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If you're researching international schools in Nigeria offering EYFS, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is EYFS (Early years foundation stage), taught by 18 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 300,000–10,633,761 NGN, with the average sitting around 3,233,794. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like St. Saviours School Ikoyi (opened 1951).
Compare 18 EYFS international schools in Nigeria. Filter by curriculum, fees (average NGN 3,233,794), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Pampers Private School is a day school in Nigeria that welcomes children from 12 months to 11 years. The school operates across two campuses, in Lekki and Surulere, offering a blended curriculum that combines the British and Nigerian systems to international standards. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS/PEYFS) builds a secure base for exploration, creativity and personal development, while Primary Years (ages 5–11) follow the Pampers Primary Curriculum (PPC), a mix of the Cambridge primary framework and Nigerian subjects. PPC covers eight Cambridge subjects—English, Maths, Science, Global Perspectives, Digital Literacy, Music, Art and Design, and Physical Education—plus Social Studies, Yoruba, Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Spelling. The school is known for nurturing curiosity, independent learning and social-emotional growth within a caring environment. Rainbow College provides Post Primary (11–16) pathway. A range of clubs—from ICT and coding to drama, sports, and public speaking—supports holistic development across cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains.
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.
The RiverBank School is a Christian British school in Nigeria for ages 1 to 11. It blends Montessori principles in Nursery with the English National Curriculum, extending to Cambridge Lower Secondary and a two-year Cambridge IGCSE programme for English Language and Literature. The curriculum follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, with Key Stage 3 English including the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint in Year 9. The campus features facilities to support learning from early years through key stage levels, including playground, Swimming Pool, Astro Turf, Library and a Music Room with instruments. The ICT Lab and Science Laboratory (with Chemistry Lab) enable technology and science learning; a language room and ICT resources support digital learning via wowbii, tablets and laptops. Founded in 2009 by Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, it maintains a 12:1 pupil-teacher ratio. Afterschool activities include sports, art, science and technology, with clubs such as Computing/ ICT and Chess.
Located in Lekki, Lagos, Hampton Preparatory School is an independent day school serving children from three months to Year 8. Opened in 2017, it follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and the English National Curriculum, with integrated Nigerian history and culture. Cambridge curriculum underpins learning, with subject specialists in PSHE, English, Science and Music, plus a SEND head to ensure inclusive access through differentiated schemes and bespoke resources. The English curriculum runs from EYFS to Year 8, emphasising speaking, listening, reading and writing, building vocabulary, grammar and a love of literature, with writing embedded across subjects. The Science curriculum extends from EYFS to Year 8, prioritising practical investigations and collaborative enquiry. Mathematics is taught in sets with small class sizes, with opportunities for global maths competitions and gifted programmes for the top 20%, alongside 1:1 remedial support. Facilities include a Modern Library, a Science Laboratory and a Sports Complex; cross-curricular links include a Nigerian history project. Hampton holds Cambridge Assessment Internal Education accreditation and COBIS membership.
Banana Island International School is a purpose-built, co-educational day school delivering the British national curriculum with a foundation in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The age range covers 15 months to 13 years, with Nursery through Key Stage 2 education and a progression from Reception into Year 1 through the end of Key Stage 2. The curriculum emphasizes cross‑curricular topic work, learning outside the classroom, and individual support, guiding a global approach. Accreditations include COBIS and NDNA, signaling alignment with international standards. The school combines a compact, family‑style atmosphere with a broad co‑curricular programme and a holiday summer camp. Facilities include a swimming pool, a multi‑purpose hall, an expansive playground, a sports field, arts and crafts facilities, and a garden. Regular communication with parents is valued, and observations from families are incorporated into each child's education plan to build a fuller picture of development. The school fosters a collaborative, inclusive community.
Nigerian Tulip International College Abuja is a national curriculum for Nursery, Primary and Secondary levels, with the Cambridge curriculum used for Secondary. The Early Years, Primary Years and Secondary Years framework includes English, Mathematics, Basic Sciences and Technology, Computer Studies and Languages such as French, Arabic, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba, along with Religious Knowledge and Civic and Moral Education. Cambridge IGCSE options and related assessments are provided for the senior cycle, while SAT preparation and Olympiad-focused classes support higher-level progress. The college operates within a network that includes multiple branches and boarding options at select campuses. NTIC Abuja provides modern classrooms with interactive smartboards, equipped science laboratories, IT labs, and a library and resource centre. Sports facilities include outdoor football fields and basketball and volleyball courts, plus indoor facilities for table tennis and chess. Language learning, technology and mathematics are reinforced through excursions, guidance services and career development programs today.
