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Atlantic Hall School

Nigeria, Lagos

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NGN 1
Ages 10 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1989
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Canadian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Yoruba, Igbo, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Atlantic Hall School is a co-educational, boarding secondary school in Lagos, Nigeria, serving students aged 10 to 17. It delivers a dual Nigerian-British curriculum alongside a Canadian Ontario Secondary Diploma program offered in partnership with KAI Academy International and approved by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The school operates JSS and SS; JSS3 sits Cambridge Checkpoint, SS2 Cambridge IGCSE, and SS3 WASSCE. Eleven subject areas include English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Languages (French, Yoruba, Igbo, Spanish), Business, Humanities, Technology, Vocational, and Creative and Performing Arts. The curriculum supports personalized targets and self-driven learning within the dual framework. The Maryland Estate campus features airy classrooms and quadrangle hostels, an on-site farm with fruit trees and animal husbandry, and a Sports Centre with a 25m six-lane pool, multiple pitches and courts. Nine laboratories, a Technology Workshop, a Virtual Learning Environment, and a 400 Mbps internet connection underpin teaching, while the library holds about 15,000 books in English and local languages.

The Essentials

Atlantic Hall School has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located on College Road, Poka-Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria. Atlantic Hall is a co-educational full-boarding secondary school.

Stages
The curriculum is divided into Junior Secondary (three years, Cambridge Checkpoint) and Senior Secondary (three years; IGCSE in SS2 and WAEC/WASSCE in SS3).

Type
Co-educational full-boarding secondary school.

Additional learning support
Basic learning support for students with different learning needs.

Country affiliation
Canada (Ontario Secondary School Diploma program offered in partnership with KAI Academy International, Ontario, and approved by the Ontario Ministry of Education).

Religious affiliation
Multifaith; Anglican, Catholic and Pentecostal services are held on Sundays and Muslim prayers are offered on Fridays and Sundays.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a full-boarding secondary school. There are six hostel houses: three for girls (Junior, Senior, and SS3) and three for boys (Junior, Senior, and SS3). Each year group has its own private quadrangle garden, with rooms accommodating five to six students or en-suite bedrooms for SS3.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are available from designated outfitters.

Food Options
The dining hall offers continental and Nigerian meals, with menus developed in collaboration with the Student Representative Council and Dining Hall Prefects.

House System
There are six hostel houses: three for girls (Junior, Senior, SS3) and three for boys (Junior, Senior, SS3), with dedicated boarding facilities and year-group quadrangle gardens.

Governance and Ownership
Atlantic Hall is governed by a Board of Trustees and a Board of Governors. Chief (Mrs.) K. O. Dina is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo is the Chairman of the Board of Governors. The Principal is Mr Adetayo David.
Fees

Annual tuition at Atlantic Hall School ranges from NGN 1 for 2026/27.

Application & registration fees

- Registration (application) fee: ₦15,000 — non‑refundable.
- Acceptance fee (payable after an offer of admission): ₦200,000 — non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)

- A detailed, year‑grouped fee schedule is not published publicly; the school provides a full fee schedule and breakdown directly to parents.
- Recent public estimates for total tuition (published by independent local media and school‑fees guides) place annual tuition in the following ranges:
- Day students (annual): approximately ₦3,000,000 to ₦3,800,000 — which equates to roughly ₦1,000,000 to ₦1,267,000 per term on a three‑term billing basis.
- Boarding students (annual): estimates reported between approximately ₦5,000,000 and ₦7,100,000 — which equates to roughly ₦1,667,000 to ₦2,367,000 per term on a three‑term billing basis.
- These publicly reported figures are estimates and do not provide the school's internal, year‑by‑year breakdown (e.g., Primary vs. Lower Secondary vs. Upper Secondary). The school's private fee schedule contains the precise per‑year and per‑term figures.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Atlantic Hall operates boarding facilities. Published market estimates for boarding (total annual charge including meals and boarding provision) fall within the annual ranges noted above for boarding students (approx. ₦5,000,000–₦7,100,000). Per‑term boarding estimates (three terms) therefore fall in the approximate ranges shown earlier. Exact boarding rooming category fees, deposits, or tiered boarding charges (if any) are provided in the school's confidential fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing cadence: Fees are payable by term; fees must be paid before resumption for each term/session. Students with outstanding fees will not be admitted into the hostels.
- No discount is offered for paying the full session/year in advance.
- Sibling discounts: 5% on the second child, 10% on the third child, and 15% on the fourth child — these discounts apply to the tuition and boarding fees of the last child in each category, and only after full payment has been made for all enrolled children for the session.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Items explicitly included within the school's fees: teaching, classroom resources, essential educational materials, textbooks (some), pastoral care, meals, and some curriculum‑based or competition trips.
- Items parents typically budget separately for (not itemised publicly by the school): full school uniform set(s), personal stationery and supplies, optional extracurricular activities and trips beyond those covered, external examination fees, transport to/from school, medical/insurance costs beyond routine care, and personal items. Exact amounts for these items are specified in the school's private fee schedule or in admission correspondence.

