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Queensland Academy

Nigeria, Lagos

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 16 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1988
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Montessori Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Yoruba, Igbo, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Queensland Academy is a Nigerian–British day and boarding school for ages 1 to 16. It offers a blended curriculum that includes EYFS, Montessori, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge Secondary, and Cambridge A Levels, along with a curriculum. The secondary program follows a Nigerian/British IGCSE framework and incorporates Cambridge Checkpoint, WAEC SSCE, and BECE examinations. Founded in 1988 by Mrs. Adenike Lilian Akinyelure, the school began as Queensland Private School and expanded to Lagos campus at 1–5 Ebem-Oha Street, Okota, before evolving into Queensland Academy with a secondary section. The school maintains affiliations with the British Council as an Attached Centre and collaborates with organisations such as Africa Leadership Academy, AISEN, UWC, JAN, AISA, BBI, and APEN. Facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, art and design studios, a library, ICT suites, a food and nutrition lab, and hostels. Sports facilities include a sport ground and a swimming pool, co-curricular activities and excursions.

The Essentials

Queensland Academy has instruction in English.

Location
1-5 Ebem-Oha Street, Canal Estate, Off Okoto Road, Isolo, Lagos State, Nigeria. The school is situated in Lagos, within the Isolo district. It is reachable by local roads and is near residential neighborhoods and commercial areas.

Stages
Creche, pre-school and nursery; primary and Montessori.

Type
Standard British Nigerian Nursery, Primary, and Secondary School with hostel facilities.

Additional learning support
On-site therapist provides individual counseling. Inclusive education for gifted learners with personalized learning pathways.

Country affiliation
Nigeria
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Queensland Academy offers day and boarding. Boarding provides a comfortable and supportive environment for students. Secure hostel accommodation is available to boarding students, designed to feel like a home away from home. The hostel promotes independent living and a supportive community.

Food Options
The Food & Nutrition Lab teaches essential cooking and nutrition skills, combining theory with practical experience.

House System
The school uses an inter-house system with annual inter-house sports events. In 2025, Queensland Academy celebrated its 13th Biennial Inter-House Sports Event.
Fees
Application fees
- Primary school registration (application form): ₦10,000.
- Secondary school registration (application form): ₦15,000.
- Payment for the application form is to be made to: Account Name: Queensland Academy; Account No.: 0346130798; Bank Name: GT Bank.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a public tuition fee schedule by year group or per term. Detailed tuition amounts and the full fee schedule are provided to families after an offer of admission.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A public billing schedule (termly/annual invoicing dates, due dates and penalties) is not published. The school states that payment plans and detailed fee arrangements are discussed when an admission offer is made and during the admission interview.

Boarding fees (hostel)
- The school operates hostel/boarding facilities (day & boarding are offered), but no public breakdown of boarding fees, termly/monthly boarding charges, or boarding-related charges is published. Detailed boarding costs are provided after admission.

Other costs and routine additional charges
- No public schedule for ancillary costs (uniforms, textbooks, exam fees, school supplies, transport, meals, laundry, medical or extracurricular activity fees) is published on the publicly accessible admissions and application pages. Parents are responsible for any required personal equipment or uniforms; specific amounts are provided with the school's fee schedule following admission.

Refund information
- No public refund policy or published terms for refunds, deposits, or fee cancellations were found on the admission or application pages. Refund rules (if any) are provided as part of the school's detailed fee information given to admitted families.

Fee payment options and practical payment steps
- Bank transfer / bank deposit to the school's GT Bank account is shown as the payment method for the application form (Account Name: Queensland Academy; Account No.: 0346130798; Bank Name: GT Bank).
- The online application form accepts an uploaded image of the payment receipt as proof of payment. Parents are instructed to upload the admission-form payment receipt when submitting the online application.
- The school provides direct contact channels (phone and email) for fee enquiries: +234‑817‑202‑6068, +234‑803‑329‑3480, info@queenslandacademy.com.

Summary of available fee information
- The only fee amounts published publicly are the application/registration form fees (Primary: ₦10,000; Secondary: ₦15,000) and the bank account details for making that payment. The school confirms that detailed tuition, boarding, ancillary charges, billing schedule, refund terms and formal payment terms are provided directly to families after an offer of admission; those detailed line-by-line figures are not published on the public admission or application pages.
Academics

Queensland Academy teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Montessori Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 16.

Curriculum
The school blends Nigerian and British curricula. The secondary curriculum uses a Nigerian/British IGCSE framework and includes Cambridge Checkpoint, with WAEC SSCE and BECE examinations.

Student Teacher Ratio
15 students per class; class sizes do not exceed 15.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted learners are supported through Inclusive Education for Gifted Learners, with personalized learning pathways; an on-site therapist provides individual counseling and group sessions.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Support for emotional and social development; on-site therapist offers individual counseling and group sessions to support well-being, help students manage pressure, build resilience, and develop social skills.