The Regent School Abuja comprises The Regent Primary School (ages 2–11) and The Regent Secondary School (ages 11–16), located in Mabushi District, Abuja. It is a British-curriculum school offering both day and boarding options, with EYFS, a British Curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE. In Years 7–8 the school follows an adapted National Curriculum for England and Wales, Year 9 uses Cambridge Checkpoint, and Years 10–11 deliver Cambridge IGCSEs in eight or nine subjects; the Nigerian curriculum is not offered. The community spans 31+ nationalities, providing an international atmosphere while maintaining Nigerian context in campus life. The campus includes a Digital Smart Hub and a Microsoft IT Academy to support modern learning. Outdoor facilities feature a natural grass football field and a multipurpose court. After-school activities are mandatory, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available. Co-curriculars include Model United Nations, Chess, Robotics, Coding, Business Entrepreneurship, Chamber Orchestra, and School Production, among others.
The Regent School Abuja comprises The Regent Primary School (ages 2–11) and The Regent Secondary School (ages 11–16), located in Mabushi District, Abuja. It is a British-curriculum school offering both day and boarding options, with EYFS, a British Curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE. In Years 7–8 the school follows an adapted National Curriculum for England and Wales, Year 9 uses Cambridge Checkpoint, and Years 10–11 deliver Cambridge IGCSEs in eight or nine subjects; the Nigerian curriculum is not offered. The community spans 31+ nationalities, providing an international atmosphere while maintaining Nigerian context in campus life. The campus includes a Digital Smart Hub and a Microsoft IT Academy to support modern learning. Outdoor facilities feature a natural grass football field and a multipurpose court. After-school activities are mandatory, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available. Co-curriculars include Model United Nations, Chess, Robotics, Coding, Business Entrepreneurship, Chamber Orchestra, and School Production, among others.
Premier International School offers a Nigerian curriculum blended with the Cambridge (British) framework and elements of American curricula. In Early Years, it runs the Early Years Foundation Stage and Montessori programs; in Primary, National and Cambridge Primary; and in Secondary, National and Cambridge Curriculum. Students prepare for the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, the West African Senior School Certificate, and the IGCSE, followed by Cambridge AS and A Levels. A digital learning program provides personal laptops for students in Years 7–10. Bilingual education is available with classes in French, German and Mandarin, with DELF Prim and DELF Junior certifications. Founded in 1997, Premier emphasizes academic excellence, discipline and holistic development through athletics, arts and community service. The campus features CCTV in classrooms, an ICT Lab, a library, Art and Languages labs, and extensive sports facilities, plus a sick bay for health care. The campus also hosts cultural events and service projects annually.
Lekki British School is a British international school with boarding facilities located on a 25-acre campus in the Lekki Peninsula, Lagos. Established in September 2000, it comprises Lekki British Pre School, Junior School and High School, delivering education from age 1 to 18 on a single site. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum across divisions, beginning with the EYFS play-based Early Years framework, then the National Curriculum of England and Wales in the Junior School, and Cambridge International IGCSE and A Levels in the Senior School, alongside the Undergraduate Foundation Programme (IDFP) for university preparation. The school also offers UK university pathways and US options via ONCAMPUS/CATS. Facilities include dedicated blocks, a Science Lab, a Prep Room, a School Clinic, a Girls Hostel, outdoor study spaces, and extensive sports facilities including pools, courts, and pitches. A distinctive feature is being the first British Boarding school in Lagos, globally recognized.
Queensland Academy is a Nigerian–British day and boarding school for ages 1 to 16. It offers a blended curriculum that includes EYFS, Montessori, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge Secondary, and Cambridge A Levels, along with a curriculum. The secondary program follows a Nigerian/British IGCSE framework and incorporates Cambridge Checkpoint, WAEC SSCE, and BECE examinations. Founded in 1988 by Mrs. Adenike Lilian Akinyelure, the school began as Queensland Private School and expanded to Lagos campus at 1–5 Ebem-Oha Street, Okota, before evolving into Queensland Academy with a secondary section. The school maintains affiliations with the British Council as an Attached Centre and collaborates with organisations such as Africa Leadership Academy, AISEN, UWC, JAN, AISA, BBI, and APEN. Facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, art and design studios, a library, ICT suites, a food and nutrition lab, and hostels. Sports facilities include a sport ground and a swimming pool, co-curricular activities and excursions.
St. Saviour's School Ikoyi is a British-curriculum, co-educational day school for children aged 4 to 11, delivering Foundation 2 through Year 6. The English National Curriculum is complemented by the International Primary Curriculum, with around 340 pupils and a clear emphasis on independent learning, leadership, and global awareness. The Early Years Foundation Stage lays foundations in English, mathematics, communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, and understanding of the world, while Year 1 builds on that with English, mathematics, computing, humanities, drama, music, French and PSHE. The campus features investments in specialist spaces, including a STEM workshop, a science laboratory and garden, plus a dedicated music and drama room completed in 2025. The campus runs weekly swimming, a broad sports program with an Elite Squad for high performance, and extensive outings and residential visits. An Anglican Christian ethos underpins inclusive community life, governance by COBIS/IAPS/AISEN, and an active Student Leadership culture. The school champions inquiry and global citizenship values.
