Nigeria, Lagos
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Redeemer's International Secondary School (RISS Eden Place) is a Lagos-based international secondary school offering six years of education that blends Nigerian and British Curricula. The campus at 9 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland, Lagos, provides three years of Junior Secondary and three years of Senior Secondary. The program culminates in the Cambridge IGCSE at the end of SS2 and WASSCE/NECO in SS3, with Cambridge Checkpoint embedded in the pathway. Partnerships with local and international institutions enable student exchange, broadening opportunities beyond the classroom. The school emphasizes Christian values alongside disciplined academic development. On-campus learning support includes remedial classes, individual planning, and one-on-one teaching. Facilities support sport and culture, technology use (Microsoft Garage), and student leadership through Prefects and the Students' Representative Council. Notable recognitions include the International School Award 2021-24 and achievements in debate and competitive events, reflecting a strong record of student achievement and engagement.
Redeemer's International Secondary School has 173 pupils, instruction in English.
9 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Junior Secondary School (JSS 1-3) and Senior Secondary School (SSS 1-3) in a six-year program; Nigerian and British curricula; Cambridge I.G.C.S.E. at the end of SS2; Nigerian S.S.C.E. (W.A.S.S.E. and N.E.C.O) in SS3; NECO BECE at end of JSS3.
International secondary school
Learning support is provided for diverse needs, including individual plans, remedial classes, one-on-one teaching and alternative assessments.
Nigeria
Christian; affiliated with The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) via City of David Parish Victoria Island
The school day runs from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Redeemer's International Secondary School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 11 to 16.
The school runs both the Nigerian and British Curricula at all levels. The six-year academic program combines core subjects with electives and extracurricular activities to broaden intellectual capabilities and prepare students as problem solvers. There are three years of Junior Secondary and three years of Senior Secondary; at JSS3, students sit the NECO BECE, Lagos State Basic BECE, and Cambridge Checkpoint. At the end of SS2, students take the Cambridge IGCSE, and in SS3 they sit the Nigerian SSCE (WASSCE) and NECO. The school partners with local and international institutions to facilitate learning through exchange programs.
Alumni have progressed to universities including Harvard University (School of Engineering and Applied Sciences) and the University of Maryland (Magna Cum Laude). Notable examples include Ifedapo Omiwole, a United World College scholarship recipient who is a Harvard SEAS graduate, and Daniel Ogunlowo, a Magna Cum Laude graduate from the University of Maryland now serving as an investment banking analyst.
1. New student admission is open to new students. Birth Certificate, School Testimonial, and Previous School's Academic Report are required for consideration. The documents must be provided as part of the application packet. Admission is based on merit.
2. Application submission: The application is initiated using the Apply Now option. Applicants submit the completed application packet to begin the process. The school uses merit-based evaluation to determine admission.
3. Merit-based outcome: Admission decisions depend on merit. The school continues to process applications while admissions are in progress. Applicants who meet merit criteria are considered for enrollment.
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