Mental Wellbeing
An on-site therapist provides counseling to support students' mental well-being, helping them manage pressure and build resilience.
Parent Experience

History
Queensland Academy was established in 1988 by Mrs. Adenike Lilian Akinyelure as Queensland Private School, starting in a 3-bedroom apartment in Surulere, Lagos, with five pupils, one teacher and one cleaner, delivering the Nigerian curriculum. In August 1994 the school moved to its present site at 1–5 Ebem-Oha Street, Okota, Lagos, and in October 1999 Queensland Private School became Queensland Academy in preparation for the launch of a secondary school. The secondary school began with four students and operates a Nigerian/British International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum, with examinations through WAEC and Cambridge. Queensland Academy has affiliations with the British Council as an Attached Centre, Africa Leadership Academy (ALA), AISEN, United World Colleges (UWC), JAN, AISA, Best Buddies International (BBI), and APEN, and is recognized by the Federal Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Special Consultative Status with the United Nations ECOSOC. The organization continues to evolve and maintain its ideologies while addressing present challenges.

Community
Under the leadership of Mrs. Akinyelure, Queensland Academy has flourished with a culture of excellence and integrity. The school emphasizes cultural heritage and offers enriching excursions, including a four-day visit to meet the Ooni of Ife. International affiliations include the British Council as an Attached Centre and partnerships with Africa Leadership Academy, AISEN, UWC, JAN, AISA, BBI, and APEN. Gifted learners receive inclusive education with personalized learning pathways and on-site counseling, alongside robust co-curricular activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Queensland Academy provides a range of facilities to support teaching and student life. CLASSROOMS are spacious and well-lit, and SCIENCE LABORATORIES enable hands-on experiments. An ART STUDIO and CRAFT & DESIGN STUDIO support creative work. LIBRARY and ICT facilities support research and digital learning, while FOOD & NUTRITION LAB contribute practical skills. HOSTELS provide boarding, and SPORT GROUND and SWIMMING facilities support physical activities.

Sports Facilities
SPORT GROUND provides spacious space for a variety of sport activities. This facility encourages physical fitness and team spirit among students. SWIMMING provides a pool for swimming, allowing students to enjoy swimming and stay active. The school offers both outdoor and aquatic sports facilities.

Academic Facilities
CLASSROOMS are spacious and well-lit, with modern learning tools. SCIENCE LABORATORIES enable hands-on experiments in a safe environment. ART STUDIO and CRAFT & DESIGN STUDIO provide space and resources for creative and practical work. LIBRARY is well-stocked and offers a quiet, resource-rich space for study and research. FOOD & NUTRITION LAB and ICT facilities support practical cooking, nutrition education, and digital learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extra-Curricular Activities include sport training and competitions such as inter-house sport events and football. Imagery shows karate and other sport training, including swimming. World Stem Olympiad finalists and AISEN Football competition winners are highlighted. Arts and photography are represented through photography and design-related activities. Excursion visits, such as trips to cultural sites like the Ooni of Ife, are part of the program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers co-curricular clubs and programs led by qualified professionals. These activities take place during free periods and after school, enriching students' education and helping them learn new skills. They provide opportunities for interaction, collaboration, and personal growth outside the classroom.

Arts & Creative
The Queensland Academy offers arts and creative activities through dedicated spaces such as an Art Studio, Craft & Design Studio, and Music Studio. The facilities support visual arts, design, and music, enabling students to explore creativity and develop practical skills. Photography and other design-related activities are regularly featured as part of the co-curricular program.

Social & Hobbies
Queensland Academy offers a variety of sports and after-school activities as part of its co-curriculum. Sporting activities include football, chess, athletics, tennis, swimming, and more, with regular in-house competitions and prizes. The program emphasizes interaction, collaboration, and personal growth through clubs and group activities.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is listed as a core feature of Queensland Academy's program. The school emphasizes character and leadership growth as part of its offerings.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical education is a core part of students' development at Queensland Academy. The school promotes a healthy, active lifestyle through regular in-house competitions and a range of sports including football, chess, athletics, tennis, and swimming. The co-curriculum supports students' physical, mental, and emotional well-being through active participation and teamwork.
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are taught. Nigerian languages Yoruba and Igbo are taught. Arabic is offered as an optional language. French is listed as an Arts elective in Senior Secondary.
Admissions

Admissions
Online application is available. The form collects Candidate's Information including Full Names, Date Of Birth, Age, Gender, Place of Birth, Religion, State and Local Government Area, Nationality, Admission Class, Previous Class, Previous Name of School and Address. Guardian and Parent details are requested: Father's Name, Home Address, Telephone, Email Address, Profession, Nationality, Office/Business Address; Mother's Name, Home Address, Telephone, Email Address, Profession, Nationality, Office/Business Address. Guardian's Name is requested. Uploads required: Admission form payment receipt (JPG/JPEG/PNG, max. 1MB) and candidate's passport photograph (JPG/JPEG/PNG, max. 500KB). Declaration by Student; Submit. We provide top world class education devoid of averages in every ramification.“

Scholarships
2020 Inspire scholarship: three students selected for part-funded scholarships. African Leadership Academy Scholarships. United World Colleges Scholarships.
School Events
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