Funtaj International School is a British Curriculum / IPC (International Primary Curriculum) / Montessori Curriculum / French Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE school in Abuja, Nigeria. Annual tuition ranges from $469 to $563 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available. Applications are made using the appropriate form available from Administration.
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About
Funtaj International School is a private international school in Abuja, Nigeria, serving students aged 1 to 17 across three campuses (Asokoro, Gudu, and Kafe). The school offers an internationally enhanced British-style education combining the British Curriculum, IPC, Montessori, French Curriculum, and Cambridge IGCSE, aligned with the Nigerian Curriculum. Notable features include a bilingual Kafe Campus affiliated with the French Institute in Nigeria, Mandarin taught through a partnership with the Chinese Embassy, and a broad co-curricular programme encompassing sports, performing arts, robotics, and student leadership.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual Kafe Campus affiliated with the French Institute in Nigeria; Mandarin offered through a partnership with the Chinese Embassy; combines British Curriculum, IPC, Montessori, French and Cambridge IGCSE aligned with Nigerian Curriculum; broad co-curricular programme including robotics and coding, public speaking, performing and visual arts, and student leadership programs; multi-campus operation across Asokoro, Gudu and Kafe.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary (per term) | NGN 300,000 |
| Secondary (per term) | NGN 300,000 |
| Nursery/Early Years (per term) | NGN 250,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: NGN 750,000 - 900,000. Application fee: $6.
Admissions Process
- 1Start online application; fill the form and upload necessary documents; review before submission; submit. 2. Participate in an interview. 3. Receive the final decision. A standardised entrance test in English and Maths is required. A six-week trial period in the assigned class is mandatory. Student records from previous school must be provided in English.
Admissions Details
If a class is full, admission may be postponed and the applicant placed on a waiting list. Qualified applicants are admitted in order of date of application, subject to the school's priorities.
Boarding Life
Boarding fees cover living in residence, food, house cleaning, house outings, transportation to school events, and travel to all-boarders outings. The residences provide a nurturing, homelike atmosphere.
Boarding is offered at Funtaj International School. The residences are created by students and staff and provide a nurturing, homelike atmosphere. The boarders' schedule includes schoolwork, outdoor education, service activities in the community and special boarding events.
Student Life
The school has a house system used for inter-house competitions; houses compete in events such as inter-house sports, with colors and banners. Blue House won the Inter-House Sports Day.
Day students wear the uniform at all times. Shorts and/or skirts with hems more than 5 cm above the knee are not allowed; clothing with messages or symbols pertaining to violence, alcohol, other drugs or offensive images is not allowed. Small stud piercings may be worn; jewellery other than watches and plain religious items is discouraged. Clothing should be labelled for identification.
Boarding fees cover food. The school has a dining hall on the Kafe Campus.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and careers guidance are delivered through the pastoral system, assemblies and tutor time, house meetings, curriculum study, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Student Demographics
School Background
Private company — Funtaj International School Ltd. Executive Director/Principal is Mrs Funke Ibrahim. Head of School (Asokoro) is Mrs Lesley Nnebedum. Acting Vice President for Finance is Dr. Justina O. Ohai Ezeyim.