Top 15 A‑Level Schools in Nigeria for UK University Admission – 2025 Updated List
For Nigerian students aiming to study in the UK, A‑Levels offer a direct and globally recognised qualification. Here are the top 15 schools and colleges offering excellent A‑Level programmes in 2025.
Quick Insight: These institutions are renowned for high A‑Level results (often with A*–B rates above 70%), strong UK university placement, and Cambridge/Pearson accreditation.
1. Bridge House College – Ikoyi, Lagos
Offers Cambridge A‑Levels and university foundation. Over 70% A*–B grades; scholarships with University of Birmingham
2. Oxbridge Tutorial College – Ikeja, Lagos
Nigeria’s first specialist sixth-form; consistently sends students to LSE, Nottingham, Warwick; small class sizes
3. D‑Ivy College – Lekki, Lagos
High-level results in Cambridge A‑Levels and SAT; strong labs and boarding; fee ~₦350k–400k
4. Westerfield College – Lagos & Abuja
Cambridge A‑Levels and foundation; high UK placements in medicine and STEM
5. Westminster College – Lagos (Idimu)
Offers both Nigerian and British curricula; A‑Level and IGCSE streams; ~20:1 student–teacher ratio
6. SunRise Sixth Form College – Lagos (Isolo)
Cambridge AS/A‑Levels + Foundation; ~100 students/year; known for academic excellence (AAA pass rates)
7. Cambridge College – Ikeja, Lagos
Partners with Brooke House UK; full A‑Level and foundation programmes
8. Albesta Academy – Lagos
Accredited Cambridge centre; interactive learning with tech enhancements
9. Dowen College – Lekki, Lagos
Offers British and Nigerian curricula; ranked among top 15 sixth-form colleges in Lagos
10. Grange School – Ikeja, Lagos
Prestigious school with British A‑Levels, IB, and IGCSE; part of top 15 Lagos list
11. Greensprings School Sixth Form – Lekki/Anthony, Lagos
Offers IGCSE, A‑Levels, and IB; strong labs, university counselling; 85% A*–B grades
12. Meadow Hall School – Lekki, Lagos
British + Nigerian curriculum for IGCSE and A‑Levels; strong international focus
13. British International School Lagos – VI, Lagos
Full Cambridge IGCSE and A‑Level programme; ~90% UK university placement
14. International School Ibadan (ISI) – Ibadan, Oyo
Originally for international students; Cambridge A‑Level & IB prep; strong legacy since 1963
15. Whiteplains British School – Jabi, Abuja
Offers Cambridge A‑Levels & University Foundation; boarding/day model; UK curriculum accreditation
Final Thoughts
These 15 schools are leading centres for Cambridge A‑Levels and university foundation programmes in Nigeria. They deliver high academic performance, university placements, and strong pastoral care. Always visit, compare fees, and confirm accreditation before applying.
Note: Fees vary (~₦200k–₦450k per session). Confirm current fees, scholarships, and UK partnership details directly with each school.
