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Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages French, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Lagos Preparatory & Secondary School (LPSS) welcomes families seeking a UK‑inspired path from nursery to secondary. The curriculum blends the English National Curriculum in the early years with the British National Curriculum at key stages and Cambridge IGCSE at the end of Year 11. EYFS is delivered in Nursery and Reception, while KS1–3 use three‑phase planning and dedicated long, medium and short‑term goals, with a strong emphasis on creativity and independent learning. The school provides inclusive support through Individual Education Plans. French runs from Early Years, with additional language options across the curriculum. Facilities at 36/40 Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, support a broad programme across Science, Technology, Music, Art, PE, Swimming and Home Economics. The day runs 8:00 to 2:40, with clubs until 3:45. Notable features include 100% ABRSM theory pass rate, LAMDA distinctions, and IGCSE readiness through Cambridge‑aligned science and ICT with Cisco networking. Seesaw learning journal supports home‑school updates.
Lagos Preparatory & Secondary School has 350 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.
Location
36/40 Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Located in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Stages
Early Years; Primary; Secondary
Additional learning support
SEND; English as an Additional Language
School day structure
The school day begins at 8:00 am; a short break around 10:00 am; a longer lunch break just after 12:00 pm; school closes at 2:40 pm with the option of an after school club till 3:45 pm.
Fees
Application and entry fees
- Application fee (non‑refundable): - EYFS / Nursery: NGN 50,000.00. - Reception and Primary: NGN 100,000.00. - Secondary: NGN 100,000.00 (temporary NGN 30,000.00 discount available in the notice shown). - Acceptance fee (new students, non‑refundable unless full notice conditions are met): NGN 200,000.00. - Joining fee (new students, non‑refundable): NGN 700,000.00. - Development levy for new students (payable in instalments): NGN 1,200,000.00. - Caution fee (refundable): NGN 250,000.00. - Re‑admission fee (when returning after one term's absence or more, non‑refundable): NGN 250,000.00.
Tuition and term‑by‑term fees (per term items shown first, then examples of term totals and annual totals where given)
- Structure: The academic year is organised in three terms (Michaelmas, Lent, Trinity) and fees are charged on a termly basis with additional termly or annual ancillary charges.
- EYFS (Pre‑Nursery to Reception): - Tuition fee (per term): NGN 924,000.00. - Annual school resources fee (per term listed as part of first term items): NGN 255,000.00. - Termly school activities fee: NGN 100,000.00. - Technology fee (per term): NGN 15,000.00. - Optional hot lunches: NGN 4,750.00 per day. - Example term totals given in the schedule (first term / subsequent terms / re‑enrolment): example first‑term totals appear as NGN 1,314,000.00 (first term sample) with other term totals shown; total per annum for a returning EYFS student is shown as NGN 3,496,400.00. Total per annum figures for new entrants and movements between stages are also provided in the schedule.
- Primary (Years 1–6; fees vary slightly by Key Stage and Year 6): - Tuition fee (per term): NGN 1,320,000.00 for Years 1–6 (same tuition listed across Key Stages in the schedule). - Annual school resources fee (per term listed in first term): NGN 255,000.00. - Termly school activities fee: NGN 110,000.00 (termly). - Technology fee (per term): NGN 25,000.00–NGN 30,000.00 depending on year. - Yearbook (when billed): NGN 12,000.00 (term when billed). - Baseline/test or examination fees where applicable (e.g., End of Year 6 exam fee noted as subject to confirmation): amounts are listed in the schedule (example: NGN 100,000.00 for an end‑of‑year 6 exam entry noted as TBC). - Example annual totals shown in the schedule: returning Primary students are listed with annual totals in the range of NGN 4,828,500.00 to NGN 4,901,500.00 depending on year; totals for new students (including joining, development levies, and other one‑off fees) are higher and itemised in the schedule.
