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Curriculum British Curriculum, Christian Curriculum, Nigerian Curriculum
Introduction
Canterbury International Schools serves learners aged 3 to 16 with a three-curriculum approach: the British Curriculum, the Nigerian Curriculum, and a Christian Curriculum. The school supports students through early years, primary, and lower secondary education, aligning learning experiences with the respective curricular frameworks. The British Curriculum component provides a clear subject structure and progression, while the Nigerian Curriculum ensures exposure to national standards. The Christian Curriculum integrates values-based learning within academic subjects, offering a distinctive educational emphasis. Because three curricula are offered under one school framework, families can seek continuity across key stages without changing schools, and students can benefit from exposure to multiple curricular perspectives within a single community. Canterbury International Schools aims to balance local requirements with an international context, fostering foundational skills, subject knowledge, and a sense of community across a multi-curriculum environment.
Canterbury International Schools has instruction in English.
Fees
Annual tuition at Canterbury International Schools ranges from NGN 453,000 for 2026/27.
Application / Admission fees - A one‑time admission/registration fee is published by directory listings as follows: ₦10,000 for the main school and ₦5,000 for creche/pre‑school in the listings for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Tuition fees (by year group / payment frequency) - The school's published listings and directories report tuition as a termly charge rather than a monthly or annual flat fee; published termly ranges for the school run approximately between ₦151,000 and ₦300,000 per term. These termly figures should be used to calculate annual costs by multiplying by the number of terms billed. - A small number of third‑party summaries include full‑year example totals: an annual figure quoted for a boarding student is ₦3,185,200 and for a day student ₦1,925,200 (this figure represents a reported annual total from an external summary). Use the termly range above to reconcile differences between listings. - No complete, itemised schedule specifying fees per single school year group (for example Nursery, Reception, Years 1–6, Years 7–11, Sixth Form) with exact per‑term or per‑year amounts for each year group was publicly available in the school's published listings at the time of this review. Where directories show only a termly range, that range applies across the school's sections unless otherwise specified.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed termly (parents receive term bills for tuition and associated charges). Parents use the school's online billing/payment portal to retrieve and settle invoices. Exact due dates and penalties for late payment are set on the school's invoices and billing notices.
Boarding fees (where applicable) - The school operates both day and boarding options according to public listings. A third‑party summary reports an example annual boarding total of ₦3,185,200; directories also list the school as offering boarding services but do not publish an itemised boarding fee schedule (room, meals, accommodation deposit, extras). Separate boarding breakdowns (termly boarding component, deposits or boarding‑only charges) were not published in the publicly available listings.
Other costs and recurring / one‑off charges - Common additional charges reported in external school listings and profiles include: uniform, transport/bus fees, examination and registration fees (external exam entries), textbooks or book deposits, activity/trip fees, and snacks/meals where catered lunch is offered. Specific amounts for these items were not published in the publicly accessible listings found.
Refunds and deposits - No detailed public refund policy or definitive schedule for refundable deposits (for example: security deposit, refundable caution) was published in the school listings reviewed. Typical practice among comparable international schools is that admission/acceptance fees are non‑refundable and that any refundable security deposit is refunded at leaving subject to notice and deductions; however, this school's specific refund terms and any conditions tied to deposits were not published in the publicly available material.
Fee payment options and how to pay - The school uses an online billing/payment portal (Edves) for issuing bills and accepting payments through the family invoice interface; parents obtain and pay bills through that portal. The portal is presented as the school's official bill retrieval/payment channel in its school billing page. Exact accepted payment instruments (which card brands, whether domiciliary/foreign‑currency card payments, direct bank transfers or POS/bank deposit details) are supplied on school invoices and the payment portal at the time of billing.
Summary of availability and gaps - Publicly available school listings and directories provide admission fee figures, a termly tuition range, and confirmation that day and boarding options exist, but no complete, itemised 2026/27 fee schedule broken down by every school year group (Nursery → Sixth Form) with per‑term amounts was published in the sources reviewed. The school's online billing portal (Edves) is used for invoicing and payment; detailed line‑by‑line fees, exact payment methods, refunds policy language, and per‑year‑group charges normally appear on the official invoice or the school's formal fee schedule when issued to parents.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Education beyond the classroom includes a VI Form Initiation Programme, a Work Experience Programme, a Mentoring Programme and a Student Union. These activities develop leadership, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills. The IB learner profile fosters learners who are inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective. Sport and physical education promote self-confidence, effort, fair play and teamwork. Achievements are recognised in assemblies and through certificates and public praise.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is a priority from the very beginning. The Early Years follow the English Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. All teachers are native English speakers. An immersion approach to English is provided. There is a high adult-to-child ratio to support small-group work and maximise opportunities to develop spoken English. In the IB Diploma Programme, the language of teaching and learning is English.
Mental Wellbeing
Mentoring Programme and a Student Union provide student support and peer-led activities. The IB learner profile includes caring, open-mindedness, balance and reflection that guide student wellbeing. Sport and arts activities promote self-confidence and a healthy lifestyle. Achievements are recognised in assemblies, encouraging effort and positive self-esteem. Extracurricular activities help students develop leadership, communication and teamwork skills.
FAQs
What age range does Canterbury International Schools serve?
Canterbury International Schools serves students aged 3-16.
What curriculum does the school follow?
Canterbury International Schools serves learners aged 3 to 16 with a three-curriculum approach: the British Curriculum, the Nigerian Curriculum, and a Christian Curriculum. The school supports students through early years, primary, and lower secondary education, aligning learning experiences with.
How much are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition is approximately NGN 453,000.
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
Education beyond the classroom includes a VI Form Initiation Programme, a Work Experience Programme, a Mentoring Programme and a Student Union. These activities develop leadership, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills. The IB learner profile fosters learners who are inquirers.
