Indian Language School

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Indian Language School
Indian Language School main entrance, Nigeria.jpg
The Main entrance to Indian Language School, established in 1982
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Indian Language School
Ilupeju, Lagos
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Nigeria
Coordinates 6°33′07″N3°21′51″E / 6.55188°N 3.36416°E / 6.55188; 3.36416
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School typePrivate school
Established1982

The Indian Language School [1] was established in Lagos, Nigeria in 1982 in light of the growing Indian community in the city. Indian Language School is a private school setup by the Indian high commission in Nigeria.

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It was originally set up in a residential neighborhood at 11 Johnson Street, Illupeju, Lagos. The school began as converted residences — with three floors, a playground, a football court, a basketball court, and a volleyball court. Over the past few years, the school has expanded significantly, acquiring nearby properties, thus catering to the large number of students that enroll with the school each year. This is currently the only Indian school in Lagos and offers education till 12th standard. It has classes from LKG to 12 and has been holding CBSE Board Examinations for Grades 10 and 12, since the late 1980s. [2]

Organization

Approximately 3,000 students are registered. The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education curriculum and helps Indian students residing in Lagos the most populated city in Nigeria to transition into higher education programs. The current principal of the school is Sonali Rajan-Gupta. The former principal, Ms Suman Kanwar was principal from 1985 to 2013.

Alumni

Vir Das – Indian actor and comedian

Vasudevan Kadalayil - Indian architect

Chitrabhanu Kadalayil - Indian journalist

Persis J. Driver - Spiritual Consultant and Clairvoyant

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  2. It has classes from LKG to XII and has been holding CBSE Board Examinations for Grades X and XII, since the late 1980s.

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  1. "Indian Language School, Lagos - Address, Fees, Reviews and Admissions 2021".