British International School Lagos

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
  • British
  • IGCSE
  • A Level
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About

Co-educational, multi-national school on Victoria Island, Lagos, offering a British-style curriculum to students aged 11 to 18. Serves Nigerian and expatriate families, prepares students for IGCSE and Advanced Level (Cambridge) courses, and offers day and boarding places. Opened in September 2001.

Key facts

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Private International school

Info checked 2026-11-02

  • Curriculum

    British · IGCSE · A Level

  • Ages

    Ages 11–18

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

Nationalities
10
Founded
2001
Selectivity
Moderately selective
Boarding
Yes

Admissions

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Intake
9
Mid-year entry
Possible
Entry process
Entrance test
Scholarships
Yes

Curriculum and academics

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Curricula, explained

  • British curriculum

    Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18

    Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.

  • IGCSE

    Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16

    A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.

  • A Level

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18

    The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Sport

Campus and school life

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Sports

  • Rugby
  • Swimming

After-school activities

  • Sport
  • Cultural activities
  • Creative activities

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Accreditation and memberships

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Accreditations
COBIS
Memberships
COBIS

Location

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1 Landbridge Avenue, Oniru Private Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

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