Charterhouse Lagos

Charterhouse Lagos combines traditional British independent school values—such as kindness, humility, and manners—with a progressive, evidence-based approach to learning. It aims to root students in their own Nigerian and African cultural traditions while fostering a global perspective and a 'can-do' attitude. The school operates under the motto 'Deo Dante Dedi' (God having given, I gave).

The school follows a rigorous British curriculum, offering primary education for Years 1–6 and secondary education for Years 7–9. From September 2026, the school will extend its offering to include IGCSE (Year 10) and A-Levels (Year 12). Boarding options, including weekly and full boarding, are available for students from Year 5 onwards.

The school’s secondary pathway is designed to prepare students for admission to top global universities in the UK, US, Canada, and Europe. The curriculum focuses on academic rigour, critical thinking, and independent learning to ensure students are prepared for success on the global stage.

The school is committed to providing high standards of pastoral care to ensure the wellbeing of all students. It maintains a proactive approach to safeguarding, protecting children in their emotional, intellectual, physical, and moral development in compliance with both local legal requirements and international best practice.

The school operates an academically selective admissions process that is open year-round for Primary (Years 1–6) and Secondary (Years 7–9) levels, as well as for IGCSE (Year 10) and A-Level (Year 12) programmes. Applications are currently open for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 academic years. While the school does not offer scholarships generally, it currently provides a 50% tuition discount under a specific Year 10 scholarship programme.

The academic year is divided into three terms. For 2025–2026, Term 1 runs from September 1 to December 12, 2025; Term 2 runs from January 6 to March 27, 2026; and Term 3 runs from April 13 to July 10, 2026. The calendar includes scheduled half-term breaks and observes various public holidays.

Located on a 225,000-square-metre site in Ogombo, Ajah, the campus features modern classrooms, specialist science and STEM labs, art studios, and a library. Sports facilities include a full-sized football pitch, a 400m athletic track, and basketball courts. The school also provides an aquatics centre, a medical centre, and dining facilities, with future plans for an 800-seat theatre and performing arts centre.

The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities (ECAs) designed to foster well-rounded development, including sports such as football, swimming, basketball, and karate. Creative and academic pursuits include drama, dance, debate society, mathletics, chess, STEM club, creative writing, and various art and music ensembles. These activities aim to help students explore interests, discover talents, and develop leadership skills.