Temple School

Nigeria, Lagos

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 0 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 99

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 2004

Bus Service No

Part of

Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages French, Yoruba

Typical class size 15

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

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

Introduction

Temple School is a private international school in Lagos, Nigeria, educating children from 0 to 18 across four campuses in Ilupeju and Ikeja. It blends the British National Curriculum with Cambridge programmes (Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels); AP where appropriate, alongside a bespoke curriculum. The primary section follows the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP) for English, Maths, Science and ICT, with additional subjects including History, Geography, French from age 2, RE, Citizenship, Design and Technology, Art, Music and Physical Education. French is introduced early to support international perspectives. The school operates four campuses with a Sixth Form College offering on-site residential accommodation. Facilities include two 25m swimming pools, science and ICT labs, Design Technology labs, Art studios, Music rooms, a library, plus Cisco Teleconferencing and Live Video Streaming labs. Co-curriculars feature swimming, taekwondo, drama, debating and contemporary dance, and an emphasis on leadership and community service through enrichment programs.

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The Essentials

Location

Temple School operates across four campuses in Lagos: Early Years and Primary in Ilupeju; Secondary and College in Ikeja and Allen Avenue. Early Years is at 213 Ikorodu Road, Ilupeju; Primary at 1 Temple Drive, Off Olusoji Idowu Street, Ilupeju. Secondary is at 4-6 Odegbami Street, Off Aba Johnston Street, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja; College at 8 Oyediran Close, Opebi, Ikeja.

Stages

Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and College (Sixth Form).

Type

Private international school with four Lagos campuses; includes a Sixth Form College with residential accommodation on campus.

Country affiliation

Nigeria

Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

Residential accommodation is on the Temple College campus with live-in House Managers providing pastoral care. Rooms are equipped with single beds and adjoining reading tables to house up to 15 students. The residence offers a safe, structured living environment with easy access to lessons, balanced meals, weekend recreational and sporting activities, and opportunities to live with students from different backgrounds to foster independence.

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms vary by level. Primary pupils wear a traditional uniform: Girls wear Blue Blouse and Blue Pinafore; Boys wear Blue Shirt and Blue Shorts; Socks are navy blue or black; Navy sweaters are allowed; Black shoes with Velcro straps. Sportswear is a T-shirt in House colours; Houses are assigned and House colours appear on sportswear; All uniforms are purchased in the Uniform Shop located in the Early Years building in Ilupeju. Temple College has no standard uniform; a smart business-like dress code is required: khaki (chino) trousers or knee-length skirts, blue dress shirts, and navy blazers.

Food Options

Lunch is served daily. The Temple School Lunch Menu lists daily dishes such as white rice with stew, white spaghetti with minced meat sauce, yam pottage, Eba, beans, and other Nigerian dishes. Balanced meals are provided as part of the on-site meals in the residential setting.

House System

Temple School uses a House system; House colours are assigned for sportswear, and pupils wear a Temple School T-shirt in their House colour for sports; Houses are assigned to pupils for school activities.

Governance and Ownership

Temple School operates as a network of four Lagos campuses: two in Ilupeju, one in Ikeja, and one on Allen Avenue. It is overseen by a Senior Management Team led by a Founding Director, with named leaders across education, administration, and other departments.

Fees

Application / Registration fees

- Registration form (application) fees: Early Years & Primary — NGN 10,000; Secondary — NGN 15,000; College — NGN 20,000.

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

- The school does not publish a detailed, year-by-year tuition schedule in publicly available admissions documents and parent information materials. The admissions guidance states that tuition must be paid in advance of resumption and that parents receive school and uniform bills with an offer letter; specific per-term or per-year tuition amounts are issued as part of the enrolment paperwork rather than printed in the public admissions pages.

- Third-party school-directory listings show broad ranges for Temple-related preparatory/primary fees (for example one directory lists NGN 301,000–NGN 500,000 as a general school-fee band), but those directory numbers are not presented on the school's official admissions or parents' documents and should be treated as approximate.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition billing is term-based and must be settled before the start of each term; the school's admissions guidance explicitly requires that tuition fees be paid on or before the first day of term and that school fees be fully paid before a student may resume.

