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International Schools in Nigeria

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About international schools in Nigeria

Nigeria offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.

Compare 89 international schools in Nigeria. Filter by curriculum, fees (average NGN 2,356,528), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 89 schools · avg fee NGN 2,356,528
Schools listed
89
Curricula
23
Average annual fee
NGN 2,356,528
Fee range
NGN 0 – 35,000,000
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (66 schools)
Average school size
726 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Nigerian Tulip International College Abuja
Oldest
Hillcrest School Jos (1942)
With boarding
58
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58 international schools in Lagos

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23 international schools in Abuja

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3 international schools in Port Harcourt

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3 international schools in Ibadan

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1 international school in Iloko-ijesa

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1 international school in Jos

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Choosing an international school in Nigeria

Curricula

There are 89 international schools in Nigeria covering 23 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (66), Cambridge IGCSE (52), Bespoke Curriculum (33), Cambridge (Secondary) (20), Cambridge A Levels (18). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.

Fees & what they cover

Annual tuition across Nigeria runs from about NGN 0 to NGN 35,000,000, averaging roughly NGN 2,356,528. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.

Admissions & timing

Sought-after schools in Nigeria run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.

Boarding

58 of the 89 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.

How doris stays impartial

doris lists every international school in Nigeria we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.

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FAQs for Nigeria

How many international schools are in Nigeria?
Nigeria has 46 international schools listed on doris.
Which curriculum is most popular?
The most common curricula vary by city, but British, IB, and American pathways are widely available.
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