Chrisland Schools vs Landmark College

	C Chrisland Schools Lagos, Nigeria	L Landmark College Lagos, Nigeria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year NGN 1,050,000 - 1,500,000	Fees / year NGN 1,150,000 - 1,230,000
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 10 - 16 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 455
Typical class size	Typical class size 10	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1977	Opened 2007
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 Putney, Vermont is home to Landmark College's beautiful 125-acre campus. The campus is located at 19 River Road South, Putney, VT 05346. The college lies in the southeastern tip of Vermont, and is near skiing and snowboarding, kayaking, rock and ice climbing, mountain biking, hiking and camping. Brattleboro is nearby with restaurants, shops, and arts events; Boston is about 2.5 hours away and New York City or Montreal about four hours away.
Stages	Stages Crèche & Nursery; Primary; Secondary; Sixth Form.	Stages Undergraduate (baccalaureate and associate degrees).
School type	School type —	School type College
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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 The Drake Center for Academic Support provides executive function coaching and individualized academic advising; Landmark College also offers counseling and health services, a robust residential life support system, social pragmatics services for ASD, and online academic support.
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 United States
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation; not aligned with any single religion.	Religious affiliation —
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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 fee - Application form: NGN 10,000 (payable online or by bank transfer, cash, or draft at the school's listed bank accounts). Tuition fees — Day students (per term and per year group) - Junior Secondary School (JS): - 1st term tuition: NGN 220,000.00; 2nd term tuition: NGN 220,000.00; 3rd term tuition: NGN 220,000.00. - Per-term additional billed items: Mid-day meal & snacks NGN 60,000; First Aid/CARE/PTIF NGN 10,000; Other academic programme NGN 60,000. - Books (one-off / annual): NGN 100,000. - Example totals shown: 1st term total NGN 450,000; 2nd term total NGN 350,000; 3rd term total NGN 350,000. - Senior Secondary School (SS): - 1st term tuition: NGN 240,000.00; 2nd term tuition: NGN 240,000.00; 3rd term tuition: NGN 240,000.00. - Per-term additional billed items: Mid-day meal & snacks NGN 60,000; First Aid/CARE/PTIF NGN 10,000; Other academic programme NGN 60,000. - Books (one-off / annual): NGN 120,000. - Example totals shown: 1st term total NGN 490,000; 2nd term total NGN 370,000; 3rd term total NGN 370,000. Tuition fees — Boarding students (per term and per year group) - Junior Secondary School (boarding): - 1st term tuition: NGN 220,000; Boarding fee per term: NGN 300,000; First Aid/CARE/PTIF NGN 10,000; Other academic programme NGN 60,000; Laundry service NGN 10,000; Books NGN 100,000. - Example totals shown: 1st term total NGN 700,000; 2nd term total NGN 600,000; 3rd term total NGN 600,000. - Senior Secondary School (boarding): - 1st term tuition: NGN 240,000; Boarding fee per term: NGN 300,000; First Aid/CARE/PTIF NGN 10,000; Other academic programme NGN 60,000; Laundry service NGN 10,000; Books NGN 120,000. - Example totals shown: 1st term total NGN 740,000; 2nd term total NGN 620,000; 3rd term total NGN 620,000. Uniforms, clothing and related one-off items - School uniform (male): Junior day NGN 105,000; Senior day NGN 105,000. Boarding uniform (male) NGN 158,000. - School uniform (female): Junior day NGN 115,000; Senior day NGN 115,000. Boarding uniform (female) NGN 168,000. - Lab coat: NGN 5,000 (listed for senior groups). - Uniform sets include multiple items (sets of school wear, tie, sports wear, cardigan, blazer; boarding packages include house wear and bedding items as listed). Other recurring or one-off fees and charges - Mid-day meal & snacks: NGN 60,000 per term (listed for both JS and SS day students). - First Aid / CARE / PTIF: NGN 10,000 per term. - Other academic programme fee: NGN 60,000 per term (covers items such as certified ICT training, IXL, cultural & creative arts, practical sciences, digital school and AI elements). - Laundry service (boarding): NGN 10,000 per term. - Books: NGN 100,000 (JS) or NGN 120,000 (SS) shown as annual/term item in the schedule. - Development levy (one-off): NGN 50,000. - Summer school programme fee (optional, when offered): NGN 30,000 for the summer session listed for 2025/2026. Discounts and concessions - Annual payment en-bloc: 5% discount on total school fees when paying the annual amount in full. - Siblings' discount: 10% discount on tuition only for families with more than one child enrolled. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed per term with sample term totals shown in the published fee schedule; annual en-bloc payment is accepted and attracts the stated 5% discount. Bills and registration information for current students are made available through the parents' billing portal and the school's payment system. Payment methods and how to pay - Bank transfer / direct deposit to the school's listed bank accounts (Skye Bank, WEMA, GTBank, First Bank, UBA, Zenith Bank) is accepted. Account names and numbers are provided in the school's payment instructions. Cash and bank draft payments are also accepted for application fees where indicated. - Online payment portal (“Pay Now” / Remita link) is available for certain payments and prospective parents may use the online payment option when applying or paying fees. Refund information - The published school fee schedule and admissions materials list fees, discounts, and levies but do not present a separate, detailed public refund policy within the fee schedule document. Families should note the listed non-recurring charges (for example the development levy and uniform costs) and the application form fee amount when planning payments. Notes on currency and totals - All amounts are shown in Nigerian Naira (NGN). - Term totals in the published schedule combine tuition, meals, first aid/PTIF, other academic programme fees and where applicable boarding and laundry to produce the per-term totals listed above.
