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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Ibadan International School (IIS) is a co-educational day school in Ibadan, Nigeria, offering an international curriculum for children from creche to Year 4 (ages 0–15). The Pre-School and Junior School follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), while the Senior School delivers the Cambridge IGCSE with Cambridge International A Levels also available. Established in 2003 by the Zard Foundation, IIS serves over 400 students from more than 15 nationalities with around 90 staff. The campus houses a library, a dedicated ICT Lab with a computer for every pupil, and extensive after-school clubs. Sporting facilities include a football field, two private swimming pools, a tennis court and a basketball court, with an Annual Sports Day in Term 2. Examinations include Checkpoint in Year 2 and IGCSE in Year 4. The school emphasizes IB accreditation, language study (Arabic, French and Yoruba), music and drama, and student leadership through a yearly Student Council.
Ibadan International School has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 16.
Location
Ibadan International School is located at 24 Jibowu Crescent, Iyaganku, Ibadan, Nigeria, West Africa. Mailing Address is Ibadan International School, G.P.O. Box 516, Dugbe, Ibadan. The Main Office contact numbers are (+234-2) 291-8483 and (+234-7) 055-583-807. Pre-School and Creche contact numbers are (+234-7) 045-504-377 and (+234-7) 045-504-379.
Stages
The school comprises Pre-School, Junior School and Senior School. It caters for children from age 6 months (Creche) to age 15 (Year 4).
Type
The school is a co-educational day school and an IB World School. The Pre-School and Junior School follow the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Senior School follows the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE); Cambridge A Levels are also available.
Country affiliation
Nigeria
Fees
Application fees
- Application/registration fees: Not published. Fee schedules are available on request. All fees are charged in Nigerian Naira (NGN). For a specific application fee amount, contact the school office at +2347055583807.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Published numeric tuition amounts by year group and per term are not publicly available. The school provides a fee schedule on request that details tuition by year group and term; parents must request the current schedule to obtain exact per-term and per‑year figures. All tuition charges are expressed in NGN.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The detailed billing schedule (term dates, due dates, instalment options, late-payment penalties) and specific payment terms are not publicly listed. The school issues a fee schedule that sets out the billing schedule and payment terms upon request.
Boarding fees
- The school is operated as a day school; boarding is not applicable and no boarding fees are published.
Other costs and fees
- Additional charges commonly included in the overall fee structure (but not published here) may include: examination fees, activity or extracurricular fees, textbooks and consumables, school uniform, student ID, insurance, medical or clinic charges, and examination/assessment fees. Specific amounts for uniforms and other sundry charges are not publicly published and are detailed in the school's fee schedule on request.
Refund information
- No published refund policy or refund amounts are publicly available. Refund terms (for withdrawal, deposit/registration refunds, or other cases) are set out in the school's official fee schedule or policies provided on request.
Fee payment options
- Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, checks, or cash) are not publicly listed. Parents should obtain the current fee schedule or payment instructions from the school office for the available payment channels and banking details.
Practical next step for parents (administrative action)
- Request the school's current fee schedule to obtain exact amounts per year group and per term, the billing calendar and payment deadlines, details of any additional charges, the refund policy, and accepted payment methods. Contact the school office by telephone at +2347055583807.
Brief summary of findings
- A publicly posted fee schedule with numeric amounts for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year could not be located. The school indicates that detailed fee schedules are available on request and confirms all fees are charged in NGN; the school is a day school (no boarding). For exact per-term and per-year tuition figures, billing schedule, refund policy, and payment options, obtain the official fee schedule directly from the school.
Academics
Ibadan International School teaches IB (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 0 to 15.
Curriculum
IIS provides a broad, international curriculum that enables students to continue their education anywhere in the world and to live in harmony with others. Pre-School and Junior School follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IIS is an IB World School. The PYP emphasizes knowledge, skills, concepts, attitudes and action as the five essential elements of primary education. In the Senior School, students follow the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum, developed by the Cambridge Examinations Board in collaboration with international schools. Checkpoint examinations in Year 2 and IGCSE examinations in Year 4 position students for access to higher learning nationally and internationally.
