Finding good schools that would be the right fit for your children and convenient for your lifestyle can be challenging in any city, most especially Lagos.
In today’s #HypamoversYouNeedToKnow we’ll be sharing information on great schools on the Lagos Mainland (we think) you need to know. Though there are many great schools in many areas of the Lagos Mainland, we’ll focus on five areas/neighbourhoods: Ikeja, Alimosho, Yaba, Gbagada, and Oshodi.
Ikeja
Though Ikeja is Lagos’ capital, hosting many commercial and industrial districts, it is a great place to live with its proximity to the Murtala Muhammad International Airport and the shopping stores and malls around Opebi/Allen Avenue. Ikeja is home to great schools like:
• Grange School (est. 1958). A private day and boarding school located in Ikeja GRA. The school is an accredited preparatory school and follows the British curriculum. Grange accepts students from Reception to Year 11, and boasts of small class sizes.
• Chrisland School (est. 1977). A system of nursery and primary schools in many locations in Lagos, including two schools in the Opebi and Ladipo Oluwole areas of Ikeja. Considered highly competitive, Chrisland has garnered numerous awards over its illustrious history.
• Tender Cradle School. A private instiution that adopts a blend of the Montessori and Early Years Foundation Stage curricula for its nursery program, and the International Primary Curriculum. It is located in Awolowo Way and is a good start for any child.
Other notable mentions: Avi-Cenna International School, Divine Offspring International School, Lara Day School, Dansol High School, D Ivy College and Hallmark School
Alimosho
The Alimosho LGA is at the outskirts of Lagos State. Largely a residential area, it is densely populated and does experience a large amount of vehicular traffic. Nonetheless, Egbeda offers some great prospects for schools, some of which are:
• St. Bernadette School (est. 1983). A highly regarded independent primary school located on Ipaja Road that operates a blend of the Nigerian and British curricula.
• Doregos Private Academy (est. 1990). Also located on Ipaja Road and a member of the St. Bernadette Educational Services System, Doregos is a secondary school that operates a blend of the Nigerian and British curricula. It is also known to place emphasis on technology education and offers programs for Microsoft certifications for its students.
• The Frontliners School (est. 2002). A private nursery and primary school with major emphasis on academic excellence and extracurricular activities. It is located on Shasha Road, Egbeda.
Other notable mentions: Great Harvard School, Honeyland School, Roshallom School, Greenforest School, Great King’s Academy, and MayPride Schools.
Yaba
Yaba is arguably the most central part of Lagos, being the closest Lagos Mainland area connected to the Lagos Island via the Third Mainland Bridge. Yaba is also known as an educational powerhouse with many state and federal tertiary educational institutions domiciled therein. It also hosts many great schools too!
• Queen’s College (est. 1927). With a rich history and known for its academic excellence, this all-girls school has been reputable for almost a century. The school is very well structured with a notable alumni.
• Saint Saviour’s School (est. 1951). Located in Ebute Metta, this highly reputable school under the Anglican Christian tradition offers a mix of the Nigerian and British curricula.
• The Pier School. A Montessori nursery/preschool located at Alagomeji for children aged 1 to 5. It has a great reputation due to its leadership team and adoption of the Montessori Method of learning.
• University of Lagos Women Society School (est. 1967). A nursery and primary school located in the University of Lagos Campus, Akoka has a strong governing body and operates the National (Nigerian) Curriculum.
Other notable mentions: Evergreen Royal Private School, Westerfield College, Our Lady of Apostle School, Toria Nursery and Primary School, and Federal Science & Technology College.
Gbagada
Gbagada is a mostly residential area of the Lagos Mainland at the tail end of the Third Mainland Bridge.
• Gbagada School, Corona (est.1960). As a member of the Corona School’s Trust Council, it has a rich history and reputation in academics and moral instruction.
• Emerald Schools (est. 2005). Though a recent establishment, the institution, located in the Ifako-Gbagada, is indeed gaining a reputation with programs for nursery and primary school students.
• Grace Schools (est.1968). With a long standing tradition in academics as well as spiritual and moral development, Grace Schools, located in Gbagada Estate Phase I, offers primary and secondary school programs with its curriculum tailored for the Nigerian curriculum and exit examinations.
Other notable mentions: Estaport School, El-Bethel Nursery and Primary School, Toydam School, Ochad School, and Corona school.
Oshodi
Oshodi, one of the busiest parts of Lagos, isn’t left out in our post! Though it arguably may have a reputation of being a “notorious” part of the city, you’d be surprised by the number of great schools you’d find here!
• Queensland Academy (est. 1988). Located in the Ilasamaja area, the school has a reputation which is referred to as ‘entrepreneurial education’. It runs a mix of the Nigerian and British curricula with an emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). They also have programs with the Lagos Business School and Junior Achievement Nigeria.
• Spring Children’s School (est. 1993). Based in Okota, this private institution offers a blend of the Nigerian and British curricula with the Montessori method of learning approach.
• Apata Memorial School (est. 1980). A popular primary and secondary school based in the Isolo area with a great record and a strong focus on the Nigerian curriculum.
Other notable mentions: Effortswill Schools, Headstart Private School, Goal Getter Schools, and Top Highflyer Schools.
Do you agree with our list of top schools on the Mainland? Did you enjoy our first article in this series? We sure do hope so! Are there other schools in these areas or on the mainland that you’d like us to highlight? Please tell us in the comment section. You can also email us at info@hypamovers.com with any suggestions, ideas, and information for our next post(s) on this series, please email us.