Chrisland Schools is one of the best known school groups in Lagos, founded in 1977 and now spread across several campuses in the city and beyond, including Victoria Garden City, Opebi, Ladipo Oluwole, Lekki and the Festac area. It teaches a blended British and Nigerian curriculum from the early years to a sixth form college, with Montessori roots in the early stages and Cambridge IGCSE and A Level in the senior years. For families the practical questions are which campus suits them, how the blended curriculum runs and where the fees land, and that is what this profile covers.
Chrisland Schools at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | A blended British and Nigerian curriculum with Montessori roots in the early years, leading to Cambridge IGCSE and A Level and the national examinations |
| Stages | Early years through to sixth form, roughly age one to eighteen, across several campuses. Confirm the stages at your chosen campus with the school |
| Founded | Founded in 1977 in Ikeja |
| Accreditation | A Cambridge International pathway alongside the Nigerian national examinations. Confirm current accreditation, campus registrations and inspection arrangements directly with the school |
| Fee band | Mid to upper band for the Lagos market, varying by campus, stage and boarding status |
| Campus area | Multiple campuses across Lagos, including Victoria Garden City, Opebi, Ladipo Oluwole, Lekki and the Festac area |
Curriculum and academics
Chrisland blends the British curriculum with the Nigerian national system, starting from Montessori influenced early years and building towards Cambridge IGCSE and A Level in the senior school alongside the national examinations. Learning is described as student centred and experiential, with continuous assessment, and the group runs added programmes in reading, creative writing, ICT and leadership across its campuses.
For families the appeal is a well known brand with a recognised international pathway and a choice of locations. Because Chrisland is a group rather than a single school, the exact stages, subjects and facilities differ from campus to campus, so the most important step is to look at the specific site you are considering rather than the group as a whole. Ask which curriculum blend and which examinations that campus offers, and how it handles the move from IGCSE into the sixth form.
The honest way to judge fit is to treat each campus on its own terms. If you want an established Lagos name with British and Nigerian routes and a campus near you, Chrisland is worth shortlisting. Confirm the details at your chosen site, since provision varies, and compare it with the other names on our Lagos hub before deciding.
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Chrisland Schools fees
Chrisland spans the mid to upper band for the city, with fees that vary by campus, by stage and by whether a place is day or boarding. Our Lagos international school fees guide explains how the local market is tiered and where established groups like Chrisland tend to fall within it. Because pricing differs across sites, the published schedule for your specific campus is the only reliable figure to plan against.
Alongside tuition, budget for a one off registration and acceptance fee, a deposit and optional costs such as boarding, meals, transport, uniform and external examination entry. Ask whether sibling arrangements apply, since large groups often run them. Fees tend to rise year on year, so plan for increases across a multi year stay rather than a flat rate.
To see where that leaves you against the rest of the city, our fees guide groups Lagos schools into broad tiers so you can compare Chrisland with the other names in our best international schools in Lagos guide and across the wider fees section. Ask your chosen campus directly about the current term by term schedule.
Admissions
Entry runs from the early years up to the sixth form, with the process and entry points differing by campus. Admission usually involves an entrance assessment suited to the year group and a review of recent school reports, and popular campuses and year groups can fill early.
Confirm your family's eligibility and the current requirements directly with the campus you are considering, since Chrisland is a group and each site manages its own intake. Gather recent school reports and any standardised assessment results, and for older entrants a sense of likely IGCSE or A Level subjects, since these help the school place a child correctly.
Register your interest as soon as your plans are confirmed and ask about assessment dates and start dates for the coming intake at your chosen campus. If you are considering boarding at a site that offers it, ask about the boarding arrangements and pastoral care so you can judge whether it suits your child.
Location and who goes there
Chrisland operates several campuses across Lagos, including Victoria Garden City and Lekki on the island side, and Opebi, Ladipo Oluwole and the Festac area on the mainland, with further sites beyond the city. That spread is the group's practical advantage, since most families can find a campus within a reasonable commute, but it also means facilities and the feel of each site differ, so a visit to your specific campus matters.
The intake is largely Lagos resident families across a wide range of districts, with internationally mobile households choosing the campuses that suit their location. Relocating families considering Chrisland should decide where they intend to live first, then look at the nearest campus rather than the group as a whole.
To see how Chrisland Schools compares with the other schools across the city and where comparable families tend to settle, start from the Lagos city hub and work outward by curriculum, stage and budget.
Chrisland Schools reviews
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum do Chrisland Schools follow?
Chrisland blends the British and Nigerian curricula, with Montessori roots in the early years and Cambridge IGCSE and A Level in the senior school alongside the national examinations. The exact blend varies by campus, so confirm the details at your chosen site.
How much are Chrisland Schools fees?
Chrisland spans the mid to upper band for Lagos, with fees varying by campus, stage and day or boarding status. Budget for annual tuition plus a registration and acceptance fee, a deposit and optional costs such as boarding, meals, transport and examination entry, and confirm the current schedule with your chosen campus.
How many campuses do Chrisland Schools have?
Chrisland operates several campuses across Lagos, including Victoria Garden City, Opebi, Ladipo Oluwole, Lekki and the Festac area, with further sites beyond the city. Because provision differs by site, look at the specific campus you are considering rather than the group as a whole.
When were Chrisland Schools founded?
The first Chrisland School was founded in 1977 in Ikeja. The group has grown into a multi campus network across Lagos and beyond. Confirm the history and registration of your chosen campus directly with the school.
