Compare SEN / Special Education International Schools in Nigeria

Dowen College Lagos is a private, co‑educational secondary school in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, offering both day and boarding facilities. It teaches Nigerian and British curricula: the Nigerian programme leads to BECE (NECO), Cambridge Checkpoint is taken in Year 9, and in Senior School students sit the WASSCE and IGCSE in Year 12. The school serves students aged roughly 10 to 18. Dowen has British Council accreditation for developing the International Dimension in the Curriculum, has participated in the International School Award, and received an Award of Excellence from the British Council in January 2023. Facilities include a multipurpose court, a well‑maintained swimming pool, an Ultra‑modern Library with over 3,000 titles, air‑conditioned classrooms, and laboratories for Basic Science, Basic Technology, Agric Science, ICT, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Technical Drawing; the ICT Laboratory offers unlimited internet. On‑site sick bays, boarding options, and access to Lifeline Children's Hospital nearby support wellbeing. The school prepares students for external exams (SAT, TOEFL, IELTS) and operates an internal scholarship scheme with high entrance scores and term averages, with strong tertiary education progression.

The British Nigerian Academy offers instruction in English and presents the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as its core pre-university curriculum. Students study a range of DP subjects, including Mathematics Analysis, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English A Language and Literature, Business Management, and French Ab Initio, supported by Theory of Knowledge. This combination provides rigorous preparation for higher education while developing critical thinking, research skills, and global perspectives. The language profile reflects an international ethos, with English as the language of instruction and French Ab Initio available as part of the curriculum, supporting multilingual learners. The IB DP framework emphasizes inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinarity, and assessment through internal and external exams, aligning with university expectations worldwide. The academy offers a collaborative, student-centered environment where learners engage with challenging coursework within a community that values integrity, curiosity, and service. This preparation equips graduates to contribute thoughtfully in diverse settings and pursue academic paths.

Grange School Lagos is a co-educational boarding school in Ikeja that delivers the Cambridge International Examinations program from early years to IGCSE. The curriculum runs from EYFS (ages 2–4) through Key Stages 3–4, with Year 7 offering 15 subjects taught by specialist teachers and Year 10–11 culminating in IGCSE examinations over two years. A structured pastoral care system supports wellbeing, while a broad co‑curricular programme includes local excursions, an integration weekend for Year 7, and a language immersion trip to Spain for Year 8. The campus features Grange House boarding for 11–16, a Sickbay, a library with a cloud‑based catalogue and digital lending via OverDrive and Sora, and an on‑site learning support team. The ethos is British tradition with Nigerian innovation, with COBIS membership and notable participation in international competitions such as the U13 World School Games 2020 champions. The school emphasizes leadership, languages, and sport through clubs and awards.

The Netherlands International School Lagos offers three curricula: the British Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), and the Dutch Curriculum. This selection reflects a commitment to providing internationally recognized options within a single school community. The school serves learners aged 2 to 11, covering early years and primary education. In adopting these curricula, the school enables a diverse range of instructional pathways, allowing families to select a program that aligns with their educational goals and potential future transitions. The British Curriculum is a core pathway, complemented by the Dutch Curriculum and the AP framework. This combination supports flexibility for students who move between education systems or who wish to experience different approaches within one Lagos campus. The age range indicates a focus on foundational learning and the development of essential skills during the primary years. Overall, the school provides an international, multi-curriculum setting in Lagos for young learners and builds global awareness.

Rugby School Nigeria is the newest international branch of the Rugby School Group, located in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. Affiliated with Rugby School UK, it operates on the British curriculum for pupils aged 11–18 and follows Rugby's Whole Person, Whole Point philosophy. The campus opened in September 2025 with Sixth Form (Year 12) and offers boarding from 2026, with the Senior School for ages 11–16 launching in September 2026. Founding Principal Dr Adam England leads the school, which has sister schools in Thailand and Japan. The 56‑classroom campus houses science laboratories, an adaptive learning department, a library designed to promote higher‑order thinking, and on‑site sports facilities with boarding houses planned. Core subjects include Mathematics, English, and the Sciences, with History and Geography and French as the modern language studied throughout, continuing at IGCSE and A Levels. Enrichment activities, partnerships with universities, STEAM Week, sport, debate, and the Rugby 360 community service programme broaden the learning beyond the timetable.

