS.
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 —	Social & emotional learning The school uses a play-based Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Personal, social and emotional development is one of the three prime areas of learning. The environment is safe, friendly, attractive and secure, with respect for every individual at the centre of school life. Learning is monitored through teacher observations with regular consultation with parents to track progress and address concerns. Parents are encouraged to share knowledge about their child's development to support ongoing growth. The Pre-School places emphasis on personal development and the development of social skills as foundations for later learning.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) A staff member holds a Diploma in Special Needs Education (M. Ed Early Childhood Education).	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school has an English Stream. In Primary, instruction is 60% Italian and 40% English. In Secondary, Cambridge Checkpoint curriculum is used for Key Stage 3 (Y7–Y9) and Cambridge IGCSE curriculum for Key Stage 4 (Y10–Y11).	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The curriculum emphasizes Personal, Social and Emotional Development as part of the EYFS, supporting emotional wellbeing through secure relationships and positive learning experiences. This focus fosters secure relationships and positive learning experiences. The school provides a safe, caring environment that promotes high self-esteem. When concerns arise, staff involve the counsellor or guidance counselor to support students. Parents are kept informed about their child's well-being and progress. The school encourages active partnership with parents to support well-being.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The Discipline Policy provides a structured framework of offenses and sanctions and includes referral to a counsellor and guidance counselor for student support. Boarding facilities are described as safe, neat and well-ventilated, supporting pupil safety. Parents as Partners emphasizes that the EYFS recognizes parents as primary educators and encourages partnership to safeguard children's wellbeing. The policy notes that the school reserves the right to review sanctions and involve parents and the principal in decisions. The school maintains ongoing communication with parents and staff to monitor student wellbeing.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The campus includes a High School Block and a Junior School, with dedicated classrooms. A Science Lab and a Prep Room support science and study. A Girls Hostel and a School Clinic provide welfare facilities. Outdoor Study spaces and a School Block organize academic areas. Music Rehearsals spaces and a range of sports facilities complement learning and student life.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities High School Pool and Junior School Pool provide aquatic facilities. A Basketball Court is available. A Tennis Court is available. Soccer fields are available for High School and Junior School. These spaces support physical education and extracurricular sport.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities High School Classroom and Junior School Classroom support instruction. A Science Lab is available for scientific learning. A Prep Room supports student preparation and study. A School Block houses academic spaces. Outdoor Study spaces provide additional learning environments.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular Courses	Extra curricular facilities Music Rehearsals facilities support performing arts activities. High School Pool and Junior School Pool enable aquatic activities as part of extracurriculars. A Basketball Court, a Tennis Court, and Soccer pitches support team and individual sports. Outdoor Study spaces provide environments for activities outside the classroom.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Lekki British School was established in September 2000 on a 25-acre campus within the Lekki Peninsula part of Lagos in South Western, Nigeria. Lekki British High School is the first British Boarding school in Lagos Nigeria. The school consists of Lekki British Pre School, Lekki British Junior School and Lekki British High School. The three schools together provide education from early years to senior level on a single campus.
Community	Community Nido (2 years) is bilingual; Scuola dell'Infanzia (3–5 years) is bilingual; Scuola Primaria (6–10 years) is 60% Italian – 40% English. Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado uses the Cambridge checkpoint curriculum (KS3: Y7-9); Scuola Secondaria di Secondo Grado (Liceo Linguistico) uses the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum (KS4: Y10-11); for the 2025-26 school year, enrollments for English Stream Y7-Y11 are closed, remaining open only for Y12. There is an English Stream in Primary and Secondary. The leadership team includes Mrs. Silvia Bollone as Dirigente Scolastica and Mr. Chidubem Onyesoh as Preside English Stream.	Community As an international school, Lekki British School is a multicultural environment with representation from various parts of the world. All students are treated equally, putting their different backgrounds into consideration in the delivery of the curriculum. School events include national and country-specific celebration days, and the school teaches students to appreciate, embrace and celebrate each other's culture, exposing them to the value of unity in diversity.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers afternoon STEAM lessons where children carry out projects related to science and technology. A robotics course is provided for future engineers. Afternoon chess lessons develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. CineForum and Cinema and Literature projects broaden academic engagement across Primary and Secondary levels.	Academic & intellectual Lekki British Senior follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales. The curriculum provides a broad range of subjects designed to prepare students for higher education and global opportunities. Examples of subjects include Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Information Technology, Music, Physics and Physical Education.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Crochet and beading courses are offered in the afternoon. The school stages an Art Gallery and a Gala Show to showcase student creativity. CineForum and Cinema and Literature projects foster arts and storytelling across language groups.	Arts & creative The music room is equipped with state-of-the-art musical instruments. Art and Design and Technology is taught as part of the junior curriculum.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Italian language courses are offered in Lagos and IIS Lagos is a recognized CILS exam center. Courses cover levels A1–A2–B1–B2 and citizenship levels C1–C2. Classes are held in school classrooms in the afternoon, with private and online support available. A Japanese course for Anime fans is available in the afternoon.	Cultural & language French is taught from Years 1 to 6. The school is multicultural and celebrates national and country-specific days.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Afternoon activities include chess lessons. Crochet and beading courses, a scout course with camps outside the school, and other informal games are part of the social program. There are games and playground activities as well.	Social & hobbies After-school clubs are offered to develop team-building, fitness and friendships. These activities contribute to a culture of work and play that supports student collaboration and leadership.
