Corona Schools and Dowen College Lagos are both in Lagos, about 6 km apart. Both schools offer Bespoke and British programmes. Corona Schools also offers Montessori and IPC, and Dowen College Lagos also offers Cambridge IGCSE. Published annual fees are NGN 1,500,000 - 2,900,000 at Corona Schools and NGN 1,250,000 - 2,105,000 at Dowen College Lagos, which puts Corona Schools roughly 31% higher. Corona Schools takes pupils from 0 to 18, and Dowen College Lagos from 10 to 18. Corona Schools is the larger school, with around 570 pupils to Dowen College Lagos's 440. Typical class sizes are 24 at Corona Schools and 7 at Dowen College Lagos.
Montessori Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
570
Pupils
440
Typical class size
Typical class size
24
Typical class size
7
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1955
Opened
1997
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Corona Schools operate across Lagos, Nigeria, with campuses in Gbagada, Ikoyi, Lekki and Victoria Island, and a secondary campus in Agbara, Ogun State. The Central Office is at No. 72 Raymond Njoku, Ikoyi, Lagos. Corona School Ikoyi is at No. 6 Mekunwen Road, off Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi; Corona School Victoria Island is on Waziri Ibrahim Crescent, Victoria Island; Corona Day Nursery Ikoyi is at No. 35 Mobolaji Johnson Avenue, Off Osborne Road, Ikoyi; Corona School Lekki is in Abijo, Ibeju-Lekki.
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
Early years (creche/playschool/nursery), primary, and secondary education across campuses.
Stages
Junior School; Senior School
School type
School type
Co-educational day schools; boarding facilities are available at Corona Secondary School Agbara.
School type
Private, co-educational secondary school offering both day and boarding facilities
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Learning support is available; there is a department for learning needs and early detection/intervention.
Tuition fees — summary by year group (annual and per-term amounts)
- Creche (annual): typical annual tuition falls at the lower end of the school's fee range; estimated annual tuition commonly cited is NGN 1,500,000. Per term: approximately NGN 500,000.
- Playschool / Nursery (annual): NGN 1,500,000 (common figure for nursery/day groups). Per term: approximately NGN 500,000.
- Primary (day) (annual): typical published ranges for Corona primary campuses are NGN 1,500,000 to NGN 2,000,000. Per term: approximately NGN 500,000 to NGN 666,667.
- Secondary (day) (annual): commonly reported annual tuition for day secondary places (Corona Day Secondary) is around NGN 2,550,000. Per term: approximately NGN 850,000.
- Secondary (boarding) — Corona Secondary School, Agbara (annual): commonly reported boarding annual tuition figures appear in the range NGN 2,900,000 to NGN 3,600,000. Per term: approximately NGN 966,667 to NGN 1,200,000. Boarding provision is available at the Agbara campus.
How term and annual amounts are applied
- Fees are billed and collected in advance either per term or per session; parents pay fees before the term/session starts. A full term's notice is required for withdrawal or a term's fees in lieu of notice.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are payable in advance per term or for the full session. Acceptance of admission is confirmed through payment of fees within the school's stated payment window. A full term's notice is required if withdrawing a pupil, otherwise a term's fees must be paid in lieu of notice.
Boarding fees and boarding provisions
- Boarding is offered at Corona Secondary School, Agbara (weekly/boarding options noted). Annual boarding costs reported by independent school-fee listings fall in the NGN 2,900,000–NGN 3,600,000 range; per-term equivalents are shown above. Specific boarding-related extras (beddings, weekend leave arrangements, medical provisions) may carry additional charges assessed by the school.
Other costs and regular additional fees
- Uniforms: the school requires items from an official uniform list. Parents are responsible for purchasing the required uniform items.
- Co-curricular / club fees: some clubs and activity academies carry termly fees; an example club/academy fee level cited in school communications is NGN 40,000 (per term) for paid club activities. Extra-curricular, academy, or specialist activity fees are charged termly alongside school fees when applicable.
- Other possible one-off or recurring costs include examination fees, booklists and stationery, school-provided transport (bus) charges where applicable, lunch/cafeteria plans, and optional paid extracurricular academies. These items are normally listed on the school's fee invoice or payment portal when a pupil is enrolled.
Refunds and withdrawal rules
- A full term's notice is required when withdrawing a pupil; if notice is not provided a term's fees will be charged in lieu of notice. Fees are collected in advance; the school reserves the right to review fees and to apply the stated notice/fee-in-lieu rule on withdrawal.
Fee payment options and accepted channels
- Debit and credit card payments are accepted (online payment gateway available via the school's payment links). The school operates an online payment facility using a payment gateway for card payments.
- Payments may also be made through designated banks and by submitting bank tellers as proof of payment; the school's business office processes and records such payments. Parents are required to submit payment evidence to the business office within the stated acceptance window following enrolment.
Consequences of late or non-payment
- The school applies its published rules for late or non-payment, which can include administrative penalties and the requirement to clear outstanding fees before a pupil is permitted to continue on-site activities. Parents should expect that outstanding fees can affect a pupil's continued enrolment and participation in examinations or school activities.
Notes on variability
- Annual tuition figures vary by campus, by year group, and by whether a pupil is day or boarding. Where a single numeric range is shown above, that range reflects reported fees across Corona campuses and entries published by school-fee information services. Parents should plan for variability between campuses and between day and boarding arrangements.
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.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Nursery Curriculum uses the Montessori method. Primary Curriculum blends Nigerian and international curricula and is aligned with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Secondary Curriculum blends Nigerian and British curricula to equip students for entry to top undergraduate programmes across the world. Corona Secondary School Agbara is NEASC-accredited. ACCA is highlighted as a foundation-level achievement for Nigerian secondary schools. Co-curricular activities include languages such as Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, French, and German.
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
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Student teacher ratio
7:1
Exam results
Exam results
ACCA: Only Nigerian secondary school students pass the ACCA Foundation level.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Secondary Curriculum prepares students for entry to top undergraduate programmes across the world.
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
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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).
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Age eligibility. Nursery One is for children aged 3 years. Playschool serves children aged 18 months. Creche is for children aged 3 months. 2. Admission forms and fees. Admission forms are available at the business office from the first Monday in February. Application costs are Nursery 15,000 naira; Creche 30,000 naira; Playschool 20,000 naira. 3. Admission tests and interviews. An interview is scheduled for Nursery One. A written test is administered for other classes, followed by an oral interview. 4. Provisional admission letters and forms. Successful candidates receive a provisional Letter of Admission, a Parents' Undertaking and Illness Indemnity forms within one week after the interview. These documents initiate the admission process. The next step is to complete the acceptance by paying the fees. 5. Acceptance and onboarding. Acceptance is communicated by payment of fees in designated banks and tellers submitted to the business office within two weeks. A welcome pack with information on resumption is provided to parents. Tours are conducted on designated Open Days by each school. 6. Transfers and additional notes. Pupils can transfer from one Corona School to another sister school at any time within the school year based on availability of space. Transfers are across all Corona School locations. Tours are available on designated Open Days.
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
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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.