Dowen College Lagos and Marymount School are both in Lagos, about 1 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes. Dowen College Lagos also offers Cambridge IGCSE and Bespoke, and Marymount School also offers Indian. Published annual fees are NGN 1,250,000 - 2,105,000 at Dowen College Lagos and NGN 450,000 - 4,500,000 at Marymount School, which puts Marymount School roughly 48% higher. Dowen College Lagos takes pupils from 10 to 18, and Marymount School from 2 to 11. Typical class sizes are 7 at Dowen College Lagos and 14 at Marymount School.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Indian Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
440
Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
7
Typical class size
14
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1997
Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
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.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Junior School; Senior School
Stages
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School type
School type
Private, co-educational secondary school offering both day and boarding facilities
Bus services are available for day students at a token fee; staff have free bus services
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
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.
Fee details
Application fees
- No separate application or non-refundable registration fee is publicly listed for Marymount School, Lekki; one public school listing shows an Admission Fee of ₦0 and other directories indicate admission is open but do not publish a distinct application charge.
Tuition fees (by year group / per term)
- The school does not publish a full, itemized per-year fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year. Available public listings give termly tuition ranges rather than detailed year-by-year amounts.
- Reported termly ranges from public school directories (separating sections where indicated): - Nigerian/General section: approximately ₦150,000 to ₦300,000 per term. - Indian section (CBSE/Indian curriculum): approximately ₦301,000 to ₦500,000 per term.
- Because a full tuition table by individual year group (e.g., Nursery, Reception, Primary 1–6) is not publicly posted, exact per-term and per-year totals for specific year groups are not available in public listings.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- A detailed billing schedule (exact invoice dates, due dates, penalties for late payment, or whether fees are payable termly/semesterly/annually) is not publicly published in available sources. Public listings indicate termly fee amounts but do not provide the school's formal payment terms or due-date schedule.
Boarding fees
- Marymount School, Lekki operates as a day-only school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are published.
Other costs and compulsory extras
- Specific charges for uniforms, textbooks, transport (bus), extracurricular activities, examination or assessment fees, or consumables are not published in a centralized public fee schedule for the school. Public listings note that separate costs (uniforms, activities) are commonly charged by similar schools, but Marymount's exact amounts for these items are not posted.
Refund information
- No publicly available refund policy, withdrawal notice requirement, or rules for reimbursement of refundable deposits are published for Marymount School, Lekki in the sources reviewed.
Fee payment options
- There is no publicly listed, detailed set of accepted payment methods (for example specific bank details, credit-card processors, or online payment platforms) in the available public listings. Contact details are published for enquiries.
Summary regarding public availability of detailed fees
- Publicly available school-directory entries and listings report termly tuition ranges (see above) and confirm the school's status as a nursery/primary day school with an Indian section, but they do not publish a full, year-group-by-year-group fee schedule, nor do they publish comprehensive billing terms, itemized extras, refund terms, or the school's accepted payment methods for the 2026/27 academic year. For clarity: the figures above are ranges reported in public listings; a complete per-year fee table and formal payment/refund terms were not available in those listings.
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
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.
Curriculum details
A blend of the British and Nigerian Curricula. The school has a Nigerian Section and an International Section.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
7:1
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
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.
Higher education progression
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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).
Gifted and talented
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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
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.
Admissions
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Scholarships
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.
