Founded in 2020, we are proud to be one of the modern independent, coeducational day schools in Nigeria.
who we are
What we stand for
Our Profile
Welcome to The Grace Citadel Schools, a joyful place to learn and grow! Our campus opens up to you as an oasis full of nature and an incubator for confident, curious, and enthusiastic leaders. Pupils learn through intellectually stimulating interdisciplinary experiences, guided by dedicated and creative staff. Students spill out of classrooms continuing conversations sparked by lessons and experiences, music cascades throughout campus, and pupils celebrate their progress with pride. We are a school where pupils are encouraged to embrace childhood, climb trees, pursue passions, and build authentic human connections. Learning at GCS happens because students feel seen and supported by the adults in their lives and classmates who cheer them on.
Our traditions and rituals influenced by world cultures bind the community in ways that deepen our sense of belonging and the humanitarian purpose that is at the heart of who we are. Our pupils and alumni remember the connections that are made through their favorite shared experiences like the ringing of the gong to open and close the school year, ice skating with their cross-grade level buddies, singing the Earth Day rap together, trying not to laugh to earn their mud pies while teachers try to make them laugh, or caring for the baby goats every spring in our Adventure Playground. These are the core memories that alums often reference with nostalgia and gratitude.
GCS graduates are prepared to meet their futures with academic and intellectual skills, but more importantly, they are equipped to lead with kindness. We believe character development is just as important as academic preparation. As you explore GCS, you will notice how mutual respect and embracing diversity have a direct and positive impact on the overall quality of the student learning experience. Whether we are practicing environmental sustainability, or celebrating different cultures, our community does it together.
School Profile
2025-26 Enrollment
283 students
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Middle School (6th-8th): 103 students (average class size 34)
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Preschool: 43 students (average class size 22)
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Lower School (K-5th): 137 students (average class size 22)
Students & Faculty
1:6 Faculty to students ratio
55% Staff of color
Average teacher tenure: 11 years
67% Head teachers with advanced degrees
65% Students of color
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9% African American/Multiracial
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35% White
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40% Asian/Asian American/Multiracial
School Hours
Preschool
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lower School
8:30 am – 3:15 pm
Middle School
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Extended Day
7:30 am (8:00 am for Preschool) – 6:00 pm
TGCFScholarship
N2 million in TGCFScholarship tuition awards
27% of families pay no tuition through the TGCFScholarship tuition program
N43,600-N44,300 range in current TGCFScholarship tuition awards per academic term.
Classes Enlisted – Lower Reception, Nursery One, & Grade One
T&C – Have to be Grace Citadelean to be able to participate.
Campus
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1.6 Acre Campus for our Basic school
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52% outdoor space
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A yet to be completed high school building project of about 1.9 acre campus
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Community Center with state-of-the-art Computer theater and music studio space, art rooms, medic centers, and the Workshop.
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Learning Commons (including two sound booths) for library services and flexible space for meeting, activities, and hybrid space opening to the outside
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Why study with us?
Our Ethos
Our solid foundation is embedded on values that brings the revolution that transforms our society and the global perspective.
Our Mission
To develop future leaders who are intellectually secured, socially responsible, totally equipped to engage positively with a rapidly evolving world.
Our Vision
To forge strong, positive connections with pupils so they can achieve independence, build confidence, and gain academic knowledge.
Our Belief
People-Oriented, Professionalism, Integrity, Accountability
& Equality
Our Core Values
To provide safe heaven where everyone is valued and respected. Pupils are empowered to meet current & future challenges, to develop social awareness, civic responsibility, and personal growth.
Our Comprehensive Services
Access our vast educational services.
Conducive Environment/Facilities
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Quality Teaching Team
Certification, Recognition & Awards
Milestones
Quality Teaching Team
Bus Services
Sport/Talent Development
Personalization
Creative Teaching Methods
Conducive Environment/Facilities
Certification, Recognition & Awards
Milestones
Bus Services
Personalization
Professional ICT Services
Why we are better than others
Do you know?
We live in an increasingly competitive world where the best choices are reserved for the brightest and best. The proof is, “No half-measure ever takes anyone to the pinnacle of success.” We believe in giving the best. Yet, as the saying goes, as you lay your bed, so you will lie on it,” we have laid a solid foundation upon which nothing short of excellence is accord. The right step for today’s child is being given the best possible education and training as a springboard to a future of distinction. Commitment to the best standards in education has been our watchword here at Grace Citadel Schools since inception in 2020. From the foregoing, Grace Citadel schools has focused on pursuing its vision of availing children from diverse cultural backgrounds, with a world-class education in a challenging and stimulating environment. Consistent and continuous improvement over the years has earned our school a well-deserved reputation as Nigeria’s leading private basic educational institution. We are fully equipped with the latest technology in teaching and learning, and able to provide an all-embracing education that is of 21st-century standard. We are driven with passion about safety and seek to make our school safe havens that are hurt-free. We believe we have a responsibility to provide a safe and secure environment for our pupils and staff. Finally, we are home and a mutual community with each teaching and non -teaching staff assuming the role of a parent, providing the children with love and joining the Management in promoting moral and ethical values.
Fresh from the farm
Meet our latest Graduands
Behold our latest graduands, class of 2025/26. Their journey has been minced with great learning and fun, as they explore every opportunity with resilience and faith in God and themselves to ascertain a strong finish of this phase of their educational journey. During their tenure as always, the school witness excellent performances amidst heavy competition both in class and external levels. This is the hope we build, the totality of the child.
We are next generation builder par excellence
We proffer thought-provoking solutions to the educational needs of your child.
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900+ intakes so far
oUR ACCREDITATIONS
Grace Citadel Schools proudly holds official recognition as an esteemed educational institution in Nigeria, duly approved by both the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Lagos State Ministry of Education. Such accreditations include:
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AISA: Association of International Schools in Africa. The Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) is a professional association of international schools in Africa. For more information, please visit AISA.
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AF: Alliance Français. The Alliance Français is an international organization that aims to promote the French language in Nigeria. For more information, please visit AF.
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APEN: Association of Private Educators of Nigeria. APEN is a nonprofit membership association that represents the interest of private schools in Nigeria. Visit APEN for more information.
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COBIS: Council of British International Schools. COBIS is a membership association based in the United Kingdom that represents and supports British international schools worldwide. It is a global network of high-quality British schools that operate outside the UK.
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OEQA: Office of Education Quality Assurance. The OEQA is a government agency responsible for ensuring and monitoring the quality of education in the state of Lagos. It operates under the Lagos State Ministry of Education and is tasked with improving the overall quality of education in both public and private schools within the state. Visit OEQA for more information.
