In today’s world, the purpose of education is beyond eradicating ignorance, it is to provide a solid foundation on which students can build to assess extraordinary opportunities, reach their greatest potential and achieve greatness in life. However, in Nigeria, most schools do not have the capacity to afford kids these opportunities. But these schools listed below claim they have it all.
These schools charges above two million naira for school fees per session and are meant for only the rich and affluence. A poor man cannot afford to send their children to this kind of school because the school fee is above their means. So not to waste much of your time, after a careful study and research I present to you the top 10 most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023.
10. Atlantic Hall Lagos 
Making the number 10 on our list of the top 10 most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023 is Chrisland School Lagos. The school charges $4000 (2 million naira) as school fees per session. Atlantic Hall is a private secondary school located in Epe, Lagos which holds about 600 students. Atlantic Hall is a first class institution in Nigeria and abroad. Some of the programmes in the school include Physical Education and Computer Studies. Evaluation and Certification are based on Continuous Assessment and End-of-Course Examination conducted by the Ministry of Education leading to the award of the Junior Secondary School Certificate of Education and Senior School Certificate Examination.
9. Chrisland School Lagos 
Making the number 9 on our list of the top 10 most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023 is Chrisland School Lagos. The school charges $5000 (2.5 million naira) as school fees per session. Chrisland School is a conglomerate of schools providing education for Nursery, Primary and Secondary School students from across Nigeria, but with facilities situated in Lagos and Abuja respectively. The school was founded on 3rd October 1977 by Dr. (Mrs.) Winifred Adefolahan in Ikeja, Lagos. Aside from the Ikeja campus, the school has campuses in Lekki, Festac, Idimu, Victoria Garden City and Abuja. On the 3rd December 2016, Chrisland Schools won the Loya Milk Swimming Competition. In 2016, Chrisland School won the National History Competition in Nigeria.
8. Hillcrest School Jos 
Making the number 8 on our list of the top 10 most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023 is Hillcrest School Jos. The school charges $5,700 (2.8 million naira) as school fees per session. Hillcrest School is a private day and boarding school situated in the city of Jos, Plateau State and sponsored by ten Christian mission bodies. The school was established in 1942 and ranked 40th out of the top 100 best high schools in Africa by Africa Almanac in 2003, based upon quality of education, student engagement, strength and activities of alumni, school profile, internet and news visibility. Since its beginning in 1942, the school has educated not only missionary kids but children from all over the world. Currently there are 235 students in the school representing twenty four countries and ten major languages.
7. Greensprings School Lagos 
Making the number 7 on our list of the top 10 most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023 is Greensprings School Lagos. The school charges $6000 (3 million naira) as school fees per session. The school was established in January 1985 in Lagos. It operates from Anthony and Lekki campus. Its activities are divided into Pre-school, Elementary, Secondary and Sixth form school. The school started as a Montessori academy in the year 1985 at the Maryland campus. At the moment, the school total population is over 2500 students. The school facility include separate air-conditioned hostels for male and female boarding students, sport facilities, libraries, ICT facilities, an auditorium, swimming pool and a science laboratory.
6. Loyola Jesuit College Abuja 
Making the number 6 on our list of the top 10 most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023 is Loyola Jesuit College Abuja. The school charges $7,000 (3.5 million naira) as school fees per session. Loyola Jesuit College is a private boarding school located in Abuja and operated by the Society of Jesus of the Roman Catholic Church. The school was establised on 2nd October 1996 and is named after the society’s founder St Ignatius of Loyola. It has a total of 600 students. The school has consistently ranked at the top of Nigerian schools in the WAEC exams. On 10th December 2005, Loyola Jesuit College lost 60 students in the crash of Sosoliso Airlines Flight, which killed 107 people.
5. Day Waterman College Abeokuta 
Making the number 5 on our list of the top 10 most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023 is Day Waterman College Abeokuta. The school charges $8,000 (4 million naira) as school fees per session. Day Waterman College is a boarding school of 500 students’ age between 11 to 18. The college offers world-class facilities in an environment with a natural, peaceful and focused setting. These facilities and equipment of outstanding quality have been provided to support the learning environment, including access to safe recreational areas. The school provides outstanding education that inspires leadership traits as it focuses on the individual child’s ability to excel in the global world.
4. Whiteplains British School Abuja
Making the number 4 on our list of the top 10 most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023 is Whiteplains British School Abuja. The school charges $10,000 (5 million naira) as school fees per session. The school was established on 2nd May 2007 by Dr Francis Chukwumah Nwufoh and a group of private individuals. People Monthly Magazine reports that Whiteplains British School was born from the desire by few Nigerians in the Diaspora to offer an excellent school whose program is designed to provide Nigerians and other nationals living in Nigeria with a certificate that is recognized throughout the world. The school runs both Nigerian and British curriculum.
3. British International School Lagos 
Making the number 3 on our list of the top 10 most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023 is British International School Lagos. The school charges $17,000 (8 million naira) as school fees per session. The school is located at Oniru Private Estate in Victoria Island, Lagos. The school was established in September 2001. The school includes a boarding facility. The school is owned and operated by a Nigerian royal family residing in Lagos. In 2002, the school began teaching German language. The school campus includes a multi-purpose hall, a swimming pool, a theatre and suites for computers, music and tutorials. Encomium weekly ranked the school as being the most beautiful school in Lagos as of 2013.
2. Lekki British International School Lagos 
Making the number 2 on our list of the top 10 most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023 is Lekki British International School located in Lagos. The school charges $20,000 (10 million naira) as school fees per session. It serves preschool, junior school and high school in its campuses. There is a boarding facility for high school students. The school was established in September 2000. The parents of the students pay their children school fees in US dollars. In 2013, Encomium weekly ranked the school as being among the most expensive secondary schools in Lagos.
1. American International School Lagos 
Making the number 1 on our list of the top 10 most expensive schools in Nigeria in 2023 is American International School Lagos. The school charges $30,000 (15 million naira) as school fees per session. The school is physically located behind the government estate in Victoria Island, Lagos. This private international school educates and instructs students in accordance with the American suggested standard curriculum. The school fees are paid in US dollars. The American International School of Lagos is currently the most expensive school in Nigeria in 2023.
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