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Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School
Introduction
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.
Canadian International School - Lagos has 768 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
Plot 8 Amore Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The campus hosts three schools: Junior School (Nursery to Year 6), Senior School (Year 7 to IGCSE Year 11), and Sixth Form College (A Level). Boarding is available on site. The campus is within easy reach of Lekki, Ikoyi and Victoria Island.
Stages
Junior School (Nursery to Year 6); Senior School (Year 7 to IGCSE Year 11); Sixth Form College (A Level)
Type
Boarding and day school; boarding is available for Year 6 to Year 13
Fees
Summary
No publicly published fee schedule for the Canadian International School - Lagos (for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26) was located. The school's public information lists contact details and a parent/fee submission area but does not provide itemised amounts for application, tuition, boarding, uniform, refund or payment-method policies that can be reported here as concrete numbers.
Application fees
- No specific application or registration fee amount is published. Parents should note that the school lists an admissions/registration pathway but the exact non‑refundable or one‑time entry fees are not available in public listings.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No itemised tuition schedule (per term or per year group) for KG, Primary, or Secondary for 2026/27 or 2025/26 is publicly available for reporting. There are no verifiable per-term or per‑year amounts that can be stated here.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- A public, detailed billing schedule (payment due dates, instalment options, late‑payment penalties) is not available for the requested academic years. The school's online navigation includes a fee‑submission/parent portal area but no published schedule or terms with concrete dates and percentages was found.
Boarding / hostel fees
- The school lists a Hostel & School Coordinator role, indicating hostel/boarding arrangements exist, but no published boarding fee amounts, boarding categories (full/weekly/day boarding), or boarding payment terms are available.
Other costs (uniforms, meals, exam fees, activity fees, transport)
- No confirmed published amounts for uniform costs, meal plans, transport or extra‑curricular/exam fees are available. These cost elements are not publicly itemised for 2026/27 or 2025/26.
Refund information
- No published refund or withdrawal penalty schedule (for example refund percentages by withdrawal date or term) was found for the requested academic years.
Fee payment options
- The school's public pages reference a fee‑submission/parent portal and provide contact phone numbers and an admissions/info email; however, specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online payment link) are not published in a fee schedule that provides definitive details. The school's public contact details are: 08098900020, 08094221523 and info@cislagos.com.ng. The school's listed address is 87 Eric Moore Rd, Surulere, Lagos State.
Brief note on availability of figures
- A search of the school's public listings and commonly used international‑school directories did not return an itemised fee schedule for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Because definitive numerical figures and formal terms are not published in publicly accessible fee documents, specific amounts cannot be provided here.
Academics
Canadian International School - Lagos teaches Canadian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 11.
Curriculum
The school delivers the National Curriculum for England. In Key Stages 1–2, English, Mathematics, Science, PSHEE, and Topic (History, Geography and Religious Education) are taught, with specialist lessons in Music, Art, Computing, French, Physical Education and Swimming each week. African Studies is incorporated to reflect local heritage. Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) comprises 11 departments with 15 subjects, plus three extended curriculum subjects to improve literacy, the performing arts and innovation. In Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) students follow the IGCSE specification for Pearson Edexcel; 28 subjects are offered across eight disciplines, with 24 of them being examination subjects and options including Extra English or Extra Maths to bolster literacy and numeracy. Programmes of Study for Years 7–11 are provided online as Year 7 PoS, Year 8 PoS, Year 9 PoS, Year 10 PoS and Year 11 PoS.
Higher Education Progression
Most students go on to study A levels or IB in the UK; a significant number also go on to higher education in the USA or Canada.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school believes that all children can learn and are entitled to a safe and caring learning environment. Children from many countries and cultures can work together and create a unique and caring learning community.
Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a safe and caring learning environment that supports student wellbeing.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding policy safeguards and promotes the welfare of students. Staff receive safeguarding and child protection training in the Autumn term; there is a Designated Safeguarding Lead in both primary and secondary; safer recruitment is practiced; there are procedures for children missing in education and for safeguarding students with special educational needs and disabilities; the school liaises with local authorities as needed; safeguarding is integrated with the curriculum and pastoral activities.
Admissions
Admissions
Applications for a place at CIS are accepted throughout the year. Each offer of a place requires a formal application, a meeting with senior staff and, for all but the youngest children, an entrance examination. Examinations are scheduled as follows: Year 7 testing takes place in November and January prior to entry; Sixth Form scholarship papers are taken in March; assessments for all other year groups are scheduled throughout the year. CIS is academically selective and early applications are strongly recommended.
Scholarships
Sixth Form: Scholarship papers are taken in March each year.
FAQs
What age range does Canadian International School - Lagos serve?
Canadian International School - Lagos serves students aged 2-11, with approximately 768 students.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school delivers the National Curriculum for England. In Key Stages 1–2, English, Mathematics, Science, PSHEE, and Topic (History, Geography and Religious Education) are taught, with specialist lessons in Music, Art, Computing, French, Physical Education and Swimming each week. African Studies.
Where is the school located?
Plot 8 Amore Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The campus hosts three schools: Junior School (Nursery to Year 6), Senior School (Year 7 to IGCSE Year 11), and Sixth Form College (A Level). Boarding is available on site. The campus is within easy reach of Lekki, Ikoyi and Victoria Island.
What languages are taught?
English is the language of instruction; all year groups in Key Stages 1 and 2 have lessons in English. The school follows the National Curriculum for England, and Modern Foreign Languages are offered as part of the curriculum.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
The school delivers the National Curriculum for England across its divisions, with Key Stages 1–4 in the Junior and Senior Schools and a pathway to IGCSE in the Senior School. The curriculum covers core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and PSHEE, plus History, Geography, Religious Edu
How do I apply?
Applications for a place at CIS are accepted throughout the year. Each offer of a place requires a formal application, a meeting with senior staff and, for all but the youngest children, an entrance examination. Examinations are scheduled as follows: Year 7 testing takes place in November and Januar
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
The school believes that all children can learn and are entitled to a safe and caring learning environment. Children from many countries and cultures can work together and create a unique and caring learning community.
What are the school facilities like?
The school has a modern secure campus that hosts three schools: Junior School (Nursery to Year 6), Senior School (Year 7 to Year 11 IGCSE), and a Sixth Form College delivering A Level courses. Each school has purpose-built classrooms and is supported by highly skilled teachers. The campus follows a
When was the school founded?
Canadian International School - Lagos was founded in 2013.
What is the school community like?
CIS operates on a modern, secure campus in Lekki, Lagos, with three schools: Junior School (Nursery to Year 6), Senior School (Year 7 to IGCSE Year 11), and Sixth Form College (A Level). All three sch