Higher Education Progression
IGCSE provides a foundation for higher level courses and is recognised as a reliable record of attainment that counts towards entry to universities and colleges around the world.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Inclusive education is supported as the School's approach to the reality of diversity in learning needs. Inclusion is an organisational paradigm that involves change and requires collaboration among students, parents, teachers and other professionals to remove barriers to learning and provide appropriate support for all learners. An inclusive environment must be effective, friendly and welcoming, healthy and protective, and gender‑sensitive, fostering respect and harmony within a diverse community. Ibadan International School, with input from teachers, students, parents and professionals in the community, works to develop inclusion as a reality using open communication, understanding and respect as guiding principles. This aligns with the School's mission to give each student every opportunity to realize their maximum potential academically and as an individual while living harmoniously in a diverse world.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not cater for boys and girls with diagnosed Specific Learning Difficulties, as it does not presently have the resources available to do full justice to the child concerned.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a core principle; the interests of all students must be safeguarded. The school emphasizes an inclusive environment that is effective, friendly and welcoming, healthy and protective, and gender‑sensitive, with open communication, understanding and respect guiding interactions among students, parents and staff to support student well‑being and safety.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1. The School Office is the first point of contact for potential entrants. A staff member will show you around the School and explain the admissions process. The school welcomes all students irrespective of colour, sex or religious affiliation. Step 2. Priority is given to siblings and returning students. Step 3. Admission is based upon a number of criteria, including general academic potential and suitability for the education provided. A report from the previous school is essential. Step 4. Entry may be granted at any age, subject to the availability of vacancies. Children are usually admitted into a specific grade on the basis on age. Step 5. The school does not cater for boys and girls with diagnosed Specific Learning Difficulties because it does not presently have the resources available to do full justice to the child concerned.
Waitlist
Students who meet the admission requirements for grade levels with no available spaces are placed on a waiting list in chronological order according to the date of registration fee payment. Priority is given to children who have siblings at the school at the time of application.
FAQs
What age range does Ibadan International School serve?
Ibadan International School serves students aged 0-15, with approximately 400 students.
What curriculum does the school follow?
IIS provides a broad, international curriculum that enables students to continue their education anywhere in the world and to live in harmony with others. Pre-School and Junior School follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IIS is an IB World School. The PYP.
Where is the school located?
Ibadan International School is located at 24 Jibowu Crescent, Iyaganku, Ibadan, Nigeria, West Africa. Mailing Address is Ibadan International School, G.P.O. Box 516, Dugbe, Ibadan. The Main Office contact numbers are (+234-2) 291-8483 and (+234-7) 055-583-807. Pre-School and Creche contact numbers a
What learning support is available?
The school does not cater for boys and girls with diagnosed Specific Learning Difficulties, as it does not presently have the resources available to do full justice to the child concerned.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
After-school clubs include Debate, Chess, and Computer, supporting critical thinking and academic exploration. Ibadan International School is an IB World School authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme in Pre-School and Junior School since January 2008. In Senior School, Cambridge IGCSE and C
How do I apply?
Step 1. The School Office is the first point of contact for potential entrants. A staff member will show you around the School and explain the admissions process. The school welcomes all students irrespective of colour, sex or religious affiliation. Step 2. Priority is given to siblings and returnin
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
Inclusive education is supported as the School's approach to the reality of diversity in learning needs. Inclusion is an organisational paradigm that involves change and requires collaboration among students, parents, teachers and other professionals to remove barriers to learning and provide.
What are the school facilities like?
Ibadan International School provides a campus for Pre-School, Junior School and Senior School. The library has an extensive collection of books, periodicals and audio-visual materials to support the curriculum. The ICT Lab is dedicated and has a computer for each student during ICT classes. There is
When was the school founded?
Ibadan International School was founded in 2003.
What is the school community like?
The school encourages parents to come into classes and share their knowledge through lectures and workshops. Parents may visit the school at any time and take an active interest in programmes and acti
