International Schools in Nigeria
Compare 10 international schools in Nigeria. Filter by curriculum, fees (average NGN 3,413,500), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 10
- Curricula
- 9
- Average annual fee
- NGN 3,413,500
- Fee range
- NGN 20,000 – 8,600,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (9 schools)
- Average school size
- 652 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- The RiverBank School
- Oldest
- Corona Schools (1955)
- With boarding
- 7
About international schools in Nigeria
Nigeria offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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7 international schools in Lagos
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2 international schools in Abuja
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Curricula
There are 10 international schools in Nigeria covering 9 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (9), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) (6), Cambridge IGCSE (6), Cambridge (Secondary) (4), Montessori Curriculum (2). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Nigeria runs from about NGN 20,000 to NGN 8,600,000, averaging roughly NGN 3,413,500. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Nigeria run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
7 of the 10 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Nigeria we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.