- Secondary (Years 7–11): - Tuition fee (per term): - Years 7–10: NGN 1,716,000.00 per term. - Year 11 (IGCSE cohort): NGN 2,574,000.00 per term (reflecting higher exam‑related and curriculum costs). - Termly school activities fee: NGN 120,000.00 for Years 7–10 and NGN 180,000.00 for Year 11 when shown. - Technology fee (per term): NGN 35,000.00 for Years 7–10 and NGN 52,500.00 for Year 11 where listed. - Provisional IGCSE exam fee (quoted as an estimate in the schedule and confirmed by exam authority in the exam year): example provisional amount listed NGN 900,000.00 (actual billed amount to be confirmed by the exam board). - Yearbook, CAT4 or other assessment fees are listed separately (example: Yearbook NGN 12,000.00; CAT4 fees where applicable NGN 40,000.00). - Example term totals and annual totals for secondary years are itemised in the schedule; sample figures include term totals of NGN 2,146,000.00 (Years 7–8 example) and larger totals for Year 11 due to exam charges, with annual totals shown in the schedule (e.g., multi‑million NGN totals per annum depending on new/returning status).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are billed termly and the academic year is divided into three terms: Michaelmas, Lent and Trinity; invoices and individual term components (tuition, activity fees, technology, resources) are presented per term. - Full fees for the first term are payable on acceptance of an offered place and payment evidence is required to complete registration. - Notice to withdraw: a full term's notice in writing is required to withdraw a pupil; acceptance fee will only be refunded if the required notice is given. If proper notice is not given, a surcharge of half a term's fee is payable in lieu of notice (schedule text references both half‑term and full‑term notice conditions in related sections; parents should note the school's stated notice and surcharge provisions). - Late payment: a late payment surcharge may apply (example: a 5% late payment surcharge is referenced). - Discount for annual prepayment: a 5% discount applies if the full year's fees are paid in advance and received by the deadline specified for the prior school year; the schedule gives a specific calendar deadline for the discounted payment in its notice.
Boarding
- Boarding fees are not listed in the school's published fee schedule for the years shown. No boarding charge line item appears in the schedule that was located. Therefore boarding is not applicable in the provided fee schedule.
Other costs and incidental charges
- Uniform: an itemised uniform order list is issued to parents of new students after fees are paid; uniform pricing is not itemised in the public fee schedule text located. - Optional hot lunches: NGN 4,750.00 per day. - Yearbook: NGN 12,000.00 where billed. - Assessments and exam charges: GL/CAT4 assessments, baseline and end‑of‑year exam fees and provisional IGCSE exam charges are listed separately in the schedule (examples include GL/assessment fees NGN 40,000.00 and provisional IGCSE fee NGN 900,000.00 for exam entry; actual exam charges may be confirmed by the exam board in the exam year). - Graduation event or dinner charges are shown where applicable (example NGN 90,000.00). - Sibling discount: applies to tuition only — First sibling 2.5%; Second to third sibling 5%; fourth sibling pays full fees.
Refunds and refundable deposits
- General rule in the schedule: fees paid are not refundable. The caution fee is specified as refundable. Acceptance fee refund is conditional on the school's required notice for withdrawal (acceptance fee will only be refunded if the required notice is given). Where a student leaves without giving the required notice a surcharge of half a term's fee may be applied.
Fee payment options and instructions
- Bank transfer / direct deposit instructions are provided for application and school fee payments (example instruction for application payment: payable to LPS Foundation Collection, FCMB account 0640775099). Parents are asked to include proof or evidence of payment by e‑mail to the school's bursary/admissions contact addresses. Specific card‑payment or online card processing options are not itemised in the located schedule and admission notes; bank transfer instructions and the requirement to submit proof of payment are explicitly shown.
Summary note on currency and totals
- All monetary figures shown are presented in Nigerian Naira (NGN) as listed in the school's published fee schedule and admissions guidance located. Termly and annual totals are itemised in the fee schedule for each year group; parents should refer to the itemised term breakdowns above when calculating total expected costs.
Availability of fee schedule years
- The most detailed publicly located fee schedule available and referenced above lists fees for the 2024/2025 school year and contains the full termly itemisation, joining and ancillary charges, payment instructions and the refund/notice provisions quoted. A separate admissions page provides application payment instructions and additional registration and notice requirements. No later (2025/26 or 2026/27) published fee schedule was located in the searched public materials; the figures above are taken from the latest detailed schedule found.
Academics
Lagos Preparatory & Secondary School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 1 to 16.
Curriculum
The school uses the English National Curriculum as the backbone of its education, with Early Years Foundation Stage delivered in the Nursery and Reception years. The Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1–3 follow the National Curriculum, with three-phase planning and long-, medium-, and short-term plans. The curriculum is delivered through a multi-disciplinary, modular approach and integrates the National Curriculum with extra focus on creativity and independent learning. The school provides inclusive support for pupils with additional needs through Individual Educational Plans. Extra-curricular activities complement the academic program, supporting personal development and values.
