Lekki British School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$3K - US$5K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 1-18
Students: ~350
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Updated April 2026
In Brief
The right fit for Lekki Phase 1 families who want a small, Cambridge-pathway British school with 25 years of history and class sizes that are well below the Lagos average. Fees are not published online, so budget a call to admissions before you fall in love with the location.
Lekki British School opened in 2000 as the first British boarding school in Lagos, and the 25-year track record matters here. At 350 students across pre-school through Cambridge A-Level, it's deliberately small - average class size is 14, which means teachers know your child in a way that's impossible at Greensprings or AISL. The 99% university progression rate has held consistently, and the Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level pathway is clear and well-established.
The three co-located schools (Pre-School, Junior and High School) sit on a 25-acre Lekki Phase 1 campus that includes a pool, basketball, soccer and tennis facilities, along with fully equipped labs and a music room. The student body skews local - roughly 80% Nigerian, 20% international - which reflects a school that has built its reputation with Lagos families rather than the corporate-package market. COBIS-affiliated status and additional accreditations from ACCA and Microsoft PIL add practical recognition.
Fees are not published and must be requested directly, which adds friction to the initial research. The six-nationality student body is narrower than AISL (46 nationalities) or Greensprings, so if a broad international community is important, ask about the current mix at admissions. The school does not have the brand name that Charterhouse Lagos or BIS carry for families with a CV-driven agenda.
What parents value
- –25 years of operation; 99% university progression; Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level pathway in a single school. Average class size of 14 is the smallest in this Lagos shortlist.
- –25-acre Lekki Phase 1 campus with pool, sports courts, labs and music room. Consistent pastoral focus and a close-knit community - families who visit tend to feel it quickly.
Points of consideration
- –Fees are not listed online - you must contact the school directly. Budget time for that conversation before comparing against schools with published fee schedules.
- –Six nationalities and an 80% Nigerian student body: the community is less internationally diverse than AISL or Greensprings. Confirm the current breakdown at admissions if international peer diversity matters for your family.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-School | 1 | NaN |
| Junior School (Primary) | 5 | NaN |
| Senior School (IGCSE) | 11 | NaN |
| Cambridge A-Level (Advance) | 16 | NaN |
Fees converted from NGN. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Academic Results
| Curriculum | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level |
| Accreditation | COBIS-affiliated |
Key results: Curriculum IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Accreditation COBIS-affiliated.
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
School leadership
Lekki British School has operated since 2000 and maintains a small, close-knit leadership structure. Contact the school for details of the current principal.