Refund information

- The registration (application) fee and the acceptance fee are non‑refundable.
- The school does not publish a comprehensive public tuition‑refund policy; the detailed refund/cancellation terms (if any) are supplied with the private fee schedule or in the school's admission/contract documentation.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment method: Bank transfer is the only acceptable mode of payment. Personal or company cheques are not accepted.
- Parents use the school's admissions and parent portals for account management and receipts; specific payment account details and remittance instructions are provided directly to payers.

Data availability and note on public figures

- The school supplies a full, itemised fee schedule privately to parents; the public site does not publish a term‑by‑term, year‑by‑year fee table. Independent reports and local media list approximate annual totals and ranges for day and boarding students (as summarised above). Where precise per‑year and per‑term figures are required for your database, the school's private fee schedule contains the official breakdown.
Academics

Atlantic Hall School teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Canadian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 10 to 17.

Curriculum
Atlantic Hall uses a dual Nigerian and British curriculum with Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary divisions. JSS3 follows Cambridge Checkpoint as the end-of-JSS assessment, while SS2 sits Cambridge IGCSE examinations and SS3 takes the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The eleven subject areas include English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Languages (French, Yoruba, Igbo, Spanish), Business, Humanities, Technology, Vocational, Sports, and Creative and Performing Arts. The curriculum is designed with personalization to set individual targets and support self-driven learning within this dual framework.

Exam Results
The school has excellent results in external examinations including Lagos State JSC, the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), and the IGCSE.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Atlantic Hall provides a nurturing pastoral care framework supporting students' emotional, social, and spiritual well-being through a dedicated pastoral care team. Personal, Social, Health and Civic Education (PSHCE) covers mental and physical health, safe online and offline behaviour, and skills for healthy relationships and careers. The boarding community provides personalized support via houseparents, counsellors, and safeguarding staff, with an emphasis on a safe, supportive environment. The school stresses open communication among students, parents, and staff, with designated boarding lines for contacting the hostel on selected evenings. Student leadership and involvement in governing roles promote independence and responsible citizenship as part of personal development. Guidance and Counselling offers weekly group sessions for each year group addressing self-esteem, peer pressure, study skills, and career planning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Atlantic Hall provides an inclusive learning environment for students and supports those with learning challenges of any type. The Special Education Needs (SEN) team collaborates with classroom teachers and parents to create a support system and empower students. Students with learning difficulties have the opportunity to participate fully in Music and Sports. Sports participation is tailored with coaching and modified training to include students with learning difficulties, enabling representation in competitions. The inclusive music program offers adapted lessons, specialized support, and accessible instruments to facilitate learning and personal growth.

Mental Wellbeing
PSHCE covers mental and physical health, safe online and offline behaviour, and the development of healthy relationships and career readiness. Atlantic Hall's pastoral care team provides emotional support and fosters a safe, supportive environment for all students. The boarding community emphasises holistic development addressing emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Guidance and Counselling offers weekly group sessions for each year group addressing self-esteem, peer pressure, study skills, and career exploration. The school promotes resilience and independence through its personal development ethos and student leadership opportunities.

