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Banana Island International School

Nigeria, Lagos

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NGN 7,876,860
Ages 0 - 13 years
Pupil numbers 85
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Banana Island International School is a purpose-built, co-educational day school delivering the British national curriculum with a foundation in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The age range covers 15 months to 13 years, with Nursery through Key Stage 2 education and a progression from Reception into Year 1 through the end of Key Stage 2. The curriculum emphasizes cross‑curricular topic work, learning outside the classroom, and individual support, guiding a global approach. Accreditations include COBIS and NDNA, signaling alignment with international standards. The school combines a compact, family‑style atmosphere with a broad co‑curricular programme and a holiday summer camp. Facilities include a swimming pool, a multi‑purpose hall, an expansive playground, a sports field, arts and crafts facilities, and a garden. Regular communication with parents is valued, and observations from families are incorporated into each child's education plan to build a fuller picture of development. The school fosters a collaborative, inclusive community.

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The Essentials

Banana Island International School has 85 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located on Banana Island Estate in Ikoyi, Lagos. The address is Banana Island School, 5th Avenue, Banana Island Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos. It operates as a co-educational day school.

Stages
Early Years (Ages 0-5); Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7); Key Stage 2 (Ages 8-11).

Type
co-educational day school.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Banana Island International School ranges from NGN 7,876,860 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- Application fee: Not publicly disclosed. The school's admissions information states that an Application Fee is set out in the school's fees sheet.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Tuition fees by year group and per-term amounts are not publicly disclosed for the 2025/26 academic session and no published 2026/27 schedule is available.
- A third‑party listing records a single flat annual fee figure of ₦7,876,860 for the 2024/25 session; this is a published external figure rather than a published term-by-term school schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's public admissions information refers to a separate fees sheet that sets out the required payments and terms; specific billing schedule, payment deadlines, installment options, and late‑payment penalties are not published in the school's public pages.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school is a co‑educational day school and does not offer boarding.

Other costs and ancillary charges
- No detailed public schedule for additional costs (uniforms, textbooks, exam/assessment fees, transport, lunch/meal plans, activity or enrichment fees, deposits, or capital/security levies) is available.
- A third‑party listing that reports an annual tuition (see above) does not provide a breakdown of ancillary charges.

Refund information
- Refunding rules for deposits, application fees, or tuition (including refund windows and conditions) are not published in the school's publicly available admissions material.

Fee payment options
- Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, cheque, credit/debit card, online payment portal, or third‑party payment arrangements) are not published in the publicly available admissions or fees information.

Summary statement for parents
- The school operates as a day school and does not publish a public, itemised fees schedule for 2025/26 or 2026/27. One external listing shows an annual figure of ₦7,876,860 for 2024/25, but there is no publicly available term‑by‑term, year‑group breakdown, billing schedule, refund policy, or published payment methods in the school's public admissions material.
Academics

Banana Island International School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum for students aged 0 to 13.

Curriculum
The school provides an international curriculum. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum of England underpins Nursery, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and Primary. From its start as an Early Years setting, Banana Island School now offers Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 education. Children transition from the Reception class with a secure Early Years foundation into Year 1 and move up through the School until the end of Key Stage 2 (Age 11). The curriculum emphasises cross-curricular topic work, learning outside the classroom and individual support. Accreditations include COBIS and NDNA.
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
The school accepts children into Early Years from age one. Pupils may join the School at any stage subject to the availability of places. Applications for entry should be made on the Application Form obtainable from the School or by completing our online registration form below and sending it to the School with the Application Fee as set out in the Fees Sheet. Prior to admission, each child is invited for a free taster session and, from Age 4, an interview.
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