*H.E. Richard Montgomery CMG, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, says Charterhouse Lagos represents ‘an exciting and significant step in strengthening the educational partnership’ between the United Kingdom and Nigeria

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H.E. Richard Montgomery CMG, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Thursday, April 24, 2025, hosted an exclusive evening reception at his residence in Maitama, Abuja, FCT, to introduce Charterhouse Lagos, West Africa鈥檚 first British independent school to Nigerians.

Notable figures from the diplomatic corps, government, business, and education sectors of the economy attended the prestigious event.

Onyinye Madu, Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer at the British High Commission, Abuja, who disclosed this development stated the reception held at the High Commissioner鈥檚 residence in Maitama, offered guests a glimpse into the vision and values of Charterhouse Lagos.

What Charterhouse Lagos represents, by H.E. Montgomery CMG

Charterhouse Lagos is described as a “pioneering institution that brings over 400 years of British educational heritage to the heart of Nigeria.”

Speaking at the event, H.E. Richard Montgomery CMG remarked: 鈥淐harterhouse Lagos represents an exciting and significant step in strengthening the educational partnership between the United Kingdom and Nigeria.

“It blends the tradition and rigour of British independent schooling with a forward-looking, global approach tailored for the Nigerian context.”

Montgomery stated: “I am delighted to support this institution as it raises the bar for excellence and leadership development in West Africa.鈥�

Admissions in progress as school opens September 2025

The statement equally disclosed that Charterhouse Lagos officially commenced its Primary School operations September 2024.

The school “is already gaining recognition for its nurturing environment, international teaching staff, and commitment to academic distinction, character formation, and cultural fluency,” the statement noted.

According to Charterhouse Lagos, the academic institution is now accepting admissions for both the Primary School, and its newly launched Secondary and Boarding School, set to open September this year.

The statement further explained that the purpose-built campus would offer world-class boarding facilities for students in Years 7 to 9.

Its vision is to grow year by year, creating a holistic and enriching environment for learning and personal growth, Madu stated.

In his remarks at the event, John Todd, Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos, said: 鈥淲e are immensely proud of what we have started and deeply excited about what lies ahead.

“Our vision is to nurture young people who are not only academically excellent but also confident, compassionate, and globally minded.”

Todd also stated: “With our international faculty, purpose-driven curriculum, and state-of-the-art facilities, Charterhouse Lagos is setting a new benchmark for education in Nigeria and across the region.鈥�

Charterhouse Lagos is committed to producing the next generation of global leaders, grounded in the values of integrity, resilience, and service.

Its unique blend of heritage and innovation positions it as a trailblazer on the continent, the Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer at the British High Commission added in the statement.

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