Top 10 Most Expensive Schools in Nigeria (2023 )

 

This article bring List of the most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023 there is a popular saying that “if you think education is expensive, try ignorance”. This sentiment is obviously shared by many Nigerian parents who would go out of their way to enroll their kids in so called “expensive” schools where they believe such kids would thrive.

In today’s world, the purpose of education is beyond eradicating ignorance; it’s to provide a solid foundation on which students can build to assess extraordinary opportunities; reach their greatest potential and achieve greatness. However, in Nigeria, most schools do not have the capacity to afford kids these opportunities.

These schools are generally tagged “expensive”. It should be noted that “expensive” is relative and what is expensive to one parent is affordable to another. Many parents however cannot genuinely afford these expensive schools and would rather settle for a less expensive school where they feel their kids would get a semblance of quality education. Nonetheless, it is the desire of every Nigerian parent to give their kids quality education and if possible, enroll their kids in one of these expensive schools. 

If you are a parent in Nigeria and you want to have an idea of some of the most expensive and good schools in Nigeria in 2023, this list will give you a heads up.

Below is a list of some of the most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023 and a reasonable idea of their school fees. Most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023

Please note that this list is in no particular order. 

 

List of Most Expensive Secondary Schools in Nigeria

1. Day Waterman College – 3.7 Million

2. American International School of Lagos – 5.5 Million

3. Lekki British International High School – 4 Million

4. British International School, Lagos – 4.48 Million

5. Grange High School, Lagos – 4.5 Million

6. Meadow Hall Schools, Lagos State – 3 Million

7. American International School, Abuja – 4.3 Million

8. Greensprings School, Lagos State – 3.185 Million

9. Hill Crest School – 2.65 Million

10. Loyola Jesuit School, Abuja – 2.8 Million

Here is the detailed rundown of the most expensive secondary schools in Nigeria:

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1. DAY WATERMAN COLLEGE – 3.7 MILLION

Most of the most prestigious secondary institutions are located in Lagos or Abuja, as you may have seen. Day Waterman College, which is located along the Abeokuta‐ Sagamu expressway in Ogun State, is one of the few exceptions. The teaching environment at the school is world‐class; it is tranquil and serene. Day Waterman College is a modern co‐educational boarding school for children aged 11 to 16. It is designed to provide an exciting learning environment for children aged 11 to 16. The College is located in Asu, Nigeria, near Abeokuta, on 35 acres of natural scenery. 

To support the learning environment, high‐quality facilities and equipment, as well as access to safe leisure areas, have been given. The cost of a child’s tuition and boarding is approximately N3.7 million per year.

 

2. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LAGOS – 5.5 MILLION

The American International School of Lagos ﴾AISL﴿ is one of top foreign owned institutions in Nigeria. The School is physically located behind the government estate, Victoria Island. Currently, the American International School of Lagos is the most expensive secondary school in Nigeria. This private international school educates and instructs students in accordance with the American suggested standard curriculum. 

The school’s curriculum and

academic requirements are closely adhered to in the United States. The American International School of Lagos School fees are likewise paid in dollars, but when converted to naira, they range from 5.5 million to over 5.5 million naira, depending on the exchange rate. International regulating agencies have completely acknowledged and registered the school. Website: www.aisabuja.com

 

3. LEKKI BRITISH INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – 4 MILLION

The Lekki British International High School is another of Lagos’ most costly secondary schools. The school is located at Victoria Arobieke Street, off Admiralty Way, in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, and was founded in the year 2000. Each student’s needs are met by the school. They give everything that is of world grade, as well as a welcoming setting that promotes a healthy balance of study and recreation. The hostels are well‐equipped, with fully air‐conditioned dorms and a well‐equipped common room with cable television, video, and other recreational amenities. Fully air‐conditioned classrooms, internet‐connected desktop computers, well‐ equipped laboratories, and a theater room are among the other amenities. Feeding, school clothes, accommodation, Sunday clothing, and textbooks can cost up to ₦4,000,300 per session.

