Chrisland Schools vs Dowen College Lagos

	C Chrisland Schools Lagos, Nigeria	D Dowen College Lagos Lagos, Nigeria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year NGN 1,050,000 - 1,500,000	Fees / year NGN 1,250,000 - 2,105,000
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 10 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 3,000	Pupils 440
Typical class size	Typical class size 10	Typical class size 7
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1977	Opened 1997
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Chrisland Schools operate across Lagos and Abuja in Nigeria, with campuses at Victoria Garden City (VGC) in Lagos, Ladipo Oluwole, Opebi, Lekki, Festac Area (Amuwo-Odofin) and Katampe Abuja. The central contact address is 26 Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. Campuses are located in residential and commercial areas including Ikeja, Opebi, Ladipo Oluwole, Lekki, Festac and Katampe.	Location No. 18, Adebayo Doherty Road, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria. Lekki Phase 1 is a residential and commercial area in Lagos. Dowen College Lagos is accessible by bus services for day students.
Stages	Stages Crèche & Nursery; Primary; Secondary; Sixth Form.	Stages Junior School; Senior School
School type	School type —	School type Private, co-educational secondary school offering both day and boarding facilities
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Counselling services for emotional and psychosocial needs, subject and career guidance, and study-abroad placement support. The student support program m es include orientation for new learners and ongoing counselling.	Additional learning support Remedial lessons; Mathematics clinic; Hostel tutorials
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Nigeria; approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria and Lagos State Ministry of Education; accreditations and affiliations include AISA, Alliance Française, APEN, COBIS, OEQA and NCPSA.	Country affiliation Nigeria
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation; not aligned with any single religion.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus services are available for day students at a token fee; staff have free bus services
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Academic year covered - Fees and figures below apply to the 2025/2026 academic session (2026/27 figures were not published at the time this schedule was compiled). Application & registration fees - Application (admission) form: typically ₦20,000 (non-refundable) for entry to the school. - Registration/acceptance fee: a one-time, non-refundable registration/acceptance payment is required to secure a place on admission; the amount varies by campus and level (typical ranges reported: ₦10,000–₦50,000 depending on level). - Caution (deposit): a refundable caution fee is payable at enrollment; refund of this deposit is subject to the student's compliance with school rules and the absence of damage to school property. Tuition fees (per term) and typical annual totals by level - Creche / Nursery (per term): ₦350,000 – ₦750,000. Typical annual total (3 terms): ₦1,050,000 – ₦2,250,000. - Primary (Years 1–6) (per term): ₦500,000 – ₦950,000. Typical annual total (3 terms): ₦1,500,000 – ₦2,850,000. - Secondary — Day students (JSS and SSS) (per term): JSS (Junior Secondary) approx. ₦650,000 – ₦1,100,000; SSS (Senior Secondary) approx. ₦750,000 – ₦1,250,000. Typical annual total (3 terms): ₦1,950,000 – ₦3,750,000. - Secondary — Boarding students (per term): ₦1,200,000 – ₦2,100,000 (this range is inclusive of tuition, accommodation and feeding at boarding campuses). Typical annual total (3 terms): ₦3,600,000 – ₦6,300,000. - Note on variation: Fees vary by campus (e.g., VGC, Ikeja, Lekki, Festac, Abuja, Idimu) and by whether a student is day or boarding; the ranges above reflect published/compiled figures for the 2025/2026 session. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: fees are payable either termly or annually and are due on or before the first day of each term. Annual payments are accepted and typically attract a prompt-payment discount. - Payment timing: parents are required to make full payment by the first day of term for the option chosen (termly or annual); late payment attracts penalties. - Invoicing & receipts: the school issues fee invoices; parents present bank payment evidence to the accounts/bursary for clearance. Accepted payment methods - The primary accepted method stated is certified bank drafts made payable to Chrisland Schools, Lagos. Payment options are offered on a secure, certified-banking basis. Boarding fees and what they include - Boarding fees cover tuition, accommodation (hostel) and feeding. Per-term boarding ranges reported: ₦1,200,000 – ₦2,100,000; per-session totals for boarding: approximately ₦3,600,000 – ₦6,300,000. Specific boarding rates depend on the boarding campus and level. Other compulsory and typical extra costs - Uniforms: typical outlay ranges from ₦60,000 up to ₦150,000 depending on the number of sets and level. - PTA / levy / development charges: reported one-off or session levies commonly range from ₦15,000 – ₦50,000 (PTA and development levies vary by campus). - Examination fees and external exam charges: parents should budget for WAEC/IGCSE/Cambridge/NECO/other exam fees where applicable (exam fees are billed in addition to tuition). Typical exam charges vary by exam and year. - Books, stationery, excursions and co-curricular extras: expect additional term or annual costs (examples reported: books and excursions in the tens of thousands of naira per term). Transport (school bus) and school meals for day students are often billed separately. - One-off or occasional charges: medical screening, acceptance/administration fees and special programme fees (for example, JUPEB or pre-degree programmes) appear in separate billing lines for the