CIS Lagos

Nigeria, Lagos

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 768

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 2005

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Taught languages French, Spanish

Typical class size 22

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

CIS Lagos is The Children's International School Lagos, a day and boarding international school located on a Lekki campus in Lagos. The school teaches English National Curriculum for Foundation Stage (ages 2½ to 5), Key Stages 1 to 3, and offers IGCSE courses in Years 10–11 across 28 subjects, including English and Modern Foreign Languages. The campus comprises Junior, Senior and the Chadsworth Sixth Form College, providing a seamless learning journey from age 2 to 18. Specialist facilities support learning across ICT, design and technology, music, art, science and performing arts, with all‑weather pitches, a pool and an indoor hall. African Studies reflects local heritage within a technology‑rich Nigerian context. The school emphasizes pastoral care, safeguarding and a broad extracurricular programme, from sports and music to clubs such as Duke of Edinburgh and a student‑led Volt Club. It balances international standards with university pathways in the UK, USA and beyond.

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The Essentials

Location

Plot 8 Amore Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

Stages

Junior School, Senior School, and Sixth Form College.

Type

Day and boarding school.

Additional learning support

Pastoral care is a priority. The Pastoral Care Team includes the Head of Junior School, the Designated Safeguarding Leads (Assistant Head Teachers), the School Counsellor and the Key Stage Coordinators. Each child has a dedicated class teacher and teaching assistant who provide daily support, and a School Counsellor is available for welfare and guidance.

Country affiliation

Follows the National Curriculum for England.

Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding is available for children from Year 6 to Year 13. Students may stay full-time or weekly (Sunday evening to Friday afternoon). The boarding house sits on the school campus with its own grounds, sports facilities and a dining hall, and is supported by the Head of Boarding, house parents, resident medical staff and academic tutors to provide pastoral and academic support.

Uniform Requirement

The school has a uniform requirement; students wear a school uniform or kit.

Food Options

The boarding dining hall provides meals as part of boarding life.

House System

The school operates a house system with Willow, Sycamore, Jacaranda and Acacia houses.

Governance and Ownership

The school is overseen in terms of strategic direction and governance by an advisory board which works in collaboration with the proprietor who has overall ownership of the school.

Fees

Application / Admission Fees

- Application / admission fee: ₦40,000 (one-off on application).

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

- The school does not publish a current publicly available, itemised tuition schedule broken down by year group and by term for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. No up-to-date per-term or per-year group tuition figures were found in the public fee information accessible during this review.

- A historical inspection report (2015) records an annual fee for day pupils of USD 10,440; no boarding annual fee was recorded in that report. This figure is historical and included only for reference where a numeric value was available; it does not represent a confirmed current year fee.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No publicly posted, detailed billing schedule (term dates tied to invoice deadlines), or formal payment-terms document for 2025/26 or 2026/27 was located. Parents should expect schools of this type to use termly or annual invoicing with payment deadlines before the start of terms, but no specific schedule or penalty details were available.

Boarding fees

- The school is listed as offering both day and boarding education. However, no current published boarding-fee amounts, breakdown (full boarding vs. weekly/midweek), or boarding-term billing details were found. A 2015 inspection record included no boarding fee figure.

Other costs and recurring fees

- No up-to-date, itemised lists and prices for other mandatory charges (uniform, textbooks, activity fees, examination fees, transport, meals/mess, medical, learning-support supplements, or capital/development levies) were available in the public materials reviewed. An application/admission fee is recorded (see above).

Refund information

- No current, publicly available refund policy or detailed terms (for withdrawal before term start, mid-term withdrawal, or deposits/acceptance fee refunds) was located in the available public materials.

Fee payment options

- No explicit, published list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, local-currency account information, online card payment, or third‑party payment portals) was publicly posted in the materials that were available. Contact details (telephone and email) are published for direct enquiries.

Summary of findings and limits of publicly available fee information

- The only clear, itemised fee discovered in publicly accessible directories during this review was an application/admission fee of ₦40,000. A historical inspection report from 2015 provided a single annual figure for day pupils (USD 10,440) but no current per-year-group or per-term schedule, no boarding fee figures, and no published payment terms or refund policy for the 2025/26 or 2026/27 academic years. The school's published contact phone numbers and email address are available for direct fee confirmation.

- Because a full, current fee schedule (2026/27 or 2025/26) listing tuition by year group and details such as term amounts, boarding charges, uniform costs, refund rules, and accepted payment methods was not found in publicly accessible sources, those specific figures could not be provided here.

