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Nigeria, Lagos
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SEL is integrated into the curriculum at every grade level starting in Early Childhood. The Counseling program supports students' well-being by helping them understand themselves and others, manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions. In Elementary, the counselor provides bi-weekly classroom lessons for grades K-5 focusing on self-concept, relationship-building, child protection, responsible decision-making, and growth mindset. In Middle and High School, a University/Career Counselor supports academic advising, career exploration, and university planning, guiding socio-emotional development during transitions.
Learning Support employs a multidisciplinary team to identify learning needs and provide early intervention and individualized services for students with specific learning needs. The Student Support Services department provides learning support, English language acquisition, counseling, health services, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy to support diverse student needs.
English as an Additional Language is supported by a team of English language learning specialists who provide instruction and support to develop academic English language acquisition.
The Counseling program focuses on student well-being and socio-emotional development, guiding students to manage emotions, build relationships, and navigate transitions. The Student Support Services offer social-emotional support through a multidisciplinary approach to inclusion and wellbeing.
AISL has a Child Protection policy and Guidebook, and a home/school partnership is central to safety and care for children. The Child Protection Curriculum educates students to recognize unsafe situations, refuse assertively, and report concerns using Second Step (EC-Grade 5) and the AISA Child Protection curriculum (Grades 6-12).
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.