relevant programmes. Example university/college acceptance and medical screening fees are commonly listed in the tens of thousands of naira for tertiary-level programmes. Discounts, scholarships and fee relief - Chairman's Scholarship Award: the top scorer in each school's entrance examination receives a scholarship covering full tuition and boarding (for College) for an initial three academic years; continuation is conditional on maintained standards. - Other discounts: incentives for annual payment and occasional sibling discounts (reported typical sibling discount ranges: 5–10% on the third child) are offered; specifics depend on campus policy and the accounts office. Refund information - Registration/acceptance payments are treated as non-refundable. - The caution (deposit) fee is refundable subject to compliance with school rules and no damage to school property; refund timing and administrative deductions (if any) follow the school's accounts procedures. - Other refunds (for tuition or term fees) are governed by school policy and are not routinely issued except where expressly allowed by the school's accounts/registrar; parents should refer to the accounts office for case-specific outcomes. Notes on variation and confirmation - Fee scales vary by campus, level, and whether a student is day or boarding; the ranges above represent compiled figures for the 2025/2026 session as reported for Chrisland campuses. Confirm the exact campus and level fee schedule with the school's accounts office when preparing payment. Summary checklist for parents (what to prepare to pay) - Application form fee (approx. ₦20,000). - One-time registration/acceptance fee (non-refundable). - Termly tuition (see level ranges above) or full-session tuition if paying annually. - Caution deposit (refundable subject to conditions). - Uniform, books, PTA levy, transport and exam fees as applicable. - Decide between termly or annual payment (annual payment typically attracts a discount).	Fee details Application & Admission Fees - Application form (one-off): ₦15,000. Tuition fees (by student type) — per academic session and per term - Day students (secondary): typical reported range per academic session (three terms) is approximately ₦1,250,000 to ₦1,350,000; this equates to roughly ₦416,000 to ₦450,000 per term. - Boarding students (secondary, weekly/term boarding options available): typical reported figure per academic session is approximately ₦2,000,000; this equates to roughly ₦666,000 per term. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed on a termly/session basis and termly payment is accepted. Parents may pay per term. - Standard schedule: the academic session is split into three terms; the session total for tuition is normally payable either in full for the session or in three termly instalments according to the school's billing plan. Boarding fees and boarding-related amounts - Boarding tuition is charged in addition to the day tuition and is commonly reported around ₦2,000,000 per session for boarding students. - Boarding supplies and pocket/grooming amounts expected on return to hostel: pocket money per term ₦20,000 and grooming (hair plaiting/hair cut) ₦10,000 per term. A complete list of items required for boarders (uniform sets, sportswear, bedding, toiletries, etc.) is provided to parents. Other costs and recurring charges - What the main fee covers: tuition, feeding, books, uniform and development levies (these items are listed as covered by the school fee package). - Uniforms: a complete uniform set is required for boarders and uniforms are available on the school premises; parents should budget for additional uniform items beyond the number supplied with initial fees. - Examination and assessment charges: examination-related fees (external exam registration or specific assessment fees) are commonly charged in addition to the basic tuition by secondary schools and are reported as additional to the tuition figure. Budget for separate exam or assessment fees. - Sibling discount: a sibling discount for second and subsequent children has been reported in published fee summaries (commonly a percentage discount on tuition). Refunds and fee cancellations - No explicit, detailed public refund policy for tuition, acceptance or development levies is published alongside the admissions/fees information that lists application and tuition items. Parents should note that application fees are charged as part of the admissions process. Fee payment options and accepted methods - Payments are normally made to the school's designated bank accounts or approved collection points; termly and session payments are accepted. Parents should prepare to pay by bank transfer/deposit to designated accounts or other bank-based payment methods as instructed by the school. - Other commonly used payment channels in comparable Lagos private schools include bank deposit/transfer and in-person payments at the school's finance office; request and use the school's official payment instructions when completing payments. Summary notes for parents - Application form: ₦15,000 (one-off). Termly payment is accepted. Tuition figures for secondary-day students are typically around ₦1,250,000–₦1,350,000 per session (about one-third per term). Boarding tuition is commonly reported near ₦2,000,000 per session with additional boarding pocket/grooming allowances (₦20,000 and ₦10,000 per term respectively). Budget additionally for uniforms, books and any external examination fees.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The curriculum blends the British and Nigerian Curricula. It emphasises a 21st‑century, student‑centred approach with experiential learning and continuous assessment. English and French language development is supported by a Reading and Creative Writing Programme and a Speech Improvement Programme. ICT, Mathematics Development, and Leadership Development Programmes accompany subject learning to build a broad, adaptable skill set.	Curriculum details Dowen College Lagos runs both the Nigerian and British curricula. The Nigerian programme leads to the BECE (Basic Education Certificate Examination) organized by NECO; Cambridge Checkpoint is taken in Year 9 (JS3). In Senior School, students sit the WASSCE and the IGCSE in Year 12. The curriculum covers a broad range of subjects and includes English Language and French Language. Tutorials and prep work consolidate learning, with registration for external examinations such as SAT, TOEFL and IELTS.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The school has a 1:10 faculty-to-student ratio.	Student teacher ratio 7:1
