Montessori Curriculum International Schools in Nigeria

Montessori international schools in Nigeria are most commonly private early-years and lower-primary settings concentrated in major cities such as Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt; many apply Montessori methods in nursery and early primary classrooms rather than as a state curriculum. The classroom language is usually English, with some schools adding lessons in a major Nigerian language or offering bilingual options, and a few integrate Montessori practice with national or international curricula at higher grades. Fees vary widely by city and setting - in Lagos published Montessori tuition commonly runs from roughly ₦1.8 million at smaller casa programmes up to around ₦6.0 million at full-day international settings, while lower figures are more typical outside the largest urban centres. Admissions are handled by each school but most follow the national three-term rhythm with a main intake in late August or September and occasional mid-year places; expect a registration form and supporting documents, an application fee and a short assessment or trial visit for younger children.