- The school issues offer letters and accompanying school and uniform bills to admitted students; those documents are used to confirm the exact amounts and deadlines for the incoming session.

Boarding / Residential fees (if applicable)

- Residential accommodation is available at Temple College (on-campus student residence with live-in house managers and meals). No public schedule of boarding fees or termly boarding charges is published in the school's residential-accommodation page or in the parents' information pack. Specific boarding charges are provided through the college's enrolment/billing process.

Other costs and regular extras

- Uniforms: All school uniforms are purchased from the school's Uniform Shop located in the Early Years building (uniform bills are provided after admission). Parents are charged for school uniform items separately from tuition.

- Transport: The school operates a bus service; costs vary by route and service (pick-up, drop-off, or both). Transport is billed separately and priced according to route and service level.

- Meals / Lunch: The parents' information pack describes the school lunch programme and menus; meal provision and any associated charges are managed through the school and are separate from tuition billing.

- School administration items: Parents are required to purchase a Temple school pick-up tag for authorised collectors; additional small charges (exam fees, PTA/PTF levies, stationery/lesson charges, first-aid contributions, practical or laboratory charges for older students) may appear on term bills depending on year group and activities. The admissions and parent documents indicate such items are billed via school invoices rather than as a single published schedule.

Refund information

- A public, detailed refund policy for tuition, boarding or other fees is not included in the school's published admissions pages or the parents' information pack; refund terms and any applicable pro‑rations or penalties are handled through the school's accounts/administration at the time of admission or withdrawal.

Fee payment options

- The school uses an online school/parent portal for applications and administrative coordination and it processes payments via the Edves payment suite; historical school communications note that payments have been processed by card, bank-to-bank transfer and in-branch/over‑the‑counter channels. Parents are issued invoices and receipts via the school's payment system.

Summary of findings (brief)

- The school's admissions pages and the published parents' information pack provide clear procedural and billing terms (registration form prices, requirement that tuition be paid before resumption, uniforms purchased at the school, bus-service billing varies, existence of campus residential accommodation) but do not publish a public fee table listing precise per-term or per-year tuition amounts for each year group for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic sessions. For approximate fee bands some third-party directories list ranges, but precise term and year group figures are issued to parents through the school's offer letters and invoices.

Academics

Curriculum

Temple School follows the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP) as the core for English, Mathematics, Science and ICT in the Primary section. It teaches additional subjects including Information Communication Technology, History, Geography, French, Religious Education, Citizenship, Design and Technology, Art, Music and Physical Education. French is studied from age 2, enriching the curriculum and supporting the international dimension. The Primary section comprises Key Stage One (ages 5–6+) and Key Stage Two (ages 7–10+). Assessments include Standard Attainment Tests (SATs) in Literacy and Numeracy at the end of Key Stage 1; CIPP progression tests at the end of each year in Key Stage 2; and Cambridge Checkpoint tests at the end of Year 6. Co-curricular activities include swimming, taekwondo and clubs such as aerobics, drama, debating and contemporary dance.

Exam Results

Pass rate to universities is 100%.

Higher Education Progression

Temple College provides a Sixth Form College offering A‑Level qualifications and personalized guidance. Enrichment in Temple College includes University Preparation with University Placement and weekly advisory classes to help with personal statements and scholarships. The College hosts Education Fairs for universities in Nigeria, across Africa, Europe, the United States and Canada, and emphasizes Community Service and Leadership Training to prepare graduates for university life.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Temple School educates the whole child and nurtures mental, social, physical and spiritual development. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility in the school. A pastoral leadership team, including a Deputy Head (Pastoral), monitors the socio-emotional development of pupils. The Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy aligns with Lagos State safeguarding policy and is updated annually. The school designates a Designated Safeguarding Lead (the Principal, Adeola Arofin) and Assistant Designated Safeguarding Leads (Adurayemi Ipinolu; Judith Onowighose; Kelechi Oti; Ugochi Nnaji), with a safeguarding committee overseeing implementation and staff training.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

An Exceptional Learners Coordinator provides support for learners with special educational needs.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is addressed as part of educating the whole child. A pastoral team monitors pupils' academic and socio-emotional development, led by the Deputy Head (Pastoral). The safeguarding structure includes a College Counsellor to support student wellbeing.

