American International School of Lagos
International School in Lagos
Quick answer
American International School of Lagos offers a multi-track IB and American programme, with a highly diverse student body of 57 nationalities. Well-suited to internationally mobile families. Graduates leave with IB Diploma and PSAT.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and PSAT.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 25) Lagos international school · 600 students total.
- 57 nationalities top: United States of America and India 20% each; Nigeria 12%; United Kingdom 6%; Lebanon and Pakistan 4% each; and China, Israel and South Africa 3% each..
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:30am.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
600
57 (United States of America and India 20% each; Nigeria 12%; United Kingdom 6%; Lebanon and Pakistan 4% each; and China, Israel and South Africa 3% each.)
15 avg / 25 max
Rolling
1964
IBO
IB Diploma and PSAT
About American International School of Lagos
Founded in 1964, AISL is a private, coeducational school, which offers an American education for students of all nationalities in preschool through grade 12. The August to June school year is divided into 2 semesters. AISL is fully accredited through the Council of International Schools and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) fully accredits AISL’s IB Diploma Program.
IB, American
IB Diploma and PSAT
MAP, PSAT, Morrisby, SAT, IB Exams
Well-above stateside norms
French and Spanish (KG to G12) and Arabic (G9 to G12)
Push in and pull out English language learner and learning support
Yes, but limited
Yes. English language learner support is offered from kindergarten through to grade 8.
7:30am – Different release times for early childhood, elementary and middle/high school
Students in grades 1 and up may purchase lunch from our cafeteria
Yes
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School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: United States of America and India 20% each; Nigeria 12%; United Kingdom 6%; Lebanon and Pakistan 4% each; and China, Israel and South Africa 3% each.
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