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Rainbow College

Nigeria, Lagos

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 10 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Rainbow College blends British and Nigerian curricula to serve day and boarding learners aged 10 to 17 in Lagos. The Junior Secondary years offer 12 core subjects with three electives, with Nigerian JSCE and Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint, the latter internationally recognised. Senior Secondary students study 12 core subjects plus three to four electives from 20 options, with final exams including Cambridge IGCSE and WAEC; WAEC and NECO SSCE are important for Western Africa. The college also prepares pupils for university entry with IELTS, SAT, TOEFL and JAMB. Day campuses are in Surulere and Ikota, and the boarding campus is in Maba, Ogun State. Rainbow traces its origins to 1996 as Lagos's first all-boys private college, with Rainbow College for Girls in 1998; the 2005 merger created a co-educational international school. Rooted in Christian faith and pastoral care, Rainbow emphasises character, leadership and service, complemented by sport, clubs and facilities.

The Essentials

Rainbow College has 600 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Rainbow College operates Day Schools in Surulere, Lagos (51 Johnson Street) and Ikota, Lagos (HRC Estate, off Harris Drive). The Boarding College is located at KM 39 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Maba, Ogun State. The school is based in Lagos, Nigeria, and offers door-to-door transportation for students from Monday to Friday via a fleet of five buses serving Lekki Phase 1, Ikoyi, Yaba, Surulere/Aguda, Okota and Festac Town.

Stages
Day Colleges and a Boarding College. Rainbow College provides secondary education across Junior and Senior Secondary grades, offered through day and boarding options.

Type
The Rainbow College comprises Day Schools and a Boarding College, offering secondary education.

Bus service
Door-to-door transportation for students Monday to Friday with a fleet of five buses; routes include Lekki Phase 1, Ikoyi, Yaba, Surulere/Aguda, Okota and Festac Town. One-way transportation is available upon request.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Rainbow College Boarding provides fully accommodated, secure hostels designed to feel like home in Mada, Ogun State. Hostels are air-conditioned, fully equipped, and separated into male and female facilities; there are four houses—Einstein, Dalton, Newton and Freeman. A dedicated pastoral team (house-masters, house-mistresses and matrons) supports welfare, with in-residence nurses providing medical aid. Meals are prepared by chefs and served in a spacious dining hall; security operates 24/7 and a cashless system is used for purchases; visiting day is the last Sunday of each month from 12pm to 6pm.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are specified for boys and girls: shirts, blazers, waistcoats, skirts or trousers, ties, socks, and shoes in designated colours; girls have a cream boater hat for certain occasions.

Food Options
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided daily by professional chefs, with meals designed to meet nutritional requirements for healthy development. A snack and a drink are served during short breaks on school days.

House System
There are four houses—Einstein, Dalton, Newton and Freeman; pupils are assigned to a house and participate in house activities.

Governance and Ownership
Rainbow College is led by a Proprietress, Mrs O. O. Odunlami. It adopts both British and Nigerian curricula.
Fees
Application / Admission fee
- Admission / application charge: ₦15,000 (listed as the school's Admission Fee for the 2026/2027 academic year).

Registration and one‑off fees (published for 2025/2026)
- Composite registration package total: ₦38,000.
- Breakdown of that registration total: Tuition component ₦15,000; School uniform ₦10,000; Sportswear ₦5,000; Development fee ₦2,000; Medical fee ₦2,000; Examination fee ₦4,000. Textbooks and notebooks are not included and are available for purchase at the school.

Tuition fees (per term and per year where published)
- Termly tuition shown in the school's registration/termly breakdown: ₦15,000 per term. The termly examination fee shown alongside that tuition is ₦4,000, giving a termly subtotal of ₦19,000 in the published termly breakdown. Annual totals are therefore the termly subtotal multiplied by the number of terms in the academic session. Textbook/notebook costs are additional.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- All fees are due by the second week after the resumption of each term.
- A one‑time discount of ₦50,000 is granted for full‑session (full‑year) payment.
- Sibling discounts apply to tuition only and are structured as follows: for three children in the group of schools, a 5% tuition discount is allowed; for four children the discounts are Youngest 5%, 2nd 5%, 3rd 5%, Oldest 10%; for five children the discounts are Youngest 5%, 2nd 5%, 3rd 5%, 4th 10%, Oldest 10%. The sibling discount is discontinued if the number of students drops below three and may be reversed mid‑term if numbers fall below three.

Boarding fees (applicable status and published detail)
- Boarding provision: the school operates a boarding college at KM 39 Lagos‑Ibadan Expressway, Maba, Ogun State.
- No separate published boarding fee schedule or a specific boarding tuition figure was found in the school's posted prospectus or admissions/fees pages during the search. Parents should note that boarding is offered but a separate boarding fee was not published in the materials located.

