Admissions journey
Join Us Today — Admissions Open all Year Round (Primary & Secondary 1 – 9, IGCSE – Year 10 and A Levels)
How to apply
Parent will be required to complete an application form, pay NGN 2,000,000 application fee and submit the following documents.
Note the required grades for A Levels admission:
Submit a Letter of Application (approx. 500 words, max 1 side of A4), written by the student. This should include:
Complete assessments:
Academic pathway
Students build a focused programme that supports their university goals.
Complete CAT 4 test, written essay and 1:1 interview with Head of Sixth Form to look at pathways and university, together with maturity and aspirations. Assessment results will be shared with parent.
A second home
“Boarding at Charterhouse Lagos is where every student finds a second home.”
We offer: Weekly Boarding (Monday–Friday), and Full Boarding (24/7).
Boarding available for students from Year 5.
Enhanced academic performance and achievement
Greater independence and self-reliance
Stronger social skills and sense of community
Improved time management
Preparation for university life
Access to a wide range of co-curricular activities
Our boarding staff combine pastoral care and academic support to ensure every boarder thrives emotionally, physically, and intellectually while enjoying the security of a nurturing environment.
“Boarding is more than accommodation—it is belonging, discovery, and growth.”
The Charterhouse difference
Charterhouse Lagos offers a rigorous British curriculum that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a global perspective. Our commitment to traditional Nigerian values ensures that students are rooted in their own cultural values and develop character, integrity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our boarding programme mirrors the UK's highest standards, providing a structured, nurturing and purposeful environment that promotes independence, resilience, and personal growth.
Our campus boasts modern classrooms, science labs, art studios, and sports facilities, offering students unparalleled learning opportunities without the need to travel overseas.
Our leadership team brings over 100 years of combined international education experience, ensuring a blend of global best practices with local relevance.
As part of the Charterhouse family of schools, established in 1611, we bring over 400 years of British educational heritage to Nigeria, blending tradition with innovation.
Beyond academics, we emphasise leadership, teamwork, and personal responsibility, helping students develop the confidence to thrive in any environment.
Our Sixth Form is designed to prepare students for admission to top global universities — including those in the UK, US, Canada, and across Europe — through rigorous academics, personal guidance, and leadership development.
Beyond lessons
We believe in shaping well-rounded individuals. Our Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) provide opportunities to explore interests, discover talents, and develop leadership skills.
Care and protection
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well being of our students is a collective responsibility here at Charterhouse Lagos, and as such, is everyone’s responsibility.
Safeguarding is proactively protecting our children in every aspect of their emotional, intellectual, physical and moral development and welfare.
Keeping our students safe is central to everything that we do and we comply with State and National legal or other requirements for safeguarding as well as following international best practice.
We also meet all standards required for international accreditation.
Our Campus
Our world-class campus in Ogombo Road, Ajah embodies the quality of British independent education while celebrating Nigerian and African cultural traditions.
