Charterhouse, Lagos
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$10K - US$22K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 5-18
Students: New (est. 2024)
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Updated April 2026
In Brief
If you want the Charterhouse brand and are prepared to be an early adopter, the founding-student fee discount (30% off tuition, capital levy waived) is a real incentive. If you need proven exam results before committing, wait two years - IGCSE doesn't start until September 2026.
Charterhouse Lagos opened its Primary in September 2024 and is the first time the Charterhouse name - 400 years old in Godalming - has been attached to a school in Nigeria. The purpose-built Ogombo campus is a genuine build rather than a converted villa: STEM labs, science suites, a full-size pitch, 400m track and a pool are all in place. Director of Education John Todd is publicly visible and communicative, which is a decent sign at a school this new.
The fee structure is at the top of the Lagos market. Founding-student tuition for Years 1-2 starts at NGN 16.1 million per year; Year 9 day tuition reaches NGN 24.5 million; add full boarding (NGN 14 million per year supplement) and the total approaches US$22,000 per year at current exchange rates. The one-time application fee is NGN 2 million, and the capital levy for standard (non-founding) students is NGN 17 million. Founding-student status - which waives the capital levy and gives the 30% tuition discount - has a time and number limit, so the window is live now.
There are no published exam results because there are no exam-year students yet. IGCSE Year 10 and A-Level Year 12 both open in September 2026. The school is academically selective, which is an indicator of intent, but families buying in now are making a judgement about future performance rather than a track record. The Ogombo location on the Lekki-Epe Expressway is 20-35 minutes from Lekki Phase 1 and longer from Victoria Island during morning traffic.
What parents value
- –First British independent school affiliated with the Charterhouse UK family in Nigeria. Purpose-built campus with pool, 400m track, STEM labs and science suites from opening day.
- –Founding-student discount: 30% off tuition, NGN 17 million capital levy waived. Weekly and full boarding available from Year 7; academically selective from the start.
Points of consideration
- –No exam results yet - IGCSE starts September 2026. Families are committing to a school's potential, not its track record.
- –Fees reach the top of the Lagos market: standard (non-founding) Year 1-2 tuition is approximately NGN 23 million per year, before the NGN 17 million capital levy and NGN 2 million application fee.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Years 1-2 (Primary) | 5 | NaN |
| Years 3-4 (Primary) | 7 | NaN |
| Years 5-6 (Primary) | 9 | NaN |
| Years 7-8 (Secondary Day) | 11 | NaN |
| Year 9 (Secondary Day) | 13 | NaN |
| Weekly Boarding (Secondary) | 11 | NaN |
| Full Boarding (Secondary) | 11 | NaN |
Fees converted from NGN. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | NaN |
| Capital Levy (standard) | NaN |
Academic Results
| Curriculum | British NC, IGCSE, A-Level (from 2026) |
| Status | Charterhouse family of schools |
Key results: Curriculum British NC, IGCSE, A-Level (from 2026), Status Charterhouse family of schools.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
Lagos international schools serve a mix of expatriate and Nigerian families seeking an internationally recognised curriculum. Contact the school for current enrolment and nationality breakdown.
Leadership
John Todd
John Todd is Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos, which opened its Primary in September 2024 as the first Charterhouse-affiliated school in Nigeria.