Academics

Curriculum

The school delivers the National Curriculum for England, with Foundation Stage for ages 2.5 to 5, Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6), followed by Key Stage 3 in the Senior School. All Year Groups in Key Stages 1 and 2 study English, Mathematics, Science, PSHEE and Topic (History, Geography and Religious Education). Specialist subjects include Music, Art, Computing, French, Physical Education and Swimming, with African Studies incorporated to reflect local heritage within a technology-rich Nigerian context. The curriculum is designed to be engaging, relevant and dynamic within this context.

Exam Results

The Senior School has consistently attained outstanding results; the school offers IGCSE examinations in Year 11 and A Level courses in the Sixth Form.

Higher Education Progression

Majority go on to study A levels or IB in the UK; many also pursue higher education in the USA or Canada. Careers counsellor supports choices from Year 7, Year 10 work experience and Year 11 option advice; post-16 provision includes Chadsworth Sixth Form College.

Gifted and Talented

There is a vibrant extracurricular programme including sports, music, drama and academic extension, designed to develop talents outside the classroom and foster soft skills such as self-confidence, leadership, resilience, competition and teamwork.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school places pastoral care as a priority across CIS Lagos. The Pastoral Support Team includes the Head of the Junior School, the Designated Safeguarding Leads, the Assistant Head Teachers, and the School Counsellor. The school aims to provide a safe, happy, confident, and fulfilled environment and fosters a culture of kindness to help students thrive. The PSHE curriculum supports emotional, social and health education, and form tutors monitor students' emotional and academic development. Staff across the school are involved in supporting student wellbeing and safeguarding.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school recognises students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and addresses their needs within safeguarding. The safeguarding policy notes that SEND can present safeguarding challenges and ensures monitoring and targeted pastoral support. The safeguarding policy states that CIS diligently monitors SEND students and may provide targeted pastoral support to address their educational and safeguarding needs. The policy also emphasises safeguarding for SEND and the coordination of safeguarding across school sections.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided under the SEND/ALES policy. Particular care is taken with students whose first language is not English; proficiency is assessed before planning additional support. The main provision includes full-time education with additional help and in-class support, plus periods of withdrawal to work with an ALES facilitator. Progress is monitored across the curriculum to ensure learning in all subjects.

Mental Wellbeing

The pastoral system supports mental wellbeing, with form tutors guiding emotional and social development and a school counsellor providing targeted support. The PSHE curriculum offers opportunities for pupils to understand the world around them and build resilience, independence and responsibility. All staff are attentive to students' wellbeing and form part of a network dedicated to safeguarding and welfare. Mental health is recognised within safeguarding considerations as key to a child's welfare.

Safeguarding

A safeguarding policy exists and is supplemented by procedures aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education and Lagos State guidelines. The policy identifies Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and deputies across Primary and Secondary, with clear responsibilities and annual training. Contacts for safeguarding roles are published for the school community, and the policy covers safeguarding for students with SEND, online safety, and other safeguarding scenarios. The policy also emphasises safeguarding training, record-keeping, and inter-agency collaboration.

Parent Experience

History

The Children's International School opened in 2003 as a privately owned, English-speaking international primary day school. It relocated to the Lekki region of Lagos in September 2013 to enable expansion into a senior school. A new boarding house opened in January 2020, and a sixth form college named Chadsworth opened in September 2020. The school is overseen by an advisory board which collaborates with the proprietor who retains overall ownership. It has specialist teaching rooms for information and communication technology, design and technology, music, art, science and performing arts, and access to sports facilities including all-weather pitches, a swimming pool and an indoor hall.

Community

CIS Lagos maintains an active events program and a School Calendar on its site. The Extra-Curricular program offers a wide range of activities each term, including Ballet, Fencing, Gymnastics and Taekwondo, with both Teacher-Led and Externally Led Clubs. The school emphasizes community engagement at local, national and international levels as part of its ethos. Parents contribute through learning journals, a Speaker Series and by sharing their skills as classroom readers and in careers guidance.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The newly formed Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is aiming to build closer partnership between parents and the school's senior leaders so that their views can jointly support pupils' learning and personal development. The school's links with the community are well developed and help to enhance pupils' understanding of the world in which they live. Parents are involved in sharing their skills with pupils as classroom readers and providing careers guidance as part of a Speaker Series for Key Stages 3 and 4. Parents have regular opportunities to contribute to records of their children's achievements through learning journals in the early years; the school has met with groups of parents or surveyed them on issues such as the canteen and the virtual learning platform, and their views are used to adapt provisions. The school's website contains all the required information that parents can access easily.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

CIS Lagos sits on a modern secure campus that serves both day and boarding students. The campus houses three schools on site: Junior School, Senior School and the Sixth Form, each with purpose-built classrooms. A new boarding house sits on campus, with its own grounds, sports facilities and dining hall. The school follows the English National Curriculum and integrates the local culture, values and environment. There is a vibrant extracurricular programme of sports, music, drama and the arts that takes place after the school day.

