Avi-Cenna International School is a British Curriculum / EYFS / Cambridge IGCSE school in Lagos, Nigeria. Founded in 1989. Annual tuition ranges from $1,563 to $1,563 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Academic scholarships are available for students demonstrating exceptional academic ability and potential. Following a scholarship examination, suitable candidates are invited to interview prior to awards. Scholarships range from 50% to 100% of tuition fees. Up to 10 scholarships are awarded each year for entry into Secondary School; applications are available from the school or its website.
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About
Avi-Cenna International School is an independent, secular co-educational day and boarding school in Lagos, Nigeria, serving approximately 365 students aged 2 to 16 from around 30 nationalities. Founded in 1989, the school follows the British National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through to Cambridge IGCSE at Key Stage 4, with French and Arabic language provision. The school is consistently recognised by Cambridge International Examinations for strong IGCSE performance and offers a broad co-curricular programme including sports, music, drama, arts and crafts, and various academic clubs.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Avi-Cenna honours the legacy of Avicenna through a rigorous British-style education from Pre-School to Cambridge IGCSE. The school is internationally diverse with approximately 30 nationalities represented, is consistently recognised by Cambridge as a top IGCSE performer, and offers a broad co-curricular programme alongside purpose-built EYFS facilities including a mini zoo and learning hub.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: NGN 2,500,000. Application fee: $31.
Admissions Process
- 1Obtain the Admission Form (cost ₦50,000, payable via POS, bank transfer, or direct deposit; bank slip submitted to Registrar). 2. Submit completed forms and documents to the Registrar, including 1 passport photograph, birth certificate copy, passport information page copy, and academic transcript or last three school reports. 3. Sit for an entrance examination to assess academic level and guide year-group placement. 4. Successful applicants are invited to an interview with the Principal. 5. An offer of a place is made if criteria are met; a deposit is required to reserve the place. 6. Final year-group placement is based on age and readiness; the school does not place students in a year group above their age.
Boarding Life
The school provides day and boarding options. A Head of Boarding oversees the boarding programme alongside house-parents and academic staff, organising supervised activities and homework. Boarders have access to all school resources and facilities. Specific room types and gender separation arrangements are not detailed publicly.
The school offers day and boarding options. A Head of Boarding oversees boarding and works with house-parents and academic staff to organise supervised activities and homework. Boarders have access to all school resources and facilities.
Student Life
There is a house system; polo shirts for PE and co-curricular activities are in house colours.
A formal uniform is required. Boys wear a black blazer with the school badge, white cotton shirt, black trousers, plain black belt, plain black leather shoes, and a tie, with an optional V-neck sweater. Girls wear a black blazer with the school badge, white shirt, black trousers or knee-length skirt, plain black shoes, a tie, and a watch, with one pair of small stud earrings permitted.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Personal well-being is a stated school value. Individuality and leadership opportunities are promoted to support confidence and emotional well-being. The school fosters a warm atmosphere built on trust and mutual respect, and encourages participation and achievement of personal best to raise self-esteem.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the security and welfare of children; all staff are expected to share this commitment.
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent school. Leadership includes Founder Darwish Foudeh and Principal Paul Olubajo.