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# 									Lagos, Nigeria: American International School of Lagos: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet							

Overseas Schools Fact Sheet

Office of Overseas Schools

November 2, 2023

## 								School Contact Information							

        -  Tel: +234-701-774-9439 
        -  E-mail: admissions@aislagos.org | Website: www.aislagos.org 
        -  This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. For more information, contact A/OPR/OS (overseasschools@state.gov / +1-202-261-8200) or the school directly.  The Regional Education Officer for this post is Dr. Tim Stuart. 

**The American International School of Lagos** (AISL) is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school (Early Childhood thru Gr. 12) that is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). AISL offers a standards-based American and international curriculum and is authorized to administer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program to students in grades 11-12. AISL students have an opportunity to earn an American High School Diploma and an IB Diploma. Currently 470 students are enrolled at AISL representing over 50 different nationalities. Inspired by a compelling vision, AISL strives to empower a community of learners to create a just and sustainable world.

**Organization**: AISL is governed by a nine-member board of directors. The AISL Association elects five members from the AISL Association for three-year terms, and three positions are appointed by the independent oil companies: Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron. The final seat is reserved for an appointee of the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria. Members of the Association are parents and/or guardians of children enrolled in the school.

**Curriculum**: AISL’s offers a standards-based curriculum (American Education Reaches Out and Common Core) that focuses on helping students understand important concepts, demonstrate key skills/competencies, and develop character. In addition to the American high school diploma, students also have an opportunity to earn the International Baccalaureate diploma. AISL offers a challenging academic program (English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies) that is complemented by specialist classes that includes band/music, art and design, multimedia, computer science, design technology, physical education/health, and financial literacy. While the medium of instruction is English, AISL offers French and Spanish as modern languages. AISL administers the MAP assessment to students in grades 3-10 and uses assessment results to inform programming and instruction. AISL has a student support services program in place that includes learning support, counseling, English as an additional language, and health services. A robust after school athletics and activities program provides students with opportunities to pursue their interests and passions.

**Faculty**: In the 2023-2024 school year, AISL has 147 total staff including 52 teachers, 24 of whom are U.S. citizens, 12 host-country nationals, and 16 third-country nationals from 14 different countries. All teachers hold a teaching certificate/credential from their countries of origin.

**Enrollment**: At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, enrollment was 473 students. Of this total, based on father nationalities: 103 were U.S. citizens, 61 were host-country nationals, and 248 were third-country nationals.

**Facilities**: Built in 1981, the 8.56-acre campus facility is located in a preferred residential area (Victoria Island) of Lagos. The facilities include 55 classrooms, six science labs, a design and technology lab, a multimedia studio, a music/band space, small theater, a library, dining area, a health office, administrative offices, two playgrounds, a gymnasium, a soccer field and swimming pool. AISL’s campus redevelopment program has resulted in upgrading and modernizing classrooms and the construction of an Innovation and Design Center, an outdoor multipurpose court, and a fitness suite.

**Finances**: Application fee: $150; one time registration fee: $10,000; early childhood:$17638; elementary School (K – 5): $21,653; middle school (Gr 6-8): $28,049; high school (Gr 9-12) $32,165; annual capital fee: $3000; special assessment fee: $10,486.

**Special Needs**: Review the Special Needs Profile for this school to learn more about their capability to support students with exceptionalities.

*This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further of A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information. Information and statistics are current as of September 2023 and are provided by the school**.*

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