Nigeria, Lagos
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The school maintains a Safe & Supportive Environment with a Zero Tolerance policy for bullying, harassment, or discrimination. Clear procedures exist for reporting and resolving concerns. An Anti-Bullying Policy defines bullying and outlines reporting, investigation, and sanctions. A Sexual Harassment Policy prohibits harassment and includes reporting and disciplinary actions. Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy applies to all staff, management, governors, volunteers, students, and parents/guardians; a designated Child Protection Representative is the school counsellor Ms. Yinka-Babalola. Health and First Aid Policy provides health management and first aid procedures on and off school premises, with a school doctor supporting health plans and medical procedures.
English Language is offered as a subject. French Language is offered as a subject. Yoruba Language, Igbo Language, and Hausa Language are offered.
Ms. Yinka-Babalola is the school counsellor and the designated Child Protection Representative. The Health and First Aid Policy provides health management and first aid, with a school doctor available to support health plans. The school doctor liaises with parents, staff, and health professionals and maintains medical records.
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy protects and promotes the welfare of every child. Policy applies to all staff, management, governors, volunteers, students, and parents/guardians. Core Principles include that the child's welfare is paramount, equal protection for all, and partnership with families and agencies. Types of abuse include physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and neglect. A designated Child Protection Representative is Ms. Yinka-Babalola, the school counsellor. Handling suspected abuse requires reporting to senior management and authorities; the school provides information and support. Legal framework includes UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Lagos State Child's Rights Law, and related instruments.
Dowen College Lagos is a private, co‑educational secondary school in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, offering both day and boarding facilities. It teaches Nigerian and British curricula: the Nigerian programme leads to BECE (NECO), Cambridge Checkpoint is taken in Year 9, and in Senior School students sit the WASSCE and IGCSE in Year 12. The school serves students aged roughly 10 to 18. Dowen has British Council accreditation for developing the International Dimension in the Curriculum, has participated in the International School Award, and received an Award of Excellence from the British Council in January 2023. Facilities include a multipurpose court, a well‑maintained swimming pool, an Ultra‑modern Library with over 3,000 titles, air‑conditioned classrooms, and laboratories for Basic Science, Basic Technology, Agric Science, ICT, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Technical Drawing; the ICT Laboratory offers unlimited internet. On‑site sick bays, boarding options, and access to Lifeline Children's Hospital nearby support wellbeing. The school prepares students for external exams (SAT, TOEFL, IELTS) and operates an internal scholarship scheme with high entrance scores and term averages, with strong tertiary education progression.