Halifield Schools vs Landmark College

	H Halifield Schools Lagos, Nigeria	L Landmark College Lagos, Nigeria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year NGN 690,000 - 1,200,000	Fees / year NGN 1,150,000 - 1,230,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 16 years	Age range 10 - 16 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary)	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 455
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1996	Opened 2007
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Halifield Schools operates two Lagos campuses in Nigeria: Maryland (2-6 Oki Lane, Maryland, Lagos) and Lekki (Plot 6, Providence Street, Lekki Phase 1). The Maryland campus is described as a serene environment and is located on Oki Lane opposite KICC Church, not far from Ikeja; the Lekki campus sits on its own grounds at Providence Street, Lekki Phase 1.	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 Early Years (toddlers, playgroup, nursery, reception); Elementary (Year 1–6); Halifield College (secondary).	Stages Undergraduate (baccalaureate and associate degrees).
School type	School type Private school	School type College
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Differentiated Learning; Intervention Classes; Curriculum Extension Elementary.	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	Country affiliation United States
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus shuttle available.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Admission Fees - Application fee: N10,000 (paid to purchase and submit the application form). This application fee is non‑refundable. - Acceptance fee: an acceptance fee is required to secure an offered place and must be paid within one month of accepting the admission offer. Promotional offers (for example, a waiver of an acceptance fee of N150,000 for the first 50 pupils at the Lekki campus) have been offered at times. Tuition fees (charged per term) — by school level - Early Years / Primary (Toddler, Playgroup, Nursery, Reception, Years 1–6): Tuition per term is in the range N151,000 – N300,000. Tuition is billed on a per‑term basis. - Secondary / College (Years 7 and above / College): Tuition per term is in the range N301,000 – N500,000. Tuition is billed on a per‑term basis. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is invoiced per term (parents are expected to pay tuition on a per‑term billing cycle). Once an offer of admission is accepted, the acceptance fee must be paid within one month to guarantee the place. - The school operates an online payment system (Edves) that supports secure payments by card and by bank transfer for school fees. Boarding fees - Halifield Schools offers both day and boarding options; boarding provision is available for applicable year groups. Specific boarding fee amounts are charged in addition to tuition for boarders. Other costs and typical additional charges - School bus / shuttle service: a bus shuttle is available; the school offers discounts on shuttle charges for qualifying siblings (see sibling discount below). - Lunch programme and extra‑curricular activities: the school operates a lunch programme and a wide range of extra‑curricular activities (these programmes and certain activities may carry separate fees). - Acceptance pack / enrolment items: an acceptance pack is provided after admission; families should expect additional one‑off enrolment or kit items (acceptance pack) and optional activity costs. Discounts, scholarships and fee reductions - Sibling discount: 10% off tuition for the third child. - Bus shuttle discount: 50% off bus shuttle services for the third child. - Scholarships and merit/need‑based awards: the school runs named scholarships (including merit awards for top entrance exam scores and need‑based scholarships); specific selection criteria apply. Refunds - The application fee is stated as non‑refundable. (Refund rules for other fee categories are determined by school policy and by the terms of acceptance; families should note the non‑refundable status of the application fee.) Accepted payment methods - Online payment via the school's Edves portal: card payments and bank transfers are supported. (End of fees overview.)	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 school teaches a dynamic blend of the Nigerian and British curricula, utilizing the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exam (WASSCE) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) syllabi. The blended curriculum prepares students for WASSCE, IGCSE, BECE (Junior Secondary) and CHECKPOINT (Junior Secondary). Edmodo is used to connect teachers and learners outside the classroom, and co-curricular clubs include music, craft, robotics, graphics, photography, weaving, cooking and chess. The school maintains international partnerships and foreign collaborations, with foreign scholarships awarded to scholars who meet partner-school requirements.	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).
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Exam results	Exam results The school reports a 10% success rate in external examinations.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	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.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Differentiated Learning, the Study Boost Program and Mentorship and Discipline are offered to support diverse abilities; co-curricular opportunities include an Award Winning Orchestra and clubs in music, craft, robotics, graphics, photography, weaving, cooking and chess.	Gifted and talented —
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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 —
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. Obtain and submit the application. The school allows downloading an application form from the school or picking up a form on-site. Prepare the required documents: filled application and admissions form, 2 passport pictures, previous school results, birth certificates, and medical reports. An application fee of N10,000 is paid on registration. 2. Schedule a school tour. A tour of the campus is arranged for prospective students and families. The tour provides an opportunity to view facilities and meet staff. Scheduling is handled through the admissions office. 3. Make payment for the application form. The application form fee must be paid as part of the process. 4. An entrance exam or assessment test is scheduled. The exam is conducted based on the vacancy of the class being applied into. The date is arranged after the application is received. 5. Exam results are issued. Results are communicated within a maximum of one week from the date of the exam. The communication is directed to the applicant and/or guardians. 6. A provisional admission letter and acceptance form is sent. The provisional letter confirms admission status and outlines next steps for enrolment. 7. Once you accept the offer, the acceptance fee must be paid within one month to guarantee admission. Timely payment secures the child's place in the class. 8. An Acceptance pack is available for pick up in the School Admissions Office. The pack includes enrolment documents and instructions for the next steps. 9. Documents and processes continue with enrolment as advised by the admissions team.	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 —	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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