US Releases Actual School Fees of American School in Lagos with Registration Fee of 16 Million Naira
- The US State Department disclosed the fees for the American International School of Lagos, with a registration cost of $10,000 (around N16 million)
- Annual tuition ranged from $17,638 (N28mil) for Early Childhood to $32,165 (N51mil) for high school students, with additional special costs
- The AISL's premium investment was said to reflect its globally accredited curriculum, modern facilities, and diverse student community
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The United States State Department has released the official breakdown of school fees for the American International School of Lagos (AISL), which is widely regarded as one of Nigeria's top educational institutions.
The information showed that the school’s fees included a one-time registration fee of $10,000 - approximately 16 million naira, based on current exchange rates.
Source: UGC
This registration fee highlighted the substantial financial commitment required for students enrolling at AISL, which caters to children from the early childhood level to Grade 12 (matric).
The annual tuition fees vary depending on the grade: for early childhood, the annual fee is $17,638 (N28,374,6030), while elementary school (kindergarten to Grade 5) fees are $21,653 (N51,744,478).
The cost increases for older students, with middle school (Grades 6 to 8) charged $28,049 per year, and high school (Grades 9 to 12) students paying an annual fee of $32,165.
In addition to tuition, families are required to pay an annual capital fee of $3,000 and a special assessment fee of $10,486, further adding to the overall cost.
What is American International School of Lagos?
The facility is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school providing a standards-based American and international curriculum, including the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for students in Grades 11 and 12.
The school offers students the opportunity to graduate with both an American High School Diploma and an IB Diploma, preparing them for competitive higher education opportunities worldwide.
AISL serves a diverse student body of over 470 students representing more than 50 nationalities at a state-of-the-art campus in Victoria Island, Lagos, featuring facilities such as science labs, a design and technology lab, a swimming pool, a library, and a recently constructed Innovation and Design Center.
The school has stated that it places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, offering specialist classes in subjects like multimedia, design technology, music, and physical education/health, along with modern languages like French and Spanish.
Source: UGC
AISL is governed by a nine-member board, which includes representatives from the AISL Association, major oil companies such as Shell, ExxonMobil, and Chevron, as well as the US Ambassador’s appointee.
This collaborative governance model ensures alignment with international educational standards and effective management of resources.
Educationist justifies high AISL fees as investments
Meanwhile, Rebecca Ayeni-Jikunu, a certified educationist, shared her views on the high fees at the American International School of Lagos (AISL), stating that they are justified given the value offered.
She told Legit.ng:
"In my opinion, it is certainly a worthwhile investment. If you have the means, I would highly recommend proceeding."
According to her, international schools distinguish themselves through their advanced facilities, comprehensive educational programmes, and rigorous curricula; elements she is well-acquainted with through her experience in the field.
Ayeni-Jikunu explained:
"I believe the school's management has made substantial investments, particularly in elevating the standard of education and strengthening the quality of its teaching staff, with a strong focus on staff welfare, ongoing professional development, and competitive benefit packages."
Furthermore, she pointed out that such schools prioritise inclusive education, ensuring that all learners are supported and actively engaged.
N30m tuition-fee school built in Lagos
Legit.ng earlier reported that Charterhouse Lagos' establishment has attracted the attention of many Nigerians, who learned about the school after it went viral that the school fees were over N30 million.
Located in a once undeveloped swamp in Ogombo, Lagos, Charterhouse Lagos, owned by the Huntington Education Group and its partner owners, is one of the most expensive schools in the country.
Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a certified educationist for this report.
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Source: Legit.ng
