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Nigeria, Lagos
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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 Education, Music, Art, Computing, Physical Education, and French, with African Studies included to connect students to their regional heritage. In Senior School, Year 10–11 follow the IGCSE (Pearson Edexcel) framework with a broad set of subjects and options designed to support high achievement. The curriculum emphasizes the use of educational technology to enhance learning. The Sixth Form College offers A-level pathways and university preparation. The school motto is “We nurture, empower and transform.”
Drama, Music, Art and Performing Arts are among the subjects and extended curriculum activities, with opportunities in both classroom teaching and extra-curricular offerings.
French is taught in the Junior School and remains a featured language in the senior curriculum, with Spanish listed among Key Stage 3/4 subjects.
Extra-Curricular activities include a range of Teacher-Led and Externally Led clubs, such as Writing, Swimming, Football, Coding, Creative Dance and Craft, plus external clubs like Ballet, Fencing, Gymnastics and Taekwondo.
Pastoral care is a priority, with a dedicated team including the Head of the Junior School, safeguarding leads, a School Counsellor and Year/Key Stage coordinators, all working with parents and external agencies to support student welfare.
The school provides a structured progression system across Junior and Senior phases, and in Sixth Form College offers career guidance, targeted university applications support and opportunities such as internships and co-curricular activities to prepare students for higher education.
The school aims to create a safe, happy and confident environment through strong pastoral care, well-being support, and a broad enrichment program that extends learning beyond the classroom.
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.
