The first week of a new school year is always full of excitement and promise. At Charterhouse Lagos, that promise has taken shape — in classrooms alive with conversation, in boarding houses filled with laughter, and in the smiles of children walking confidently through our gates.

Our Secondary School opened just days ago, but already it feels established — purposeful, vibrant, and grounded in the values we value. Year 7, 8, and 9 students are settling into their routines. Boarders are adapting quickly, supported by staff who genuinely care. And across campus, our teaching spaces are buzzing with energy.

We’ve also been delighted to welcome our first Primary School boarders, alongside new families joining us across both Primary and Secondary. From the very first day, there has been a strong sense of community, optimism, and momentum.

This is what learning looks like in its early stages: structured, joyful, and personal.

More Than a Good Start

Over the past week, our team has been uplifted by the many messages from parents. Several of our early Instagram posts — snapshots of boarding life, classroom interaction, and student smiles — have drawn praise not just for what they showed, but for what they represented: a school that lives its values.

“It’s clear this isn’t just a building,” one parent told me. “It’s a community.”

We are proud of the impression we’ve made, but we’re even more focused on what comes next. Because a strong start is only meaningful when it’s followed by consistency, structure, and growth.

The warm welcome of Week One gives way now to something deeper: the daily rhythm of school life.

Traditional Values, Focused on Student Growth

By the second week of term, a school begins to show its character.

Timetables are now running. Expectations are clear. Students are learning what it means to belong here — and what it means to strive. Whether it’s a maths problem solved collaboratively, a science investigation underway, or a piece of writing being refined in English, our classrooms are places where curiosity meets challenge.

And as always, our values are the foundation:

• Excellence in ambition and attitude
• Respect for one another and for ideas
• Courtesy in every interaction — we greet by name, we listen well
• Wellbeing embedded in routines, relationships, and the school environment

Our teachers are working not just to deliver curriculum, but to build habits. Habits of attention, inquiry, responsibility, and kindness. These are the building blocks of long-term academic success — and of strong character.

We know that learning is more than performance. It’s about becoming.

Ready to Experience It?

If you’re considering Charterhouse Lagos, now is the time to visit.

We are delighted to offer Taster Days, where your child can experience a full day of learning, interaction, and discovery. Assessments are available at any time, either in person or online, and our Admissions team is ready to guide you through the process.

Whether you’re looking at Primary or Secondary, day or boarding, we are still welcoming students into Years 1–9.

Come and see what learning looks like — the Charterhouse way.