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Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Montessori Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Yoruba, Igbo, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Queensland Academy is a Nigerian–British day and boarding school for ages 1 to 16. It offers a blended curriculum that includes EYFS, Montessori, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge Secondary, and Cambridge A Levels, along with a curriculum. The secondary program follows a Nigerian/British IGCSE framework and incorporates Cambridge Checkpoint, WAEC SSCE, and BECE examinations. Founded in 1988 by Mrs. Adenike Lilian Akinyelure, the school began as Queensland Private School and expanded to Lagos campus at 1–5 Ebem-Oha Street, Okota, before evolving into Queensland Academy with a secondary section. The school maintains affiliations with the British Council as an Attached Centre and collaborates with organisations such as Africa Leadership Academy, AISEN, UWC, JAN, AISA, BBI, and APEN. Facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, art and design studios, a library, ICT suites, a food and nutrition lab, and hostels. Sports facilities include a sport ground and a swimming pool, co-curricular activities and excursions.
1-5 Ebem-Oha Street, Canal Estate, Off Okoto Road, Isolo, Lagos State, Nigeria. The school is situated in Lagos, within the Isolo district. It is reachable by local roads and is near residential neighborhoods and commercial areas.
Stages
Creche, pre-school and nursery; primary and Montessori.
Type
Standard British Nigerian Nursery, Primary, and Secondary School with hostel facilities.
Additional learning support
On-site therapist provides individual counseling. Inclusive education for gifted learners with personalized learning pathways.
Country affiliation
Nigeria
Fees
Application fees - Primary school registration (application form): ₦10,000. - Secondary school registration (application form): ₦15,000. - Payment for the application form is to be made to: Account Name: Queensland Academy; Account No.: 0346130798; Bank Name: GT Bank.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish a public tuition fee schedule by year group or per term. Detailed tuition amounts and the full fee schedule are provided to families after an offer of admission.
Billing schedule and payment terms - A public billing schedule (termly/annual invoicing dates, due dates and penalties) is not published. The school states that payment plans and detailed fee arrangements are discussed when an admission offer is made and during the admission interview.
Boarding fees (hostel) - The school operates hostel/boarding facilities (day & boarding are offered), but no public breakdown of boarding fees, termly/monthly boarding charges, or boarding-related charges is published. Detailed boarding costs are provided after admission.
Other costs and routine additional charges - No public schedule for ancillary costs (uniforms, textbooks, exam fees, school supplies, transport, meals, laundry, medical or extracurricular activity fees) is published on the publicly accessible admissions and application pages. Parents are responsible for any required personal equipment or uniforms; specific amounts are provided with the school's fee schedule following admission.
Refund information - No public refund policy or published terms for refunds, deposits, or fee cancellations were found on the admission or application pages. Refund rules (if any) are provided as part of the school's detailed fee information given to admitted families.
Fee payment options and practical payment steps - Bank transfer / bank deposit to the school's GT Bank account is shown as the payment method for the application form (Account Name: Queensland Academy; Account No.: 0346130798; Bank Name: GT Bank). - The online application form accepts an uploaded image of the payment receipt as proof of payment. Parents are instructed to upload the admission-form payment receipt when submitting the online application. - The school provides direct contact channels (phone and email) for fee enquiries: +234‑817‑202‑6068, +234‑803‑329‑3480, info@queenslandacademy.com.
Summary of available fee information - The only fee amounts published publicly are the application/registration form fees (Primary: ₦10,000; Secondary: ₦15,000) and the bank account details for making that payment. The school confirms that detailed tuition, boarding, ancillary charges, billing schedule, refund terms and formal payment terms are provided directly to families after an offer of admission; those detailed line-by-line figures are not published on the public admission or application pages.
Academics
Queensland Academy teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Montessori Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 16.
Curriculum
The school blends Nigerian and British curricula. The secondary curriculum uses a Nigerian/British IGCSE framework and includes Cambridge Checkpoint, with WAEC SSCE and BECE examinations.
Student Teacher Ratio
15 students per class; class sizes do not exceed 15.
Gifted and Talented
Gifted learners are supported through Inclusive Education for Gifted Learners, with personalized learning pathways; an on-site therapist provides individual counseling and group sessions.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Support for emotional and social development; on-site therapist offers individual counseling and group sessions to support well-being, help students manage pressure, build resilience, and develop social skills.
Mental Wellbeing
An on-site therapist provides counseling to support students' mental well-being, helping them manage pressure and build resilience.
Admissions
Admissions
Online application is available. The form collects Candidate's Information including Full Names, Date Of Birth, Age, Gender, Place of Birth, Religion, State and Local Government Area, Nationality, Admission Class, Previous Class, Previous Name of School and Address. Guardian and Parent details are requested: Father's Name, Home Address, Telephone, Email Address, Profession, Nationality, Office/Business Address; Mother's Name, Home Address, Telephone, Email Address, Profession, Nationality, Office/Business Address. Guardian's Name is requested. Uploads required: Admission form payment receipt (JPG/JPEG/PNG, max. 1MB) and candidate's passport photograph (JPG/JPEG/PNG, max. 500KB). Declaration by Student; Submit. We provide top world class education devoid of averages in every ramification.“
Scholarships
2020 Inspire scholarship: three students selected for part-funded scholarships. African Leadership Academy Scholarships. United World Colleges Scholarships.
FAQs
What age range does Queensland Academy serve?
Queensland Academy serves students aged 1-16, with approximately 6000 students.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school blends Nigerian and British curricula. The secondary curriculum uses a Nigerian/British IGCSE framework and includes Cambridge Checkpoint, with WAEC SSCE and BECE examinations.
Where is the school located?
1-5 Ebem-Oha Street, Canal Estate, Off Okoto Road, Isolo, Lagos State, Nigeria. The school is situated in Lagos, within the Isolo district. It is reachable by local roads and is near residential neighborhoods and commercial areas.
What learning support is available?
On-site therapist provides individual counseling. Inclusive education for gifted learners with personalized learning pathways.
What languages are taught?
English and French are taught. Nigerian languages Yoruba and Igbo are taught. Arabic is offered as an optional language. French is listed as an Arts elective in Senior Secondary.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
The school offers co-curricular clubs and programs led by qualified professionals. These activities take place during free periods and after school, enriching students' education and helping them learn new skills. They provide opportunities for interaction, collaboration, and personal growth outside
How do I apply?
Online application is available. The form collects Candidate's Information including Full Names, Date Of Birth, Age, Gender, Place of Birth, Religion, State and Local Government Area, Nationality, Admission Class, Previous Class, Previous Name of School and Address. Guardian and Parent details are r
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
Support for emotional and social development; on-site therapist offers individual counseling and group sessions to support well-being, help students manage pressure, build resilience, and develop social skills.
What are the school facilities like?
Queensland Academy provides a range of facilities to support teaching and student life. CLASSROOMS are spacious and well-lit, and SCIENCE LABORATORIES enable hands-on experiments. An ART STUDIO and CRAFT & DESIGN STUDIO support creative work. LIBRARY and ICT facilities support research and digital l
When was the school founded?
Queensland Academy was founded in 1988.
What is the school community like?
Under the leadership of Mrs. Akinyelure, Queensland Academy has flourished with a culture of excellence and integrity. The school emphasizes cultural heritage and offers enriching excursions, includin
