Core curriculum
All students follow a core curriculum that includes:
- English Language
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
IGCSE (Year 10)
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Years 10 and 11
IGCSE Admissions
Students in Years 10 and 11 follow a two-year IGCSE programme. This provides strong academic foundations and prepares students for A Levels pathways in the Sixth Form.
Personalised breadth
In addition to these core subjects, students choose two additional subjects.
This allows for personalisation while ensuring academic breadth.
Most students will complete eight IGCSEs by the end of Year 11.
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.
How to apply
Enrollment Process
Parent will be required to complete an application form, pay NGN 2,000,000 application fee and submit the following documents.
Documents
- 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.
Subject choice indication
Subject selection (8 subjects):
- English Language
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Two Other Subject Choices
- Business Studies
- Computer Science
- French
- Art
- History
- Geography
Assessment
- Complete Cat4, Midyis or Yellis.
- Written essay
- 1:1 interview with Head of Sixth Form or Head of Secondary
Assessment results will be shared with parent.
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A second home
Boarding at Charterhouse Lagos
“Boarding at Charterhouse Lagos is where every student finds a second home.”
Weekly or full
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
Support to thrive
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
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.
Campus and leadership
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.
Heritage and character
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.
University pathways
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 lessons
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.
- Football Academy
- SPAN Secondary Drama
- Graphics – Novel Design
- Swimming Squad
- Ensemble
- Shokotan Karate
- Model United Nations
- Debate Society
- Mathletics
- Secondary Art
- Secondary Science Club
- Track and Field
- Creative Writing
- Chess – Primary and Secondary
- Secondary Basketball
- STEM Club
Care and protection
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.
- Full sized Football pitch
- 400m athletic track
- Basketball Courts
- State-of-the-art Theatre
- Specialist STEM, Science, and Art rooms
- Innovation-driven learning spaces