Aduvie International School is a co-educational Nigerian-British curriculum school located in the Jahi District of Abuja. Founded in 2008, it sits on a 6.1-hectare campus and offers day and boarding options for Crèche through Pre-University levels, including a Special Education Needs (SEN) programme with therapists and a Jewel class for learners with additional needs. The school blends Nigerian and British curricula, with Montessori elements in Nursery, termly project-based assessments, and an IGCSE pathway alongside WAEC/NECO options; Cambridge A Levels and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma pathway are available in the Pre-University College. Aduvie is accredited by WAEC, NECO and Cambridge Assessment International Education and approved by the Federal Ministry of Education. Facilities are purpose-built and include air-conditioned classrooms, science laboratories, an Olympic-approved football field, swimming pools and a 2,000-seat multipurpose hall with staff quarters. The campus supports international-mindedness and a broad co-curricular programme including language study, sports, and service activities.

Corona Schools is a Nigerian network of eight co-educational campuses serving nursery through secondary education, with boarding facilities at Corona Secondary School Agbara. The system spans ages 0 to 18, and the Corona Schools Trust Council governs curriculum, libraries, technology, staff quality and facilities across campuses. The nursery uses Montessori methods; the primary curriculum blends Nigerian and international content aligned to the International Primary Curriculum; the secondary curriculum blends Nigerian and British curricula to prepare students for undergraduate study worldwide. Corona Secondary School Agbara is NEASC-accredited. The organization participates in digital transformation and is a Microsoft Showcase/incubator School, with Microsoft Innovative Experts and Microsoft Certified Experts. ACCA Foundation Level is offered to senior students. Languages include Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, French and German. Co-curriculars cover performing arts, languages and STEAM initiatives such as Go Techy. The network has 668 staff and about 35,000 students, celebrating 70 years, with libraries, technology and infrastructure.

Mictec International Schools operate across two accessible campuses, Ogudu and Oko-Oba, serving ages 1 to 18. The Nigerian-British curriculum blends Early Learning through Senior High with options for Nigerian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge O-Level, plus SAT and TOEFL preparation for international study. The program emphasizes inquiry-based learning, life skills, and a global perspective to prepare students for higher education worldwide. Classrooms are designed for 20 students with two teachers per room, and each pupil has a tutor who tracks progress weekly. Facilities include ICT labs with high-speed internet and Microsoft Certification, modern science laboratories, and on-site health services. Boarding is available with 24/7 security and medical care; a fleet of buses provides safe transport. The school offers a broad sports program, including football, basketball, swimming, and more, strong arts provisions through Creative and Cultural Arts, and a robust Nigerian languages and French program, all supported by pastoral care and leadership development.

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.

Deutsche Schule Abuja is a private German international school operated by Julius Berger Nigeria PLC in Abuja. It serves kindergarten and primary education at Utako and Life Camp Gwarinpa. Instruction is in German, with the German stream following the competency-based Thüringer curriculum and the English stream based on the British National Curriculum for Reception and Grades 1–6. The kindergarten runs two language streams with German-speaking and English-speaking staff. In the primary years, teaching is partly cross-curricular; English or German is the first foreign language from Grade 1. Hours run 07:45–12:45 for classes, with after-school care from 13:45–16:00 and a midday meal after period six. Facilities include a music room, art and crafts room, science room, library, swimming pool, tennis courts, and a football field. The school emphasizes a homeroom period (Klassenleiterstunde) and after-school clubs, plus yearly traditions; it is affiliated with ZfA and recognized as Auslandsschule. Principal: Inga Ajjane.

Meadow Hall School in Lekki, Lagos, established in 2002, is a co-educational day school serving ages 0–16. It delivers a British-Nigerian integrated curriculum that blends the British National Curriculum with Nigerian content. Core British subjects include English, Maths, Science and ICT, with non-core subjects such as ICT, French, Arts & Crafts, Music, History, Physical Education and Geography. The Nigerian Curriculum adds Social Studies, Religious Education and Nigerian Languages. The school prepares pupils for SATs at Year 2, Year 6 and Year 9, and for IGCSEs in Year 11. Meadow Hall emphasises spiritual development and differentiation, supported by a SEN department. It is affiliated with COBIS, ACSI and APEN. Facilities include science laboratories, a well-equipped ICT Suite, a Readers Digest Zone library, an Art Studio, Music and Theatre spaces, a 25m swimming pool, a running track and Astro Turf, plus wellbeing spaces and boarding facilities. Extracurriculars include STEM/ROBOTICS, CODING, LIT-O-TECH and ART EDUCATION, MUSIC PROJECTS, BALLET and VOICE TRAINING.

