Athletics at LCS

Student-athletes at LCS have access to year-round opportunities to develop their skills across a wide range of sports and activities. With a strong focus on physical fitness and overall wellbeing, the program promotes teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and a genuine enjoyment of participation.

At the elementary level, the emphasis is on participation and building a strong foundation in sports. Our youngest athletes are encouraged to develop respect for themselves and others, value teamwork, and learn how to win and lose with grace.

In middle and high school, students progress to more competitive levels, gaining valuable experience by participating in matches and tournaments against other schools and clubs in Ghana and across West Africa.

Competitive Teams

LCS offers a well-developed program of competitive sports teams. As a member of the West African International Schools Activity League (WAISAL), our boys and girls varsity and junior varsity squads test their skills against opponents from around the region.

Competitive sports are offered in the following categories for both boys and girls:

West Africa International Schools Activities League (WAISAL)

LCS is a member of the West Africa International School’s Activities League. As full members of WAISAL, our Middle & High School athletics teams have the opportunity to travel to participate in sports events throughout the West Africa region. In recent years, LCS students have participated in events held in Nigeria, Senegal, Cote D’Ivoire and Burkina Faso. LCS teams have a strong history of being successful at these international tournaments.