 

4. BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, LAGOS – 4.48 MILLION

British International School, Lagos is another British international school in Lagos, as well as one of Nigeria’s most expensive secondary schools. The AISL, like the British International School, was founded in September 2001 and pays in dollars. Their school fee is around 4.48 million in Naira. The school setting includes a variety of complex structures such as a music suite, multipurpose hall, computer lab, and swimming pool, among others. The school follows the requirements of the English curriculum. Website: bisnigeria.org

 

5. GRANGE HIGH SCHOOL, LAGOS – 4.5 MILLION

Grange is Lagos’ second most costly secondary school, after AISL. They’re at 6, Harold Shodipo Crescent in Ikeja’s GRA, Lagos state. Grange is a British‐owned school that provides students with a comfortable and congenial environment as well as modern learning tools. This school’s students are treated with the utmost decency, respect, and care. This British‐owned institution charges 4.5 million naira per session.

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6. Meadow Hall Schools, Lagos state – 3 Million

Mrs Kehinde Nwani founded the Meadow Hall Educational Group in 2002. Meadow Hall Group seeks to provide through its subsidiaries opportunities for children to develop in all areas and be able to fully give expression to their unique talents and intelligence, reaching their highest potential. Meadow Hall School is focused on grooming life-long learners and building a learning organisation conversant with the use of 21st Century methodologies and strategies. But don’t lose focus on the saying that high quality comes with a higher price – Meadow Hall fee is as “low” as N3 million. Their Address: Elegushi Beach Road, By the 4th Roundabout, Lagos-Epe Express Rd, Lekki. Website: www.meadowhallschool.org and Website: www.meadowhallschool.org

  

7. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, ABUJA – 4.3 MILLION

The American International School, located at Durumi area in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria is an American-accredited international school that has been open since 1993. It is truly an international school with over 30 nationalities represented in the students’ population. The tuition fee per annum is $20,970.00. Other fees such as Application fee, Capital building fee, Annual development fee, etc, sum up to the grand total above. Only the very rich could afford education in this school, and that clearly explains why they currently have just about 500 students from Pre-School to Grade 12. Their Address: Plot 346 Cadastral Zone B 02, Durumi and Website: www.aisabuja.com

 

8. GREENSPRINGS SCHOOL, LAGOS STATE – 3.185 MILLION

Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt seem to be taking the greater chunk of these expensive schools, but here we come with one of them located in the Northern part of the country, Jos. Hillcrest School is a private, co-educational day school situated in the city of Jos in Nigeria which is a K12th grade International Christian School with an American curriculum.

A significant number of her students come from Nigeria, but a good number come from other countries. The school is owned and operated by eight missions/church organizations. Annually almost all graduates are admitted into North American universities. That’s why it is no doubt patronized by only the elite and rich. Address: 13 Old Bukuru Road. P.O.Box 652, Jos, Plateau, Nigeria. Website: www.hillcrestschool.net

 

9. HILL CREST SCHOOL – 2.65 MILLION

Hillcrest School is without a doubt one of Nigeria’s most expensive secondary schools, with strong religious ties. Surprisingly, it’s in Jos, Nigeria’s northernmost city. The school is run by eight missions and churches, making it a Christian boarding school with students from all around the world. The American Standard Curriculum is also followed. In Nigeria, many residents believe that education is the key to a better life, thus they strive to get the greatest education money can buy.

 

10. LOYOLA JESUIT SCHOOL, ABUJA – 2.8 MILLION

Loyola Jesuit College opened with JS 1 in 1996. It is a full co-educational private boarding school, with teaching and supervision from members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), and specially trained and dedicated lay teachers. The school is located in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria and situated on a 28.5-hectare site in the village of Gidan Mangoro. The school provides an atmosphere conducive to focused learning. They charge as much as N2,800,000 per student. Loyola Jesuit College is one of the most sought-after secondary schools in Nigeria. The school is very selective when it comes to admitting new students, making it difficult for many people to school there. For LJC, we’ll say, it’s not only about the cost, but the much cherished quality education is also certain. Address: Karu-Karshi Road, Gidan Mangoro, Abuja. Website: www.loyolajesuit.org.

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