The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has commenced the students transfer for the 2026/2027 academic session into JSS II and SSI in public secondary schools across the State.
The transfer exercise is only for students seeking for admission into JSSII and SSI in the public junior and senior secondary schools. The Lagos State Ministry of Education announced that the application will commence from Monday, 10 August 2026, and close on Friday, 4 September 2026.
Parents and Guardians interested for the transfer are to submit their applications within the stipulated period. And applicants should understand that applying and making payment doesn’t guarantee transfer as the it is done based on the availability of admission vacancies in the selected schools.
Lagos State Secondary Schools Transfer Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | Transfer Exercise into Public Secondary Schools |
| Academic Session | 2026/2027 |
| Classes | JS II and SS I only |
| Opening Date | Monday 10th August, 2026 |
| Closing Date | Friday 4th September, 2026 |
| Application Office | Basic Education Services Department, Room 507 |
| Address Application To | Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education |
| Public-to-Public Transfer | ₦5,000 |
| Private-to-Public JS II | ₦10,000 |
| Private-to-Public SS I | ₦20,000 |
| Payment Portal | Lagos Revenue Portal (LRP) |
| Important Condition | Transfer depends on available vacancies |
Who Can Apply for the Lagos State School Transfer?
The transfer is for students seeking for transfer of school into JSSII and SSI into Lagos State public junior secondary and senior secondary schools.
The following categories of students are eligible for the transfer:
- Students transfering from one public school to another.
- Students in JSSII transfering from a private schools to public junior secondary schools.
- Students in SSI transfering from a private schools to public junior secondary schools.
Only the above categories are eligible for the transfer, any other transfers will not be considered by the Ministry.
Eligibility Requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied for the transfer. Parents and guardians should take note of the following requirements:
For JSS II Applicants
Students applying for transfer in to JSSII are to provide their second and third term results of their previous schools.
The results copies should be attached with their transfer application letter.
For SS I Applicants
Students applying for transfer in to SSI are to provide their first and second term results and BECE registration number or Result from their previous schools.
The results copies should be attached with their transfer application letter.
Required Documents for the Transfer Application
- Recent passport photograph
- Birth certificate
- Previous academic results (second and third term results for JSSII).
- First and second term results, BECE Registration Number or BECE Result for SSI students.
How to Apply for Lagos State School Transfer
Interested applicants should follow the application procedure announced by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
Prepare the Application Letter
Parents and guardians are to write a transfer application letter to the Basic Education Services Department, Room 507 at the Ministry of Education.
The application is to be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
The following students information should be captured in the application:
- Applicant’s full name
- Previous school attended
- School of choice for transfer
- Applicant’s gender
- Age
- Origin
Attach Required Documents
Other required documents are to be attached with the application letter, the documents are recent passport photograph, birth certificate and previous results.
Obtain the Stamped Invoice
After submitting the application, a stamped invoice will be given to applicants by the Basic Education Services Department.
The invoice will be use for application payment.
Make Payment Through the Lagos Revenue Portal
Parents or guardians are to pay the application fee through the Lagos Revenue Portal (LRP).
The payment portal is: https://revenue.lagosstate.gov.ng
The payment details provided in the notice are:
Agency Code: 4280000/05004
Revenue: 4040096/32534 – Sales of Forms
Description: Transfer Form
Year: 2026
The amount payable depends on the type of transfer.
Confirm the Payment
After making the payment, copy of the receipt must be submitted to the Finance and Accounts Department of the Ministry for confirmation and to complete the e-payment process.
Submit the Confirmed Receipt
The confirmed payment receipt should be submitted to the the Basic Education Services Department, Room 507.
Lagos School Transfer Fees
The following amount are the charges for the transfer fee according to the Ministry:
Public School to Public School
Transfer of student from a public school to another public school (JSS II or SSI) attract a fee of ₦5,000.
Private School to Public Junior School
Transfer of student from private school to public Junior Secondary Schools (JSS II) payment is ₦10,000.
Private School to Public Senior School
Transfer of student from private school to public Senior Secondary Schools (SS I) payment is ₦20,000.
Application Tips for Parents and Guardians
To make your application process easier, parents and guardians should use these tips:
- Submit your application early before the closing date.
- Prepare all the needed documents with photocopies.
- Make sure to provide accurate student’s information when filling the application form.
- Write the clear and exact name and location of the school applying for.
- You must obtain the official stamped invoice before preceding for payment.
- Make the application payment only to Lagos Revenue Portal payment details.
- Keep the original and photocopies of the payment receipt and application slips.
- Ensure to submit the confirmed payment receipt and the application form.
Important Dates to Remember
The transfer process will be done within the following period of time:
Commencement: Monday 10th August, 2026.
Closing: Friday 4th September, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the Lagos State school transfer exercise begin?
The transfer exercise into JS II and SS I for the 2026/2027 academic session will commence on Monday, 10 August 2026.
When is the closing date for the transfer application?
Submission of applications will closed on Friday 4th September, 2026.
What are the classes eligible for the transfer?
The exercise is specifically for JS II and SS I in public junior and senior secondary schools.
Is transfer guaranteed after payment?
The Ministry has categorically stated that the placement of the transfer is based on the available vacancy in the selected schools.
How much is the transfer application fee?
- ₦5,000 for public to public transfers
- ₦10,000 for private to public JS II transfers.
- ₦20,000 for private to public SS I transfers.
Where should applicants submit their transfer application?
Applications should be submitted to the Basic Education Services Department, Room 507, addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
What documents are required for JS II?
JS II applicants should attach a recent passport photograph, birth certificate photocopy, and 2nd and 3rd Term results from the previous class.
What documents are required for SS I?
SS I applicants should attach a recent passport photograph, birth certificate photocopy, 1st and 2nd Term results, and BECE Registration Number or BECE Result.
Where should payment be made?
Payment should be made through the Lagos Revenue Portal (LRP) using the payment details provided by the Ministry.
What happens after payment?
After making the payment, the receipt should be confirmed by the Ministry’s Finance and Accounts Department and the confirmed receipt submitted together with the applicant’s application and documents at the Basic Education Services Department.
Director, Basic Education Services,
For: Permanent Secretary.
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