Community & service	Community & service The Charity program engages students in community service projects. Dante Day celebrations and a train ride to the IITA Center in Ibadan are part of the program, along with activities such as chess competitions that involve the school community. Participation in competitions with local and international schools also supports community engagement.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional A Gala Show project teaches organization, task division, and collaboration among students. CineForum, Cinema and Literature, and Art Gallery projects develop leadership, teamwork, and project management. Charity and other initiatives also involve coordinating activities and broader stakeholder engagement.	Leadership & professional The school nurtures future leaders through work and play.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Sports Academy offers Soccer, Swimming, Athletics, Basketball, and Tennis. The afternoon program includes gymnastics, Taekwondo, and fencing, contributing to fitness and wellbeing. A structured training plan supports a healthy lifestyle with opportunities to compete with other international schools.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical Education is part of the Junior School curriculum. Boarding life provides safe, neat and well-ventilated hostels. The classrooms and study areas are conducive for learning.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include Italian (with Italian language courses), English (via the English Stream), Spanish, and French; Primary features a 60% Italian – 40% English distribution and separate Italian and English sections.	Language provision English and French are taught. French is taught from Years 1 to 6.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching NIDO — 2 years (bilingual). Scuola dell'Infanzia — 3, 4, 5 years (bilingual). Scuola Primaria — 6 to 10 years, 60% in Italian and 40% in English; Primary has an Italian section and an English section.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs English Stream exists for Primary and Secondary levels. Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) follows the Cambridge checkpoint curriculum. Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) follows the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. For the 2025-26 school year, admissions to English Stream from Years 7 to 11 are closed and remain open only for Year 12.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Enrolments for English stream classes from Y7 to Y11 are closed for the 2025-26 school year; enrolment remains open only for Y12. Primary School is bilingual with 60% Italian and 40% English. Secondary School uses the Cambridge checkpoint curriculum for Key Stage 3 (Y7–Y9) and the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum for Key Stage 4 (Y10–Y11).	Admissions 1. Obtain an application form (N50,000.00) or complete an online form at lekkibritishschool.org. This initiates the admissions process. Ensure the information provided is accurate and complete. The application form is the first step toward securing a place at Lekki British School. 2. Submit completed application with the required documents. Photocopies of academic records from the most recent school are required. For Year 7, provide the final term report; for Years 8–10, provide the final term report and a character/behavioral reference letter from the previous school. Also submit a photocopy of the birth certificate, a photocopy of the international passport, and two recent passport photographs. 3. Decide when convenient to take the assessment and inform the school. The assessment will be scheduled after the application has been reviewed. Applicants should notify the school of their preferred assessment date. The assessment is part of the admissions process. 4. A brief interview of about 30 minutes conducted by the Principal with the candidate and parents in attendance (where possible) is part of the initial assessment. The interview assesses candidate suitability and family context. Where feasible, both the candidate and parents participate in the interview. 5. An offer of provisional admission is made to a successful candidate pending payment of the acceptance fees. The offer remains provisional until the acceptance fees are paid. Once paid, the place is secured for the candidate. 6. The acceptance fees have to be paid by the date indicated on the admission/offer letter in order to secure or guarantee a place. Only the first 60 Year 7 candidates who complete steps 1-6 successfully would secure a place. Payment of the acceptance fees finalizes the admission for those who meet the requirements.
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