Exam Results
In its first IGCSE examination, 100% of students achieved A, A or B grades; Year 6 SATs recorded a 90% pass rate. ABRSM theory examinations achieved 100% pass, and LAMDA examinations yielded 100% distinctions.
Higher Education Progression
The Secondary follows the National Curriculum for England at Key Stage 3 and prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. The curriculum blends English National and Cambridge frameworks to support progression to international higher education and to enable transfer to other British international schools when needed. Careers Education and Guidance supports subject choices and pathways to further study. Graduates have access to global tertiary opportunities through these arrangements.
Gifted and Talented
Enrichment for high-potential learners includes LAMDA examinations with 100% distinctions and ABRSM music theory examinations with 100% pass. Cisco Networking Academy and a broad range of after-school clubs provide additional opportunities for advanced learners.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Counselling is available to support students.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support is provided under the SEND framework.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language is offered.
Mental Wellbeing
Counselling is available to support mental wellbeing.
Safeguarding
Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy is in place.
Admissions
Admissions
1. To register a pupil, the online enquiry form must be filled with the required information. The application fee is N50,000.00 for Nursery; N100,000.00 for Reception and Primary; and N100,000.00 for Secondary, with a temporary discount of N30,000.00. Payment is to be made to LPS Foundation Collection, FCMB 0640775099, and proof of payment must be included to complete the application. Two recent passport photographs, a copy of the birth certificate, and the last school report must accompany the registration. 2. Following confirmation of receipt, invitations for an entrance test are sent, followed by interviews with the child and parents. The registration process may involve gathering additional information during this stage. LPSS will also contact the child's current school directly for an official reference. 3. After the full round of interviews, you will be advised in writing if a place is offered to your child. 4. Once a place has been offered, registration forms must be submitted along with copies of an immunisation card, the international passport information page, and the transfer certificate from the current school. 5. A signed copy of the Parents' acceptance form should be submitted and an invoice for school fees will be sent. Full fees for the first term will then be payable and this would constitute a formal acceptance of your child's place. 6. Thereafter, a full term's notice in writing should you wish to withdraw your child from the school. The acceptance fee will only be refunded if this notice is given; one half term's fees are due in lieu of such notice. 7. Priority for limited places is given to siblings and then to parents who can assure that their child will remain at Lagos Preparatory & Secondary School for at least four years. Do not delay in submitting your application, as demand for places is likely to be high.
FAQs
What age range does Lagos Preparatory & Secondary School serve?
Lagos Preparatory & Secondary School serves students aged 1-16, with approximately 350 students.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school uses the English National Curriculum as the backbone of its education, with Early Years Foundation Stage delivered in the Nursery and Reception years. The Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1–3 follow the National Curriculum, with three-phase planning and long-, medium-, and short-term.
Where is the school located?
36/40 Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Located in Ikoyi, Lagos.
What learning support is available?
SEND; English as an Additional Language
What languages are taught?
The school uses English as the language of instruction, with Primary following the English National Curriculum and Secondary following the British National Curriculum and Cambridge Curriculum. French has always been taught, and Italian, Chinese (Mandarin), and Japanese have been added to the curricu
What are the exam results?
In its first IGCSE examination, 100% of students achieved A*, A or B grades; Year 6 SATs recorded a 90% pass rate. ABRSM theory examinations achieved 100% pass, and LAMDA examinations yielded 100% distinctions.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
The school uses the English National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2. At the end of Year 6, students take the GL CAT4 assessments, with GL baseline and progress assessments and whole‑school teacher assessments. Core academic offerings include Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities, with Fren
How do I apply?
1. To register a pupil, the online enquiry form must be filled with the required information. The application fee is N50,000.00 for Nursery; N100,000.00 for Reception and Primary; and N100,000.00 for Secondary, with a temporary discount of N30,000.00. Payment is to be made to LPS Foundation Collecti
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
Counselling is available to support students.
What are the school facilities like?
LPSS serves learners from 18 months through 16 years+ at 36/40 Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. In Primary, Key Stages 1 and 2, the English National Curriculum is followed. Children continue learning French from Early Years alongside specialist subjects such as Music, Art, PE, Swimming and Home Economics.
What are the school hours?
The school day begins at 8:00 am; a short break around 10:00 am; a longer lunch break just after 12:00 pm; school closes at 2:40 pm with the option of an after school club till 3:45 pm.
What is the school community like?
LPSS has a community of staff, parents and students. The community includes pupils from more than twenty nationalities. The school hosts a calendar of community and cultural events, including New Pare
