Children's International School
URN: 149704 • Lagos
Overview
- Name
 - Children's International School
 - URN
 - 149704
 - Type
 - British schools overseas
 - Phase
 - Not applicable
 - Status
 - Open
 - Gender
 - Mixed
 - Religious
 - Admissions
 - Trust
 - Private
 - No
 - Ofsted rating
 - n/a
 - Ranking score
 - 40.7 / 100
 
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
 - Stewart King (since 2025)
 - Telephone
 - Website
 - Visit
 - Address
 - Plot 8, Lagos
 
Summary
      Children's International School (CIS) is a British school located in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, offering a comprehensive education for students aged 2 years and 6 months to 18 years. The school comprises three distinct sections: Junior School for Nursery to Year 6, Senior School for Years 7 to 11, and a Sixth Form College for A Level courses. CIS follows a British curriculum, integrating the English National Curriculum with local cultural context to provide students with internationally recognised qualifications.
CIS emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing not only on academic excellence but also on the development of essential life skills such as leadership, resilience, and teamwork. The school offers a vibrant extracurricular programme that includes sports, music, drama, and the arts, ensuring that students can explore and develop their talents beyond the classroom.
The school is committed to nurturing a supportive community where students are encouraged to think independently and develop a sense of social responsibility. With dedicated teachers and purpose-built facilities, CIS aims to empower students to thrive in a global environment.
      CIS emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing not only on academic excellence but also on the development of essential life skills such as leadership, resilience, and teamwork. The school offers a vibrant extracurricular programme that includes sports, music, drama, and the arts, ensuring that students can explore and develop their talents beyond the classroom.
The school is committed to nurturing a supportive community where students are encouraged to think independently and develop a sense of social responsibility. With dedicated teachers and purpose-built facilities, CIS aims to empower students to thrive in a global environment.
Useful links
- Senior School (sen)
 - Calendar (calendar)
 - Junior School (other)
 - Our School (other)
 - Sixth Form College (other)
 - +234 9038 485 768 (other)
 - +234 9062 684 338 (other)
 - Facebook (other)
 - Instagram (other)
 
Nearby alternatives
- Banana Island School (40.7)
 - Netherlands International School Lagos (37.9)
 
Key details
- LA
 - Does not apply
 - Age range
 - 2 - 18
 - Boarders
 - Sixth form
 - Has a sixth form
 - Trust
 
- Capacity
 - Pupils
 - Boys
 - Girls
 - FSM %
 
- Open date
 - 2022-11-08
 - Close date
 - Last Ofsted
 - Next inspection
 - Data snapshot
 - 2025-07-14
 - County
 
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | 
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