Atlantic Hall is a private, coeducational boarding secondary school on the eastern edge of Lagos State, founded in 1989 and one of the better known boarding options among the Lagos international schools. Unlike the day schools clustered on Victoria Island and in Lekki, Atlantic Hall is a residential school where pupils live in houses with resident house staff, which shapes both its routine and its catchment. It draws families from across Nigeria and the diaspora who want a full boarding education close to home.
This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee position, the admissions route and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus. For the wider context of how Lagos schools compare, see our complete guide to international schools in Lagos.
Atlantic Hall at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Nigerian curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and the WASSCE (WAEC) |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Secondary, boarding (ages roughly 11 to 18) |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Accreditation | Cambridge International examination centre; confirm wider accreditation directly with the school |
| Fee band | Upper tier for Lagos secondary, boarding included (see fees guide) |
| Campus area | Poka, Epe, eastern Lagos State |
Curriculum and academics
Atlantic Hall runs a dual qualification secondary programme. Through the junior and senior secondary years it teaches the Nigerian curriculum, and it layers the British curriculum through Cambridge IGCSE, sat in the SS2 year. Pupils then take the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, run by WAEC, in their final year. The combination gives leavers both a recognised Nigerian school leaving certificate and the internationally portable IGCSE, which broadens their options for sixth form and university entry at home and abroad.
As a boarding school the academic day extends into structured prep and a wide co curricular programme, with sport, arts and leadership activities built into residential life. Families weighing a British style examination route against the IB can compare the city's Diploma providers in our Lagos IB schools hub, though Atlantic Hall itself follows the Cambridge and WAEC pathway rather than the IB.
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Atlantic Hall fees
Because Atlantic Hall is a boarding school, its charges combine tuition with accommodation and meals, which places it among the higher Lagos secondary options. Our Lagos school fees guide maps how boarding adds to a headline tuition figure across the city. We do not republish a precise figure here because schedules change each term, so confirm the current rate with the school before you budget.
Plan for the costs that sit above tuition and boarding. Expect a registration or application charge, a refundable deposit on acceptance, uniform and kit, examination entry fees in the IGCSE and WASSCE years, and travel between home and Epe at the start and end of each term. A boarding place carries a meaningful total cost of attendance once these are added.
Admissions and intake
Atlantic Hall admits mainly into its first secondary year, with the principal intake aligned to the September academic year. Entry is by assessment, and the school looks at prior school reports alongside its own entrance process. Boarding capacity is limited, so the school encourages early application.
Applicants typically supply recent school reports, birth or passport documentation and references, and may be asked to sit or attend an assessment. Mid year places at other year groups depend on availability. Confirm the current application window, assessment format and any registration deadlines directly with the school.
Location and who goes there
Atlantic Hall sits on a large campus in Poka, Epe, on the eastern outskirts of Lagos State, roughly 70 kilometres from the central island districts. The distance is deliberate. As a full boarding school it draws pupils from across Lagos, from other Nigerian states and from Nigerian families abroad who want their children educated at home in a residential setting. Day to day life centres on the campus rather than a city neighbourhood, so weekend and exeat logistics matter more than a daily commute.
For the wider picture of how boarding and day schools sit across Lagos, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Lagos schools hub.
Atlantic Hall reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Atlantic Hall fees?
As a boarding secondary school Atlantic Hall carries boarding and tuition charges that place it among the higher Lagos secondary options. Schedules change each term, so confirm the current rate with the school and budget separately for registration, a deposit, uniform, examination entry and extras.
Is Atlantic Hall a good school?
Atlantic Hall is a long established coeducational boarding school founded in 1989, running a British style Cambridge IGCSE programme alongside the Nigerian curriculum and the WASSCE. Suitability depends on whether full boarding in Epe and a dual qualification route suit your family. Confirm current examination results and accreditation with the school.
What curriculum does Atlantic Hall follow?
Atlantic Hall combines the Nigerian curriculum with the British Cambridge IGCSE. Students sit the IGCSE in the SS2 year and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, run by WAEC, in their final year.
When do Atlantic Hall applications open?
Atlantic Hall admits to its first secondary year through an entrance assessment, with the main intake aligned to the September academic year. Apply well ahead because boarding places are limited. Confirm the current application window with the school.
Where is Atlantic Hall located?
Atlantic Hall sits on a large campus in Poka, Epe, on the eastern outskirts of Lagos State, roughly 70 kilometres from central Lagos, which suits its role as a full boarding school.
