Meadow Hall School
Meadow Hall School is a co educational school in Lekki, Lagos, founded in 2002. It teaches children from Early Years through to Year 11 on an integrated British and Nigerian curriculum, leading to Cambridge IGCSE examinations, with fees in the mid to upper band for Lekki day schools.
Parents researching international schools in Lagos meet the Meadow Hall name quickly once they start looking on the Island, where it has grown into one of the better known British curriculum providers in Lekki. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about Meadow Hall School: its curriculum, fee band, admissions rhythm and campus setting. We are independent and no school pays to be listed, so the aim here is a clear reference for relocating families rather than a prospectus.
At a glance
| Curriculum & exam boards | Integrated British and Nigerian curriculum; Cambridge IGCSE |
|---|---|
| Stages | Infant School (Early Years), Junior School (primary), College (secondary, to Year 11) |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Accreditation | COBIS Patron's Accreditation; member of COBIS, the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Association of Private Educators in Nigeria (APEN) |
| Fee band | Mid to upper (Lekki day) |
| Campus area | Alma Beach Estate, Lekki, Lagos (with an early years presence in Ikoyi) |
Meadow Hall was founded in 2002 by Kehinde Nwani and has expanded from a small early years setting into a full school spanning Infant, Junior and College divisions. It sits on the Lekki side of Lagos, at Alma Beach Estate off the Lekki Epe corridor, which puts it within the residential belt where most professional and expatriate families on the Island now live. That location is part of its appeal, since it avoids the long bridge crossings to the mainland that shape so many Lagos school runs. For wider context on what comparable schools charge, see our guide to international school fees in Lagos.
Curriculum and academics
Meadow Hall follows an integrated approach that blends the English National Curriculum with Nigerian content, rather than running either in isolation. The early years draw on the British Early Years Foundation Stage with Montessori influenced resources, then pupils move through the Junior School into the College, sitting Cambridge IGCSE examinations in Year 11. Because the school teaches both British and Nigerian content, leavers are positioned for international pathways as well as Nigerian university entrance routes. This is closest in shape to a British curriculum education adapted for Nigeria, so families weighing it against IGCSE alternatives in Lekki are comparing like with like. The school does not present itself as a full International Baccalaureate provider, so parents specifically seeking the IB diploma should confirm post 16 options separately.
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Meadow Hall School fees
Meadow Hall School fees fall in the mid to upper band for Lekki day schools. Charges are billed per term across the three term Nigerian academic year, with tuition rising through the stages from the Infant School to the College. Schools on the Island revise their schedules each session, so we do not publish a fixed figure here; request the current schedule directly from the admissions office before you commit. To judge where Meadow Hall sits against other Lekki and mainland options, read our overview of international school fees in Lagos or model a budget with our school fee calculator.
- Registration: one off application fee, normally not refundable
- Deposit: acceptance deposit to confirm a place once offered
- Capital or development levy: charged by many Lekki schools in addition to tuition
- Extras: uniform, transport, examinations and educational trips
Admissions
The main intake is in September, in line with the British and Nigerian academic year. Meadow Hall sets an entrance assessment appropriate to the year group applied for, and places are offered on the basis of available seats and assessment performance rather than payment alone. Demand is strongest at Early Years and at the Year 7 transition into the College, so families relocating to Lagos should register early and ask about occasional places if they are moving mid year. The admissions team can confirm assessment dates, the application fee and the documents required.
Location and who goes there
Meadow Hall sits at Alma Beach Estate in Lekki, within the residential corridor that runs east from Victoria Island along the Lekki Epe Expressway. This is the part of Lagos where a large share of the city's professional Nigerian and expatriate families have settled, so for households based on the Island the commute is manageable by Lagos standards. Traffic still dictates the morning, and most families plan around the school transport options or stagger their own journeys to beat the worst of the Lekki gridlock. A separate early years presence in Ikoyi extends the school's reach for families based closer to the older Island districts.
The pupil community leans towards Nigerian professional families and returning diaspora households who want a British style education close to home, alongside a smaller number of expatriate families posted to Lagos. The school's Christian character and its membership of ACSI shape its ethos, which is worth noting for families choosing on values as much as academics. The overall feel is settled and locally rooted rather than transient, which suits parents expecting to be in Lagos for several years.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Meadow Hall School fees?
Meadow Hall School fees sit in the mid to upper band for Lekki day schools. Tuition is billed per term across three terms, with separate registration and acceptance charges. Confirm the current schedule with the school admissions office.
Is Meadow Hall a good school?
Meadow Hall holds the COBIS Patron's Accreditation and was rated outstanding by the Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance in 2018. We do not publish ratings; parents should visit and read the most recent inspection evidence.
When do Meadow Hall School applications open?
The main intake is in September, in line with the British and Nigerian academic year, with an entrance assessment held earlier. Demand is strongest at Early Years and at the Year 7 transition, so register early.
What curriculum does Meadow Hall follow?
Meadow Hall delivers an integrated British and Nigerian curriculum, blending the English National Curriculum with Nigerian content and leading to Cambridge IGCSE examinations in Year 11.
Where is Meadow Hall School located?
The main campus sits at Alma Beach Estate off the Lekki Epe corridor in Lekki, Lagos, with a separate early years presence in Ikoyi.
If Meadow Hall is on your list, it helps to see it next to the other names families shortlist on the Island. Our roundup of the best international schools in Lagos and the full directory of international schools in Lagos are good next steps before you book visits. Families who also want to weigh diploma options can compare with our shortlist of best IB schools in Lagos.