IGCSE (Year 10)
Admission Process
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IGCSE Admissions
Students in Years 10 and 11 follow a two-year IGCSE programme. This provides strong academic foundations and prepares students for A-Level pathways in the Sixth Form.
All students follow a core curriculum that includes:
- English Language and English Literature (two separate IGCSEs)
- Mathematics
- At least two sciences from Biology, Chemistry and Physics
In addition to these core subjects, students choose three or four additional subjects.
This allows for personalisation while ensuring academic breadth.
Most students will complete eight or nine IGCSEs by the end of Year 11.
IGCSE Admissions Process:
• A 1:1 meeting with a member of the Senior Leadership team to explore academic strengths, subject interests and ambitions.
• Completion of the CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test): not pass/fail, but used to understand learning profiles and provide tailored support.
• Checkpoint Scores are optional and are not required but may be submitted to support an application.
They offer a helpful insight, though recent school reports remain our key reference for admissions into Year 9.
Enrollment Process
Parents will be required to complete an application form, pay NGN 2,000,000 application fee and submit the following documents.
Apply using the Charterhouse Lagos Application Form
These documents are required to accompany your application form:
- Birth certificate
- Recent passport photograph
- Payment receipt for the application fee
- Bio-data page of international passport
Submit reports for previous 2 years. These should include school reports and, where possible, standardized or baseline tests such as Cat4, Midyis or Yellis.
Complete subject choice indication
Subject selection (8 or 9 subjects):
- English language
- English literature
- Mathematics
2 Sciences from (Physics / Chemistry / Biology)
1 Humanities subject
3 Other Subject choices
- Additional science
- Business studies
- Computer science
- French
- Geography
- History
Complete Cat4 test.
1:1 interview with Head of Sixth form or Head of Secondary
Assessment results will be shared with parent(s).
IGCSE / Years 10 & 11 [IGCSE]
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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 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