Safeguarding

Temple School is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, with safeguarding regarded as a shared responsibility. The policy covers Safeguarding and Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Anti-Bullying, Staff Code of Conduct, and Rules and Regulations for Learners, and aligns with Lagos State guidance. It defines safeguarding, child protection and related terms, and establishes a Designated Safeguarding Lead (the Principal) and Assistant Safeguarding Leads, plus a Designated Governor for Safeguarding, to oversee compliance. The Safeguarding Committee oversees policy implementation, including audits, staff training, and safeguarding reviews bi-annually. A Safeguarding Statement confirms an unwavering commitment to welfare.

Parent Experience

History

Temple School has nurtured bright minds since 2004 in Lagos Mainland, offering a blend of the British National Curriculum, Cambridge Curriculum, and local Nigerian content. The school began with seven students in 2004; by 2006 it was expanding to accommodate a growing learner community. In 2009 Temple Secondary School opened with modern facilities and a dynamic curriculum. In 2015, Temple School moved to a permanent Ikeja campus with sports facilities, boarding facilities, and contemporary classrooms. It is a safe, secure, and welcoming community where every child is valued, with dedicated staff fostering curiosity, exploration, and academic excellence.

Community

Temple School operates on four sites—two in Ilupeju and two in Ikeja and Allen Avenue. It is a network of excellence across Lagos, offering education for every stage of the child's journey. The campuses support Early Years and Primary in Ilupeju, and Secondary and College across Ikeja and Allen Avenue, with safe, secure environments and accessible locations. Affiliates include APEN, COBIS, AISEN, HITACHI, and WAEC.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

The school has four campuses across Lagos: two in Ilupeju and two in Ikeja. The school has state-of-the-art facilities across campuses, including Hi-Tech Computer Labs (two), two 25m swimming pools, a Cisco Teleconferencing Lab, Live Video Streaming Server Labs, and dedicated Internet links in all sections. The school has science laboratories (Physics, Chemistry and Biology), Design Technology labs, Art studios, Music rooms, and a well-stocked library, supported by smart boards and Temple-made software. The school has air-conditioned buses, multi-purpose halls, a football field, basketball and volleyball courts, and a Boarding School on site.

Sports Facilities

The school has top-quality sports facilities, including a football field, basketball and volleyball courts. It has two 25m swimming pools and multi-purpose halls used for physical education and sports events.

Academic Facilities

The school has bright, airy classrooms equipped with the latest technology. The school has two Hi-Tech Computer Labs, a Cisco Teleconferencing Lab, Live Video Streaming Server Labs, and dedicated Internet links in all sections. The school has well-stocked Physics, Chemistry and Biology laboratories, Design Technology labs, Art studios, Music rooms, a well-stocked library, smart boards in classrooms, and Home Economics rooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The school has co-curricular activities including swimming and taekwondo, and a range of clubs such as aerobics, drama, debating and contemporary dance. Children also participate in extra-curricular activities organized by staff on a voluntary basis.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Temple School offers a British-style curriculum across Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and College levels, with Nigerian local content. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Secondary clubs and enrichment activities extend learning beyond the classroom, with meetings held weekly for all pupils. Temple School operates on four sites across Lagos, including Ilupeju, Ikeja, and Allen Avenue, serving multiple campuses.

Arts & Creative

Secondary clubs include Contemporary dance, Drama, Art & Craft, Photography, Ballet, and Choir. Other creative pursuits include Poetry and Sewing, and Cookery is offered as part of the arts program. Drama focuses on empathy and self-expression, while performances and exhibitions provide opportunities for creative display. These clubs foster creative development alongside visual and performing arts.

Cultural & Language

Languages clubs develop students' interests in local languages. The co-curricular program includes a broad range of activities that promote cultural awareness. Field trips and foreign visits broaden cultural understanding and expose students to diverse settings.

Social & Hobbies

A wide range of sports is offered, including Soccer, Swimming, Athletics, High Jump, Long Jump, Short Put, Javelin, Table Tennis, Volleyball, and Basketball. The school provides ample opportunities to practice and compete, with weekly clubs and team activities. Field trips and outdoor activities are part of the student experience.

