Lagos Opens 2026 Model College Portal: A Digital Road Map for Parents

The Lagos State Examinations Board (LSEB) has officially activated the online registration portal for the 2026 Screening Test into the state’s 16 prestigious Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools.

Navigating the “Model College” season is often a high-stakes period for families, and this year, the state is doubling down on a 100% digital transition.

The Board has confirmed that the registration window will remain open until May 15, 2026, leaving no room for manual entries at the Agege headquarters.

Under the leadership of the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, the state is pushing for a seamless, “human-error-free” process.

For the 2026 cycle, parents are expected to manage the entire lifecycle of the application—from bio-data entry to fee payment—via this formula.

The Five-Step Success Formula

To ensure your ward’s application isn’t flagged or disqualified, follow these verified steps:

1. Account Creation: Use a permanent email address. This will be the primary channel for your child’s examination center notification and, eventually, their result slip.
2. Document Accuracy: You will need a digital copy of the child’s birth certificate and a clear passport photograph (white background recommended). Discrepancies between the portal name and the birth certificate are a leading cause of admission delays.
3. Strategic Selection: You are required to choose a First Choice and a Second Choice school.Pro-Tip: While everyone aims for the most popular colleges (like Igbonla or Kankon), choosing a less-saturated “Upgraded School” as a second choice can significantly increase your child’s chances of placement.
4. Integrated Payment: The system uses a secure gateway. After payment, ensure you generate the automated receipt. If the portal doesn’t redirect you immediately, do not pay twice—check your “Payment History” tab first.
5. The Golden Ticket: Print the Registration Photocard. This is the only document that grants the candidate entry into the examination hall.

Important Dates to Remember

• Deadline: May 15, 2026.
• Correction Window: Limited. If you make an error, use the “Edit Profile” feature before final submission.
• Examination Date: To be announced via the portal and registered phone numbers (typically scheduled for June).

The state has warned against “touts” claiming to offer manual forms. Every legitimate entry must be verifiable on the LSEB cloud server.

To help your readers navigate the selection process, here is the official breakdown of the 16 Lagos State Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools.

It is important to note that all of these institutions are boarding schools, with the sole exception of Vetland Junior Grammar School, which remains a Day school.

Official List: 16 Model Colleges & Upgraded Schools

The schools are categorized by their Education Districts. When filling out the portal, parents must choose a First Choice and a Second Choice.

Here is the complete list of the 16 Lagos State Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools in clear, basic text for your news content:

1. Lagos State Junior Model College, Meiran (Alimosho)
2. Vetland Junior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye (Note: This is the only Day-only school on the list)
3. Lagos State Junior Model College, Igbokuta (Ikorodu)
4. Lagos State Civil Service Junior Model College, Igbogbo (Ikorodu)
5. Oriwu Junior Model College, Ikorodu (Ikorodu)
6. Government Junior College, Ikorodu (Ikorodu)
7. Lagos State Girls Junior Model College, Agunfoye (Ikorodu – Girls Only)
8. Eva-Adelaja Memorial Junior Secondary School, Bariga (Shomolu – Girls Only)
9. Lagos State Junior Model College, Badore (Ajah/Eti-Osa)
10. Lagos State Junior Model College, Igbonla (Epe)
11. Lagos State Junior Model College, Agbowa-Ikosi (Epe)
12. Government Junior Model College, Ketu-Epe (Epe)
13. Epe Junior Grammar School, Epe (Epe)
14. Lagos State Junior Model College, Kankon (Badagry)
15. Lagos State Junior Model College, Ojo (Ojo)
16. Badagry Junior Grammar School, Badagry (Badagry)

Important Fact-Check for Your Content:

• The 16th School: There are exactly 16 schools (not 15). The list was expanded in recent years to include more capacity in Ikorodu and Epe.
• Boarding Status: 15 out of the 16 schools are boarding schools. Vetland is specifically highlighted as a non-boarding (Day) school.
• Registration Deadline: Registration closes on May 15, 2026.
• Exam Fee: The fee is a flat ₦10,000.

Advisory

According to the Lagos State Examinations Board Registrar, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, admission is strictly merit-based and determined by the Computer-Based Test (CBT), which is tentatively scheduled for May 27–29, 2026.

• The “Second Choice” Strategy: Highly competitive schools like Meiran and Igbonla often have very high cut-off marks. If you choose a popular school as your first choice, consider a school in District V (Kankon/Ojo) or District II (Igbokuta) as a second choice to improve the probability of placement if the first choice cut-off isn’t met.
• Merit Policy: The Board has explicitly stated that candidates who meet the required cut-off marks may be offered admission into any of the 16 schools, regardless of their specific choices, if there is a vacancy.

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