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International Curriculum International Schools in Nigeria

Compare 12 International Curriculum international schools in Nigeria. Filter by curriculum, fees (average NGN 3,741,854), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
12
Curricula
10
Average annual fee
NGN 1,495,225
Fee range
NGN 750,000 – 2,900,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (12 schools)
Average school size
1,125 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Greensprings School - Anthony
Oldest
Corona Schools (1955)
With boarding
12
About international schools in Nigeria

International-curriculum schools across Nigeria typically offer variants of the British and American national curricula alongside the International Baccalaureate and international programmes such as the IGCSE and IPC, so families can find different pathways to international exams and university entrance. English is the main language of instruction, though many schools include modern languages and local languages in the curriculum and as extra-curricular options. Fees vary enormously between cities and school types - from lower-mid private British schools charging in the low millions of naira per year to fully international/diplomatic schools that invoice in dollars and can cost many millions of naira annually - and invoices often add charges for capital levies, lunches and school materials. Admissions are normally by application, placement test and interview with main intakes in the northern-hemisphere school year (around August/September) and sometimes a mid-year intake; moving families should budget time for assessments, documentation and possible waiting lists.

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6 international schools in Abuja

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5 international schools in Lagos

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1 international school in Port Harcourt

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FAQs for Nigeria

Which curricula will my child encounter at international schools in Nigeria?
Most international schools in Nigeria follow the UK National Curriculum (leading to IGCSE/A-level), US-style programmes, or one or more International Baccalaureate programmes; some schools also use the International Primary Curriculum or hybrid models that adapt national curricula for an international student body. Offerings vary by school and by campus, so check which year-end qualifications (IGCSE, A-levels, IB Diploma, US high-school diploma) the school prepares students for.
How much do international schools in Nigeria cost and what extra charges should I expect?
Tuition varies widely: many Nigerian-owned British curriculum schools sit at the lower-to-middle end of the market, while fully international schools serving diplomatic and corporate families may charge substantially more and sometimes quote fees in US dollars. In addition to tuition, parents should budget for application and acceptance fees, development or capital levies, transport, meals, books and uniform, because these extras can add materially to the annual cost.
When should I apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
Schools commonly run a formal application, a placement or entrance test (often English and maths), a short interview and checks of previous school reports and health records; some grades also require references or additional assessments. Major intakes are normally at the start of the northern-hemisphere school year (around August/September) with some schools offering a January intake, so families relocating should apply several months ahead to secure assessment slots and meet registration deadlines.
What ages and exam stages do international schools cover in Nigeria?
International schools in Nigeria typically cover early years and primary through to secondary education, with progression points that map to international exams: primary to IGCSE at mid-secondary and to A-levels or the IB Diploma for university preparation. Age ranges and when exams are taken follow the curriculum chosen by the school, so confirm the school’s grade-to-age mapping and which external examinations it offers before applying.
What language support and local language teaching can I expect?
English is the dominant language of instruction at international schools, but many schools offer modern languages such as French and also include local languages or cultural studies as part of the programme or as extracurricular options. If home language, bilingual provision or mother-tongue support is important to your child, ask schools for their language-support policy, examples of bilingual classes and how they measure progress in both English and any additional languages.