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Nationalities
| Number of students |
440 |
| Most common nationality |
Nigerian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
90% local : 10% international |
Languages
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance exam |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Mid- stream admission is available. |
School day
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Literary and debating society, jets club, press club, theatre, Junior Achievement Nigeria, red cross, photography, interact club, home makers, arts, still pan band, football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, table tennis, orchestra, choir, karate. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball court |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Dowen College is a co-educational Secondary School offering both day and boarding facilities. The School was founded on the 6th of October 1997 and located at No. 18, Adebayo Doherty Road, Lekki phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria. The School offers both the Nigerian and British Curricula. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Dowen's mission is to release the innate potential and the untapped leadership qualities of the students, ensuring that they discover their personal purpose and destiny. |