Top 35 Best Boarding Schools in Nigeria (UPDATED) Are you a parent in living in Nigeria or diaspora? Are you searching for a good boarding school in Nigeria for your child? Parents want their children to attend good boarding schools for different reasons. While some parents want their kids to

go to a good boarding school for the generally perceived discipline that teachers instill to boarders, others may particularly be interested in the socialization that the boarding environment engenders. Still, some parents want less distraction for their kids and believe that boarding school will afford their kids smooth learning experience. Whatever might be your reason for subscribing to a boarding school for your child, it is important that your child is enrolled in the best boarding school for him or her among the hundreds that may be jostling for your attention. There are thousands of boarding schools in Nigeria spread across the 36 states of the country including the state capital, Abuja. For your convenience, we have put together an updated list of some of the top boarding secondary schools in some of the states. No matter your preferred location, you should be able to find a suitable choice for your child from therein. So, here is a list of some of the top 35 best boarding schools in Nigeria for your reading pleasure. Find below names of updated 35 Top Best Boarding Schools in Nigeria 1. Kayron International School, Lekki Lagos Kayron International School is one of the best international boarding schools in Lagos state and Nigeria. The school set up to educate young people to become responsible leaders who will always be at the advantage end of an evolving and ever-challenging global economy and social demands. Kayron college equips students to the reality of how living and succeeding in an ever-challenging global economic community requires adaptability and flexibility with variant skill-set, knowledge and character. The college has designed a curriculum that is all-inclusive of wide range of experiences, activities and opportunities geared towards nurturing young responsible leaders with sufficient character and competence. The curriculum is strategically designed to involve all students and make them all entitled to personalised education, where no child is left behind. In this process, their diverse intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs are met. We pride in our serene environment with world-class facilities and great ambience for learning. 2. British Nigerian Academy, Abuja Offering the Nigerian National Curriculum and the internationally recognized Cambridge IGCSE exams, British Nigerian Academy is among the best boarding schools that parents prefer in Nigeria. The school occupies a 10 hectares land purposely built to suit the demands of modern education. 3. Loyola Jesuit, Abuja Loyola Jesuit is arguably one of the best Christian full boarding schools in Nigeria. The school devotes itself to the work of the intellectual, moral and religious formation of girls and boys of all religious faiths, tribes and socio-economic backgrounds to be leaders in service of God and others. 4. Greater Tomorrow Int’ College, Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State If you are looking for a boarding school within Ondo State, there are only a few schools that fit into the ‘Best Boarding Schools in Nigeria Calibre’ over there. One of them is Greater Tomorrow International College, Ikare-Akoko. Boasting of state-of-their-art boarding facilities, the school is situated in a most serene environment and known for its outstanding academic and extracurricular performance. ALSO READ: TOP 27 BEST SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA 5. Hallmark Secondary School, Ondo Hallmark Secondary school has positioned itself as one of the most sought-after boarding schools in Nigeria. Teachers and other staff of Hallmark secondary school are some of the most dedicated in the country. The school has built a reputation of excellence for over two decades of its existence. 6. Wexford College, Akure, Ondo State At Wexford, the classes are of the UNESCO standard with just 15 students and a maximum of 20 students. The school is equipped with avant-guard equipment and the school location at First Gate Oba-Ile Housing Estate, Akure is perfect for the exercise of learning. 7. Olashore International School, Osun State In the list of the best boarding secondary school in Nigeria is Olashore International School located at Oba Oladele Olashore Way, Iloko-Ijesa, Osun State. The school offers both Nigerian and international curricula to parents looking for a safe and serene environment for their children to develop them into leaders for the dynamic global society in the 21st century. 8. Kunike International School, Oshogbo, Osun State Kunike Int’ school is another good choice of boarding school for parents looking at enrolling their kids in a good boarding school in Osun state, Nigeria. They have amazing school facilities like swimming pool, sporting complex and e-learning centres and so on. 9. Ebunoluwa International School, Osogbo, Osun State Apart from providing the Nigerian Curricula, Ebunoluwa Int’ School creates an exciting but fulfilling avenue for international exams takers in Cambridge ‘A’ Level, IGCSE, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS and IB programmes. They have all you may be looking for in a boarding school for your child. 10. City Of Knowledge Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State Looking for the best boarding school located in Ogun State Nigeria? The City of Knowledge School is a good choice for your child. They are known for their excellent academic performance and leadership training for students. Talking about technology, the school has robotics clubs which is a delight to would-be students. What else can a parent ask for? 11. Funaab Int’ School, Abeokuta, Ogun State Their outstanding W.A.E.S.C examination results over the years is what FUNIS has to show for her investment in quality teachers. Teaching students to come out in flying colours in their national and international exams is their forte at FUNIS while they provide a conducive environment for learning. 