Exam results	Exam results 2026 Entrance Examination Results are published.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Sixth Form provides diverse university-preparation programmes including Cambridge International AS and A‑Levels; PA (UK) / IFP; Canada (OSSD); Ireland (Medicine); SAT/TOEFL/IELTS; and UTME tutorials. The Pre-Degree College placement unit handles university placement and visa processing and coordinates UCAS admissions.	Higher education progression An alumnus, Buraimoh Obaseyi Daniel (Class of 2010), is noted as the first Nigerian to graduate with a First Class Degree in Computer Science at San Francisco University, U.S.A.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Dowen College Lagos offers scholarship schemes that currently cover over 10% of the student population. The Dowen College Scholarship Scheme provides a full tuition scholarship for new entrants achieving an average of 90% or higher on entrance; existing students with 90%+ per term may qualify for a full scholarship in the next session. The Diocesan/ADEMOWO Scholarship Scheme and the Cathedral Church Scholarship grant 100% full scholarships to qualified candidates (two annual for the Lagos Dioceses; a cathedral choir member, respectively).
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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 —
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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
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Online admission forms are available for Chrisland Schools. A registration fee of ₦20,000 begins the application process. Chrisland Schools admit children in specific age groups: Crèche from 3 months to 11 months; Pre-school One at least 1 year old by December; Pre-school Two at least 2 years old by December; Reception One at least 3 years old by December; Reception Two at least 4 years old by December. For Primary, children aged 5 to 6; for Secondary, 10 to 11; and for the Sixth Form programme, 16 and above. Begin your child's application by selecting the desired academic level and submitting the purchased Admission Form. Step 2 is Admissions Exam, where all applicants accompanied by their parents/guardians are invited to visit a campus for a broad admissions exam. Step 3 is a Comprehensive Parent and Applicant Interview used to determine admission offers. Contact: 26 Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos; 09063135544.	Admissions Enrollment is a four-step process: Registration, Requirements, Confirmation of Acceptance, and Withdrawal Policy. Registration: Admission forms are obtainable at the Admissions Office; entrants must be ten years old in the year of admission; entry into other classes (Year 8 and 9 or Senior Secondary School) is also available. Requirements: Completed admission forms should be returned with two passport-sized photographs, one photocopy of birth certificate, and one photocopy of the last term school result; candidates cleared by the Admission Office will sit for an entrance examination at the College and designated centres nationwide; transfer candidates sit for an entrance examination appropriate to their level; final admission offers are based on examination performance and reports from previous schools. Confirmation of Acceptance: Parents of successful candidates must confirm admission by paying a non-refundable deposit to Fidelity Bank (account 4011232729, DOWEN COLLEGE); deferral option exists—candidates who wish to defer admission must notify the school in writing and maintain their place by paying the non-refundable deposit. Withdrawal Policy: A term's notice or payment of one term's fees in lieu of notice is required before withdrawal; failure to comply will result in the withholding of transcripts or transfer certificates. Entrance Examinations: Entry for Year 7 is via an entrance examination conducted at the College and designated centres across the country; the Dowen College Entry Package (Admission Form, past question booklet, and prospectus) can be purchased at the Admissions Office or at listed centers in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Warri, and Eket.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Chairman Scholarship Award is given to the most outstanding student in the admission examination to each Chrisland School. The scholarship covers full tuition and boarding (College) for three academic years, with yearly extensions upon meeting the required academic and disciplinary standards after the initial three years.	Scholarships Dowen College has over 10% of its population on scholarships. Dowen College Scholarship Scheme offers a full tuition scholarship for new students who achieve an average of 90% at the entrance examination, and for existing students who maintain an average of 90%+ each term, eligibility for a full scholarship in the next session. Diocesan/ADEMOWO Scholarship Scheme awards two 100% full scholarships annually to qualified candidates from the Lagos Dioceses (Anglican Communion) – Lagos, Lagos Mainland, Lagos West. Cathedral Church Scholarship provides a 100% full scholarship to a qualified member of the Diocese of Lagos Cathedral Church Choir each session.
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