Lekki Headstart Academy is a nursery and primary school in Lekki Phase 1, founded in 2007. It follows the British EYFS curriculum through Year 6, with no secondary provision. LHA is one of the larger nursery-primary schools on the Island with a roll of ~600 children. Fees range from ₦1.8M to ₦2.8M annually.
Fee breakdown
Tuition range
₦1.8M–2.8M
/yr · 2025/2026
Estimated first-year total
₦2.8M
tuition + extras
Fees by year group
2025/2026 session — quoted per pupil per year.
Year group
Tuition
Weekly boarding
Full boarding
KG
₦1,800,000
Day only
Day only
Primary
₦2,800,000
Day only
Day only
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2 May 2026 · 2 min read
About this school — Lekki Headstart Academy
Lekki Headstart Academy is one of the larger nursery-primary schools on the Island — approximately 600 pupils across Nursery 1 through Year 6, which puts it in the top three by roll for Lekki Phase 1 primaries. Founded 2007, LHA has grown into a familiar feeder into most Lekki secondary schools (LBS, Chrisland Lekki, Meadow Hall, BIS, and further afield). The British EYFS + National Curriculum approach is standard for the tier; what distinguishes LHA in the Lekki Phase 1 catchment is scale — larger cohorts mean broader peer options, more extracurricular activity choice, and stronger sport programmes than a smaller school like Whitesands or Foreshore can offer. The trade-off is class sizes at the upper end of the tier band (24 vs 18 at Whitesands) and slightly less individualised early-years attention. For families weighing "size and social range" against "intimacy and attention," LHA is the size choice on the Island.
Lekki Headstart Academy is one of the larger nursery-primary schools on the Island — approximately 600 pupils across Nursery 1 through Year 6, which puts it in the top three by roll for Lekki Phase 1 primaries. Founded 2007, LHA has grown into a familiar feeder into most Lekki secondary schools (LBS, Chrisland Lekki, Meadow Hall, BIS, and further afield). The British EYFS + National Curriculum approach is standard for the tier; what distinguishes LHA in the Lekki Phase 1 catchment is scale — larger cohorts mean broader peer options, more extracurricular activity choice, and stronger sport programmes than a smaller school like Whitesands or Foreshore can offer. The trade-off is class sizes at the upper end of the tier band (24 vs 18 at Whitesands) and slightly less individualised early-years attention.
Strengths & trade-offs
✓ Strengths
✓Larger cohort (~600) gives broad peer network
✓Strongest primary-school sport programme on Island
✓Wraparound care 7am-6pm
✓Feeds LBS, Chrisland Lekki, Meadow Hall, BIS
✓3-acre Lekki Phase 1 campus
✗ Trade-offs
✗Primary-only (finishes Year 6)
✗Class caps 24 (vs 18 at Whitesands)
✗No boarding
✗Reception waitlist
✗No secondary provision
Facilities & campus
●3-acre Lekki Phase 1 campus
●30 classrooms
●2 play halls
●Small library
●Music room
●Art studio
●Outdoor playground
●Small pool for PE
●Inverter + solar backup
Curriculum & exam pathway
Accreditations
• Federal Ministry of Education Nigeria
University destinations
N/A — primary-only school
Admission process
LHA admits via rolling enrolment subject to space. Reception is play-based; Year 1 upwards sit a brief written assessment. Application fee is ₦20,000 non-refundable. Sibling priority operates.
LHA admits via rolling enrolment subject to space. Reception is play-based; Year 1 upwards sit a brief written assessment. Application fee is ₦20,000 non-refundable. Sibling priority operates. The application window is open through the year; peak intake for Reception is January-May for the following September. Interview with the Head of Reception (for Reception entry) or the Head of Primary (for Year 1+ entry) plus a school-visit day for parents.
Tuition is only part of the bill. Here's what families actually pay:
School bus₦180,000–₦350,000/yr
Uniform₦40,000–₦80,000
Books₦50,000–₦120,000/yr
Lunch₦150,000–₦230,000/yr
Trips and ECAs₦30,000–₦90,000/yr
Campus & facilities
The 3-acre Lekki Phase 1 campus has 30 classrooms, two play halls, a small library, a music room, an art studio, an outdoor playground, and a small swimming pool used for PE. The school operates on grid power backed by inverter and solar.
The 3-acre Lekki Phase 1 campus has 30 classrooms, two play halls, a small library, a music room, an art studio, an outdoor playground, and a small swimming pool used for PE. The school operates on grid power backed by inverter and solar. Facilities are age-appropriately sized: Reception classrooms have small tables, low sinks, and dedicated art corners; upper primary classrooms have full-size desks and dedicated subject-specific rooms for music, art, and science exploration. School buses run within Lekki Phase 1 and Phase 2, plus select Ikoyi routes.
No — LHA finishes at Year 6. Leavers typically transfer to Year 7 at CIS, LBS, Greensprings, Meadow Hall, or BIS.
Scale. LHA is roughly 2.4× larger by roll (~600 vs ~250) with correspondingly larger class caps (24 vs 18), broader extracurricular options, and stronger sport programmes. Whitesands offers more individualised early-years attention. Both feed similar Lekki secondary schools.
Capped at 24 pupils. Reception classes typically run at 18–20. Class teachers in EYFS and Reception are supported by teaching assistants.
LBS (~25%), Chrisland Lekki (~20%), Meadow Hall (~15%), BIS (~10%), Charterhouse (~5%), plus a scattered tail into other Island and Mainland secondaries. LHA does not have a formal feeder arrangement but the network is well-established.
British EYFS in Nursery and Reception, then the English National Curriculum from Year 1 to Year 6. The school also incorporates Yoruba language teaching and Nigerian Social Studies as supplementary subjects.
Yes — before-school from 7am and after-school until 6pm, both chargeable separately at ₦180K–₦280K/year each. Holiday camps run in July, August, and December at ₦60K–₦120K per week.
Yes — before-school care from 7am and after-school care until 6pm, both chargeable separately. Holiday camps run during school breaks.
The strongest primary-school sport programme on the Island. LHA runs competitive football, swimming, athletics, and basketball with inter-school fixtures. Sports scholarships are available for exceptional Year 4-6 athletes.
LHA is larger (~600 vs ~250), runs slightly bigger classes (24 vs 18 cap), and is somewhat cheaper. Whitesands offers more individualised attention; LHA offers more peer interaction and broader co-curricular options.
Two Reception classes of 18 pupils each, one lead teacher and one teaching assistant per class. Play-based curriculum with structured phonics and early number work. Reception is where new-family cohorts form the friendships that persist through Year 6.