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Dowen College

Lekki Phase 1
Founded 1997500 students

Fee breakdown

Tuition range
₦1.8M–2.2M
/yr · 2025/2026
Estimated first-year total
₦2.2M
tuition + extras

Fees by year group

2025/2026 session — quoted per pupil per year.

Year groupTuitionWeekly boardingFull boarding
Junior Secondary₦1,800,000—+₦800,000
Senior Secondary₦2,200,000—+₦1,000,000
Lagos.Cool Editorial
2 May 2026 · 2 min read

About this school — Dowen College

Dowen College sits in the heart of Lekki Phase 1, making it one of the most conveniently located schools for Island families. At around ₦2M per year, it's among the most affordable options in the Lekki corridor. The school offers day and boarding options with a hybrid curriculum.

Strengths & trade-offs

✓ Strengths

  • Prime Lekki Phase 1 location
  • Affordable for Lekki (₦2M)
  • Day and boarding options
  • Established since 1997

✗ Trade-offs

  • Not the strongest academic reputation in the tier
  • Smaller facility set than premium competitors

Facilities & campus

Address: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Lekki Phase 1 campus
Science labs
Library
Sports fields
Boarding house

Curriculum & exam pathway

Exam bodies
  • • WAEC
  • • Cambridge IGCSE

Neighborhood context

Lekki Phase 1
Island · upper-mid
₦5.0M–12.0M/yr

Similar schools

Chrisland College
Hybrid · Day & Boarding
₦2.0M–5.5M
Vivian Fowler Memorial
Hybrid · Boarding
₦2.2M–4.0M

Frequently asked questions

Dowen College fees range from ₦1,800,000 to ₦2,200,000 per year for the 2025/2026 session, depending on the year group and whether the child boards.