12. Day Waterman College, Abeokuta Quality education is not cheap. At Day Waterman College, parents get maximum value for their investment in world-class standard education their kids get in the school. Day Waterman College occupies 35 hectares of land situated in Asu Village, near Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. 13. Meadow Hall College, Lagos The city of Lagos is one of the country’s best destinations for quality secondary school education that can compete anywhere in the world. Meadow Hall has worked hard to achieve the status of one of the best secondary schools with the best standard of boarding facilities. They provide an all-round s360-degrees education for students and also organize some of the most impactful educational events in Nigeria. ALSO READ: TOP 27 BEST SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN LAGOS 14. Greensprings schools, Lagos Greensprings opened her first campus in 1985 in Anthony Village, Lagos. Today, the school has established another state of the art campus on the Lekki Peninsula in Lagos. The school places great value on character and moral education as well on academics achievements thus, she has produced alumni who leading their peers in their different spheres of influences. 15. Atlantic Hall, Lagos As a full boarding school, Atlantic Hall has a vast range of co-curricular activities. The school’s ultimate goal is to guide each student to identify and develop their talents and interests to the best of their ability. Located in Epe, Lagos state, the school was established in January 1986 but did not commence operations until January 1989. Today, Atlantic Hall School has built an enviable reputation for herself as one of the best institutions of learning all over Nigeria. ALSO: Top 10 Girls Only Schools in Nigeria 16. Rainbow College, Ogun State Rainbow College Boarding is located in Asese village, Mada, Ogun State, about 15-minute drive to Lagos. They offer a highly secure and safe learning environment for all of their pupils to thrive in. Rainbow College was established in September 1996 as the first all-boys’ private college in Lagos, and two years later in 1998, Rainbow College for Girls followed suit. The demand for a high-quality education from parents drove Rainbow College to set such high educational standards. By September 2005, the schools merged to become a leading co-educational international school in Lagos, attracting countless students from across the globe. 17. Adesoye College Offa, Kwara state If your preferred state for your child education is Kwara state, then Adesoye College is your best bet. Established in 1987, Adesoye College routinely places among the highest scorers in all National and International Examinations. The school has modern learning facilities and the art of teaching and learning takes place in a conducive environment. 18. Bloombreed Group of Schools, Port Harcourt Located in the beautiful city of Port Harcourt, Bloombreed Group of schools is one of the best boarding schools that your child can attend. The school’s focus is on the overall development of the child, which is achieved by providing superior infrastructure and a caring environment that are based on sound Christian foundations. 19. Royal Girls' Academy, Port Harcourt Royal Girl’s Academy, Port Harcourt is a girl’s only boarding school located in Ozuoba Port Harcourt, River state. As a model Christian boarding secondary school for girls, the school’s aim is to produce crops of girls that are intelligent, disciplined and confident (not arrogant) and to raise up generations of girls. 20. Al-Azhar Int’ College, Lokoja Al-Azhar International College’s competitive edge is in their teachers who are professional in their respective disciplines. The teachers exercise the care of parents and pay personal attention to the performance of each student. Grading and achievements in all subjects and behavioural assessment of each student are sent to parents and guardians through e-mails and through hard copies at regular intervals, and especially at the end of each term. 21. Pearlville School, Owerri, Imo state Pearlville school is located at 1 Pearlville Avenue​, Avu-Owerri, Imo State. Pearlville School is a Grades 7-12 (JSS1-SS3), Co-Educational, all-boarding School with the aim of developing learners, who through self-discovery, inquiry and collaborative learning, will prepare them for principled lives of leadership and social service. The school challenges its students to develop their particular analytic and creative capabilities by both inspiring their academic and moral curiosity and kindling their passion for discovery. 22. Holy Child Catholic Secondary School, Ado Ekiti Down in the fountain of knowledge, Holy Child Secondary school tops the list as one of the leading boarding school in the erudite state. Located Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Holy Child makes bold to state that the school is of international standard. By Design, "Holy Child" as the school is commonly called, is established to cater for the moral upbringing of children under its control and also to let the children realize their potentials through academic excellence. 23. Petoa City College, Ado Ekiti Another preferred boarding school in Nigeria is Petoa City College. Petoa City College was established in 2005 almost a decade after the Petoa Nursery and Primary school was mid-wifed. The establishment of Petoa City College was precipitated by various mind-boggling academic performances recorded by the Pupils in the Nursery/Primary Section over the decade. 