In Nigeria today, parents want the best for their kids, and a good education is key. In places like Lagos, some schools offer strong academics, great teachers, and global curricula to help children succeed, but at a high cost.
While some parents enroll their children in high-standard education for the quality, others do it to build social connections. Most of these schools prepare students exceptionally well for universities in the UK, US, Europe, or Nigeria, with many offering IGCSE, IB, A-Levels, or national exams.
All of these come at high prices, some higher than others. Here is a list of the most expensive primary schools in Lagos, according to the student fees published on their websites 
1. American International School of Lagos (AISL)
AISL is a vibrant, private, non-profit international school located on Victoria Island. The school warmly welcomes pupils from Early Childhood all the way through Grade 12. It is led by the board president, Nada Beylouny.
Tuition Fees
For the 2025/2026 session, AISL fees for Primary (Elementary) published on the school’s website are generally in the range of $21,000 to $24,000. Note that AISL typically bills in USD, and the Naira equivalent changes daily. The application fee for admission is $150 (approx. ₦204,402).
2. Charterhouse Lagos
As part of the prestigious global Charterhouse network with over 400 years of rich heritage, this school brings world-class British education to Lagos. It is a stunning British international school located in Ajah. Charterhouse Lagos is headed by Gordon Zhao, who is the Executive Chairman of Huntington Education Group (which founded the school).
Tuition Fees
The “Founding Student” rates that were publicized during their 2024/2025 launch were between ₦23m and ₦26m. However, for the current 2025/2026 session, fees for older years (Year 7+) have risen to over ₦31m. The school also offers optional boarding facilities and costs ₦7,000,000 per year. To apply, you need to pay a non-refundable application fee of ₦2,000,000.
3. Abraham Lincoln American Academy
A private international school on Victoria Island, it offers an American-style education from the Early Years to Middle School. Emmanuela Imansuangbon is the president of Abraham Lincoln American Academy.
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Tuition Fees
- Grades 6–8: ~$10,500 per year (approx. ₦14.31 million)
- Application Fee: $100 (approx. ₦136,237, non-refundable)
4. Lycée Français Louis Pasteur (LFLP)
LFLP is a historic French international school founded in 1958, offering a French curriculum with multilingual options. According to Nairametrics, Guillaume Niarfeix leads the Association Française du Nigeria, which founded Lycée Français Louis Pasteur.
Tuition Fees:
- Primary (Years 1–6): €7,525 per year (approx. ₦11.99 million)
5. St. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi
The school was founded in 1951 by prominent Nigerian and British families in Ikoyi. It is a respected school that follows the Anglican Christian tradition and continues to deliver outstanding academic excellence year after year. Louis Nnamdi Mbanefo chairs the Board of Trustees at St. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi.
Tuition Fees
Recent reports for the 2025/2026 session show fees have climbed closer to ₦12m – ₦15m per year when all levies are included.
6. British International Junior School (BIJS)
BIJS was established in 2001 by the Oniru Royal Family. It is said to provide a strong foundation for young learners. Prince Adesegun Oniru, who is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for BIJS, leads the primary section of the British International School.
Tuition Fees
- Year 2: ₦6.47 million (~₦8.07 million with extras)
- Year 4: ₦7.09 million (~₦8.69 million with extras)
7. Greenspring School
Greensprings School is a British international school with beautiful campuses in Anthony, Lekki, and Ikoyi. According to Business Day Nigeria, the school, which was founded in 1985 by Mrs. Lai Koiki, offers a warm Montessori-based education from the Early Years all the way to the Secondary level.
Tuition Fees
- Elementary level: ₦4 million per year
8. Meadow Hall
Kehinde Nwani founded Meadow Hall in 2002 with a beautiful vision: to nurture well-rounded children who grow in both intellect and character. The school beautifully blends the British National Curriculum with Nigerian elements for a truly balanced education.
Tuition Fees (per year):
- Returning students: ₦3.8 million – ₦4.3 million
- New students: ₦4.4 million – ₦4.9 million (excluding additional costs)
9. Avi- cenna International School
Darwish Foudeh, together with his wife Raida, founded Avi-Cenna International School. This warm and diverse British curriculum school serves both Nigerian and expatriate students from ages 2 to 16, with options for day and boarding.
Tuition Fees
- ₦3.3 million – ₦4.5 million per year (depending on class, excluding additional costs)
10. Grange School
Grange School is a prestigious non-profit British international school founded in 1958 by British expatriates in GRA, Ikeja. With a strong legacy of academic excellence, Grange continues to deliver UK-standard education at the highest level. The school is led by Segun Ogunsanya, who is the Chairman of the Board.
Tuition Fees
According to Dorris, day students pay between ₦2.9m – ₦4.5m per year. Boarding students pay significantly more, often totaling ₦6.5m+ per year. New students pay up to ₦5 million and additional fees may apply.
11. Chrisland School
Chief Dr. (Mrs.) Winifred Awosika started Chrisland School in 1977 as a small home-based learning group. Today, it has grown into a major private school network across Lagos, using a child-centered approach that focuses on the holistic development of every child.
Tuition Fees:
- Primary level: ₦2.7 million per year (excluding additional costs)
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