British International School - Lagos vs Grange School

	B British International School - Lagos Lagos, Nigeria	G Grange School Lagos, Nigeria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year NGN 6,500,000	Fees / year NGN 4,500,000 - 6,500,000
Age range	Age range 11 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 16 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 360	Pupils 700
Typical class size	Typical class size 14	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2001	Opened 1958
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 1 Landbridge Avenue, Oniru Private Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. It sits in a prime, serene area of Victoria Island with a vast green environment.	Location Grange School is located in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, on Harold Shodipo Crescent in the GRA neighbourhood. It is part of Grange Education Limited. The contact address is Harold Shodipo Crescent, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. Phone +2349098846332 and email info@grangeschool.com.
Stages	Stages Ages 11 to 18; secondary and sixth form.	Stages Nursery; Primary; Secondary
School type	School type Co-educational, with day and boarding options.	School type Boarding school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The school has students from over 10 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning support for students with learning needs, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, anxiety; in-class support, 1-to-1 directed support, and after-school study and enhancement groups; access for students with restricted mobility.	Additional learning support Unique Learners/Additional Learning Support Department provides structured academic intervention, including one-to-one and small-group support, development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), liaison with external professionals, and access to Chartered psychologists; parents participate in interventions.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British.	Country affiliation UK curriculum
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The School Day runs Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.; co-curricular activities take place from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.; BIS operates a ten-day timetable across two weeks (A and B).	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - NGN 0–NGN 250,000 one‑off application/registration fee typically payable to start the admissions process (where charged). Enrolment / Acceptance Fee (Deposit) - NGN 0–NGN 1,000,000 one‑off non‑refundable enrolment or acceptance deposit payable on acceptance of a place (commonly required by schools with limited places). Tuition fees (day students) — typical annual and per‑term ranges - Early Years / Nursery (per year): NGN 2,000,000 – NGN 4,000,000. - Per term (three terms): NGN 700,000 – NGN 1,400,000. - Primary (Years 1–6) (per year): NGN 3,500,000 – NGN 7,000,000. - Per term (three terms): NGN 1,200,000 – NGN 2,400,000. - Lower Secondary / Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) (per year): NGN 4,500,000 – NGN 8,500,000. - Per term (three terms): NGN 1,500,000 – NGN 2,900,000. - Upper Secondary / IGCSE (Years 10–11) (per year): NGN 5,500,000 – NGN 9,500,000. - Per term (three terms): NGN 1,800,000 – NGN 3,200,000. - Sixth Form / A‑Level (Years 12–13) (per year): NGN 5,500,000 – NGN 9,500,000. - Per term (three terms): NGN 1,800,000 – NGN 3,200,000. Boarding fees (where boarding is offered) - Full boarding (annual): NGN 7,000,000 – NGN 12,000,000 (usually inclusive of accommodation and meals; some packages exclude certain extras). - Weekly boarding supplement (annual): NGN 500,000 – NGN 3,000,000 depending on level and boarding type. - Per term equivalents follow the same three‑term split above. Other compulsory and recurring costs - School development/maintenance levy (one‑off or annual): NGN 0 – NGN 500,000. - Examination and testing fees (IGCSE/A‑Level/boarding entry tests): NGN 50,000 – NGN 500,000 per exam/session depending on subjects and external board charges. - School lunch / catering (termly or monthly): NGN 50,000 – NGN 400,000 per term depending on grade and meal plan. - Transport / school bus (per term): NGN 100,000 – NGN 1,200,000 depending on route and distance. - Uniform and starter kit (one‑off): NGN 25,000 – NGN 250,000 depending on number of sets, sports kit and grade. - Learning resources / workbooks / stationery (termly or annually): NGN 20,000 – NGN 300,000. - Medical / insurance contributions (annual/termly): NGN 10,000 – NGN 150,000. - Extracurricular activities / clubs / trips (variable): NGN 10,000 – NGN 500,000 per activity or trip. Billing schedule and payment terms - Schools operating a three‑term academic year commonly bill per term, with full payment due at the start of each term. - Many schools offer alternative schedules such as: - Annual payment in advance (single payment at start of academic year), or - Termly payments (three equal instalments), or - Monthly or instalment plans (where available, often subject to administration fees). - Late payment penalties and interest charges are commonly applied where fees are not paid by the due date; a written fee agreement typically specifies the grace period and penalty rate. Refund, withdrawal and fee‑credit terms - Acceptance deposits and certain administrative fees are commonly non‑refundable. - Fee refunds for withdrawal before term start are commonly handled according to the school's written fee policy; partial refunds may be offered if a pupil withdraws well before term begins, while no refund is typical once a term has started. - Refund or credit for mid‑term withdrawals, suspensions, or expulsions is typically limited or not available; any exceptions are set out in the school's fee and enrolment agreement. Fee payment options - Bank transfer (local NGN account) — standard method for tuition and large one‑off payments. - Credit/Debit card payments — often accepted for application, deposit or smaller invoices (may incur merchant fees). - POS payments / mobile money or USSD (where supported) for smaller items such as meals, uniform purchases or extracurricular activities. - Cheque payments and cash payments are sometimes accepted but increasingly discouraged for large sums. - International parents commonly pay by foreign currency bank transfer (USD, GBP, EUR) to school's designated accounts when required; exchange rate policy and bank charges are typically borne by the payer. Mandatory notice to parents - Written fee agreements set out the accepted payment methods, due dates, late‑payment penalties, refund rules, and any non‑refundable charges. Summary of availability of exact figures - A definitive, line‑by‑line official fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (or 2025/26 where 2026/27 is not published) was not publicly located. The figures above present the full range of typical charges, common billing practices, and realistic per‑term/per‑year ranges for day and boarding students at this school. Exact per‑year, per‑term and per‑year‑group amounts (by year group) must be confirmed with the school's published fee schedule or registrar for a binding figure.	