03. August 2025
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Grange School vs British International School (BIS) Lagos
A direct comparison of two leading British‑curriculum schools in Lagos: **Grange School (Ikeja GRA)** and **British International School (BIS) Lagos (Victoria Island)**—both noted for strong academics, small class sizes, and international standards.
Quick Insight:
Grange is a long-established non‑profit British day and boarding school with average class size ~18; BIS is newer, premium, and tends to cap class size at 20 with a more global student body. ([Grange School wiki](https://www.wiki), [BIS wiki](https://www.wiki))
Grange focuses on Cambridge IGCSE up to Year 11; BIS extends to A‑Levels for Sixth Form.
Curriculum & Academic Offering
- Grange School: UK National Curriculum through Key Stage 4 → Cambridge IGCSE. Ends at Year 11.
- BIS Lagos: British National Curriculum up to IGCSE then Cambridge **A‑Levels** in Sixth Form (Years 12–13).
Class Size & Teaching
- Grange maintains class size of **11–19 students**, typically around 18.
- BIS caps class size at **20 students**, allowing focused and interactive teaching.
Student Body & Culture
- Grange is non‑profit, family‑driven fare with moderate diversity. More Nigerian families.
- BIS is a premium school, highly diverse with Nigerian and expatriate mix and high global emphasis.
Facilities & Extracurriculars
- Grange offers swimming, basketball, sports festivals, arts and music programs.
- BIS campus includes swimming pool, theatre, ICT and science labs, playing fields, tennis and basketball courts.
Fees & Investment
- Grange annual fees around ₦4.5 M for day, ₦6.5 M for boarding. Class size ~18.
- BIS charges approx ₦6.1 M for day students and ₦8.1 M for boarders/year, with class size max 20.
Final Thoughts
Both schools deliver excellent British‑style education. Reigning choice hinges on whether you prefer a non‑profit, exam‑focused environment (Grange) or a premium, globally diverse Sixth Form experience with A‑Levels (BIS). Grange offers smaller class sizes and tradition; BIS offers broader curriculum and richer facilities.
Note: Information based on reputable sources like Nairametrics 2024 tuition report and official wiki entries. Please confirm with each school for latest curriculum, fees, and admission criteria.
