Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.
Our Academic Scholarship program offers outstanding students entering Year 10 a merit based 50% reduction in tuition fees , supporting them in a school that will challenge their thinking, stretch their ability, and guide their progress.
Key Highlights and Eligibility
- Students applying into Year 10 only
- Strong academic track record
50% tuition scholarship for Year 10 entry (IGCSE)
Continuation through Years 11–13 subject to review
Maximum duration: four academic years
Scholarship continuation is dependent on maintaining the required academic and conduct standards at each review (twice per year)
Boarding is mandatory (weekly or termly)
Limited number of awards
How to Apply
- Complete the Application Form
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee of ₦500,000
- Student’s international passport (bio-data page)
- Student’s birth certificate
- Parent or guardian’s valid means of identification
- Latest school academic results
- Application window 16 February – 11 April 2026
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Frequently Asked Question
Yes, a non-refundable registration fee of NGN500,000 applies.
Click the link below to see a complete breakdown of Charterhouse Lagos school fees without the scholarship
It is a merit-based scholarship that provides a 50% reduction in tuition fees for exceptional students entering Year 10 (IGCSE). Continuation through Years 11–13 is possible, but only through ongoing review.
- No. This is not a bursary and not a full fee remission. It covers 50% of tuition fees only. All other costs remain payable by parents or guardians.
Yes. All scholarship holders must be weekly or termly boarders throughout the duration of the award.
The scholarship is awarded for Year 10 entry and may continue through Years 11–13. The maximum duration is four academic years, subject to eligibility at each review point.
No. The scholarship is earned and maintained. Continuation is conditional on meeting academic, behaviour, attendance, and boarding expectations.
Twice per academic year.
The school reviews:
Academic progress and attainment
Behaviour and values alignment
Attendance (normally at or above 95%)
Boarding conduct and adherence to routines
The Academic Scholarship Committee may place the student on scholarship probation with clear improvement targets. If targets are not met, the scholarship may be withdrawn.
Yes. In cases of serious misconduct, safeguarding concerns, or fundamental breaches of boarding or behaviour expectations, the scholarship may be withdrawn immediately.
Tuition fees revert to the full published rate. No retrospective fee adjustment applies, and parents remain responsible for all outstanding fees.
The Academic Scholarship Committee, chaired by the Director of Education. Decisions are recorded formally and communicated in writing.
There is no automatic right of appeal beyond the published process. Decisions of the Academic Scholarship Committee are final, with final authority resting with the Director of Education.
Selection is assessment-based. Applicants will take assessments in English, Mathematics and General Knowledge. The school also completes mandatory identity and documentation checks for candidates.
Applicants will be required to provide accurate and verifiable documentation, which typically includes:
- Evidence of the non-refundable registration fee of ₦500,000.
- Student’s international passport (bio-data page).
- Student’s birth certificate.
- Parent or guardian’s valid means of identification.
- Latest school academic results.
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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:
- Football Academy
- SPAN Primary Drama
- SPAN Secondary Drama
- Graphics – Novel Design
- Swimming Squad
- Ensemble
- Primary Choir
- Shokotan Karate
- Model United Nations
- Secondary Swimming
- Team Games/Ball Skills
- African & Modern Dance
- Debate Society
- Mathletics
- Football Academy – Primary & Secondary
- Primary Science Club
- Primary Swimming
- Primary Basketball
- Drawing and Colouring
- French Club
- Greenfingers Conservation
- Lego Board Games
- Secondary Art
- Secondary Science Club
- Track and Field
- Crochet Club
- Creative Writing
- Chess – Primary and Secondary
- Primary Table Tennis
- Secondary Basketball
- STEM Club
- Storytelling and Bookmaking
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