Other recurring or one‑off costs
- School uniform: ₦10,000 (registration breakdown).
- Sportswear: ₦5,000 (registration breakdown).
- Development fee: ₦2,000 (registration breakdown).
- Medical fee: ₦2,000 (registration breakdown).
- Examination fee: ₦4,000 (registration breakdown; also shown in the termly breakdown).
- Textbooks and notebooks: not included in the registration/termly figures; the school lists textbooks and notebooks as available for purchase at the school.

Refunds and withdrawal
- No published refund, withdrawal or fee‑refund policy was located on the school's admissions pages or in the published prospectus that were searched; no explicit refund terms (e.g., for cancelled registration, mid‑term withdrawal or fee refunds) were available in those materials.

Fee payment options and methods
- Accepted payment methods (as published): deposits/wire transfers to the school's domiciliary account, certified bank draft from a reputable bank, and deposits to specific bank branches (FCMB details are shown in the published registration note). Personal cheques are explicitly not accepted.
- The published registration note gives an FCMB account number (Account No: 2730493014) and lists specific branches for payment.

Notes on year applicability and published data
- The school listing showing an Admission Fee of ₦15,000 is listed for the 2026/2027 academic year. The detailed registration breakdown (total ₦38,000 and the termly breakdown of ₦15,000 tuition + ₦4,000 examination = ₦19,000 per term) was available for the 2025/2026 session in the published registration materials located. Where 2026/2027‑specific line‑by‑line fees were not published, the most recent detailed registration figures available (2025/2026) are presented above.
Academics

Rainbow College teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 10 to 17.

Curriculum
Rainbow College uses both British and Nigerian curricula for day and boarding. Junior Secondary School (Years 7–9) has 12 core subjects and 3 elective options. Students sit Nigerian JSCE and Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint; the Cambridge Checkpoint is internationally recognized. Senior Secondary School (Years 10–12) includes 12 core subjects and 3–4 electives drawn from 20 options; final examinations include IGCSE (Cambridge) and WAEC, with WAEC and NECO SSCE important for Western Africa. The college also provides university entry preparation for IELTS, SAT, TOEFL and JAMB. The day campuses are in Surulere and Ikota, with a boarding campus at Maba, Ogun State.

Exam Results
Rainbow College uses five external examination bodies: two British and three Nigerian. Junior Secondary pupils sit the JSCE and Cambridge Checkpoint exams; Senior Secondary pupils sit IGCSE and WAEC, with WAEC and NECO SSCE also available. The school emphasizes outstanding IGCSE and WAEC results. It also provides preparation for university entry exams such as IELTS, SAT, TOEFL and JAMB.

Higher Education Progression
Rainbow College prepares students for higher education with university entry support including IELTS, SAT, TOEFL and JAMB. Its academic program combines British and Nigerian qualifications to enable progression to universities worldwide. The prospectus notes alumni all over the world with exceptional achievements.

Gifted and Talented
Academic scholarships are awarded to the best student in the competitive entrance examination into JSS1; the scholarship is renewable annually and typically covers about 50% of tuition, subject to performance and terms set by the school.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a pastoral care program with a committed pastoral team, including matrons, guidance counsellors and a vice principal who care for every student. This team supports students' welfare and personal development. The welfare of pupils is prioritized, with ongoing support provided across boarding and day environments.

Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care and health staff support students' mental and physical wellbeing. The boarding life team includes pastoral staff and nurses who provide care as needed.

Safeguarding
Safety and welfare are priorities at Rainbow College. Staff monitor security around the clock and a dedicated pastoral team cares for students, with in‑residence nurses available to provide medical care when needed.
Parent Experience

History
Rainbow College began in September 1996 as Lagos's first all-boys private college; Rainbow College for Girls followed in 1998. In September 2005 the two schools merged to form a leading co-educational international school in Lagos. In April 2009 the establishment relocated to Rainbow College Boulevard, KM 39 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Aseese village, Maba, Ogun State, where the Day School operates in Surulere and the Boarding School in Maba. The school blends British and Nigerian curricula and is rooted in Christian faith with pastoral care to develop character, leadership and service; it offers a balanced program including sports, moral guidance and leadership training, and a wide range of clubs such as swimming, basketball, athletics, chess, fencing, graphic arts and animation, debate, elocution and choir. Its reputation is supported by innovative teaching methods and state-of-the-art facilities.

