Nigeria, Lagos
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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 schools follow a British curriculum model based on the English National Curriculum, while reflecting the local culture. The extracurricular life is vibrant, with sports, music, drama, academic extension and the arts, developing soft skills such as resilience, leadership and teamwork. Boarding is available from Year 6.
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.