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. The school was established on 9 November 1981.
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. School sources state that ISL moved to its permanent site in October 1983, while a University of Lagos historical account records the relocation as October 1985.
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.
Academics ISL offers the Nigerian junior and senior secondary curricula leading to WAEC (WASSCE) and NECO examinations (JSS1–SS3).
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. In March 2021, Vanguard reported large-scale SAT screening hosted at the International School site for candidates seeking U.S. admissions.
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.
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. In March 2020, the Maltina School Games team visited ISL to recognise student athletes ahead of the National Finals.
ISL alumni have pursued university studies overseas. Examples include Abiola Aderibigbe, a British-Nigerian lawyer, and Kemi Badenoch, a British politician.
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.
Governance ISL operates within the University of Lagos system. Kolawole O. Amusan was appointed Principal with effect from 1 September 2022.
Past and current leadership + Past and current leadership Name Role Tenure Source Rev. A. O. Adekola Principal 1981–1986 E. O. Fagbamiye Administrator 1987–1988 D. B. Ajayi Principal 1988–1992 O. A. Peters Principal 1992–1996 M. O. Ogunlesi Interim Principal July–Nov 1996 Nuhu Hassan Principal Nov 1996–Sept 2008 S. A. Oladipo Acting Principal Sept 2008–Aug 2011 Adora E. Ojo Principal Sept 2011–Aug 2017 M. B. Malik Principal 2017–2022 Kolawole O. Amusan Principal Sept 2022–present
Notable alumni Kemi Badenoch, British politician
References
External links Official website