British International School
Reason To Recommend Place
Encomium Weekly described the school as being "the most modern in Lagos" in 2013\. BIS commenced building for a state-of-the art swimming pool in 2014, but little is known about the progress thus far. Often praised as the most elite and exclusive school in the country, BIS has continually raised the bar of excellence in education by producing some of the best results and candidates the country has seen. While they are known and respected for their academic performances, the students are encouraged to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities whether sporting, cultural or creative.
What To Bring
["Educational materials if you are a new or returning student","Housing necessities if you are a new or returning student","An ID Card to identify yourself as they get suspicious of unattended strangers"]
Ways Of Travel
By car and motorbike
Reason For Loving Place
BIS has surprisingly never had to change campuses to cope with their rapid expansion, which is unlike many schools. It occupies a large and attractive thirty acre site on Victoria Island, and it is both day and boarding with boarders representing approximately one third of the current school population. Weekly boarding is offered alongside full boarding and they offer a family atmosphere in which all students are known and valued, with class sizes never going above twenty. The campus includes a multi-purpose hall; a swimming pool; a theatre; and suites for computers, music, and tutorials. Because of the sheer size of its football field, the school grounds are often used to host football tournaments and competitions over the weekends and during the summer holiday.
