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Nigeria, Lagos
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The school offers afternoon STEAM lessons where children carry out projects related to science and technology. A robotics course is provided for future engineers. Afternoon chess lessons develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. CineForum and Cinema and Literature projects broaden academic engagement across Primary and Secondary levels.
Crochet and beading courses are offered in the afternoon. The school stages an Art Gallery and a Gala Show to showcase student creativity. CineForum and Cinema and Literature projects foster arts and storytelling across language groups.
Italian language courses are offered in Lagos and IIS Lagos is a recognized CILS exam center. Courses cover levels A1–A2–B1–B2 and citizenship levels C1–C2. Classes are held in school classrooms in the afternoon, with private and online support available. A Japanese course for Anime fans is available in the afternoon.
Afternoon activities include chess lessons. Crochet and beading courses, a scout course with camps outside the school, and other informal games are part of the social program. There are games and playground activities as well.
The Charity program engages students in community service projects. Dante Day celebrations and a train ride to the IITA Center in Ibadan are part of the program, along with activities such as chess competitions that involve the school community. Participation in competitions with local and international schools also supports community engagement.
A Gala Show project teaches organization, task division, and collaboration among students. CineForum, Cinema and Literature, and Art Gallery projects develop leadership, teamwork, and project management. Charity and other initiatives also involve coordinating activities and broader stakeholder engagement.
The Sports Academy offers Soccer, Swimming, Athletics, Basketball, and Tennis. The afternoon program includes gymnastics, Taekwondo, and fencing, contributing to fitness and wellbeing. A structured training plan supports a healthy lifestyle with opportunities to compete with other international schools.
Italian International School Enrico Mattei is a private Italian international school serving ages 2 to 18. The school follows the Cambridge framework for secondary education, offering the Cambridge IGCSE, while Nursery and Kindergarten are bilingual to foster early language development. In Primary (ages 6–10), instruction is delivered with a 60 percent Italian and 40 percent English balance, with parallel Italian and English language sections to support both languages. The Secondary School uses the Cambridge checkpoint for Key Stage 3 and IGCSE for Key Stage 4 in the English-language stream. For the 2025–26 academic year, English-stream enrolments from Year 7 to Year 11 are closed, remaining open only for Year 12. Beyond the classroom, the school offers an afternoon program of activities, including STEAM and robotics, chess, and CineForum, alongside crochet, beading, and visual arts. Italian language courses, CILS examination, and a sports program underpin a culture of multilingual, active learning.
