American International School of Lagos

What American International School of Lagos does

The American International School of Lagos (AISL) is a non-profit, independent international day school founded in 1964 and headquartered on Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria. The school serves students ages 3-19 from more than 75 nationalities across an Early Childhood program (ages 3-4), Primary School (K-Grade 5), Middle School following the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-8), and High School offering both IB MYP and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 9-12). AISL holds three layered accreditations that anchor its market position: authorization as an IB World School for both MYP and DP, accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS, London), and accreditation by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA, Philadelphia).

The school's academic platform is supported by a defined set of technology and service modules. Operating technology includes Veracross for admissions and parent portal administration, Toddle as the learning management system, Follett Destiny for the library catalog, Google Workspace for student productivity, NWEA MAP Testing for assessment, and Scoir for university and career counseling. Educational content is delivered through two on-campus libraries housing 18,000+ physical books and 2,000 eBooks with integrated digital resources (Britannica, BrainPop, CultureGrams, PebbleGo, Gale Resources), and through specialized facilities including a new Innovation and Design Center and an Arts, Literature, and Creativity building. Student support services span English as an Additional Language, learning support, counseling, health services (delivered in partnership with International SOS), on-campus speech-language therapy, and on-campus occupational therapy delivered by a US National Board Certified therapist. The school also runs an After School Activities program covering athletics, arts, and leadership, including WAISAL regional competition.

AISL's revenue model is tuition-driven and recurring, with a non-refundable USD 150 application fee (payable in Naira) and an optional food services program provided through an on-campus catering partner. Tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed. The customer base is concentrated among expatriate families in Nigeria's diplomatic and energy sectors, with priority admission categories for US State Department dependents and for children of employees at four named Special Assessment Companies (Chevron, ExxonMobil, Schlumberger, Shell). Faculty are recruited internationally through Search Associates, Teacher Horizons, and the Global Recruitment Collaborative, and are supported with on-campus overseas staff housing. The school is governed by a Board of Directors and led by Superintendent Dr. Dan Love. AISL is currently accepting applications for academic year 2026-27 and has scheduled campus renovations for summer 2026.

Name

American International School of Lagos

Legal name

American International School of Lagos

Website

https://aislagos.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The American International School of Lagos is a non-profit, IB World School in Lagos, Nigeria, serving students ages 3-19 from 75+ nationalities across Early Childhood through Grade 12, with tuition-based enrollment and priority partnerships for diplomatic and energy-sector expatriate families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project-Based/Inquiry-Based Learning (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAN), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB curriculum programs
• Private day school
• Early childhood learning
• University preparatory schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Tuition-based education services for students ages 3-19. Application fee of USD 150 (non-refundable, payable in Naira). Tuition includes classroom supplies, local field trips, and WAISAL travel for eligible students.
2. Application Processing: Non-refundable application fee of USD 150 collected during the admissions process.
3. Food Services: Optional meal program provided through professional catering partner offering fresh meals prepared daily on campus. Families may choose to participate or send packed lunches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AISL is a non-profit, independent international day school delivering IB-accredited education from Early Childhood (ages 3-4) through Grade 12 on its Victoria Island, Lagos campus. The school offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP), along with comprehensive student support services, arts, athletics, university and career counseling, food services, and an Innovation and Design Center, serving students from 75+ nationalities.

Product overview

American International School of Lagos is a non-profit, independent international day school serving students ages 3-19 (Preschool to Grade 12). The school operates a unified educational platform centered on its academic programs: Early Childhood Program, Primary School (K-Grade 5), Middle School (IB MYP Grades 6-8), and High School (IB MYP & IBDP Grades 9-12). These core programs are supported by integrated modules including Student Support Services (learning support, counseling, health services), Library and Media Services (with digital resources like Britannica and BrainPop), School Technology Program (coding, robotics, AI education), and After School Activities (athletics via WAISAL, arts, and leadership). Specialized facilities include the Innovation and Design Center (IDC) and Arts, Literature, and Creativity (ALC) building. The school utilizes Veracross for administration, Toddle for learning management, and provides university counseling including the Morrisby Assessment for career planning. The institution is accredited by CIS and MSA, and is an IB World School authorized to offer the MYP and DP programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students gain admission to highly competitive colleges and universities around the world
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISL is an authorized IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6-10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11-12. The IB programmes provide academically rigorous, globally recognized curricula that prepare students for university admission worldwide.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited by CIS (London, UK) which ensures the school meets high standards for international education, student learning, and school operations.
• Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited by MSA (Philadelphia, US) demonstrating compliance with rigorous educational standards for American international schools.
• Western African International Schools Activities League (WAISAL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISL is a member of WAISAL, participating in regional athletics (volleyball, basketball, football, swimming), leadership events, and academic programs across West African international schools.
• International SOScoreOthersHealth services partnership providing medical support and emergency assistance. AISL maintains a fully equipped health office staffed with a full-time medical doctor and nurse.
• MyChildSLTsupportingOthersSpeech and Language Therapy services provided on campus for students requiring speech and language support.
• United States National Board Certified Occupational TherapistsupportingOthersOccupational Therapy services provided on campus by a US National Board Certified Occupational Therapist.
• Search AssociatesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational educator recruitment partner helping AISL attract qualified teachers from around the world.
• Teacher HorizonsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational educator recruitment platform used by AISL to recruit passionate educators globally.
• Global Recruitment CollaborativemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational educator recruitment organization supporting AISL's hiring of multinational faculty.
• Special Assessment Companies (Chevron, ExxonMobil, Schlumberger, Shell)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy sector companies with guaranteed enrollment priority status for dependents of employees. Dependents of AISL alumni also receive elevated priority consideration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International School of Nairobi: Established IB World School in East Africa with a long operating history and large expatriate enrollment. Comparable international school business model serving multinational corporate and diplomatic families in Africa.

Direct peers

• Grange School Lagos: Long-established K-12 international school in Lagos serving expatriate and Nigerian families. Competes head-to-head with AISL for premium international education enrollments in Lagos.
• Greensprings School Lagos: K-12 international school in Lagos offering both local and international curricula (including IB). Direct competitor for premium expatriate and Nigerian family enrollments in the Lagos market.
• American International School of Abuja: American international school in Nigeria's capital offering IB programs. Direct peer in the same country with a similar 'American International School' brand and curriculum positioning.
• Lekki British International School: British-curriculum international school located on the Lekki Peninsula in Lagos. Targets the same expatriate and affluent Nigerian family segment as AISL with comparable premium positioning.
• British International School Lagos: Premier K-12 international school in Lagos offering British/international curriculum. Directly competes with AISL for expatriate families in Victoria Island and Ikoyi, with overlapping dual-accreditation positioning.

Regional players

• International School of Dakar: IB World School in Senegal offering K-12 international education with American curriculum. Comparable in serving diplomatic and corporate expatriate families in West Africa with similar curriculum and accreditations.
• American International School of Accra: American international school in Ghana offering IB programs. Comparable brand positioning and target expatriate family base across West Africa, with potential for cross-border family mobility.
• International School of Abuja: K-12 international school in Abuja serving expatriate and diplomatic families. Comparable in offering but located in a different Nigerian city, occasionally competing for relocations between Lagos and Abuja.
• British International School Abuja: Premium British-curriculum international school in Abuja. Comparable premium international school business model in Nigeria's secondary expatriate hub.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aislagos
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaS7OgjrIIg3UJN6bhCLNYw
• Facebookfacebook.com/AISLagos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-international-school-of-lagos
• Instagraminstagram.com/aislagos?utm_medium=copy_link

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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