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - A non‑refundable application/registration fee is required for all applicants. The amount depends on the year of entry: Nursery N30,000; Reception N35,000; Years 1–3 N40,000; Years 4–6 N60,000; Secondary (Year 7 entry and secondary testing windows) N75,000. Tuition fees (by student type) — annual and per term - Day students (Primary and Secondary): ₦4,500,000 per academic session (annual). This equates to approximately ₦1,500,000 per term where the school operates a three‑term session. - Boarding students (Secondary boarding provision): ₦6,500,000 per academic session (annual). This equates to approximately ₦2,166,667 per term on a three‑term basis. Boarding places are available for Years 7–11 subject to availability and a separate boarding commitment fee. Tuition fees by year group (billing format and typical practice) - Nursery, Reception, Years 1–6 (Primary): charged as tuition with the same school fee framework applied to primary year groups (day provision). Standard annual tuition for primary is reported in the same range as secondary day rates above. Tuition is ordinarily billed on the session/term structure described below. - Years 7–11 (Secondary): day and boarding options exist. Day annual tuition aligns with the day figure above; boarding annual tuition aligns with the boarding figure above. Specific per‑year differentials (for example separate Year 7 vs Year 11 tuition bands) are not published in table form in the public session notice but Year 6, 9 and 11 have a different instalment requirement (see Billing schedule). Billing schedule and payment terms - Normal tuition payment options: payment in full annually or by term. Tuition is expected to be paid by the first week of each term. Year 6, Year 9 and Year 11 tuition is payable in two equal instalments (at the start of Term 1 and Term 2). Fees must be paid in full before resumption of each term and pupils with outstanding fees may be denied continued attendance after the third week of term. - Commitment / acceptance fee and deposit: a commitment/acceptance fee (amount quoted on the offer letter) is payable to secure a confirmed place after an offer. A refundable deposit equivalent to one term's fee is required of all new students; the deposit is refunded when a pupil leaves provided all outstanding fees are cleared and the school receives one term's written withdrawal notice. Boarding fees and boarding terms - Boarding is offered for secondary pupils (Years 7–11). Boarding costs are incorporated into the boarding annual fee (₦6,500,000 per session as shown above). Boarding places are subject to availability and a separate boarding commitment fee is required when a boarding place is offered; priority for boarding is given to existing boarders, siblings in boarding, overseas students and out‑of‑Lagos residents. Other compulsory and routine charges - Development levy / acceptance fee: a one‑time, non‑refundable payment charged on acceptance (described as a development levy in the school schedule). Funds are used for school development. - Educational resources fee: charged termly or annually to cover stationery, photocopying and classroom teaching resources. - Book rental fee: payable at the start of each term; books must be returned at year end (damaged/lost books must be replaced). - Co‑curricular / activity fees: compulsory co‑curricular levy charged per term to cover registration/affiliation fees for competitions, coaches and facilitators. - External examination fees: Year 11 pupils are charged for Cambridge IGCSE/UCLES examination entry; the school levies these charges once the examining body (British Council/Cambridge) confirms amounts. - Yearbook, school photographs, PTA levy and special events fee: charged as separate items (yearbook is a one‑time non‑refundable payment for the duration in Primary or Secondary; photographs and PTA contributions are separate charges). - Lunch / catering: lunch is collected as a fee; primary and secondary students may be billed for lunch (described as optional but commonly charged). - Uniform and stationery: uniform purchase and any required personal stationery or instruments are additional outlays and are not included in tuition. Bookstore/texts are included for some year bands where specifically stated in a published fee schedule. Refunds and cancellations - Application/registration fees and development/acceptance levies are non‑refundable. Refundable deposit (a term's fee) is returned on exit provided all outstanding fees are settled and one term's written notice of withdrawal is given. External exam entries and certain event fees are non‑refundable once the school or an external body has incurred the cost. Fee payment methods and practical details - Accepted payment channels include the school's online admissions/payment portal and payments processed to the school's account; customary methods used are bank transfer, bank draft or direct payment to Grange Education Ltd (payments are usually handled via the Bursar). Specific payment instructions and account references are provided in the school's admission and fee communication to parents. Extension requests for payment may be granted in exceptional cases and are subject to school approval. Notes on invoicing and timing - A schedule of fees for each academic session is made available in advance (the school communicates the current session fee schedule to parents from April for the coming session). Parents are asked to use the pupil's name/reference when making payments. Late payment may attract administrative action per the school's published terms. Summary of the most commonly applied headline figures (typical session figures used in public reporting) - Day tuition (typical headline annual figure): ₦4,500,000 per session (≈ ₦1,500,000 per term). - Boarding tuition (typical headline annual figure): ₦6,500,000 per session (≈ ₦2,166,667 per term).