Sports Facilities

The school has access to sports facilities, including all weather pitches, a swimming pool and an indoor hall. The boarding house on campus also benefits from its own sports facilities, complementing the wider school provision.

Academic Facilities

Specialist teaching rooms exist for ICT, design and technology, music, art, science and performing arts. The three schools on campus feature purpose-built classrooms designed to support learning across the curriculum. The relocation to Lekki enabled the expansion of facilities to accommodate these specialist areas.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Junior School offers teacher-led clubs including swimming, football, French, coding, creative dance and craft, plus externally led clubs such as ballet, fencing, gymnastics and taekwondo. Senior School provides a broad enrichment programme with lunchtime activities including Chess Club, Book Club and Creative Writing, a Green Team, and a range of sports; it also runs the Duke of Edinburgh International Award and a Volt Club focused on student-led community service.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The school delivers the National Curriculum for England across the Junior and Senior Schools, beginning with Foundation Stage for children aged two and a half to five, followed by Key Stages 1 to 3. In Key Stages 1 and 2, English, Mathematics and Science are taught alongside Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education, and History, Geography and Religious Education as part of Topic. Specialist subjects include Music, Art, Computing, French, Physical Education and Swimming, with African Studies added to reflect local heritage. In Senior School, the curriculum continues under the English National Curriculum, with Year 7–9 spanning 11 departments and 15 subjects, and Year 10–11 offering IGCSE courses across 28 subjects, including English, Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish), the Arts and more.

Arts & Creative

The curriculum includes Music and Art as core subjects, with specialist teachers delivering Music, Art, Computing, French, Physical Education and Swimming. French is taught as a foreign language within the curriculum. Extra-Curricular activities cover the arts and performing arts, including Ballet, Fencing, Gymnastics and Taekwondo, as well as Creative Dance and Craft. The school encourages participation in ECAs to extend learning beyond the classroom.

Cultural & Language

French is taught as a language within the curriculum. African Studies is included to reflect heritage and local context. French also features in Extra-Curricular (Teacher-Led) Clubs alongside other language and cultural activities. The overall provision supports language learning and multicultural awareness as part of a broad education.

Social & Hobbies

A wide range of after-school activities is offered, including Teacher-Led Clubs such as Writing skills, Swimming, Football, French, Coding, Creative Dance and Craft, among others. Externally led clubs are run by specialist coaches and include Ballet, Fencing, Gymnastics and Taekwondo. These ECAs are a popular aspect of CIS life and provide opportunities to pursue diverse interests beyond the classroom.

Community & Service

Pastoral care is a priority, with the Pastoral Support Team including the Head of Junior School, designated safeguarding leads, the School Counsellor and Year Coordinators. The school works with parents, support staff and outreach agencies to support pupil progress and wellbeing.

Leadership & Professional

Chadsworth Sixth Form College provides a wide choice of A-level subjects and offers internships, co-curricular and pastoral support to enrich studies. Individual career guidance and tailored university application processes help students prepare for higher education. The college aims to guide students toward opportunities at top universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and beyond.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Pastoral care is a priority, with staff dedicated to creating a safe, happy, confident and fulfilled environment. The Pastoral Support Team includes the Head of Junior School, the designated safeguarding leads, the School Counsellor and Year Coordinators, and a dedicated School Counsellor is available to pupils. Welfare and safeguarding are emphasised, with a focus on home–school partnerships to support each child's wellbeing.

Languages

Language Provision

The school delivers the National Curriculum for England. French is taught by specialist teachers in the Junior School. In Senior School, Key Stage 3 includes French and Spanish as part of the curriculum, and Year 10 lists Modern Foreign Languages among the PoS for IGCSE. Year 10 PoS indicates multiple language offerings beyond English.

Reputation

Awards

School of Excellence Award in 2022 (British Schools Overseas).

Admissions

1. Applications for a place at CIS are accepted throughout the year. Each offer of a place is carefully considered and requires the submission of a formal application, a meeting with senior staff and, for all but the youngest children, an entrance examination. To begin the process, make an initial enquiry to the admissions team and arrange a visit to CIS. Early applications are strongly recommended because CIS is academically selective and many year groups are oversubscribed.

2. Examinations are scheduled as follows: Year 7 testing takes place in November and January prior to entry; Sixth Form scholarship papers are taken in March; assessments for all other year groups are scheduled throughout the year. The admissions team guides families through the assessment process. The assessments help determine whether CIS can meet the needs of the child.

