Bambini Montessori School is a private nursery and primary school in Ikeja, established in 2004 and one of the mainland Montessori options families consider among the Lagos international schools. Rather than competing with the large island campuses, it offers an early years and primary education close to home for families based on the mainland. Its name, Italian for children, reflects the Montessori roots of its youngest classes.
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. Because details for smaller early years schools change often, treat the description below as a starting point and confirm specifics directly with the school.
Bambini Montessori School at a glance
| Curriculum and approach | Montessori method and the Early Years Foundation Stage in nursery; British and Nigerian curriculum in primary |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Nursery and primary (from age 2) |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Accreditation | Not published; confirm approvals and Montessori affiliations with the school |
| Fee band | Below the premium island tier (see Lagos fees guide) |
| Campus area | Ikeja, Lagos mainland |
Curriculum and academics
Bambini Montessori builds its youngest classes on the Montessori method, the child led, prepared environment approach that lets children work through concrete materials at their own pace. It pairs this with the Early Years Foundation Stage, the English framework for nursery education, which gives parents a recognisable structure for early learning. As children move into the primary school the programme shifts towards a blend of the British and Nigerian curriculum, taught in English, to give a culturally grounded primary education.
This kind of Montessori start can suit families who want a calmer, more individualised entry into school before a more conventional primary stage. Families comparing Montessori provision across the city can use our Lagos Montessori schools hub to see where it sits alongside other early years and primary options.
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Bambini Montessori School fees
As a mainland nursery and primary school, Bambini Montessori sits well below the premium island internationals. Our Lagos school fees guide shows how early years and primary places at mainland schools are generally more accessible than senior places at the large island campuses. Fees rise with age across the nursery and primary years. We do not republish a precise figure here because schedules change each year, so confirm the current rate with the school before you budget.
Plan for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect a registration or application charge, uniform, and the learning materials that Montessori classrooms rely on. For nursery families, also check whether wraparound or extended day care carries an additional charge.
Admissions and intake
Bambini Montessori admits into its nursery and primary classes subject to availability, with the main intake aligned to the September academic year. Nursery places at the youngest ages are usually the most in demand, so families are encouraged to apply early and join a waiting list where one exists.
For an early years school, admission is typically informal, based on a visit, a short settling assessment and basic documentation such as birth records and immunisation details. Confirm the current application window, any registration deadline and the documents required directly with the school.
Location and who goes there
The school is in Ikeja on the Lagos mainland, which keeps it within easy reach of families living and working around the Ikeja area rather than across the bridges on Victoria Island or in Lekki. As an early years and primary school its community is largely local, with Nigerian families and some internationally minded households choosing it for the Montessori start and the British framework in primary.
For the wider picture of how nursery, primary and all through schools sit across the city, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Lagos schools hub.
Bambini Montessori School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Bambini Montessori School fees?
As a Lagos mainland nursery and primary school, Bambini Montessori sits well below the premium island internationals. Early years and primary fees rise with age, and schedules change each year, so confirm the current rate with the school and budget separately for registration, uniform and materials.
Is Bambini Montessori School a good school?
Bambini Montessori is an established Ikeja nursery and primary school dating from 2004, blending the Montessori method in the early years with a British and Nigerian curriculum in primary. Suitability depends on whether a Montessori early years approach and a mainland location fit your family. Confirm current details with the school.
What curriculum does Bambini Montessori School follow?
Bambini Montessori blends the Montessori method and the Early Years Foundation Stage in the nursery years, then a mix of the British and Nigerian curriculum in the primary school, taught in English.
When do Bambini Montessori School applications open?
Bambini Montessori admits into its nursery and primary classes subject to availability, with the main intake aligned to the September academic year. Apply early for nursery places and confirm the current window directly with the school.
Where is Bambini Montessori School located?
Bambini Montessori is in Ikeja on the Lagos mainland, which suits families based around Ikeja and the surrounding mainland districts rather than the islands.
