The first site visit
Initial visit to the site at Ogombo. The site is still a swamp, jungle and completely undeveloped.
Identity and story
Our story
The first British Independent school in Nigeria and West Africa.
Identity and story
Our story
The first British Independent school in Nigeria and West Africa.
Our vision
A world-class education, close to home.
Our stunning campus reflects the scale of our vision. We offer Nigerians world-class education without the need to travel overseas.
Your children can enjoy a British Independent School education close to home and firmly grounded in their own culture. Our school reflects our confidence in the future of Nigeria, and we want your family to be part of that dream.
Our people
Experience that gives every child a head-start.
As an academically selective school, we ensure that we select the best teachers to give your children an essential head-start in life, whilst being rooted in their own traditions.
Led by Head and Director of Education John Todd, our respected leadership team combines international standards in independent schooling with local knowledge of the educational landscape in Lagos.
Our heritage
A shared history, shaping a new school.
Charterhouse is one of the great historic schools of England. Its rich history stretches back over 400 years, and its shared influences can be seen throughout school life here at Charterhouse Lagos.
Our journey
From an ambitious idea to a living school.
This project is the fulfilment of a dream and the result of incredible work by an amazing team of people over many years.
Vision agreed
The first Huntington Education Group Board meeting takes place in Changsha, China. The mission and vision are agreed and architectural plans reviewed.
The founding team begins
John Todd is appointed as the first Huntington Education Group employee, working online from Shanghai during COVID restrictions.
Returning to Ogombo
The Charterhouse team visits Lagos and inspects the site at Ogombo, Eti-Osa.
A Charterhouse welcome
Gordon Zhao and John Todd visit Charterhouse for the first time to meet the Executive Team and tour the school.
The team grows
Angela Hencher starts work as Chief Operating Officer.
Moving to Lagos
John and Angela move to Lagos to begin work in country.
Construction begins
Piling for the boundary wall marks the beginning of construction on the site.
The project deed
The Project Deed is signed at Charterhouse, formally welcoming Charterhouse Lagos into the family of schools.
UK delegation visit
The British Deputy High Commissioner and the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria visit Charterhouse Lagos.
Launch and press conference
The Charterhouse Lagos launch and press conference is held on 5 September 2023.
Secretary of State visit
The UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch MP, visits the school.
Our first staff team
Staff resume for training and gather for the first Charterhouse Lagos team photograph.
Founding students arrive
We welcome our Founding Students on their first day at school.
A new tradition
Charterhouse Lagos holds its first Christmas Tree Lighting.
Primary School commissioned
The Primary School is commissioned by the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
Secondary School groundbreaking
The Executive Governor of Lagos State breaks ground for Charterhouse Lagos Secondary School.
Consul General visit
Her Excellency Yan Yuqing, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, visits the school.
Abuja launch
Charterhouse Lagos launches in Abuja at the British High Commission.
Secondary School opens
We welcome our Founding Secondary School Students.
A Level opens
We welcome our Founding A level Students.
“Look wide beyond your immediate surroundings and limits, and you see things in their right proportion.”Robert Baden-Powell, OC, 1857–1941