The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has lauded Charterhouse Lagos for enhancing educational collaboration between the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
Montgomery described the institution as a blend of British academic tradition and global outlook tailored to the Nigerian context at an exclusive reception in Abuja.
Charterhouse Lagos, the first British independent school in West Africa, commenced its primary school operations in September 2024.
The school will launch its secondary and boarding school in September 2025, offering world-class facilities and a curriculum combining British standards with Nigerian cultural elements.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, expressed the state’s commitment to qualitative education during the school’s official launch.
He spoke on the establishment of Charterhouse Lagos as a prime example of public-private partnerships aimed at providing quality education that aligns with the state’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda, focusing on Education and Technology.
John Todd, Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos, spoke on the school’s vision to nurture academically excellent, confident, compassionate, and globally minded individuals.
He noted that the school’s international faculty, purpose-driven curriculum, and state-of-the-art facilities set a new benchmark for Education in Nigeria and the region.
The school’s Ogombo, Lekki campus spans 70 hectares and represents a $150 million investment.
Facilities include STEAM labs, music and drama studios, an aquatics centre, and various sports amenities.
The school also offers various boarding options and emphasises the integration of Nigerian culture, such as incorporating local musical instruments into its music program.
Charterhouse Lagos aims to provide an alternative to overseas education by offering a comparable standard within Nigeria, thereby keeping families together and contributing to the local economy by employing indigenous staff and contractors.
The school’s approach to education includes teaching students the ethical use of artificial intelligence and promoting problem-solving skills through a design cycle methodology.
Todd spoke on the importance of investing in teachers as the most critical resource in delivering quality education.
The event was attended by notable figures from the diplomatic corps, government, business, and education sectors, reflecting the school’s commitment to fostering international collaboration and cultural exchange.
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