List of The Most Expensive Primary Schools in Lagos
- Lagos parents invest heavily in quality primary education, with fees reaching up to N38.7 million annually
- The article lists 13 of the most expensive primary schools in Lagos State, highlighting their fees and educational offerings
- International schools dominate the list, offering diverse curricula from British to American and French educational systems
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide
Lagos State - Getting quality education is not cheap, and for parents who want nothing but the best for their children, they pay big for it.
Primary education is believed to give children the best possible start in their academic journey and career.
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In line with the above, many parents enroll their children in schools that offer quality education to international standards.
Most expensive primary schools in Lagos
In this article, Legit.ng compiled the list of the 13 most expensive primary schools in Lagos State, according to Nairametrics.
13. Corona School, Ikoyi – N3 million
Corona School Ikoyi offers a structured curriculum that blends the Nigerian and British systems.
Tuition is estimated at N3 million per year, excluding additional costs such as uniforms, extracurricular activities, and other fees.
12. Christland School Opebi- N3.1 million
Corona School Ikoyi focuses on building strong literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills from an early stage.
Tuition for Corona School Ikoyi is estimated at N3 million per year, excluding additional costs such as uniforms, extracurricular activities, and other fees.
11. Greensprings School –N4.5 million
Greensprings School is a leading British international school that focuses on building strong foundations in reading, communication, and problem-solving during the early years.
Tuition is estimated at around N3 million – N4.5 million per year, depending on the class.
10. Avi-Cenna International School -N4.5 million
Avi-Cenna International School is located in GRA, the Ikeja area of Lagos
The co-educational British curriculum serves both Nigerian and expatriate families.
Annual tuition at Avi-Cenna International School is estimated at about N3.3 million, with fees reaching around N4.5 million depending on the class, excluding additional costs.
9. Meadow Hall Junior School
Meadow Hall Junior School is a co-educational primary school located in Lekki, Lagos State.
Tuition is N3.8 million to N4.3 million annually for returning students, depending on the year group, excluding additional costs. For new students, fees are about N4.4 to N4.9 million depending on the class.
8. Grange School- N5million
Grange School Lagos is a long-established British international school located in GRA, Ikeja.
Tuition with annual fees for primary pupils ranges from N2.9 million for Years 1 and 2, N4 million for Years 3 to 5, and N4.3 million for Year 6, while new students pay up to N5 million (additional fees inclusive).
7. British International Junior School, Lagos- N8 million
British International Junior School, Ikoyi, offers a British-style education tailored to early years and primary pupils.
Tuition is N7.09 million per year for Year 4, excluding lunch and additional fees, bringing the total to approximately N8.69 million annually.
For Year 2, tuition is about N6.47 million excluding extras, and about N8.07 million inclusive of additional costs.
6. St. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi – N10.6million
St. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, is known for delivering a British-style education.
Tuition is approximately N3,544,587 per term, bringing the total annual fee to about N10.6 million.
5. Lycée Français Louis Pasteur- N11.9 million
Lycée Français Louis Pasteur is a French international school located in Victoria Island.
French is the primary language of instruction, with English taught as a core subject, while German, Spanish, and Arabic are offered as options.
Tuition for primary school (Years 1–6) is €7,525 per year.
4. Abraham Lincoln American Academy-N14.5 million
Abraham Lincoln American Academy is located on Victoria Island, Lagos State.
The school offers an American-style education to children at the foundational and early learning stages.
Tuition is around $10,500 annually for Grades 6–8, with a non-refundable application fee of $100.
3. Netherlands International School Lagos- N15.9 million
The Netherlands International School is located in Ikoyi, Lagos.
It is a multicultural primary school with roots in Dutch international education.
Tuition fee is €10,000 annually with a one-time enrolment fee of €5,000.
The school also has a provision for naira fee of N3 million.
2. Charterhouse Lagos- N23 million
Charterhouse Lagos is located on Ogombo Road in Ajah. It is the first British independent school in West Africa.
The tuition fees for Year 1 are N23,000,000 year5 N26,000,000 per annum.
In addition to tuition, full boarding costs N7 million per annum. An application fee of N2 million, which is non-refundable, is also required.
1. American International School of Lagos- N38.7 million
American International School of Lagos is located in Victoria Island,
Tuition is $21,700 annually for Primary 1 and around $28,000 for Primary 3, subject to review in the next academic session.
The school also charges an application fee of $150.
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Primary/Secondary schools that charge over ₦10 Million
Recall that foreign-owned primary and secondary schools in Lagos state are gaining ground and patronage from residents.
The proliferation of foreign-owned schools in the commercial city of Nigeria is linked to the premium quality of education they offer.
In this article, Legit.ng lists the three foreign-owned schools in Lagos state that charge over N10 million as tuition fees.
25 most expensive secondary schools in Nigeria
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that good quality education goes beyond good grades. It lays a solid foundation for a child's future and helps them to attain their potential in life.
The most expensive secondary schools in Nigeria are known for offering world-class education. The reality is that not too many people in the country can afford to take their children to these institutions.
We interviewed a representative from one of these schools to gain insights into the factors and reasons contributing to their institution's high fees.
Source: Legit.ng
