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Bridge House College

Ikoyi · Eti-Osa LGA
Tier 2 · premiuminternational
Per term: ₦1,500K–₦2,500K

Bridge House College is an A-Level specialist sixth-form college in Ikoyi, founded in 2008. Unlike most Lagos schools, Bridge House operates only Year 12 and Year 13 — students enrol after completing their senior secondary education elsewhere (typically IGCSE or WAEC) and complete A-Levels over two intensive years. The college is small (~150 students) and academically selective, with a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:8. Fees are ₦4.5M to ₦6.5M annually.

Fee breakdown

Tuition range
₦4.5M–6.5M
/yr · 2025/2026
Estimated first-year total
₦6.5M
tuition + extras
Sibling discount: Rarely applicable given the age band; 5% for siblings attending simultaneously.

Fees by year group

2025/2026 session — quoted per pupil per year.

Year groupTuitionWeekly boardingFull boarding
SSS₦5,500,000Day onlyDay only
Lagos.Cool Editorial
2 May 2026 · 2 min read

About this school — Bridge House College

Bridge House's niche — A-Level only, sixth-form only, academically selective — fills a specific gap in the Lagos market: students whose senior secondary school does not offer A-Levels or whose families want a more focused two-year university-preparation environment. The model works because A-Levels are intensive: removing the distraction of junior students, sports leagues, and primary-school administrators concentrates resources on the only thing that matters at sixth form — exam performance and university applications.

Strengths & trade-offs

Strengths

  • Sixth Form-only specialisation concentrates all resources on A-Level prep
  • 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio
  • Small cohort of ~150 pupils
  • Full UCAS office with 2 dedicated advisors
  • Recent cohorts placed 3 pupils into Oxbridge
  • No junior distractions — no primary or JS students on campus
  • 12 subject-specialist classrooms each dedicated to one A-Level subject

Trade-offs

  • No IGCSE offered — must complete elsewhere
  • Day-only, no boarding
  • No sports leagues or competitive teams
  • No canteen — pupils eat off-site
  • Compact urban campus with no pitch

Facilities & campus

Converted Ikoyi colonial-era building
12 subject-specialist A-Level classrooms
3 science laboratories
Senior library with 60+ study booths
Music suite
Exam hall
Dedicated UCAS office
No swimming pool or sports pitch on-site

Curriculum & exam pathway

Accreditations
  • Cambridge International Assessment
  • Federal Ministry of Education Nigeria
  • UCAS-registered UK universities Guide school
University destinations
OxfordCambridgeManchesterWarwickBristolLeedsBirminghamLSEImperialUCLToronto

Admission process

Bridge House admits via a competitive entrance examination held twice annually (March and August). The exam covers English, Mathematics, and the candidate's intended A-Level subjects. Predicted IGCSE/WAEC grades of B or better in six subjects are required to apply. Shortlisted candidates attend an interview with the Principal and the relevant subject heads. Application fee is ₦50,000 non-refundable. Bridge House admits ~80 new students per year against an applicant pool of 250+.

Extracurriculars

Debate societyModel UNChessMusic practice sessionsVolunteering coordinated with local Ikoyi charitiesPhotography club

Neighborhood context

Ikoyi
Island · premium
₦15.0M–25.0M/yr

Similar schools

True annual cost — beyond tuition

Tuition is only part of the bill. Here's what families actually pay:

Cambridge A-Level exam entries₦150,000–₦350,000/yr
UCAS + SAT/ACT registration₦80,000–₦200,000
Subject-specific materials₦80,000–₦180,000/yr
University application advisoryincluded in fees
University application trips (UK/US)₦400,000–₦1,200,000 optional

Campus & facilities

The Ikoyi campus is a converted three-storey colonial-era building extensively renovated in 2018. It includes 12 subject-specialist classrooms (each dedicated to one A-Level subject), three science labs, a senior library with 60+ study booths, a music suite, an exam hall, and a dedicated UCAS office. There are no sports facilities on-site — Bridge House does not operate competitive sports leagues. There is no canteen; students eat in a small common-room servery or off-site.

RENT NEAR THIS SCHOOL

2-bedroom apartments in Ikoyi start from ₦15.0M/year.

COMMUTE

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Frequently asked questions

It's a deliberate model. By specialising in A-Levels only, Bridge House concentrates faculty time, classroom space, and pastoral attention on the two years that matter most for university applications. Schools running Reception through Year 13 inevitably split resources across stages — Bridge House does not.