Lagos, Nigeria: American International School of Lagos: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet

The American International School of Lagos (AISL) is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school (Early Childhood thru Gr. 12) that is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). AISL offers a standards-based American and international curriculum and is authorized to administer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program to students in grades 11-12. AISL students have an opportunity to earn an American High School Diploma and an IB Diploma. Currently 470 students are enrolled at AISL representing over 50 different nationalities. Inspired by a compelling vision, AISL strives to empower a community of learners to create a just and sustainable world.

Organization: AISL is governed by a nine-member board of directors. The AISL Association elects five members from the AISL Association for three-year terms, and three positions are appointed by the independent oil companies: Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron. The final seat is reserved for an appointee of the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria. Members of the Association are parents and/or guardians of children enrolled in the school.

Curriculum: AISL’s offers a standards-based curriculum (American Education Reaches Out and Common Core) that focuses on helping students understand important concepts, demonstrate key skills/competencies, and develop character. In addition to the American high school diploma, students also have an opportunity to earn the International Baccalaureate diploma. AISL offers a challenging academic program (English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies) that is complemented by specialist classes that includes band/music, art and design, multimedia, computer science, design technology, physical education/health, and financial literacy. While the medium of instruction is English, AISL offers French and Spanish as modern languages. AISL administers the MAP assessment to students in grades 3-10 and uses assessment results to inform programming and instruction. AISL has a student support services program in place that includes learning support, counseling, English as an additional language, and health services. A robust after school athletics and activities program provides students with opportunities to pursue their interests and passions.

Faculty: In the 2023-2024 school year, AISL has 147 total staff including 52 teachers, 24 of whom are U.S. citizens, 12 host-country nationals, and 16 third-country nationals from 14 different countries. All teachers hold a teaching certificate/credential from their countries of origin.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, enrollment was 473 students. Of this total, based on father nationalities: 103 were U.S. citizens, 61 were host-country nationals, and 248 were third-country nationals.

Facilities: Built in 1981, the 8.56-acre campus facility is located in a preferred residential area (Victoria Island) of Lagos. The facilities include 55 classrooms, six science labs, a design and technology lab, a multimedia studio, a music/band space, small theater, a library, dining area, a health office, administrative offices, two playgrounds, a gymnasium, a soccer field and swimming pool. AISL’s campus redevelopment program has resulted in upgrading and modernizing classrooms and the construction of an Innovation and Design Center, an outdoor multipurpose court, and a fitness suite.

Finances: Application fee: $150; one time registration fee: $10,000; early childhood:$17638; elementary School (K – 5): $21,653; middle school (Gr 6-8): $28,049; high school (Gr 9-12) $32,165; annual capital fee: $3000; special assessment fee: $10,486.

Special Needs: Review the Special Needs Profile for this school to learn more about their capability to support students with exceptionalities.

This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further of A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information. Information and statistics are current as of September 2023 and are provided by the school.