10 Elite Schools Where Parents Pay ₦7.5M Per Term

Top private secondary schools now charge fees as high as private universities. But behind each modern campus, fancy facilities, and international programs is a story of hard work, vision, and money. From pioneering educators to embassy-backed schools, find out who is turning expensive schooling into big business in Nigeria’s largest city. Greensprings SchoolVisionary Founder: Mrs. Lai KoikiStarting as a small nursery in 1985, Koiki transformed Greensprings into a tri-campus British-style institution serving over 2,000 students. Today, day pupils pay about ₦3.8 million per term, while boarding spots go for around ₦7.1 million testimony to her decades-long commitment to high-quality, holistic education. Grange SchoolNonprofit Legacy: Grange Education LimitedLaunched in 1958 by British expatriates to educate children of West African Airways staff, Grange is run by a parent-and-stakeholder board. With term fees near ₦4.5 million for day students and ₦6.5 million for boarders, its nonprofit status means every naira is reinvested into campus expansion and teacher development. Lekki British International SchoolFamily-Led Enterprise: The Idehen SiblingsFounded by the late Dr. Abiodun Laja in 2000, LBIS now thrives under the stewardship of her children, Francis and Christian Idehen. They uphold a rigorous UK National Curriculum for roughly 350 pupils, charging about ₦4.6 million per year for day schooling and ₦6.8 million to board. British International School, LagosGlobal Backing: British Schools FoundationPart of an international network, BIS Lagos blends Cambridge and British curricula on its Lekki Peninsula campus. With termly fees climbing above ₦5 million for day scholars and ₦7.5 million for boarders, it attracts a truly cosmopolitan student body and overseas-trained faculty. Meadow Hall SchoolEducational Innovators: The Hansotia FamilySince its 2002 inception, Meadow Hall has championed inquiry-based learning across two campuses. Their upscale campus in Lekki features science labs, art studios, and green play spaces. Day students pay around ₦4 million per term; boarders hover near ₦7 million. Atlantic HallAlumni-Driven Council: Former Students & ParentsAtlantic Hall established in 1989 operates under a vibrant alumni and parent board committed to continuous improvement. Known for its A-Level program and expansive sports facilities, it charges close to ₦3.9 million per term for day pupils and ₦6.3 million for boarders. Corona Day Secondary School, LekkiHeritage Brand: Corona SchoolsWith roots stretching back to the 1950s, Corona remains a household name. The Lekki branch offers the Nigerian curriculum alongside international enrichment programs. Fees are roughly ₦3.7 million per term for day students; boarding isn’t offered here, keeping costs slightly lower. Lycée Français Louis PasteurDiplomatic Mission: French EmbassyOperated by France’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this school delivers the French national curriculum from primary through lycée. Its bilingual immersion and international accreditation command term fees of about ₦5 million reflecting its elite pedigree and embassy support. Charterhouse LagosTech-Minded Founders: The Petkauskas FamilyCharterhouse, birthed in 2000, has built a reputation for coding and robotics labs alongside classical academics. Day scholars invest roughly ₦4.2 million per term; boarding which includes weekend hackathons runs nearly ₦6.7 million. American International School of LagosConsortium Ownership: American and Local PartnersAISL, part of a global network, follows an American curriculum with Advanced Placement options. Situated in Victoria Island, it caters to expatriate and Nigerian families, charging around ₦5.2 million per term for day schooling and ₦7.8 million for its residential program.