The International School, Ibadan

What The International School, Ibadan does

The International School, Ibadan (ISI) is a private secondary school established in the early 1960s (sources cite both 1960 and 1963) and operated under the administrative umbrella of the University of Ibadan on the university's Akinyele Road campus in Oyo State, Nigeria. The school delivers the full Nigerian national secondary curriculum (Junior Secondary JSS1–JSS3 and Senior Secondary SSS1–SSS3 with Science, Arts, and Commercial streams) alongside international credentials including Cambridge A-Level, IGCSE, and College Board SAT preparation. It also runs JAMB/UTME and Post-UTME coaching, a Mathematics Clinic for underperforming students, ICT tutorials, and a Summer Hybrid School. Both day and boarding options are offered, with boarding facilities housed within the UI campus.

The business model is tuition-led and consumer-facing. Recurring school fees are the primary revenue stream, structured at approximately N61,750–N81,750 per term for lower day students and N175,750–N235,750 (covering all three terms) for graduating-class day students, with boarding adding roughly N162,200 per term plus supervision fees. Auxiliary revenue streams include one-time application (N15,000) and acceptance fees (N15,000), external exam registration, optional ICT tutorials, and venue hire of the ISI Multipurpose Hall. Fees are differentiated between University of Ibadan staff dependents and non-staff families. Payment infrastructure runs through First Bank of Nigeria, Remita, and Paystack. Go-to-market is direct: parents apply online via admissions.isi.ui.edu.ng, students sit entrance exams at centers in Ibadan, Lagos, and Abuja, and the school self-describes admissions as competitive with cut-off marks of 50–60%.

ISI's customer base is Nigerian families seeking secondary education for children typically aged 10–18, with scale commentary indicating hundreds of students annually. The school communicates through its website, the ISI NewsApp, the PTA, and signature events (Founder's Day, International Soiree, Charity Walk). Leadership transitioned from Principal Phebean O. Olowe (referenced in 2021/2022 communications) to Principal Y. Akintunde (signing 2024/2025 newsletters). Strategic and operational partners include the University of Ibadan (governance and oversight), Cambridge Assessment International Education, the College Board, First Bank, Paystack, and Remita, with charitable book donations from Rotary Club of Ibadan Jericho Metro and OWSDEV.

Name

The International School, Ibadan

Legal name

The International School, University of Ibadan

Website

https://isi.ui.edu.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The International School, Ibadan is a private secondary school on the University of Ibadan campus offering Nigerian national curricula plus Cambridge A-Level, IGCSE, and SAT preparation to Nigerian families through day and boarding programs funded by tuition and application fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

AP/IB & Subject-Specific Standardized Exams Prep (AP, IB, SAT Subject legacy, subject exams) (EDANABAE), Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Boarding school education
• Cambridge A-Level programme
• University admission preparation
• IGCSE examination preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ibadan

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Core revenue from school fees paid per academic session/term. Fees vary by student level (JSS vs SSS), staff (University of Ibadan staff) vs non-staff status, and day vs boarding students.
2. Entrance Application Fees: Non-refundable application fee for admission consideration. Currently N15,000 plus N500 service charge.
3. Acceptance Fees: Non-refundable acceptance fee charged upon admission offer. Currently N15,000.
4. Boarding Fees: Separate fees for students using hostel facilities including supervision fees.
5. External Examination Registration: Fees collected for WAEC, NECO, BECE, and IGCSE examination registrations.
6. Optional ICT/Tutorial Fees: Optional fees for extra tuition in programs like Microsoft Word, Adobe, Dreamweaver, CorelDraw.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The International School, University of Ibadan is a secondary educational institution providing Junior Secondary (JSS1-JSS3) and Senior Secondary (SSS1-SSS3) education through Nigerian national curricula across Science, Arts, and Commercial streams. It supplements these with international qualification programmes including Cambridge A-Level, IGCSE, and SAT preparation, alongside JAMB/POST-UTME coaching for Nigerian university admissions. The school offers both day and boarding facilities within the University of Ibadan campus.

