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Nigeria, Lagos
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Marymount School, Lekki was conceived in 2007 as a Montessori based preschool and nursery in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. It was founded by Mrs. Olajumoke Dare in partnership with her sister, Dr. Adeola Owodunni. The school later expanded to offer nursery and primary education, incorporating both British and Nigerian curricula. In 2012, an Indian Curriculum Section was introduced in collaboration with Mrs. Kavita Chellaram to serve the expatriate Indian community in Lagos. After seven years as a preschool and nursery, the school began admitting primary pupils in September 2014.
Marymount School, Lekki is a happy, safe, and welcoming close-knit community where all are respected, encouraged, and supported to reach their full potential. The school emphasizes a child-centered, interactive learning approach and a warm cooperation between parents and teachers. The school includes Nigerian and Indian sections and welcomes pupils from diverse backgrounds to learn together. The mission focuses on developing the mind and character of each child.
Marymount School, Lekki is a Lagos-based campus serving children aged 2 to 11. It offers a blend of British and Nigerian curricula, with a Nigerian Section and an International Section, and an Indian Curriculum Section for expatriate families. The school opened in 2007 as a Montessori-based preschool and nursery in Lekki Phase 1 and later expanded to nursery and primary education. In 2012, the Indian Curriculum Section was introduced in collaboration with Mrs. Kavita Chellaram to serve the expatriate Indian community in Lagos. In September 2014, Marymount began admitting primary pupils. The Indian CBSE section follows the CBSE framework, while the Nigerian and International Sections provide alternative curricular tracks. A cultural and language focus accompanies the CBSE pathway. The school also runs an enriched after-school program to extend learning beyond classroom hours. Marymount's structure supports families seeking a locally relevant yet internationally oriented early education in Lagos today and globally.
