Admissions
From first enquiry to final enrolment, our admissions process is seamless, personal, and guided with care.
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Boarding at Charterhouse Lagos
“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
Benefits of Boarding
- 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.”
Why Parents Choose Charterhouse Lagos
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.
From September 2026, Charterhouse Lagos will offer a full secondary school pathway culminating in A Levels. 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 the Classroom:
Extra-Curricular Life
We believe in shaping well-rounded individuals. Our Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) provide opportunities to explore interests, discover talents, and develop leadership skills.
Students can engage in:
- Model United Nations (from Year 7)
- Debating and Public Speaking
- Sports, Swimming, and Athletics
- Drama and Theatre
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
- STEM & Robotics Clubs
Safeguarding & Well-being
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 is 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:
A Visionary Learning Environment
Our world-class campus in Ogombo Road, Ajah embodies the quality of British independent education while celebrating Nigerian and African cultural traditions.
Facilities include:
- Full sized Football pitch
- 400m athletic track
- Basketball Courts
- State-of-the-art Theatre
- Specialist STEM, Science, and Art rooms
- Innovation-driven learning spaces