Grace Schools, Gbagada, Lagos, has been awarded the International School Award (ISA) by the British Council for the fourth consecutive time. The current award covers a four-year cycle from 2026 to 2029.

The ISA is presented to schools that successfully complete an impact evaluation of their international work.

It recognises institutions that have demonstrated a clear commitment to embedding international awareness, global partnerships and intercultural learning across the curriculum.

Presenting the award, the Deputy Country Director, Nigeria, British Council, Chilufya Besa, commended Grace Schools for sustaining global educational quality.

He said the theme for the current cycle, ‘Connected classrooms: Global perspectives in a digital age,’ highlights the need for schools to develop global standards in their teaching capabilities and to equip students to thrive in an interconnected world.

The ISA is implemented in 16 countries and widely regarded by global educational organisations as a benchmark for international school practice.

The Executive Director of Grace Schools, Mrs Olatokunbo Edun, said the award for the fourth consecutive time reflects the school’s long-standing commitment to international education, global partnerships, curriculum development, student learning and inter-cultural understanding.

According to her, participation in the ISA framework enables Grace Schools students to develop key competencies that go beyond academics. These include communication and public speaking, teamwork and collaboration, creativity and performance skills, as well as global citizenship.

She added that the ISA re-accreditation provides a valuable platform to promote the international dimension of the school and to showcase the impact of its global programmes.

A major highlight of the award event was a drama presentation on the “Chinese New Year festival” by students of Grace Schools. The performance showcased the school’s emphasis on cultural appreciation and positioned it as a global citadel of learning where students engage with traditions beyond their immediate environment.

Edun further added that Grace Schools maintains a vision to produce well-rounded scholars who are academically sound and globally aware. She said the school has continued to reinvent the rules in educational service delivery, and it’s committed to raising the bar of qualitative education.

She said the schools have made significant investments to make learning a worthwhile experience for students by introducing modern teaching techniques and digital devices.

This, she noted, aligns with the “connected classrooms” theme and the broader goal of preparing learners for opportunities in a digital age.

The British Council’s ISA is designed to support schools in developing international partnerships, embedding global issues in the curriculum, and providing students with opportunities to collaborate with peers across borders.

With this fourth consecutive recognition, Grace School joins a select group of Nigerian institutions that have consistently met the Council’s standards for international engagement for more than a decade.