Product overview

The International School, University of Ibadan is a secondary educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programmes. The core offerings include the Nigerian national curriculum for both Junior Secondary School (JSS1-3) and Senior Secondary School (SSS1-3) across Science, Arts, and Commercial streams. The school supplements these with international qualification programmes including Cambridge A-Level and IGCSE. Additional educational services include SAT preparation, JAMB/UTME coaching, Post-UTME coaching, Mathematics Clinic for struggling students, ICT tutorials, and the ISI Summer Hybrid School for junior students. The institution also offers leadership training through its Sea School programme and international excursion trips. Communication is facilitated through the ISI NewsApp, and the school provides venue hire through its ISI Multipurpose Hall.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior Secondary School Programme (JSS1-JSS3) Nigeria's Junior Secondary School national curriculum for JSS1-JSS3 students, providing foundational secondary education for students aged 10+, with preparation for BECE (Basic Education Certificate Examination).
• Senior Secondary School Programme (SSS1-SSS3) Nigeria's Senior Secondary School national curricula with three streams (Science, Arts, and Commercial) preparing students for WASSCE (WAEC) and NECO external examinations and university admission.
• Cambridge A-Level Programme Intensive, result-oriented one-year acceleration Advanced Level Programme within the University of Ibadan campus, requiring minimum five O-Level credits including English and Mathematics with C6 minimum in combinable subjects. Prepares students for Cambridge A-Level certification and international university admissions.
• IGCSE Programme British curriculum programme preparing candidates for International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations administered by Cambridge Assessment International Education.
• SAT Preparation Programme Intensive classes on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), a standardized test widely used for United States and Canadian university admissions.
• JAMB/UTME Coaching Coaching programme to prepare students for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for Nigerian university admissions.
• Post-UTME Coaching Coaching programme to prepare students for post-UTME screening examinations of various Nigerian universities.
• Boarding Facilities Full-time residential student accommodation within the University of Ibadan campus including supervision services, structured study environment, and boarding lesson support for JSS and SSS students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students consistently win inter-school competitions including African Olympiad, Educational Debate Cup, Mathematics competitions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (Ibadan Branch)minorOthers · 1 January 2024Donated twelve exercise books and ten textbooks titled 'Awareness Science' by Mukul Sahgal. Books presented by Coordinator Prof Aina Adeogun of Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan.
• Rotary Club of Ibadan, Jericho MetrominorOthers · 1 January 2019Donated over 130 copies of different academic books valued at over N250,000 to propagate reading culture among students.
• University of IbadancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is located within the University of Ibadan campus, providing students access to university resources and facilities. The university provides oversight through the Institute of Education which conducts regular quality assurance supervision of teaching and learning activities.
• Distance Learning CBT Centre, University of IbadancoreTechnology or IntegrationExamination venue partner for entrance examinations in Ibadan location. Located at Ajibode, Sasa-Road, Off U.I., Ojoo, Ibadan.
• Speedwriting House, LagoscoreTechnology or IntegrationExamination venue partner for entrance examinations in Lagos. Located at 16, Ajanaku Street, Off Salvation Bus Stop, Awuse Estate, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos.
• ChamCity CBT Centre, AbujacoreTechnology or IntegrationExamination venue partner for entrance examinations in Abuja. Located at Suite BO2, Statement House, Plot 1002, First Avenue by Federal High Court, Central Business District Abuja.
• First Bank of NigeriacoreOthersPrimary banking partner for school fees, boarding fees, and other financial transactions. Multiple accounts maintained at First Bank for different fee categories.
• RemitacoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline payment gateway used for acceptance fee and other school payments. Provides RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference) system for payment tracking.
• PaystackcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline payment provider integrated into the admissions portal for processing application fee payments via credit/debit cards or bank payments.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of Cambridge A-Level and IGCSE curricula and examinations. The school offers Cambridge A-Level programme and IGCSE examination preparation.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) examinations. The school runs intensive SAT preparation classes for students seeking US and Canadian university admissions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greensprings School, Lagos: Leading private school in Lagos offering both Nigerian and international curricula (IGCSE, A-Level, SAT) with boarding — comparable in product mix, target segment, and university-prep orientation to ISI.
• Chrisland School, Lagos: Established Lagos-based private secondary school with both day and boarding options and a track record of strong external exam results — comparable premium-tier private secondary positioning to ISI.
• Children's International School, Lagos: Private secondary school in Lagos offering international curriculum pathways and university-preparation tracks — comparable in offering mix and target demographic to ISI.
• Hillcrest School, Lagos: Independent secondary school in Lagos offering IGCSE and A-Level programmes within a structured academic environment — comparable in international curriculum focus and target premium parent segment.
• Vivian Fowler Memorial College: Premier girls' private secondary school in Lagos with extensive WAEC/NECO/IGCSE preparation and a strong alumni network — comparable in its external-exam-driven value proposition and premium-tier target market.
• Premier International School, Ibadan: Private secondary school operating in Ibadan with similar blended Nigerian/international curriculum focus — directly competing for the same parent demographic within ISI's home market.
• Caleb International School, Lagos: Private secondary school offering both Nigerian and international curricula with a focus on university preparation — comparable in curriculum stack and target parent profile.
• Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja: Highly selective Catholic private secondary school with rigorous academic programming and strong external-exam results — comparable in premium-tier positioning and university-prep orientation.
• Grange School, Lagos: Elite private co-educational secondary school in Lagos offering British-curriculum programs (IGCSE, A-Level) with boarding facilities — directly comparable to ISI's Nigerian + Cambridge model at premium pricing.
• British International School, Lagos: British-curriculum secondary school in Lagos offering IGCSE and A-Level programmes with boarding — directly comparable to ISI's Cambridge/IGCSE international curriculum track.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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