Safeguarding
Atlantic Hall has a Safeguarding and Child Protection policy providing a framework for staff, governors, and volunteers. The school has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) team and a Designated Governor for Safeguarding (DGS) to oversee safeguarding matters. Bullying is strictly prohibited with a zero-tolerance policy, reinforced by Anti-Bullying Week and an Anti-Bullying Pledge. The school adheres to Lagos State Fire Regulations and Lagos State Health & Safety requirements, and aligns with UK safeguarding standards through COBIS membership. All new staff undergo enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification verifications, and employment references.
Parent Experience

History
Atlantic Hall began in the mid-1980s when a group of mothers formed the Atlantic Hall Educational Trust Council, which governs the school. From January 1986 the Trust Council prepared for operation, and the school commenced in January 1989 on Maryland Estate, Ikeja, Lagos. The school has purpose-built facilities that conform to international standards of comfort, hygiene, and safety. The ten founding trustees were Chief (Mrs.) Marlies Allan (Chairman); Chief (Mrs.) T. I. Taiwo; Chief (Mrs.) A.O. Bode-Thomas; Ms. L. Aboderin; Chief (Mrs.) Eniola Fadayomi; Dr. (Mrs) K.O. Dina; Chief (Mrs.) M. M. Okunowo; Mrs. G.O. Fadayomi (Late); Lady O.M. Smith; Mrs. O. Towry-Coker. The school has provided employment to more than 230 Nigerians and continues to pursue a dual curriculum with strong results in Lagos JSC, WASSCE, and IGCSE, with alumni excelling in diverse fields.

Community
Pastoral care creates a nurturing boarding environment where students can thrive. Educational trips broaden horizons and include international programmes, with eighteen students and teachers recently returning from a Sports and Leadership Programme in Toronto, Canada, and more trips planned for 2024/25. The community service programme engages students in service projects locally and globally to build empathy, responsibility, and leadership. School life also features events such as the Christmas Carol in 2025 and Mother's Day on 15 March 2026.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Atlantic Hall Parent Teacher Association is an integral part of the school community, supporting the school to provide education of the best affordable standard. It fosters friendship and understanding among parents, teachers, governors of the school board and the community, encouraging closer home‑school relationships for the general good of the children. It provides informal opportunities for parents, governors, and teachers to discuss issues affecting education and welfare, and helps parents understand current teaching methods and policies through conferences, workshops, and projects. It raises funds for special projects as required. The current executive committee includes Chairperson Mrs. Fadeiye Adebukola; Principal Mr. Adetayo David; Vice-Chairperson Mrs. Chima-Uzosike; General Secretary Mrs. Ayomidele; Asst. General Secretary Ms Azubuine Hope; Treasurer Mr. Adedayo Oluwaseyi; Asst. Treasurer Mr. Benjamin Yeko; Financial Secretary Mr. Adolphus Aletor; Social Secretary Mrs. Amana; Asst. Social Secretary Mrs. Esther Olufunke Olawunmi.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a beautifully landscaped campus with trees, flowers, and well-maintained lawns. Classrooms and hostels are airy and clean and arranged in quadrangles to foster interaction. The campus includes a thriving on-site farm with fruit trees, crops, and an animal-husbandry program for hands-on learning. A purpose-built Sports Centre and extensive playing fields include a 25-meter, six-lane swimming pool, four full-size football pitches, three five-a-side pitches, two basketball courts, and a volleyball court. Classrooms and facilities have generators and solar power, and the campus features a 400 Mbps internet connection, nine laboratories, a Technology Workshop, and a Virtual Learning Environment. The library holds about 15,000 books, with most titles in English and a range of titles in French, Igbo, and Yoruba.

Sports Facilities
The sports complex includes four full-size football pitches and three five-a-side pitches, two standard basketball courts, one volleyball court, and a 25-meter six-lane swimming pool. Atlantic Hall offers athletics, cheerleading, dance, swimming, football, basketball, volleyball, cricket, cycling, skating, taekwondo, chess, badminton, table tennis, tennis, and more. The school hosts annual competitions and events such as Inter-House Sports, Sports Dinner, and various local and international fixtures. It also conducts annual international sports and educational trips to destinations including San Diego (USA), Toronto (Canada), Dubai (UAE), and Manchester (UK).

