Greensprings School, Lagos

Greensprings School is a co-educational, non-partisan institution that emphasizes a child-centered approach to education. It values character and moral education alongside academic achievement, aiming to develop students into lifelong learners, confident individuals, and responsible global citizens. The school's core values include respect, integrity, excellence, entrepreneurship, service, and sustainability.

The school offers a British-based curriculum spanning from Crèche and Pre-School (Montessori methodology) through Elementary and Secondary School to a Sixth Form programme. Secondary students follow a course of study leading to IGCSEs, while the Sixth Form offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which includes six subjects, an extended essay, a Theory of Knowledge course, and Creativity, Action, Service (CAS).

Graduates are prepared for top universities worldwide, with students achieving success in IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school celebrates high academic achievements, including top results in SATs and recognition in global competitions such as the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition and the Fenix Award International Music Competition.

The school maintains a dedicated Learning Support Department that plans initiatives such as "Rock Your Socks Day" to promote awareness and inclusivity. The school is committed to inclusive education, with leadership actively participating in international forums to share its progress and challenges in this area.

Entry is based on informal or structured assessments depending on the age group, with Pre-School applicants assessed informally and students entering Years 1 to 10 undergoing structured assessments in Mathematics and English. Admission to the IB Diploma Programme is based on IGCSE performance in specific subjects. Most students join at the start of the academic year in September, though mid-year entry is possible based on availability.

The school year typically begins in September. Term dates and specific calendar details are managed through the school's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

The school operates across three campuses in Lagos: Anthony, Lekki, and Ikoyi. The Lekki campus, built for 21st-century education, features spacious classrooms, science laboratories, and specialized rooms for art, music, and life science, alongside sports facilities including swimming pools, an athletics track, basketball courts, football pitches, and tennis courts. The Lekki campus also provides boarding facilities for approximately 400 students, supported by a 24-hour health clinic.

The school offers an intense programme of enrichment and extra-curricular activities, including sports, creative arts, and leadership training. Notable activities include the International Award for Young People, football tournaments, drama road shows, and various clubs such as coding, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Sports facilities support swimming, athletics, basketball, football, and tennis.