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| Number of students |
360 |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All applicants to BIS must complete an entrance exam.
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| School provided lunches |
Large cafeteria offering both Nigerian and continental cuisine |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming, football, rugby, basketball, volleyball, netball, hockey, rounders, athletics, tennis, table tennis, badminton, debating, drama, art, dance, orchestra, songwriting, choir, jewelry making. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multi-purpose hall, extensive playing field, tennis courts, basketball court, 25m swimming pool. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
British International School is a multi-national, co-educational school offering a British style curriculum to students aged between 11 and 18 years. It serves both the Nigerian local community and expatriates looking for a British education within an international setting. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BIS is committed to educating the whole child so that its students become rounded citizens of the future world. All are encouraged to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities whether sporting, cultural or creative. |