Avi-Cenna International School
International School in Lagos
Quick answer
Avi-Cenna International School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways. Well-suited to boarding families. The student body draws from 30 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at Avi-Cenna International School.
- Avg class size: 20 Lagos international school · 600 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: Nigerian.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 16 school day starts at 8:00.
600
30 (Nigerian)
20 avg
Available
About Avi-Cenna International School
Avi-Cenna International School is an independent, non-denominational day and boarding school for boys and girls from age 2 to age 16. It is a thriving community where you will find students fully engaged and eager to learn.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
British
Our Primary students sit the SATs examination at the end of Year 6. Our Secondary students sit the Cambridge IGCSE Examinations in Year 11.
On average 98% of our students have grades A* - C.
French & Arabic
unknown
We are not equipped to provide support to children with special learning needs.
Yes. We offer English as a Second Language (EAL) classes for students who are not fluent in English.
8:00 – Nursery: 13:00 Reception - Year 6: 14:15 Year 7 - Year 11: 15:15
Yes.
No.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Nigerian
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