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Premium International Schools in Lagos, Nigeria

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About international schools in Lagos, Nigeria

Premium international schools in Lagos tend to cluster in neighbourhoods such as Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki and commonly serve a mix of expatriate, diplomatic, oil-and-gas and returning Nigerian families, so you should expect a cosmopolitan pupil body and strong emphasis on pastoral care and security. Curricula on offer are chiefly British (UK National Curriculum, IGCSE and A-Levels), American (US diploma, AP-style offerings) and the International Baccalaureate at a small number of schools, with individual schools often combining more than one route of study. English is the language of instruction at almost every international school in the city, with many schools offering French or Spanish as modern languages and some schools including a Nigerian language option such as Yoruba as part of the programme. Annual charges for premium, fully international schools vary widely and are often advertised in both naira and dollars - families should budget in the range commonly reported for Lagos premium schools and check whether a school indexes fees to the US dollar, what the fees actually cover, and whether billing is termly or annual to avoid surprises.

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At a glance 4 schools · avg fee NGN 13,502,655
Schools listed
4
Curricula
6
Average annual fee
NGN 13,502,655
Fee range
NGN 6,500,000 – 35,000,000
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (4 schools)
Average school size
227 pupils
Largest by enrolment
British International School - Lagos
Oldest
St. Saviours School Ikoyi (1951)
With boarding
2
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FAQs for Nigeria

What international curricula will my child typically find in Lagos and how do they differ?
Most premium schools in Lagos follow the British curriculum (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels or the UK National Curriculum), an American-style programme leading to a US high-school diploma (sometimes with AP courses) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma; some schools offer combinations or bridge programmes. The practical difference for families is the assessment and university pathway: A-Levels and IGCSEs are widely recognised in the UK and Commonwealth, American diplomas and AP suit applicants to US universities, and the IB is designed for broad international recognition.
How much should we expect to pay at a premium international school in Lagos?
Fees vary substantially between schools and by year group, but independent guides and school-published schedules show that premium fully international schools commonly charge in the equivalent of many thousands of US dollars per year or multiple millions of naira annually. Confirm the school’s current fee schedule (termly versus annual billing), whether meals, transport and exam fees are included, and whether the school adjusts fees using a dollar index or an internal exchange rate.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
Most Lagos international schools open applications for the main September intake many months in advance, typically with application windows in the first half of the year, but some schools operate rolling admissions or have mid-year places; submit paperwork early and book assessment slots as they can fill quickly. Admissions normally require completed application forms, recent school reports, proof of identity and immunisation, an entrance assessment or interview and sometimes references or a confidential school report.
Do any international schools in Lagos offer boarding, or are they mainly day schools?
The majority of international schools in Lagos are day schools, but several premium providers now offer boarding options or weekly boarding on campus or nearby, so boarding is available at selected schools and often aimed at older pupils. If you are considering boarding, check the boarding provision, pastoral staffing, medical cover, visiting and travel arrangements and whether weekly or termly boarding is offered.
What should we look for on a school visit to decide which international school is right for our family?
On a visit, check how the school supports language development and any English-as-additional-language provision, the quality of pastoral care and safeguarding arrangements, clarity of what fees include, and how the school prepares pupils for university destinations you care about. Also observe class sizes, the balance of local and expatriate staff, specialist facilities (science, sports, arts), and ask to see recent, comparable inspection or accreditation information and the school’s published outcomes.