Lead British International School

LBIS operates three campuses in Nigeria: Abuja, Ibadan and Osogbo. The Abuja campus is at Aliyu Mustdafa Street, Off Wole Soyinka Avenue, Opp Trafford Hotel, 2nd Avenue, Gwarinpa, Abuja. The Ibadan campus is at Plot 5, 7 & 8 Akinola Maja Street, Jericho, Ibadan. The Osogbo campus is at Plot B11A Block II, Oroki Industrial Estate, Off Western Bye Pass, Osogbo, Osun State.

Early Years (2-18 Months); Primary (Year 1-6); Secondary (Year 7-12)

Co-educational international school with day and boarding facilities

Nigeria

7:30am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Early Years combines the British Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum with Nigerian content, covering six areas of learning: Communication, Language & Literacy; Problem Solving, Reading & Numeracy; Physical Development; Creative Development; Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Knowledge and Understanding of the World. Primary is based on the English National Curriculum but modified to fit local circumstances, delivering a British-Nigerian integrated education to prepare global citizens. Subjects include English Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, History, Geography, ICT, French, a Nigerian Language (Hausa, Yoruba or Igbo), CRS or IRS, Personal, Social and Health Education, Art and Music. The Secondary Section serves students aged 10-17 in a modern learning environment designed to support transition into Nigerian or foreign higher education, with ICT, science and other facilities. The Pre-U International Foundation Year prepares entry to more than 50 universities worldwide; it includes A-Levels for entry to world-class universities such as Cambridge and Harvard, and a Nigerian university foundation programme as an alternative. Lead British International School offers day and boarding for students from Year 4 and above and has facilities to support extensive learning.

LBIS reports WAEC and NECO SSCE results with year-on-year improvements. In 2019, 91.1% of WAEC subjects were graded A-C and 86% of NECO SSCE were A-C. The school notes that most students have progressed to higher education at universities across Nigeria, the UK and Canada, including Manchester University, Nile University, Covenant University, University of Toronto, Afe-Babalola University, Baze University, Kent University, University of Calgary, Oxford 6th Form College and Lancashire University.

Most graduates have progressed to higher education at universities across Nigeria, the UK and Canada, including Manchester University, Nile University, Covenant University, University of Toronto, Afe-Babalola University, Baze University, Kent University, University of Calgary, Oxford 6th Form College and Lancashire University.

LBIS supports social and emotional development through a leadership-focused ethos and a code of conduct that promotes respectful behaviour. The school takes a serious stand against bullying and operates a student Code of Conduct to guide behaviour. Disciplinary approaches are corrective rather than punitive to support positive growth. Professional teachers help students discover their talents and apply learning to real-life situations, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving. The mission Developing Future Leaders guides students to become responsible, knowledgeable high achievers and leaders for today and tomorrow. The school maintains open channels with parents to discuss issues affecting their child and supports happiness and wellbeing.

The school has a Special Education Needs Department with professional teachers that cater for students with Autism, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Rett Syndrome.

The school has uniform security officers and police stationed outside and around the school to ensure the safety of students, staff and visitors. The happiness and wellbeing of all students is the utmost priority, and the school provides a well-equipped sick bay with experienced nurses and has a partnership with private and public health facilities near the premises. Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact the school to discuss issues affecting their child, in keeping with an open door approach to safeguarding.

1. Submit the application for the appropriate year group and pay the 10,000 Naira application fee. Application forms cost 10,000 Naira and can be purchased from the Front Desk or downloaded from LBIS admissions materials. The age requirement for entry must be met by 31 August in the entry year for the relevant year group (Crèche 0-1, Topaz 1-2, Emerald 2-3, Diamond 3-4, Gold 4-5). The child will be considered for the corresponding entrance assessment after submission.
2. Early Years Entrance Assessment: All Early Years applicants must come to school for a day-long assessment on-site. Candidates should bring lunch and snacks for the day. The assessment is for entry to Early Years, covering age groups 0-5 (Crèche to Gold). Successful completion leads to the next stage of the admissions process.
3. Primary Admission Procedure: Applications require a 10,000 Naira fee and the child must meet the age requirements for the intended Year Group. The Primary Entrance Assessment lasts 3 hours and tests English and Mathematics according to the class being sought. Entrance exams are scheduled in Abuja in March, April, and May, with additional testing sessions offered if space allows. The School reserves the right not to admit a child even if they pass the entrance exams.