Canadian International School

lagos·Nigeria·The school delivers the National Curriculum for England. In Key Stages 1–2, English, Mathematics, Science, PSHEE, and Topic (History, Geography and Religious Education) are taught, with specialist lessons in Music, Art, Computing, French, Physical Education and Swimming each week. African Studies is incorporated to reflect local heritage. Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) comprises 11 departments with 15 subjects, plus three extended curriculum subjects to improve literacy, the performing arts and innovation. In Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) students follow the IGCSE specification for Pearson Edexcel; 28 subjects are offered across eight disciplines, with 24 of them being examination subjects and options including Extra English or Extra Maths to bolster literacy and numeracy. Programmes of Study for Years 7–11 are provided online as Year 7 PoS, Year 8 PoS, Year 9 PoS, Year 10 PoS and Year 11 PoS.

↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

Canadian International School in Lagos delivers the National Curriculum for England across Junior and Senior Schools, with African Studies incorporated throughout to reflect local heritage. In Key Stages 1–2, students study English, Mathematics, Science, PSHEE, and Topic alongside specialist instruction in Music, Art, Computing, French, Physical Education, and Swimming, while Key Stages 3–4 expand to 11 departments offering 15 subjects and ultimately 28 IGCSE examination options across eight disciplines. The school holds BSO (British Schools Overseas) accreditation, with compliance confirmed in November 2022.

Location

Nigeria

Leadership

Who leads this school

Moderate confidence

2.8yr

Avg. tenure

Moderate

Stability signal

High

Visibility score

Three-year tenure as executive head, preceded by senior leadership roles at comparable group-affiliated institutions across the region. Appointment context points to a consolidation mandate. Career trajectory is consistent with a corporate-operator profile: strong institutional alignment, limited founding experience.

Career pattern signals

Company ManConsolidation contextHigh mobility

Signals

Active LinkedIn presence; consistent external messagingConfirmed
No succession announcement visible; transition appears plannedInferred
Headship history: median tenure below sector averageReported

◈Intelligence note

Given the consolidation mandate and corporate ownership structure, teacher-fit bifurcation is likely. High-autonomy practitioners may experience friction.

Working Conditions

What's it like to teach here

Class sizes 18–24 primary, 24–28 secondary. Teaching hours within regional mid-range. Contract length typically two years with renewal option...

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