British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has applauded Charterhouse Lagos for its role in strengthening educational partnership between the United Kingdom and Nigeria.

Montgomery, who spoke at an exclusive evening reception in Abuja to introduce Charterhouse Lagos, West Africa’s first British independent school, said the move has raised the bar for excellence and leadership development in the region.

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

Charterhouse Lagos officially commenced its primary school operations in September 2024 and is already gaining recognition for its nurturing environment, international teaching staff, and commitment to academic distinction, character formation, and cultural fluency.

The school is now accepting admissions for its newly launched secondary and boarding school, set to open in September 2025. The purpose-built campus will offer world-class boarding facilities for students in Years seven to nine, with a vision to grow year by year, creating a holistic and enriching environment for learning and personal growth.

Director of Education, Charterhouse Lagos, John Todd, said the vision is to nurture young people who are not only academically excellent but also confident, compassionate, and globally minded.

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.”

The event offered guests a glimpse into the vision and values of Charterhouse Lagos, a pioneering institution that brings over 400 years of British educational heritage to the heart of Nigeria. It was attended by notable figures from the diplomatic corps, government, business, and education sectors.