24. Mater Christi Catholic Girls' High School, Igede Ekiti Another top girls only Christian boarding school in Nigeria Mater Christi Gils’ High located in Igede Ekiti. The school provides a Catholic education with a learning community committed to academic excellence; bringing a girl child to her full potential in a safe and conducive environment under the spiritual guidance of the sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ called to serve God and humanity in humility and compassion. 25. Lumen Christi School, Umori, Edo State Lumen Christi strives to form the whole person, hence the all-embracing programme of the school. It is an institution that emphasizes moral value and spiritual developing along with academic excellence. Divine Wisdom International School, Benin-City Divine Wisdom Int’ is a top boarding school in Nigeria located in Benin City, Edo state. The institution focuses on all-around excellence; Academic Excellence, Spiritual Excellence, Moral Excellence. Developing character, integrity, honesty, self-discipline and personal accountability. 26. Ibadan International School, Ibadan Moving to the ancient and prominent city of Ibadan, is Ibadan Int’ School located at 24 Jibowu Crescent, Iyaganku, Ibadan. Ibadan Int’ School, provides a broad, international curriculum that enables its students to continue their education anywhere in the world while preparing them to live in harmony with others. The Pre-school and Junior School sections of the school follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the school is an authorized IB World School. In the Senior School Section, the students follow the IGCSE curriculum. 27. Bethel American International School, Ibadan Bethel American International School (BethelAIS) provides a Christ-centred and classical education which emphasizes academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences, by graduating highly educated young men and women who are well-rounded, thoughtful, articulate, and character-driven individuals ready to make an impact in society. The school is located in a serene and quiet environment devoid of distractions on Km 20 Oyo-Ibadan Road, Fiditi, Oyo State. 28. Chrisland College, Idimu Lagos Chrisland College is one of the best boarding schools in Lagos State. They are one of the oldest private schools in Nigeria that have consistently nurtured and produced the best brains in Nigeria and diaspora. The college is a co-educational full boarding school located in Idimu, Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos State. Chrisland College, Idimu runs curricula that incorporate Nigeria, British and American scheme of work and teaching methods. 29. Potter’s Touch High School, Yenagoa P.T.H.S is a school that is known for her very high academic performance. The school has a rich is a blend of both British and Nigeria Curriculum. In P.T.H.S, there are experienced teachers, well-equipped laboratories with modern facilities, serene environment, and others. 30. Saint Charles College, Onitsha Anambra state Saint Charles College Onitsha has the facilities that will help bring out the potential in your child and while giving him or her moral capacity to become a responsible adult. 31. Grundtvig International Secondary School, Anambra state Grundtvig Int’ school campus is on ten hectares of land and securely walled. The school is a community of its own with staff quarters, students’ hostels, classrooms, workshops and administrative block. It also has a water borehole and stand-by generator. A network of tarred roads crisscrosses the compound. Grundtvig is a boarding school that will give your child that perfect boarding experience you desire. 32. Imperial School Kaduna Imperial School Kaduna is a model secondary school for both boys and girls. The school is situated on a 14-acre piece of land at Kudenda village, off Ideal Flour Mills along Nnamdi Azikiwe Way, Western Byepass Kaduna. The school offers quality educational programs in traditional science and arts subjects in addition to those of vocational studies, proficiency programs in computer studies and other related fields in an effort to produce the type of students envisaged in the current government program. 33. Queens Science Academy, Kano Queens Science Academy is a vibrant International boarding school for girls. The school caters for students from JS1 to SS3 leading to Cambridge IGCSE, WAEC and NECO examinations. The curriculum is delivered by both expatriates and locally qualified teachers with an emphasis on encouraging self-expression, creative thinking and key skills needed for the challenge for the 21st century. The average class size is between 15 and 20 students, the maximum being 20 so as to allow greater involvement and interaction in the classroom. 34. Crescent International School, Kano The academic program at CIS fosters excellence in all disciplines. Faculty members guide students in mastering skills, acquiring knowledge, and thinking critically, creatively and independently. The school strives to help young people achieve their potential not only intellectually, but also artistically, athletically, and morally, so that they may lead responsible and fulfilling lives. Academic excellence is expressed in our unusually broad and deep curriculum. 35. Royalties International Christian Schools, Aba, Abia State Royalties International Christian Schools is a movement with modus operandi that is idiosyncratic but very successful. Its vision is born of the Holy Spirit and as a result, the foundation of the school is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The school believes that every child is theirs hence; their students are given maximum attention. The students are not only developed academically but spiritually, morally and so on. There we have it, parents. You’ll definitely agree that there is no shortage of good schools here in Nigeria when it comes to boarding facilities, contrary to what some parents may think. It all depends on where you’re looking. We wish you the very best as you make a choice of a boarding school in Nigeria for your child.