Canadian International School Lagos provides a multi-curriculum approach on a single secure campus, combining Canadian and Montessori principles with a bespoke English National Curriculum framework adapted for local heritage. The Junior School (Nursery to Year 6), Senior School (Year 7–11) and a Sixth Form College operate on one site, with purpose-built classrooms and dedicated teaching teams. The English National Curriculum is delivered across Key Stages 1–4, with core subjects in English, Mathematics, Science, PSHEE, and Topic (History, Geography, Religious Education), plus specialist lessons in Music, Art, Computing, French and Physical Education. From Year 10–11 students follow the IGCSE (Pearson Edexcel) pathway. The school offers boarding on campus for Year 6–13, with a purpose-built boarding house, dining hall and on-site sports facilities. A vibrant extracurricular programme includes sports, music, drama and arts, while African Studies connects learners to regional heritage. Sixth Form provides university preparation and pathways to A-levels for international learners.

CIS Lagos is The Children's International School Lagos, a day and boarding international school located on a Lekki campus in Lagos. The school teaches English National Curriculum for Foundation Stage (ages 2½ to 5), Key Stages 1 to 3, and offers IGCSE courses in Years 10–11 across 28 subjects, including English and Modern Foreign Languages. The campus comprises Junior, Senior and the Chadsworth Sixth Form College, providing a seamless learning journey from age 2 to 18. Specialist facilities support learning across ICT, design and technology, music, art, science and performing arts, with all‑weather pitches, a pool and an indoor hall. African Studies reflects local heritage within a technology‑rich Nigerian context. The school emphasizes pastoral care, safeguarding and a broad extracurricular programme, from sports and music to clubs such as Duke of Edinburgh and a student‑led Volt Club. It balances international standards with university pathways in the UK, USA and beyond.

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.

Ibadan International School (IIS) is a co-educational day school in Ibadan, Nigeria, offering an international curriculum for children from creche to Year 4 (ages 0–15). The Pre-School and Junior School follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), while the Senior School delivers the Cambridge IGCSE with Cambridge International A Levels also available. Established in 2003 by the Zard Foundation, IIS serves over 400 students from more than 15 nationalities with around 90 staff. The campus houses a library, a dedicated ICT Lab with a computer for every pupil, and extensive after-school clubs. Sporting facilities include a football field, two private swimming pools, a tennis court and a basketball court, with an Annual Sports Day in Term 2. Examinations include Checkpoint in Year 2 and IGCSE in Year 4. The school emphasizes IB accreditation, language study (Arabic, French and Yoruba), music and drama, and student leadership through a yearly Student Council.

Lekki British School is a British international school with boarding facilities located on a 25-acre campus in the Lekki Peninsula, Lagos. Established in September 2000, it comprises Lekki British Pre School, Junior School and High School, delivering education from age 1 to 18 on a single site. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum across divisions, beginning with the EYFS play-based Early Years framework, then the National Curriculum of England and Wales in the Junior School, and Cambridge International IGCSE and A Levels in the Senior School, alongside the Undergraduate Foundation Programme (IDFP) for university preparation. The school also offers UK university pathways and US options via ONCAMPUS/CATS. Facilities include dedicated blocks, a Science Lab, a Prep Room, a School Clinic, a Girls Hostel, outdoor study spaces, and extensive sports facilities including pools, courts, and pitches. A distinctive feature is being the first British Boarding school in Lagos, globally recognized.

