The Lead British International School Entrance Examination Form 2025/2026 academic session is out. All interested parents or guardians are invited to purchase an admission form for their children provided they meet the admission requirements.
The academic session for LBIS starts from September and ends in July each year. For this reason, the school opens admission portal as early as possible to enable applicants register as early as possible.
This article gives you all the details you need to know about the Lead British International School (LBIS) including the admission requirements, entrance exam form and examination fee.
Want to learn all these and more, let’s keep going!
Details About Lead British International School (LBIS)
The Lead British International School (LBIS) is one of the best secondary schools in Nigeria with multiple locations across the country. It was first established in September, 2007 in Abuja and after 10 years opened a branch in Ibadan. They also have a branch in Osogbo, Ogun State.
Over years, the school has proven its competence by providing quality education to students within and outside the country. The best aspect of it is that the school does not only focus on the academic growth of a child but also in character. Anyway, these are the two aspects of education but some schools lack the latter.
LBIS also has both the primary and secondary school sections which allows children within different ages to enroll. For the early years school section, the age requirement is between 1 and 5 years, primary school is between 5 and 10 years while secondary school is between 11 and 16 years. The full breakdown of the age requirements are given below.
Lead British International School Requirements
The LBIS eligibility criteria are classified into 3 sections which include age, entrance examination and admission requirements.
Age Requirements
Majorly, the requirements for entrance examination/admission into LBIS is age. If your child does not meet the age requirements of the school, such child will be considered at the discretion of the Principal Head of School.
Early Years
| Level | Age Requirement |
|---|---|
| Creche | 0 – 1 years |
| Topaz | 1 – 2 years |
| Emerald | 2 – 3 years |
| Diamond | 3 – 4 years |
| Gold | 4 – 5 years |
| Level | Age Requirement |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 years |
| Year 2 | 6 years |
| Year 3 | 7 years |
| Year 4 | 8 years |
| Year 5 | 9 years |
| Year 6 | 10 years |
Secondary School
| Level | Age Requirement |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 11 years |
| Year 8 | 12 years |
| Year 9 | 13 years |
| Year 10 | 14 years |
| Year 11 | 15 years |
| Year 12 | 16 years |
Entrance Examination 2025 Requirements
Candidates are to sit for the LBIS examination based on academic level and age and classified above. Read the instructions and requirements for the entrance examination below. It includes the examination policy, tools to brought in for the exam and admission process.
1. All Lead British International School entrance exams are scheduled for February, March, April and May, while additional exams are scheduled within the year for in-year admissions.
2. The examination last for 3 hours for all sections and subjects includes English Language and mathematics. The test is based on the class which the candidate is seeking admission into.
3. Candidates are to come for the examination with their writing materials (exercise book and pen) including a mathematical set. The primary examination does not require a calculator but a non-programmable calculator is required for the secondary school entrance exam.
Admission Requirements
1. To be eligible for admission into LBIS, candidates in the primary section are expected to score at least 50% of the total score while the secondary needs at least 40% of the total score. (50% is the pass mark for primary school while 40% is the pass mark for secondary school students)
2. Exceptions from no.1 students seeking admissions into years 6, 9 and 12 respectively are expected to score at least 60% of the total mark in the entrance examination.
3. Year 11 students are required to score at least 50% average in the entrance examination
4. The child’s previous school must be willing to write a letter to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) asking them transfer the student’s score the school (LBIS).
5. For year11 and 12 to be considered for admission into LBIS, they must have been students in another school and evidence must be presented that they are ready for the SSCE (NECO & WAEC) and IGCSE (Cambridge).
6. Admission into year 11 and 12 depends on special circumstances and at the discretion of the Principal Head of School.
7. The school (LBIS) reserves the right NOT to admit a child.
Documents Required for Lead British International School Admission
These are the documents a child must present to the school. Please, ensure to go with these documents during the entrance examination as it may be required.
- The child’s birth certificate
- Completed application form
- Immediate past academic records if applicable
- Medical fitness Report
- Testimonial/transfer certificate from the child’s previous school (if applicable)
- Clearance letter from the former school
- The child’s two copies of recent passport photographs
How to Apply and Write the LBIS Entrance Examination
Applications or writing of the exam could be done in person or online. It all depends on your choice.
Application and writing of the entrance examination are simplified into 4 majors steps which are:
- Read the admission policy
- Fill the online the examination form
- Make a non refundable application fee which cost 25,000 Naira only
- Fill the admission form
Now this is how you submit your online application:
- Visit LBIS online registration page
- Click on “see form” under step 2 (Entrance Examination Form)
- Choose the year or class you want to apply for
- Indicate if the student would be a Day Student or a Boarder
- Enter Child’s surname
- Enter the first name and any other name of the child
- Enter Child’s date of birth
- select gender
- Enter child’s nationality
- Select religion
- Select mode of entrance exam (physical or online)
- Select your preferred branch (Abuja, Ibadan or Osogbo)
- Select the needs your child has
- Select if your child had any issues at previous school
The next section is for parents or Guardian.
- Enter full name starting with the surname
- Relationship with applicant
- Provide active phone number & email address
- Enter date of application
- Fill out all the necessary information required of you on the page and when done, click on “submit”
How to Apply for Admission into Lead British International School
Step 1: First, apply for the entrance examination and make the non refundable payment for application.
Step 2: Application for admission will only be considered by the school when all necessary documents and details are presented to the school. So, submit all documents.
Step 3: Once you complete your steps, the school offers admission to the student.
Lead British International School Locations
LBIS has 3 major locations across the country. The branches conduct entrance examinations except otherwise stated by the school. Below are the branches and addresses:
Abuja:
LBIS School premises, Aliyu Mustdafa Street, (Opp, Trafford Hotel), off Wole Soyinka Avenue (2nd Avenue), Gwarinpa Abuja.
PHONE NO: 08099960007, 08099960001
Ibadan:
LBIS School Premises, Plot 5,7 and 8 Akinola Maja Street, Jericho, Ibadan.
Phone No: 08172313430
Osogbo
Plot B11A Block II, Oroki Industrail Estate, Off Western BypAss, 1Osogbo.
Phone No: NIL
Warri
Cradle School, Plot 6, 12th Street D.D.P.A Ugborikoko.
Phone No: 0808 486 6486
Enugu
OASIS Learning Centre 3B Idoha Street Off Hilview Avenue, Inependent layout, Enugu.
Phone No: 08036919056
Port Harcourt
Montessori Int’l School, 64 king Perekule Street, GRA II, Port Harcourt.
PHONE NO: 08031546758
Kaduna
French Int’l School, No. 11 Umaru Gwandu Road, Malali, Kaduna.
Phone No: 081 6648 1918
Uyo
Sanvee Int’l School, Plot H50, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo.
Phone No:0816 664 3678
Conclusion
Gaining admission into a prestigious school like Lead British International School is worth pursuing. Quality education is one of the best gifts you can give your child, you owe your children that.
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