The school offers the British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Montessori Curriculum curriculums. Founded in 1997.
Located in Lekki, Lagos, Hampton Preparatory School is an independent day school serving children from three months to Year 8. Opened in 2017, it follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and the English National Curriculum, with integrated Nigerian history and culture. Cambridge curriculum underpins learning, with subject specialists in PSHE, English, Science and Music, plus a SEND head to ensure inclusive access through differentiated schemes and bespoke resources. The English curriculum runs from EYFS to Year 8, emphasising speaking, listening, reading and writing, building vocabulary, grammar and a love of literature, with writing embedded across subjects. The Science curriculum extends from EYFS to Year 8, prioritising practical investigations and collaborative enquiry. Mathematics is taught in sets with small class sizes, with opportunities for global maths competitions and gifted programmes for the top 20%, alongside 1:1 remedial support. Facilities include a Modern Library, a Science Laboratory and a Sports Complex; cross-curricular links include a Nigerian history project. Hampton holds Cambridge Assessment Internal Education accreditation and COBIS membership.
Located in Lagos, Avi-Cenna International School is an independent, secular day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 16. Founded in 1989, it honors Avicenna and offers a British-style education from Pre-School to Secondary. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the foundation; Primary follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales and ends with KS2 SATs. The Secondary curriculum covers Years 7–9 (Key Stage 3) and Years 10–11 (Key Stage 4) with Cambridge IGCSE. Languages include French and Arabic. Facilities include safe, purpose-built EYFS spaces with a mini zoo and a learning hub, and classrooms equipped with audiovisual technology. The school runs a broad co-curricular program, including sports, music, drama, arts and crafts, and clubs such as chess, ICT programming, and French Club. Avi-Cenna is internationally diverse, with around 30 nationalities. The school is consistently recognized by Cambridge for strong IGCSE results, underscoring its track record in delivering a global, standards-aligned education.
The Hudson School provides a nurturing, faith-informed learning environment for children aged 1–11 in Nigeria, delivering a British curriculum with local relevance. The Early Years Foundation Stage sits with the English National Curriculum, incorporating Nigerian and African contexts across topics. Core subjects include Mathematics, English, Science, Geography, History, Arts & Design, Music, Design & Technology, Computing, Religious Education, Spanish, Yoruba, PSHE, P.E. and Drama. Reception marks the end of EYFS and introduces formal schooling, with progress tracked through a skills framework and SATs at the end of Key Stage 1. The school uses termly themes, swimming as a life skill, and Taekwondo in Key Stage 2 to support resilience and physical development. Facilities are interactive, and learning is delivered through differentiated instruction. The Hudson School's Trust Council, formed in 2020, seeks to inspire communities to serve and lead with integrity, underpinning lifelong learning. The school emphasizes emotional security, resilience, and a caring staff.
Grange School Lagos is a co-educational boarding school in Ikeja that delivers the Cambridge International Examinations program from early years to IGCSE. The curriculum runs from EYFS (ages 2–4) through Key Stages 3–4, with Year 7 offering 15 subjects taught by specialist teachers and Year 10–11 culminating in IGCSE examinations over two years. A structured pastoral care system supports wellbeing, while a broad co‑curricular programme includes local excursions, an integration weekend for Year 7, and a language immersion trip to Spain for Year 8. The campus features Grange House boarding for 11–16, a Sickbay, a library with a cloud‑based catalogue and digital lending via OverDrive and Sora, and an on‑site learning support team. The ethos is British tradition with Nigerian innovation, with COBIS membership and notable participation in international competitions such as the U13 World School Games 2020 champions. The school emphasizes leadership, languages, and sport through clubs and awards.
Capital Science Academy, Kado, Abuja, offers a diverse international curriculum across Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education. The school results from the merger of Capital Science Academy Kuje (established 2003) and now operates on a single campus at BUA Estate, Kado, providing a safe, secure environment in the heart of the town. It combines the British Curriculum with EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, and an Indian Curriculum to support varied pathways for students worldwide. Secondary students may board, while Early Years and Primary pupils study as day students. The campus features 21st-century ICT-enabled learning with solar power, smart boards, laptops and tablets in classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and dedicated computer labs. CCTV monitors safety and an on-site health service supports wellbeing. The school champions wide sports on a large campus, including soccer, basketball, tennis, athletics and swimming. Houses Churchill, Gandhi, Kennedy and Mandela foster community, leadership and inter-house activities throughout the year. Together.
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