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House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details British National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 (years 7-9). Yoruba is offered as per national requirements in Nigeria. Fifteen subject areas are covered: Art, Geography, Math, Science(s), Drama, Germany, Music, Yoruba, English, History, PE, French, ICT, PSHE.	Curriculum details The Grange School curriculum is academically challenging and engaging. Key Stages 3 and 4 have distinct curricula, supplemented by a wide range of co-curricular programmes and a structured pastoral care system. Students listen attentively in class, collaborate with peers, and develop study skills, with confidence in using technology alongside books. Key Stage 3 focuses on scientific enquiry, creativity, problem solving, teamwork, collaborative learning, and critical thinking. Fifteen subjects are taught in Year 7 by specialist teachers: English Language, Drama, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), History, Geography, French, Spanish, Art and Design, Physical Education (PE), Nigerian Studies, and Music, leading to IGCSE qualifications. Enriching opportunities include local excursions for Years 7–10, an integration weekend for Year 7, and a language immersion trip to Spain for Year 8. Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) comprises a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 10 subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, at least one Modern Foreign Language, at least one Science, at least one Humanities subject, and at least one Vocational subject as compulsory subjects; additional electives complete the ten. The Year 10–11 programme culminates in the IGCSE examination over two years.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Average class size is 14 students (4 in Sixth Form). Form groups are 8 pupils.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results The school has a track record of outstanding examination results, with students excelling in internal and external examinations, including some of the best CIE academic achievers in Nigeria and, on occasions, the highest achievers in the world.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression BIS staff support students in applying to universities most commonly in the UK, USA and Canada, including meetings with university representatives, career and degree guidance, UCAS/Common App and other application support, personal statement guidance, mock interviews, and tutoring for course-specific testing. Recently BIS students have received offers from Durham, Toronto, Sheffield, Brunel and Liverpool.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Make initial contact with the School's admissions office. The registrar discusses your initial enquiry and provides you with an application form. The process is typical but can be adapted to ensure that you and your child are supported every step. 2. Complete the application form and submit it to the admissions office. For entry to other Years, please contact the admissions office to discuss a suitable date. The process can be adapted to suit individual circumstances. 3. Within 10 days of the test being taken, we will write to confirm whether we will make the offer of a place. A place is secured after we have written confirmation of acceptance of the place and a deposit has been received. The timeline is structured to confirm offers promptly once testing has been completed. 4. Waiting list: Entry to Year 7 is often over-subscribed. Should acceptance of a place be received after we have reached our maximum year group size, parents will have the option of their child's name being added to our waiting list. If acceptance of a place is received after the maximum year group size has been reached, the waiting list serves as an additional option.	Admissions 1. Age eligibility and entry timing. The Grange School Lagos is open to children from age 2 years 6 months through 16 years. Applications can be accepted at different times, with new students usually starting on Mondays; late applications are considered on an individual basis before the Lent term mid-term break. The school runs a bus service for transport to both the Island and the mainland. 2. Online application and fees. An online application is used for admissions. There is a non-refundable application fee of 20,000 naira. Applications can be submitted for entry at various times, and new entrants typically commence on Mondays. 3. Language of instruction and support. All classes are taught in English (except language classes). Non-native speakers are welcomed, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and an Intensive English program available. 4. Admissions contacts and next steps. The school is located in Lagos, with admissions communications handled by Grange Education Limited.
Scholarships	Scholarships Academic scholarships are available to students joining us in Year 7, and exceptional students applying to BIS for entry to our Sixth Form may also be considered for scholarship. The Year 7 Scholarship offers up to 100% of fees for 5 years, subject to continued academic performance and positive contribution to the school community. Process: As part of the standard application process you may indicate that you wish your child to be considered for scholarship. All scholarship candidates must take the entrance test in November. Test results will be used to select which scholarship applicants will be invited to interview and to take further assessments; the second selection round takes place on the same day as the January entrance test. Successful candidates will then be interviewed by members of the Education Board, and an offer of scholarship will be made in writing and must be accepted within 14 days.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Entry to Year 7 is often over-subscribed. If acceptance is received after BIS reaches maximum year group size, parents will have the option of their child's name being added to the waiting list. The waiting list provides another pathway to securing a place should space become available.	Waitlist —
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