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Chrisland Schools
Multi-campus group (Lekki, Idimu, VGC, Opebi). British/Nigerian pathways. ₦1.95-3.6M/year.
Curriculum
British
Fees, annual
NGN 1.4m–5.5m
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
~5,000
Founded
1977
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery & Primary (per session) | 4 | $1,425,000 |
| High School Day (per session) | 11 | $2,850,000 |
| High School Boarding (per session) | 11 | $5,550,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Registration/Admission fee (non-refundable) | $15,000 | |
| Development levy (annual) | $35,000 |
Reviews
- Public conversation about Chrisland is dominated by the April 2022 World School Games incident in Dubai, in which a 10-year-old pupil's mother alleged her daughter was drugged and raped by male pupils, with footage shared on social media.
- The Lagos State Government temporarily shut Chrisland's schools and opened an investigation; the school described the events as sexual misconduct in a Truth or Dare game.
- Coverage and online discussion link the 2022 incident to a prior public dispute with actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie over alleged bullying, framing safeguarding as a recurring concern.
- Outside the controversies, parent comment is more standard: an internationally accredited Nigerian group with a long history (founded 1977), British curriculum delivery, and reputational ties to upper-middle-class Lagos families.
- One ex-student commenting on UFC fighter Israel Adesanya's background describes Chrisland as a good school where British English was taught, indicating the school still draws routine positive comment from former pupils.
- Independent academic-quality reviews are sparse; signal skews to news coverage, not parent accounts.
Considerations
- Safeguarding and crisis response. Sustained public criticism of how the school handled the 2022 Dubai abuse allegations and earlier bullying claims.
- Brand and accreditation. Long-standing private group with multiple Lagos and Abuja campuses, internationally accredited British curriculum delivery.
- Former pupil sentiment. Reddit references from alumni networks describe a respectable schooling experience tied to upper-middle-class Lagos.
- Independent parent review pool. Little qualitative parent feedback on directory sites or community discussions; signal is news-driven.
Leadership
Mrs Ibironke Adeyemi
Mrs Ibironke Adeyemi has been instrumental in elevating the standards of Chrisland Schools, focusing on infrastructure development, health services, technology integration, and modernizing the academic curriculum. She was appointed CEO in 2006 and has overseen significant growth in student population and facilities.
Accreditations
- COBIS Patron's Accreditation and Compliance 01
- National Council for Private School Accreditation 02
Academic results
- Best 2023 WAEC Candidate in Lagos State Mbaraonye Ncheta Evans
- Second Overall Best in 2025 BECE Daniella Michael