Community & Service

Temple College's Enrichment program includes University Preparation, Guest Lectures, and Community Service. Community Service includes a Leadership Training program and a two-week minimum academic support plus a 10-day training camp. The program aims to instill leadership, responsibility, and independence outside the classroom.

Leadership & Professional

Enrichment offers University Placement guidance and personal statements support, with weekly advisory classes preparing applications and scholarships. Guest Lectures feature industry professionals, current undergraduates, and Temple College graduates, with Education Fairs attracting universities regionally and internationally. The Community Service and Leadership Training program builds leadership, responsibility, and independence.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Temple School campuses include spacious fields and common areas that promote well-being and connection. A broad spectrum of clubs and sports supports physical fitness and teamwork, including dance, Taekwondo, and a wide range of team sports. The environment emphasizes safe, collaborative spaces and opportunities for social engagement.

Languages

Language Provision

English is the language of instruction across the curriculum. French is taught as a subject and is introduced from age 2. The Primary Curriculum follows the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP), with core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science and ICT.

Reputation

Awards

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Accreditations

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Admissions

1. Obtain the registration form and submit it before the entrance examinations. Registration forms can be obtained from any section of the school (Early Years, Primary, Secondary). Forms cost N10,000 for Early Years Foundation Stage and Primary, N15,000 for Secondary, and N20,000 for College. The submission must be completed before the entrance examinations, which will be indicated at the time of purchase. 2. Submit the documents required with the registration form. The following must be submitted: a current passport photograph; a copy of the child's birth certificate; the previous term's report card; a sample of exercise books for English, Mathematics and Science from the previous school. The benchmark to qualify for admission is at the discretion of the school. 3. Schedule an individual visit to the school. A visit to the school can be arranged for the prospective student and their parents. During the visit the student will be taken on a tour of the school and the parents will have the opportunity to speak with the Head of School and/or the sectional heads. Arrangements can also be made for the student to spend the day in the school. 4. Take entrance examinations. The entrance examinations take place in December and in April. Pupils seeking admission from Reception to Year 12 must take an entrance exam. Preschoolers are not given written examinations. Written examinations start from the Reception classes and test Literacy and Numeracy. Successful candidates may be invited for an interview. 5. Acceptance. Offer letters will be sent to the successful students. The tuition fees must be paid on or before the first day of the term. School uniforms are available for sale at the school's office. The medical forms are to be completed and submitted on or before resumption. 6. Orientation for new students. On a designated day before resumption, which will be communicated to new Temple families, students and their parents will be formally introduced to Temple School life and given the school calendar for the school year. The Meet and Greet programme at the beginning of each new session will enable the new students and their parents meet their teachers and members of management. The orientation helps families settle into the school community.

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FAQs

Where is Temple School located and which campuses would my child attend?

Temple School operates four campuses across Lagos: Early Years at 213 Ikorodu Road, Ilupeju; Primary at 1 Temple Drive, Off Olusoji Idowu Street, Ilupeju; Secondary at 4-6 Odegbami Street, Off Aba Johnston Street, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja; and College at 8 Oyediran Close, Opebi, Ikeja. Early Years, Primary, Secondary and College (Sixth Form) are provided across these sites to cover ages 0 to 18.

What age range and school types does Temple School cater for?

Temple School educates children from 0 to 18 across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and a Sixth Form College, and offers both day and on-site boarding at the College. It is a co-educational private international school.

Which curriculum does Temple School follow?

Temple School blends the British National Curriculum with Cambridge programmes across Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels, with AP used where appropriate and a bespoke local element. The Primary section follows the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP) for English, Mathematics, Science and ICT, with additional subjects such as French from age 2.

How much are the registration or application fees?

Registration form (application) fees are NGN 10,000 for Early Years & Primary, NGN 15,000 for Secondary, and NGN 20,000 for College.

How are tuition and other school charges billed and when must they be paid?

Tuition is billed on a term basis and must be paid on or before the first day of term; the school issues offer letters with accompanying school and uniform bills to confirm exact amounts. Other charges such as uniforms, transport, meals or exam levies are billed separately via school invoices.

How can I find out the exact tuition or boarding charges for my child?

Temple School issues precise per-term or per-year tuition and boarding figures to admitted families through offer letters and enrolment invoices rather than publishing a public fee table. You will receive detailed school, uniform and any boarding bills as part of the admission/enrolment paperwork.

