British International School, Lagos
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$17K - US$30K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 11-18
Students: ~225
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Updated April 2026
In Brief
A COBIS-accredited British school on a 30-acre Victoria Island campus with a genuine boarding option - the only one in this Lagos shortlist. Day fees of approximately US$17,000 per year are lower than AISL, and the school has produced some of Nigeria's top Cambridge International achievers.
BIS Lagos opened in 2001 and follows Cambridge and Edexcel pathways from Year 7 through to A-Level (Years 12-13). The 30-acre Oniru Estate campus is spacious by Lagos standards and includes boarding facilities - flexi, weekly and full options from Year 9 onwards. Full boarding runs to approximately US$30,000 per year; day fees are around US$17,000. The student body of around 225 across Years 7-13 keeps class sizes manageable.
COBIS accreditation dates to 2018 and confirms the school meets British international school standards. Students have earned recognition as some of the world's top Cambridge International achievers from Nigeria, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award runs alongside sport including rugby and swimming. The small nationalities spread (10+) means the community skews more British than the AISL or Greensprings mix.
BIS is the right call for families committed to IGCSE and A-Level, particularly those who need or prefer a boarding arrangement. Ask the school for recent A-Level results by subject, current class sizes in Years 12-13, and how the boarding community operates day to day.
What parents value
- –COBIS-accredited British curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level; boarding available from Year 9 (flexi, weekly and full). 30-acre campus on Victoria Island.
- –Duke of Edinburgh Award, rugby and swimming programmes. Produced top Cambridge International achievers from Nigeria; inclusive, welcoming student community.
Points of consideration
- –Full boarding adds significantly to cost (approximately US$30,000 per year versus US$17,000 for day). Ask for a breakdown of what boarding includes.
- –Smaller student body of around 225 means fewer subject combinations at A-Level. Confirm that the subjects your child needs are offered in the current cohort.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Years 7-9 (Day) | 11 | NaN |
| Years 10-11 IGCSE (Day) | 14 | NaN |
| Years 12-13 A-Level (Day) | 16 | NaN |
| Full Boarding (all year groups) | 11 | NaN |
Fees converted from NGN. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | NaN |
Academic Results
| Curriculum | IGCSE, A-Level |
| Accreditation | COBIS |
Key results: Curriculum IGCSE, A-Level, Accreditation COBIS.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
Lagos international schools serve a mix of expatriate and Nigerian families seeking an internationally recognised curriculum. Contact the school for current enrolment and nationality breakdown.
Leadership
Kevin Donnelly
Kevin Donnelly is Principal of British International School Lagos. The school is COBIS-accredited and has operated on its 30-acre Victoria Island campus since 2001.