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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 Secondary School Curriculum. Landmark College, Ikorodu, Lagos offers a combination of the Nigerian and British National Curricula. In Key Stage 3 (JS1 to JS3), 15 subject areas are covered, including Art, Geography, Maths, Science(s), Drama, German, Music, Yoruba, English, History, PE, French, ICT, and PSHE. In Key Stage 4 (SS1 to SS3), most students work towards the IGCSE qualification alongside WAEC and NECO. Senior students study subjects across Humanities (English, Literature in English, Yoruba, Drama, French, Igbo, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Religious Studies); Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical and Health Education, Basic Sciences, Agric Sciences); Vocational and Technology (Technical Drawing, Music, Fine, and Applied Art, Home Economics, Basic-Technology, Electrical-Electronics, and Food and Nutrition); Social Sciences (Civic Education, Geography, Social Sciences, Government, Economics); Maths and ICT (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Programming and Software Development); and Business (Accounting, Typing, Business-Studies, Commerce, Book-Keeping, Shorthand).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The school has a 1:10 faculty-to-student ratio.	Student teacher ratio —
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 University Progression. Landmark College Secondary School, Ikorodu, Lagos. Our university progression program supports students in applying to universities across the country as well as in the UK, USA, and Canada. We provide meetings with representatives from a wide range of universities, presentations on career and degree choices, guidance in selecting universities, UCAS/Common App and other online application systems, one-to-one support on writing effective personal statements, mock interviews, and tutoring on course/university specific testing. Recently students at Landmark College have received offers from universities such as University of Lagos, Covenant, Durham, Toronto, Sheffield, Brunel and Liverpool.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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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 1. Submit an online application or download the application form. Applicants may apply online (recommended) or download the admission form. Online applications are encouraged to streamline processing and to facilitate later steps. The downloaded form is part of the application package that must be completed for submission. 2. Make a payment of N10,000 for the form online (apply online) or via internet transfer, cash or draft in favour of Landmark College, Ikorodu at designated banks. Bank details include Skye Bank A/C: 1770638878; WEMA Bank A/C: 0121553377; GT Bank A/C: 0015021619; and First Bank A/C: 2013963617. Payment should be completed prior to submitting the application. 3. Downloaded application forms should be submitted to the principal's office on or before the stipulated exam day. The exam day is published in the admissions information. Submission should be accompanied by the appropriate payment receipt where applicable. 4. With the online application, you can choose the preferred date you want your ward to write the entrance examination. Select an available slot during the online application process. The chosen date should be confirmed with the school. 5. Test for overseas students will be conducted at our various overseas centers which will be published on this site from time to time. Overseas centers are announced as arrangements are made and locations/dates are provided to applicants. 6. Entry into JS1: The candidate must be 10 years old by the month of the admission exercise. The candidate must have completed grade 11 or Pry 6 or Pry 5 from his/her previous school. JS1 applicants will be tested in Mathematics/Quantitative Aptitudes, English/Verbal Aptitudes, and General Paper. A testimonial from the previous school is required. 7. For transfer students into JS2, JS3 & SS1: They will be tested in English, Mathematics, and Basic Science. A testimonial from the previous school is required. 8. Transfer students into SS2: Art & Commercial classes will be tested on English, Mathematics and Government/Economics. The tests determine placement into the appropriate senior class.
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 The school has a scholarship programme with two categories that target different levels of student achievement. Junior Category Champions are for newly admitted students for the 2023/2024 academic session; two winners received a one-year tuition-free scholarship. Senior Category Standouts are students in senior levels who achieved BECE distinctions; in 2023, two such students in JS3 received a 50% tuition scholarship for one term as they moved to SS1. The scholarship programme recognizes and rewards academic excellence.
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