International Schools in Nigeria
Compare 47 international schools in Nigeria. Filter by curriculum, fees (average NGN 1,125,776), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 47
- Curricula
- 20
- Average annual fee
- NGN 1,154,699
- Fee range
- NGN 500 – 5,500,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (37 schools)
- Average school size
- 894 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Nigerian Tulip International College Abuja
- Oldest
- Brookstone School (1951)
- With boarding
- 30
About international schools in Nigeria
International schools in Nigeria tend to follow foreign curricula - commonly British (IGCSE/A-Level), American (US diploma/AP) and, in some schools, the International Baccalaureate - while some schools combine an international syllabus with elements of the Nigerian system. English is the usual language of instruction across the international sector, with schools also offering modern-language lessons (French is common) and local language tuition in some cases; fees vary widely by city and school, with published market data showing mid-market annual costs in Lagos measured in the low thousands of US dollars while many schools charge substantially more. Most international schools operate a three-term year with a main intake in September and further places sometimes available for January or April entry; applications commonly require previous school reports, an enrollment form and an entrance or placement assessment. Schools are clustered around major urban centres (notably Lagos and Abuja), many offer day and boarding options, and relocating families should allow time for visits, paperwork (including immunisation records) and budgeting for one-off registration and exam fees when planning a move.
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Curricula
There are 47 international schools in Nigeria covering 20 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (37), Cambridge IGCSE (26), Bespoke Curriculum (18), Montessori Curriculum (12), IPC (International Primary Curriculum) (11). 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 500 to NGN 5,500,000, averaging roughly NGN 1,154,699. 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
30 of the 47 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.