Community
Rainbow College operates two day campuses in Lagos, Surulere and Ikota, plus a boarding campus at KM 39 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Maba, Ogun State. The boarding environment is supported by a compassionate pastoral team and a welfare-focused approach that makes Rainbow College feel like a family and a home away from home. The school emphasizes a balanced education with sports, moral guidance and leadership training, and offers a diverse range of clubs and activities such as swimming, basketball, athletics, chess, fencing, graphic arts and animation, debate, elocution and choir. The Christian foundations are complemented by respect for other beliefs, fostering an inclusive community for students from diverse backgrounds.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Rainbow College Boarding is located in Asese village, Mada, Ogun State, about 15 minutes from the old Lagos toll gate along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The boarding hostels are air-conditioned, fully-equipped and separated into four houses: Einstein, Dalton, Newton and Freeman. The welfare of pupils is at the forefront, supported by a pastoral and academic team including certified matrons, guidance counsellors and a Vice Principal. The dining hall provides a balanced, nutritious diet prepared by trained chefs. The campus emphasizes safety with 24/7 security and safety systems; cashless transactions are used for purchases, and on-site nurses provide medical care.

Sports Facilities
Rainbow College has a dedicated sports complex on campus including a basketball/volleyball court, a football pitch, and a tartan track, with a swimming pool and gymnasium listed on the boarding map. The campus facilities support a range of athletic activities through the Sports Complex and dedicated outdoor courts. Extra-curricular sports and physical activities are emphasized, including clubs such as Football and Basketball among others.

Academic Facilities
Rainbow College blends British and Nigerian curricula, enabling exams from five major examination bodies. Junior Secondary School (ages 12–14) has 12 core subjects and 3 electives, while Senior Secondary School (years 10–12) offers 12 core subjects and 3–4 specialization subjects from 20 options, plus 5 Trade and Entrepreneurship options. The Boarding School Curriculum details two external examination phases: JSCE and Cambridge Checkpoint for years 7–9, and IGCSE and WAEC for years 10–12, with additional preparation for university entry exams such as IELTS, SAT, TOEFL and JAMB.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Rainbow College offers 14 co-curricular clubs, including Art, Catering and Craft, Busy Hands, Chess, Choreography, Drama, Elocution and Debate, Graphic Art and Animation, Music/Band, Press, Photography, Science and Young Farmers. In addition, there are sport and outdoor activity options such as Fitness, Double-Dutch, Football, Martial Arts and Basketball.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Elocution and Debate, Science, Chess, Press and Photography are among the co-curricular clubs. There are 14 co-curricular clubs in total, spanning arts, science and media, to develop critical thinking and problem-solving. Clubs such as Art, Catering and Craft, Busy Hands, Chess, Choreography, Drama, Music/Band, Elocution and Debate, Graphic Art and Animation, Photography, Science and Young Farmers broaden intellectual interests. The school supports these activities to cultivate talents beyond classroom learning.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative expression are supported through Art, Drama, Choreography, Music/Band, Graphic Art and Animation, and Photography clubs. These clubs provide opportunities for visual arts, performance, and design projects. Students collaborate on creative projects and exhibits, showcasing their talents beyond the classroom. Creative media skills are developed through Graphic Art and Animation and Photography.

Social & Hobbies
Students join a diverse range of co-curricular clubs that cover arts, sports and media. Sports clubs include Fitness, Double-Dutch, Football, Martial Arts and Basketball. The clubs promote teamwork, leadership, and personal interests outside academics. The emphasis is on cultivating passions that extend beyond classroom learning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Rainbow College provides extra-curricular physical activities for all pupils. The sports activities promote teamwork, decisiveness and strategy in addition to physical fitness. Sports include Fitness, Double-Dutch, Football, Martial Arts and Basketball.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. Proficiency in English is required for admission. English language testing is part of the admissions process.
Admissions

Admissions
Rainbow College has an English-speaking admissions policy. For admission to Year 7, candidates must be at least 10 years old by September of the admission year and have at least 60% in their previous session reports. Applicants must also achieve an average of 60% on the entrance examination. All prior school records must be submitted in original versions. International students receive additional support during the admissions process. Parents and guardians must submit and acknowledge all documents related to their child's admission, including medical history and emergency contact numbers. For Year 7, candidates must take English Language, Mathematics, Verbal Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Paper; students transferring to Year 8 or Year 10 must sit English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and any other subject deemed necessary. Oral interviews are compulsory for every student before admission. The College reserves the right to request additional information or documents from previous schools.

Scholarships
The College offers academic scholarships to the best student in the competitive entrance examination into JSS1. This scholarship is renewable annually based on continued excellent performance and terms and conditions set by the school. Scholarship amounts vary but are typically 50% off the tuition fee for the student.
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