Nigerian Tulip International College Abuja is a national curriculum for Nursery, Primary and Secondary levels, with the Cambridge curriculum used for Secondary. The Early Years, Primary Years and Secondary Years framework includes English, Mathematics, Basic Sciences and Technology, Computer Studies and Languages such as French, Arabic, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba, along with Religious Knowledge and Civic and Moral Education. Cambridge IGCSE options and related assessments are provided for the senior cycle, while SAT preparation and Olympiad-focused classes support higher-level progress. The college operates within a network that includes multiple branches and boarding options at select campuses. NTIC Abuja provides modern classrooms with interactive smartboards, equipped science laboratories, IT labs, and a library and resource centre. Sports facilities include outdoor football fields and basketball and volleyball courts, plus indoor facilities for table tennis and chess. Language learning, technology and mathematics are reinforced through excursions, guidance services and career development programs today.

Premier International School offers a Nigerian curriculum blended with the Cambridge (British) framework and elements of American curricula. In Early Years, it runs the Early Years Foundation Stage and Montessori programs; in Primary, National and Cambridge Primary; and in Secondary, National and Cambridge Curriculum. Students prepare for the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, the West African Senior School Certificate, and the IGCSE, followed by Cambridge AS and A Levels. A digital learning program provides personal laptops for students in Years 7–10. Bilingual education is available with classes in French, German and Mandarin, with DELF Prim and DELF Junior certifications. Founded in 1997, Premier emphasizes academic excellence, discipline and holistic development through athletics, arts and community service. The campus features CCTV in classrooms, an ICT Lab, a library, Art and Languages labs, and extensive sports facilities, plus a sick bay for health care. The campus also hosts cultural events and service projects annually.

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.

Located in Lekki, Lagos, Hampton Preparatory School is an independent day school serving children from three months to Year 8. Opened in 2017, it follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and the English National Curriculum, with integrated Nigerian history and culture. Cambridge curriculum underpins learning, with subject specialists in PSHE, English, Science and Music, plus a SEND head to ensure inclusive access through differentiated schemes and bespoke resources. The English curriculum runs from EYFS to Year 8, emphasising speaking, listening, reading and writing, building vocabulary, grammar and a love of literature, with writing embedded across subjects. The Science curriculum extends from EYFS to Year 8, prioritising practical investigations and collaborative enquiry. Mathematics is taught in sets with small class sizes, with opportunities for global maths competitions and gifted programmes for the top 20%, alongside 1:1 remedial support. Facilities include a Modern Library, a Science Laboratory and a Sports Complex; cross-curricular links include a Nigerian history project. Hampton holds Cambridge Assessment Internal Education accreditation and COBIS membership.

Located in Lekki, Lagos, Hampton Preparatory School is an independent day school serving children from three months to Year 8. Opened in 2017, it follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and the English National Curriculum, with integrated Nigerian history and culture. Cambridge curriculum underpins learning, with subject specialists in PSHE, English, Science and Music, plus a SEND head to ensure inclusive access through differentiated schemes and bespoke resources. The English curriculum runs from EYFS to Year 8, emphasising speaking, listening, reading and writing, building vocabulary, grammar and a love of literature, with writing embedded across subjects. The Science curriculum extends from EYFS to Year 8, prioritising practical investigations and collaborative enquiry. Mathematics is taught in sets with small class sizes, with opportunities for global maths competitions and gifted programmes for the top 20%, alongside 1:1 remedial support. Facilities include a Modern Library, a Science Laboratory and a Sports Complex; cross-curricular links include a Nigerian history project. Hampton holds Cambridge Assessment Internal Education accreditation and COBIS membership.

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.

Queensland Academy is a Nigerian–British day and boarding school for ages 1 to 16. It offers a blended curriculum that includes EYFS, Montessori, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge Secondary, and Cambridge A Levels, along with a curriculum. The secondary program follows a Nigerian/British IGCSE framework and incorporates Cambridge Checkpoint, WAEC SSCE, and BECE examinations. Founded in 1988 by Mrs. Adenike Lilian Akinyelure, the school began as Queensland Private School and expanded to Lagos campus at 1–5 Ebem-Oha Street, Okota, before evolving into Queensland Academy with a secondary section. The school maintains affiliations with the British Council as an Attached Centre and collaborates with organisations such as Africa Leadership Academy, AISEN, UWC, JAN, AISA, BBI, and APEN. Facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, art and design studios, a library, ICT suites, a food and nutrition lab, and hostels. Sports facilities include a sport ground and a swimming pool, co-curricular activities and excursions.