Lekki British School

Lekki Peninsula, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Pre-School; Junior School; Senior School; Advance Class (including Undergraduate Foundation Programme and Cambridge A Level).

British international school with boarding facilities.

Multicultural environment with representation from various parts of the world.

Lekki British School delivers a British-style curriculum across its divisions. Pre-School uses the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, a play-based program for birth to five years with three prime areas (Communication and Language; Physical Development; Personal, Social and Emotional Development) and four specific areas (Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design). Lekki British Junior School follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, with English, Mathematics, Science, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education, History, Geography, Art and Design and Technology, Religious Education, Music, Personal Development, Social Studies, Health Education and French from Years 1 to 6. Lekki British Senior School offers a broad range of subjects aligned to the English National Curriculum, with Cambridge International pathways and the Undergraduate Foundation Programme (IDFP) for university preparation. Cambridge A Level is offered with subjects including Mathematics, Economics, Physics, History, Chemistry, Sociology, Biology and Business Studies; the IDFP provides a one-year foundation with pathways in Computing, Business and Science. The IDFP also provides access to UK universities and other international institutions, with US pathways via ONCAMPUS/CATS.

Graduates progress to a wide range of universities through Cambridge and IDFP routes. UK universities explicitly listed include Kingston University; University of Hertfordshire; University of Bedfordshire; Edge Hill University; University of Chester; University of Strathclyde; University of Bolton; University of Wolverhampton; University of Sunderland; University of Glamorgan (Glendwr); Middlesex University (UK, Dubai & Mauritius); University of Nottingham; Queen Mary University of London; University of Plymouth; University of Reading; Roehampton University; University of Essex; BPP University; University of Buckingham; Anglia Ruskin University International College; Birmingham City University International College; Brunel University International College; Edinburgh Napier University International College; University of Northampton International College; Plymouth University International College; University of Portsmouth International College; Robert Gordon University International College; Swansea University International College; and US access via ONCAMPUS/CATS.

The school uses a play-based Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Personal, social and emotional development is one of the three prime areas of learning. The environment is safe, friendly, attractive and secure, with respect for every individual at the centre of school life. Learning is monitored through teacher observations with regular consultation with parents to track progress and address concerns. Parents are encouraged to share knowledge about their child's development to support ongoing growth. The Pre-School places emphasis on personal development and the development of social skills as foundations for later learning.

The curriculum emphasizes Personal, Social and Emotional Development as part of the EYFS, supporting emotional wellbeing through secure relationships and positive learning experiences. This focus fosters secure relationships and positive learning experiences. The school provides a safe, caring environment that promotes high self-esteem. When concerns arise, staff involve the counsellor or guidance counselor to support students. Parents are kept informed about their child's well-being and progress. The school encourages active partnership with parents to support well-being.

The Discipline Policy provides a structured framework of offenses and sanctions and includes referral to a counsellor and guidance counselor for student support. Boarding facilities are described as safe, neat and well-ventilated, supporting pupil safety. Parents as Partners emphasizes that the EYFS recognizes parents as primary educators and encourages partnership to safeguard children's wellbeing. The policy notes that the school reserves the right to review sanctions and involve parents and the principal in decisions. The school maintains ongoing communication with parents and staff to monitor student wellbeing.

1. Obtain an application form (N50,000.00) or complete an online form at lekkibritishschool.org. This initiates the admissions process. Ensure the information provided is accurate and complete. The application form is the first step toward securing a place at Lekki British School. 2. Submit completed application with the required documents. Photocopies of academic records from the most recent school are required. For Year 7, provide the final term report; for Years 8–10, provide the final term report and a character/behavioral reference letter from the previous school. Also submit a photocopy of the birth certificate, a photocopy of the international passport, and two recent passport photographs. 3. Decide when convenient to take the assessment and inform the school. The assessment will be scheduled after the application has been reviewed. Applicants should notify the school of their preferred assessment date. The assessment is part of the admissions process. 4. A brief interview of about 30 minutes conducted by the Principal with the candidate and parents in attendance (where possible) is part of the initial assessment. The interview assesses candidate suitability and family context. Where feasible, both the candidate and parents participate in the interview. 5. An offer of provisional admission is made to a successful candidate pending payment of the acceptance fees. The offer remains provisional until the acceptance fees are paid. Once paid, the place is secured for the candidate. 6. The acceptance fees have to be paid by the date indicated on the admission/offer letter in order to secure or guarantee a place. Only the first 60 Year 7 candidates who complete steps 1-6 successfully would secure a place. Payment of the acceptance fees finalizes the admission for those who meet the requirements.