Nigeria, Lagos
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Uniforms are required. Parents must purchase uniforms themselves.
Lunch meals are ordered in advance via a form; snacks and a la carte options are available; weekly menus are posted for selection.
AISL is a not-for-profit private school governed by a Board of Directors. The Board hires the Head of School, develops strategic plans and policy, ensures the financial health of the school, and leads fundraising.
The American International School of Lagos, AISL, serves students aged 3 to 18 on a Lagos campus. English is the language of instruction. AISL combines an American High School Diploma with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11–12. In Grades 9–10, core courses include English Language Arts, Sciences, Mathematics and Individuals and Societies, with Modern Languages offered in French and Spanish. DP core features Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay (up to 4,000 words) and Creativity, Activity, Service, with six subjects drawn from Groups 1–6. Grade 10 Morrisby assessments guide DP subject selection and post-secondary planning, with University and Career Counseling. AISL is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the IB Diploma Programme is authorized by the IBO. Facilities include the Innovation and Design Centre and a planned library as the campus expands. Extracurriculars cover competitive sport—swimming, soccer, volleyball, basketball—and arts, language and service activities.