What assessments and public exams do pupils take at Temple School?

Primary assessments include Standard Attainment Tests (SATs) at the end of Key Stage 1, CIPP progression tests each year in Key Stage 2, and Cambridge Checkpoint tests at the end of Year 6. Older students progress to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels in the Sixth Form where appropriate.

How successful are Temple College graduates in gaining university places?

Temple College reports a 100% pass rate to universities and provides dedicated University Preparation, weekly advisory classes for personal statements and scholarship applications, plus university fairs and placement guidance.

What sports and physical education facilities does the school have?

Temple School has extensive sports facilities including two 25m swimming pools, a football field, basketball and volleyball courts, multi-purpose halls and outdoor fields used for athletics and team sports. These facilities support weekly sports clubs and competitive activities.

What academic and specialist facilities are available to students?

The school has two hi-tech computer labs, Cisco Teleconferencing and Live Video Streaming labs, dedicated internet links, well-equipped Physics, Chemistry and Biology laboratories, Design Technology labs, Art studios, Music rooms and a well-stocked library, with classrooms supported by smart boards and school-made software.

What co-curricular activities and clubs are available for children?

Co-curricular options include swimming, taekwondo, aerobics, drama, debating, contemporary dance and a broad range of arts clubs such as choir, ballet, photography and sewing. Clubs meet weekly and staff also run voluntary extra-curricular activities to extend learning and personal development.

How does Temple School develop leadership and community engagement?

Temple College runs an Enrichment programme that includes Leadership Training, a two-week minimum academic support plus a 10-day training camp, community service placements, guest lectures and university-preparation activities to develop responsibility and independence. The programme also offers university placement support and industry-facing talks to broaden students' horizons.

How does the school support pupils' wellbeing and safeguarding?

Safeguarding is a whole-school responsibility with a formal policy aligned to Lagos State guidance and regular staff training and audits. A pastoral leadership team led by the Deputy Head (Pastoral) monitors socio-emotional development, and the Principal, Adeola Arofin, is the Designated Safeguarding Lead supported by named Assistant DSLs and a safeguarding committee.

What specialist support is available for pupils with additional learning needs?

An Exceptional Learners Coordinator provides support for pupils with special educational needs, working within the school's pastoral framework to support learning and inclusion. Specific interventions and referrals are managed through the school's pastoral and learning-support processes.

Is boarding available and what are the residential arrangements like?

Residential accommodation is available on the Temple College campus with live-in house managers and meals provided; rooms have single beds and adjoining reading tables and can house up to 15 students. Boarding offers a structured living environment with weekend recreational and sporting activities and pastoral support to promote independence.

What are the uniform expectations for Primary pupils and College students?

Primary pupils wear a traditional uniform: girls a blue blouse and blue pinafore, boys a blue shirt and blue shorts, navy or black socks and black shoes with Velcro straps; sportswear is a T-shirt in House colours. Temple College requires a smart business‑like dress code of khaki (chino) trousers or knee-length skirts, blue dress shirts and navy blazers, and all uniforms are purchased from the Uniform Shop in the Early Years building in Ilupeju.

What kind of food is served at the school and in the boarding house?

Lunch is served daily with balanced menus that include dishes such as white rice with stew, white spaghetti with minced meat sauce, yam pottage, eba and beans alongside other Nigerian dishes. Meal provision for boarders is managed on-site as part of the residential offering.

Does Temple School offer instruction in languages other than English?

English is the language of instruction across the curriculum, and French is taught as a subject beginning from age 2 to strengthen the school's international dimension. Language clubs also support interest in local languages and cultural awareness.

Can new families visit and how does the school help children settle in?

Prospective families can arrange an individual visit and tour of the school, and it is possible for a child to spend a day in school during the admissions process. New students and parents attend an orientation and a Meet and Greet before resumption where they meet teachers and receive the school calendar to help with settling in.

What is the history and community presence of Temple School in Lagos?

Temple School opened in 2004 with seven students and expanded through the 2000s to add Secondary and a permanent Ikeja campus in 2015, now operating four Lagos campuses. The school emphasizes a safe, welcoming community across Ilupeju and Ikeja with a long-standing presence in Lagos education.

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