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Nigeria has 5 international schools matching the christian category, offering families genuine choice across different price points and locations.
Compare 9 Christian international schools in Nigeria. Filter by curriculum, fees (average NGN 3,699,352), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Hillcrest School Jos is a K–12 international Christian school delivering an American curriculum for students aged 5 to 18. The campus is located in the center of Jos and offers day and boarding options, with Pineview and Heckman Hostel for students in grades five through twelve, where hostel parents provide guardianship and foster spiritual development. The school organizes Elementary (Kindergarten–5th), Middle (6th–8th), and High School (9th–12th), with Advanced Placement courses across science, math, social studies, languages, and the arts, including AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP French Language, AP English Literature, AP US History, and AP World History, to prepare students for higher education. MAP Growth Testing is used for growth measurement in grades 1–10, and PSAT/SAT preparation supports college admissions. A library backs the curriculum, and facilities include an outdoor basketball court, a 5-a-side artificial football field, and two full football fields. Extracurriculars cover athletics, the arts, music, and service, reflecting a Christ-centered mission.
St. Saviour's School Ikoyi is a British-curriculum, co-educational day school for children aged 4 to 11, delivering Foundation 2 through Year 6. The English National Curriculum is complemented by the International Primary Curriculum, with around 340 pupils and a clear emphasis on independent learning, leadership, and global awareness. The Early Years Foundation Stage lays foundations in English, mathematics, communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, and understanding of the world, while Year 1 builds on that with English, mathematics, computing, humanities, drama, music, French and PSHE. The campus features investments in specialist spaces, including a STEM workshop, a science laboratory and garden, plus a dedicated music and drama room completed in 2025. The campus runs weekly swimming, a broad sports program with an Elite Squad for high performance, and extensive outings and residential visits. An Anglican Christian ethos underpins inclusive community life, governance by COBIS/IAPS/AISEN, and an active Student Leadership culture. The school champions inquiry and global citizenship values.
Redeemer's International Secondary School (RISS Eden Place) is a Lagos-based international secondary school offering six years of education that blends Nigerian and British Curricula. The campus at 9 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland, Lagos, provides three years of Junior Secondary and three years of Senior Secondary. The program culminates in the Cambridge IGCSE at the end of SS2 and WASSCE/NECO in SS3, with Cambridge Checkpoint embedded in the pathway. Partnerships with local and international institutions enable student exchange, broadening opportunities beyond the classroom. The school emphasizes Christian values alongside disciplined academic development. On-campus learning support includes remedial classes, individual planning, and one-on-one teaching. Facilities support sport and culture, technology use (Microsoft Garage), and student leadership through Prefects and the Students' Representative Council. Notable recognitions include the International School Award 2021-24 and achievements in debate and competitive events, reflecting a strong record of student achievement and engagement.
Caleb British International School is a privately owned, co-educational day and boarding Christian school located in Lekki, Ajah, Lagos, Nigeria. The curriculum combines the British Curriculum with bespoke elements tailored to CBIS students, who span ages 11 to 17. The school emphasizes high academic standards alongside Christian and moral formation, preparing pupils for their next steps in study and life. Since its foundation eight years ago, CBIS reports excellent examination results and a growing community of learners. The campus supports a broad co-curricular program that includes sports and music, a Chess Club, and community projects. Leadership training and pastoral care underpin student wellbeing and character development. The school operates as a day and boarding option, with a Christian ethos guiding pastoral support and daily life. CBIS aims to nurture responsible, capable learners who contribute to their communities while pursuing academic success. Hard work, service and Christian values shape daily life.