Academic Facilities
The school has nine laboratories fully equipped with IT resources and subject-specific tools. The Technology Workshop provides design and project-based learning opportunities and practical engineering skills. A Virtual Learning Environment underpins digital teaching, complemented by Doddle, Khan Academy, Mind Map, MyiMaths, MathsWord, Quizizz, and Boardworks. Classrooms feature interactive screens, high-resolution projectors, split-unit air conditioners, and purpose-built furniture. Internet access is fast and reliable across the campus with multiple access points.

Extra Curricular Facilities
From sports, coding and robotics to chess, public speaking, entrepreneurship, drama, and music, the school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities. Foreign language clubs include French and Spanish, alongside community service, aviation, and environmental initiatives. The Young Farmers Club has produced premium Ijebu garri and contributes to local food sustainability, while the Environmental Club has earned recognition in competitions such as the British Council's Launch Your World. Students participate in inter-school competitions and group projects that build leadership, teamwork, and resilience.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
From coding and robotics to chess, public speaking, and entrepreneurship, co-curricular activities enrich the academic experience. Foreign language clubs such as French and Spanish complement intellectual growth, alongside aviation and environmental initiatives. Participation develops leadership, collaboration, time management, and critical thinking through diverse, hands-on experiences.

Arts & Creative
Drama and music are core components of co-curricular life, providing performance opportunities and avenues for creative expression.

Cultural & Language
Foreign language clubs include French and Spanish.

Social & Hobbies
Young Farmers Club, Environmental Club, and other interest-based groups complement sports and service activities.

Community & Service
Community service is integrated into co-curricular life; students donate to orphanages and schools across Lagos through service projects.

Leadership & Professional
Student Leadership and Prefect Selection identify and nurture students with leadership qualities; selected students serve as Prefects, supporting peers and upholding school values.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A broad sports program includes athletics, cheerleading, dance, swimming, football, basketball, volleyball, cricket, cycling, skating, taekwondo, chess, badminton, table tennis, tennis, and more. The program uses sport to inspire achievement and promote physical well-being, social growth, and emotional stability.
Languages

Language Provision
English Language and Literature in English are offered in the English curriculum. French, Yoruba, Igbo, and Spanish are taught in the Languages area. Atlantic Hall's curriculum is a fusion of the Nigerian and British curricula, with a combined dual curriculum designed to create a personalized learning pathway.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Registration and documents. Submit the online admission form and pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₦15,000. The documents to accompany the form include birth certificate, a recent passport photograph, a bio-data page of the international passport, and the last three term's reports from the current school (for transfer students). The admission process can be completed online or at designated submission locations in Lagos; if submitting in person, locations are listed on the contact information. After submission, the applicant proceeds to the entrance examination.

2. Entrance examination. Take the entrance examination on-site or online depending on convenience. JSS1 Entrance Subjects are English Language, Mathematics, and Non-Verbal Reasoning; Transfer Examinations for JSS2, JSS3, and SS1 cover English Language, Mathematics, and Science. A Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) is administered online to admitted students, designed by GL Education, and the candidate's scores are shared with the parents and treated confidentially.

3. Offer of Admission and acceptance. Upon passing the entrance examination, admission is offered and placement is confirmed; parents are notified by email and telephone. An acceptance fee of ₦200,000.00 is required to confirm admission, and this amount is deducted from the child's First Term fees.

4. Fees and payment. Fees must be paid before resumption for each term or session, and students will not be admitted into hostels unless all outstanding fees are settled. Bank transfer is the only acceptable mode of payment; no personal or company cheques are allowed. No discount is granted for full payment of fees for the session/year. The fee schedule covers tuition, resources, meals, and co-curricular activities.

5. Scholarships and funding. A full scholarship is awarded to the candidate who achieves the highest score in the Entrance Examination (no less than 90%). A partial scholarship is awarded to the candidate that comes second in the Entrance Examination.

6. Tour and onboarding. Tours of facilities on-site or virtually can be arranged by completing a visit form or scheduling an online meeting.

Scholarships
A full scholarship is awarded to the candidate who achieves the highest score in the Entrance Examination (no less than 90%). A partial scholarship is awarded to the candidate that comes second in the Entrance Examination.
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