3. CIS is academically selective and many year groups are oversubscribed. Early applications are strongly recommended. CIS operates to maximum class and year limits and uses a waiting list in most years. No guarantees can be made that a place will become available before the start of the academic year.

Scholarships

Sixth Form scholarship papers are taken in March each year.

Waitlist

CIS operates to maximum class and year limits. This means a waiting list is in place in most years. No guarantees can be made that a place will become available before the start of the academic year.

School Events

The school has not added events

FAQs

Where is CIS Lagos located and what ages does the school serve?

CIS Lagos is located at Plot 8 Amore Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, and provides education for children aged 2 to 18 across Junior School, Senior School and Chadsworth Sixth Form College.

What curriculum does CIS Lagos follow?

The school follows the National Curriculum for England, with Foundation Stage for ages 2½–5, Key Stages 1–3 in the Junior and Senior School, IGCSE courses in Years 10–11 and A-level provision in the Sixth Form.

Is CIS Lagos co-educational and does it offer boarding?

CIS Lagos is co-educational and offers both day and boarding provision, with boarding available for students from Year 6 to Year 13.

How do I apply and what assessments should we expect?

Applications are accepted year-round and require a formal application, a meeting with senior staff and entrance assessments for all but the youngest children; Year 7 testing is held in November and January and Sixth Form scholarship papers are taken in March, with other year-group assessments scheduled throughout the year.

Is there an application or admission fee? If so, how much is it?

Yes, there is an application/admission fee of ₦40,000 (one-off on application).

What happens if the year group we want is full — do you operate a waiting list?

CIS operates to maximum class and year limits and maintains a waiting list in most years, but no guarantee can be made that a place will become available before the start of the academic year.

What qualifications do students study for at GCSE and in the Sixth Form?

Students take IGCSE examinations in Year 11 across 28 subjects, and post‑16 study is provided through Chadsworth Sixth Form College offering a wide choice of A-level subjects and university preparation support.

Where do most graduates go on to study after CIS Lagos?

The majority progress to A-levels or the IB in the UK, and many also pursue higher education in the USA, Canada and other international destinations, with careers guidance available from Year 7 and dedicated support during Years 10–13.

What sports and outdoor facilities does the campus have?

The campus includes all‑weather pitches, a swimming pool and an indoor hall, and the boarding house has its own grounds and sports facilities that complement the wider school provision.

What specialist academic facilities are available for students?

The school has purpose-built specialist teaching rooms for ICT, design and technology, music, art, science and performing arts to support learning across the curriculum.

What extracurricular clubs and activities are available for younger pupils?

The Junior School runs teacher-led clubs such as swimming, football, French, coding, creative dance and craft, alongside externally led options including ballet, fencing, gymnastics and taekwondo.

What extracurricular and leadership opportunities are offered in the Senior School?

Senior School enrichment includes lunchtime clubs like Chess Club and Book Club, a Green Team, the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, a student-led Volt Club focused on community service, and a broad programme of sports and arts activities.

Does CIS Lagos offer leadership and careers support in Sixth Form?

Chadsworth Sixth Form College provides internships, co-curricular activities, tailored university application support and individual careers guidance to prepare students for top universities and career pathways.

How does the school support pupils' wellbeing and pastoral care?

Pastoral care is a priority with a dedicated Pastoral Support Team including the Head of Junior School, Designated Safeguarding Leads, Year Coordinators and a School Counsellor; form tutors monitor emotional and academic development and the PSHE curriculum supports social and emotional learning.

What safeguarding measures and policies are in place?

CIS maintains a safeguarding policy aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education and Lagos State guidelines, with designated safeguarding leads, annual training, clear record-keeping and inter-agency collaboration to protect pupils.

How does the school support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and EAL learners?

The school recognises SEND and provides targeted pastoral monitoring and support where needed, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided via assessment, in-class help and withdrawal sessions with ALES facilitators, with progress monitored across the curriculum.

Is there a school counsellor and how is mental health supported?

A dedicated School Counsellor is available for welfare and guidance, form tutors provide ongoing emotional support, and the PSHE curriculum along with pastoral systems aims to build resilience and wellbeing across the school.

Do pupils wear a uniform and is there a house system?

Yes, students wear a school uniform or kit, and the school operates a house system made up of Willow, Sycamore, Jacaranda and Acacia houses.

What are the boarding arrangements and what does boarding life include?

Boarding is offered from Year 6 to Year 13 with full‑time and weekly options (Sunday evening to Friday afternoon); the boarding house sits on campus with its own grounds, sports facilities, a dining hall and on-site pastoral, medical and academic support.

Has CIS Lagos received any recent awards or recognition?

CIS Lagos received the School of Excellence Award in 2022 from British Schools Overseas.

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