International School Lagos

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International School Lagos
Location
University of Lagos, Akoka

Lagos
,
Lagos State

Nigeria
Information
Other nameInternational School, University of Lagos (ISL)
TypeFee-paying, Co-educational secondary school
Religious affiliationNone
Established9 November 1981
Founder University of Lagos
StatusActive
Oversight University of Lagos
PrincipalKolawole O. Amusan
YearsJSS1–SS3 (Basic 7–SS3)
GenderCo-educational
Age range10–17
LanguageEnglish
CampusUNILAG Akoka campus
Campus typeUrban
ColoursGreen, White
AthleticsBasketball; inter-school competitions
Affiliation University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Website https://isl.unilag.edu.ng/


The International School University of Lagos (often ISL or International School Lagos) is a fee-charging, co-educational secondary school located on the campus of University of Lagos (UNILAG) in Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria. [1] . The school was established on 9 November 1981. [2] [3]

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History

International School, University of Lagos was founded on 9 November 1981 as a day secondary school within the University of Lagos to complement the existing primary school for children of staff and the wider community. [4] [5] School sources state that ISL moved to its permanent site in October 1983, [6] while a University of Lagos historical account records the relocation as October 1985. [7]

Campus and affiliation

The school is situated on UNILAG’s Akoka campus and is administered as a UNILAG affiliate unit, with access to university facilities including the UNILAG Sports Centre. [8]

Academics

ISL offers the Nigerian junior and senior secondary curricula leading to WAEC (WASSCE) and NECO examinations (JSS1–SS3). [9]

Admissions

Admission into JSS1 (Basic 7) is by entrance examination; transfers into JSS2 (Basic 8) and SS1 are conducted when vacancies exist, with schedules published by the school and UNILAG channels. [10] [11] In March 2021, Vanguard reported large-scale SAT screening hosted at the International School site for candidates seeking U.S. admissions. [12]

Student life and co-curricular activities

ISL takes part in Lagos “old schools” inter-school sports where traditional rivalries are rekindled; hosts and winners beyond ISL have included King's College and Queen's College. [13]

In addition, ISL runs numerous clubs and inter-house events. In January 2024 the school held its 33rd annual inter-house athletics competition at the ISL Sports Complex, covered by PUNCH newspaper. [14] In March 2020, the Maltina School Games team visited ISL to recognise student athletes ahead of the National Finals. [15]

ISL alumni have pursued university studies overseas. Examples include Abiola Aderibigbe, a British-Nigerian lawyer, [16] and Kemi Badenoch, a British politician. [17]

Sports (basketball)

ISL has a longstanding basketball tradition. Tournament previews and reports have noted the team’s dominance in Lagos competitions and success in the MILO Secondary Schools Basketball Championship, including winning the 15th edition in 2013. [18] [19] [20]

Governance

ISL operates within the University of Lagos system. Kolawole O. Amusan was appointed Principal with effect from 1 September 2022. [21]

Past and current leadership

Past and current leadership
NameRoleTenureSource
Rev. A. O. AdekolaPrincipal1981–1986 [22]
E. O. FagbamiyeAdministrator1987–1988 [22]
D. B. AjayiPrincipal1988–1992 [22]
O. A. PetersPrincipal1992–1996 [22]
M. O. OgunlesiInterim PrincipalJuly–Nov 1996 [22]
Nuhu HassanPrincipalNov 1996–Sept 2008 [22]
S. A. OladipoActing PrincipalSept 2008–Aug 2011 [22]
Adora E. OjoPrincipalSept 2011–Aug 2017 [22]
M. B. MalikPrincipal2017–2022 [23]
Kolawole O. AmusanPrincipalSept 2022–present [24]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Unilag International School". Other Units. University of Lagos. 2006. Archived from the original on 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2010-02-15.
  2. ↑ "History". University of Lagos. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  3. ↑ "Discover ISL – ISL UNILAG" . Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  4. ↑ "Discover ISL (History)". International School, University of Lagos. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  5. ↑ "Welcome to ISL". International School, University of Lagos. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  6. ↑ "Discover ISL (History)". International School, University of Lagos. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  7. ↑ "UNILAG Historical Odyssey". University of Lagos. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  8. ↑ "ISL UNILAG – Home". International School, University of Lagos. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  9. ↑ "Curriculum". International School, University of Lagos. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  10. ↑ "Transfer Admission (ISL)". International School, University of Lagos. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  11. ↑ "ISL Transfer Admission Exercise into Basic 8 (JS2) and SS1 for 2025/2026 Session". University of Lagos. 4 August 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  12. ↑ "PHOTOS: Thousands of students undergo screening for SAT at UNILAG Int'l School". Vanguard. 13 March 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  13. ↑ "Lagos 'old' schools rekindle sports rivalry". The Nation. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  14. ↑ Adewale, Abiodun (1 February 2024). "School House shine at ISL sports event". Punch. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  15. ↑ "Maltina storms ISL, UNILAG to share happiness surprise with the Maltina school games". Daily Post. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  16. ↑ Reporter, Samuel Oamen | Senior (2025-09-23). "Abiola Aderibigbe: The lawyer championing Nigeria's Construction Act". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  17. ↑ Dumble, Vicky (2024-07-30). "Kemi Badenoch has a winning mindset to help her in Tory leadership race". Lord Ashcroft. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  18. ↑ "Nigeria – Milo Secondary School Championship: Lagos team eye trophy". FIBA. 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  19. ↑ "How ISL won basketball championship". PM News. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  20. ↑ "15th MILO Basketball Championship in Nigeria". Nestlé Central & West Africa. 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  21. ↑ "Mr Kolawole Amusan is new ISL Principal". University of Lagos. 9 September 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  22. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "The Principal's Welcome Address". International School, University of Lagos. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  23. ↑ "UNILAG International School's principal accuses VC of harassment". Vanguard. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  24. ↑ "Mr Kolawole Amusan is new ISL Principal". University of Lagos. 9 September 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  25. ↑ Reporter, Samuel Oamen | Senior (2025-09-23). "Abiola Aderibigbe: The lawyer championing Nigeria's Construction Act". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  26. ↑ Dumble, Vicky (2024-07-30). "Kemi Badenoch has a winning mindset to help her in Tory leadership race". Lord Ashcroft. Retrieved 2025-10-30.

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