Nigeria, Abuja
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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.
Lead British International School offers British and Nigerian education for students aged 0 to 16, with day and boarding options from Year 4. The school delivers a British Curriculum framework supplemented by IPC Cambridge pathways, including IGCSE at secondary and a Pre-U Foundation Year for access to universities. In Early Years, the curriculum combines the British Early Years Foundation Stage with Nigerian content across six areas of learning. Primary follows the English National Curriculum adapted to local circumstances for a British-Nigerian integrated education. The Secondary section serves learners aged 10 to 17 with facilities to support science and ICT, preparing for BECE, IGCSE, WAEC, NECO and SAT (optional). LBIS operates Abuja, Ibadan and Osogbo campuses across Nigeria. Facilities include air-conditioned classrooms, a well-resourced library, modern science laboratories, an ICT suite, a music/recording studio, a Visual Art Studio, boarding for boys and girls, a multipurpose hall, sports pitches and ample grounds.