Rainbow College blends British and Nigerian curricula to serve day and boarding learners aged 10 to 17 in Lagos. The Junior Secondary years offer 12 core subjects with three electives, with Nigerian JSCE and Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint, the latter internationally recognised. Senior Secondary students study 12 core subjects plus three to four electives from 20 options, with final exams including Cambridge IGCSE and WAEC; WAEC and NECO SSCE are important for Western Africa. The college also prepares pupils for university entry with IELTS, SAT, TOEFL and JAMB. Day campuses are in Surulere and Ikota, and the boarding campus is in Maba, Ogun State. Rainbow traces its origins to 1996 as Lagos's first all-boys private college, with Rainbow College for Girls in 1998; the 2005 merger created a co-educational international school. Rooted in Christian faith and pastoral care, Rainbow emphasises character, leadership and service, complemented by sport, clubs and facilities.
The RiverBank School is a Christian British school in Nigeria for ages 1 to 11. It blends Montessori principles in Nursery with the English National Curriculum, extending to Cambridge Lower Secondary and a two-year Cambridge IGCSE programme for English Language and Literature. The curriculum follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, with Key Stage 3 English including the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint in Year 9. The campus features facilities to support learning from early years through key stage levels, including playground, Swimming Pool, Astro Turf, Library and a Music Room with instruments. The ICT Lab and Science Laboratory (with Chemistry Lab) enable technology and science learning; a language room and ICT resources support digital learning via wowbii, tablets and laptops. Founded in 2009 by Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, it maintains a 12:1 pupil-teacher ratio. Afterschool activities include sports, art, science and technology, with clubs such as Computing/ ICT and Chess.
Living Fountain International School sits in Abuja and offers a Christian, co-educational international experience. The school operates a British-Nigerian incorporated curriculum with a Pre-University program developed in partnership with Canadian Independent College Nigeria to support university placements abroad. The campus provides Crèche, Early Years, Primary, High School, and Pre-University, with day and boarding options and a transportation shuttle service. The curriculum blends British instructional methods with Nigerian context, emphasizing leadership, service and character development as core values. Learning spaces include an ICT suite, a modern library, and fully equipped laboratories enabling practical science and research. The school encourages active involvement in clubs and activities, including music theatre and other performances, sports, and community service. Facilities include a serene campus environment, air-conditioned learning spaces, and a Summer Camp program under Lifestyle and Wellbeing. LFIS strives to raise leaders for global relevance in a supportive, faith-based setting. The school serves families nationwide.
Canterbury International Schools serves learners aged 3 to 16 with a three-curriculum approach: the British Curriculum, the Nigerian Curriculum, and a Christian Curriculum. The school supports students through early years, primary, and lower secondary education, aligning learning experiences with the respective curricular frameworks. The British Curriculum component provides a clear subject structure and progression, while the Nigerian Curriculum ensures exposure to national standards. The Christian Curriculum integrates values-based learning within academic subjects, offering a distinctive educational emphasis. Because three curricula are offered under one school framework, families can seek continuity across key stages without changing schools, and students can benefit from exposure to multiple curricular perspectives within a single community. Canterbury International Schools aims to balance local requirements with an international context, fostering foundational skills, subject knowledge, and a sense of community across a multi-curriculum environment.
Lifeforte International School is a co-educational Christian institution in Ibadan, Nigeria, serving Preschool to Senior Secondary and A Level. The curriculum blends British Cambridge qualifications with Nigerian content: Junior Secondary uses Nigerian Examinations Council material with Cambridge Checkpoint KS3, with the Lifeforte Junior School Certificate Exam at grade 9. Senior Secondary offers either the WASSCE or Cambridge O Level, with 8–11 subjects across Grades 10–12. A Level work follows the Cambridge path, with Early Decision and AS/A2 courses. Core subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Accounts, Sociology, History, Literature and Business Studies. 25-acre Ibadan campus hosts six blocks, interactive whiteboards, a healthcare centre, an assembly hall, and admin block. The sports complex features a heated 25 m pool, 320-seat pavilion, artificial turf pitch, and tartan track. Residential facilities accommodate eight hostels, while pastoral care and community service underpin the student experience through clubs and events.
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