School Details

The Montessori Schoolhouse, founded in 2002, provides a first class Montessori educational experience for the expatriate and indigenous residents of Lagos Island. It has a consulting relationship with The Maria Montessori Institute in London to help it attain and maintain high international standards and prides itself on the rich diversity of its students stemming from 8 different nationalities – Nigerian, American, French, Russian, British, South African, German and Lebanese.








We are committed to providing Montessori education for children with strict adherence to Dr Maria’s Montessori’s philosophy and the high standards set by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI – Established 1929). W offer two academic learning environments:


The Toddler Program; and


The Primary Program








Children are admitted into the School as early as 12 months (as long as they are walking) and can remain with us until they are 6½ years.



Facilities Available


Full range of approved AMI Montessori materials


Wonderful selection of books for children (updated annually)


Child-Size Classroom Furniture


Air-Conditioned Classrooms


Large Playground & School Garden


“TP EXPLORER (UK)” Playground Equipment








Why choose The Montessori Schoolhouse for your child?


I want my child to have an enriching educational experience that will extend beyond reading, writing and arithmetic


I want my child to be self-confident, independent and socially competent


I want my child to go to a school that will nourish his/her curiosity, creativity and the love of learning


I want my child to be tutored and guided by internationally trained teachers


I want my child to be given the best foundation possible to empower him or her to fulfill his full potential in any environment right into adulthood.








Fees per Term:

Head Teacher:

Proprietress: Ms. Toyin Olakanpo



For more information, please visit www.montessorinigeria.com