Lekki British School is a EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) / British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels school in Lagos, Nigeria. Founded in 2000. Annual tuition ranges from $2,500 to $5,000 USD.
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About
Lekki British School is a co-educational British international school with boarding facilities situated on a 25-acre campus in Lekki Peninsula, Lagos, serving students aged 1 to 18. Established in 2000, it is the first British boarding school in Lagos, offering the EYFS framework, the English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, and an Undergraduate Foundation Programme for university preparation. The school provides UK and US university pathways and fosters a multicultural environment with strengths in sport, performing arts, and languages.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
First British boarding school in Lagos; located on a 25-acre campus on the Lekki Peninsula; educates students from age 1 to 18 on a single site; offers UK university pathways and US options via ONCAMPUS/CATS; globally recognised.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: NGN 4,000,000 - 8,000,000. Application fee: $31.
Admissions Process
- 1Obtain application form (NGN 50,000) or complete online form at lekkibritishschool.org. 2. Submit completed application with required documents: academic records, birth certificate, international passport, two passport photographs; Year 7 applicants submit final term report; Years 8-10 also submit a character/behavioural reference letter. 3. Schedule an assessment at a convenient date. 4. Attend a 30-minute interview with the Principal (candidate and parents where possible). 5. Receive provisional offer of admission pending payment of acceptance fee. 6. Pay acceptance fee by the date stated on the offer letter to secure the place. Only the first 60 Year 7 candidates who complete all steps secure a place.
Boarding Life
The school has separate boys' and girls' hostels on campus. Facilities are described as safe, neat and well-ventilated. A School Clinic is also available to support student welfare.
Separate boys' and girls' hostels described as safe, neat and well-ventilated.
Student Life
Uniforms are required across all stages. Uniforms and footwear are regulated; violations incur sanctions such as a 12-hour sanction for inappropriate footwear and parents are informed.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Personal, Social and Emotional Development is a core area of the EYFS curriculum. The school provides a safe, caring environment promoting high self-esteem. When concerns arise, staff involve a counsellor or guidance counsellor to support students. Parents are kept informed about their child's wellbeing and active partnership with parents is encouraged.
A structured Discipline Policy outlines offences and sanctions with referral to a counsellor for student support. Boarding facilities are described as safe, neat and well-ventilated. The EYFS recognises parents as primary educators and encourages partnership to safeguard children's wellbeing. The school reserves the right to review sanctions and involve parents and the principal in decisions, with ongoing communication to monitor student wellbeing.
Student Demographics
School Background
Led by a Chief Executive Officer with a management team.