Charterhouse, one of the seven prestigious and renowned British independent educational institutions with a rich history spanning over four centuries has opened its first African school in Lagos, Nigeria.
The debut of Charterhouse in Ogimbo-Lekki, Lagos marks the convergence of British independent school heritage with cutting-edge educational practices, ushering in a new era of excellence in West African education.
Charterhouse Lagos represents a remarkable educational undertaking in Lagos State, with the planned $150 million campus expected to be fully delivered in 2028.
The school’s development will unfold gradually, with the first intake of primary school students in September 2024 to accommodate students from Years 1-13, ranging from 5 to 18 years old.
John Todd, the Founding Head of Charterhouse Lagos, expressed his excitement during the school’s launch.
He said, “With the opening of Charterhouse Lagos, we are bringing a school to Nigeria with a vision of opening a new chapter in the educational story of West Africa. We are bringing world-class education to Nigerian and African parents inspired by Britain and delivered in Lagos.
“We welcome your children to unprecedented learning opportunities, supported by a world-class purpose-built campus and a first-class learning programme.”
Mr. Todd further emphasized the significance of this venture, saying, “We are extremely proud to be the first Charterhouse school on the African continent, and we will ensure the very best of Charterhouse’s traditions and values are infused within our walls while drawing inspiration from the forward-thinking outlook that continues to sustain the institution’s success today.”
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu in his comment said, “The establishment of Charterhouse Lagos signifies a watershed moment in the collective effort of the private and public sector of our economy in providing quality education underscoring the importance of broadening the horizon of our children and exposing them to new curricula that will further instill globally acceptable skills in them and position them to compete favorably on the world stage.
“The collaboration between Charterhouse and the Government in bringing this institution to Lagos serves as a prime example of the power of public-private partnerships.
In the same vein, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Johnny Baxter said, “Charterhouse Lagos is the First British Independent school in West Africa.
“Their goal is to be global in their outlook and local in their focus, by blending the best of contemporary educational thinking with the finest traditions in British independent schooling.
He added that Charterhouse Lagos is bringing not just the brand but the same standard of education Nigerians will get from a British school in the UK immersed in the Nigerian culture thereby giving their students the best of British education in a multicultural environment.