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Lekki British School
Established in 2000 on a 25-acre campus in Lekki Phase 1, Lekki British School was the first British boarding school in Lagos and takes students from pre-school through Cambridge A-Level across three co-located schools. Estimated day fees run NGN 4-6…
In brief
Founded in 2000 by Dr Abiodun Laja as the first British boarding school in Nigeria, on a 25-acre Lekki Peninsula campus.
Lekki British runs the British curriculum from preschool through Cambridge A Levels, with Pearson Edexcel and Oxford AQA also in the mix at the senior end. The site is unusually large for a Lagos school at 25 acres, and high-school boarding is part of the offer. Class sizes average around 14, and Mr Graham heads the school, with international school leadership experience behind him.
Parent voice is split. Supporters point to small classes, broad curriculum, secure environment, and genuinely well-rounded provision in sport and the arts. Critics raise concerns about facilities maintenance, staff professionalism in places, and dress-code rules that some former students have called out as inconsistently applied. Fees sit at the top end of the Lagos market, so families considering Lekki British should visit, talk to current parents directly, and probe the specific year group their child would be entering.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior School | Annual | $7,000,500 | |
| High School | Annual | $7,000,500 |
Reviews
- Reviews split sharply on what parents are paying for.
- Supporters point to small classes, a recognisable British curriculum and IGCSE/A-level results that parents cite when comparing Lagos options.
- Critics describe a campus that doesn't match the fee tier: rundown classrooms, a swimming pool taken out of service, and basic resource gaps.
- Leadership turnover is a repeated theme. One detailed review counted sixteen principals in a five-year stretch and noted a more recent principal who didn't return after summer.
- A former student flagged unprofessional staff, weak handling of bullying and gender-based dress-code rules; parents in the same pool describe the children themselves as the school's strongest asset.
Head of school
Mr. Graham
Dear Parents and Students, It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Lekki British School, Nigeria’s longest-established British boarding school, as we embark on a new chapter in our history. I am honoured to serve as the Executive Headteacher of LBS. I want to assure you that we are committed to providing a world-class education that empowers our students to reach their full potential. Our approach is built on collaboration, cooperation, and mutual respect among students, parents, and staff. At LBS, we believe in raising the aspirations of all our students and helping them realise their potential both inside and outside the classroom. We encourage our students to take responsibility for their own learning, and we celebrate their successes along the way. Our dedicated team of educators is passionate about delivering a high-quality British education that is tailored to the Nigerian context. We emphasise positivity, and we address challenges with sensitivity and tact. As we move forward, I invite you to join us on this journey of discovery, growth, and excellence. Together, we can achieve great things and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. Thank you for entrusting us with the education and care of your children. I look forward to working with you to make this academic year a successful and fulfilling one. Welcome to Lekki British School! Yours sincerely, Mr. Graham Executive Headteacher
Academic results
- Curriculum IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level
- Accreditation COBIS-affiliated