Early Years | Wellington College International Lagos | Lagos, Nigeria

Early Years

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Early Years

Where Curiosity Becomes Confidence.

The Early Years offer a joyful and purposeful start to school life. 

Grounded in the English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and enriched by Nigerian cultural connections, this phase nurtures confident, curious and capable learners.

Through play-based exploration and guided discovery, children build language, independence and creativity, while developing a growing understanding of the world around them. Regular time outdoors, hands-on activities and age-appropriate projects encourage them to investigate, question and work as a team.

The EYFS Curriculum

Children learn through play, exploration and guided discovery, building strong foundations across:

  • Communication and Language

  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development

  • Physical Development

  • Numeracy

  • Expressive Arts and Design

  • Understanding the World

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Curriculum Overview
  • Learning at Wellington College International Lagos is ambitious, balanced and purposeful.
Early Years
  • The Early Years offer a joyful and purposeful start to school life.
Junior School
  • The Junior School marks a purposeful transition into more structured learning while retaining the curiosity and confidence gained in the Early Years.
Senior School
  • Our Senior School offers a rigorous and forward-looking education, combining the depth and structure of the British-based curriculum with a broad appreciation of global scientific, linguistic and cultural traditions.
A-Level Pathways
  • In the Sixth Form, students follow three A Level subjects, alongside a purposeful co-curricular and enrichment programme.
Universities & Careers
  • Our Higher Education and Careers (HEC) programme supports students as they explore their interests, consider their options and prepare for the opportunities ahead.