Rugby School, one of United Kingdom’s leading independent schools, renowned for its tradition of academic excellence will debut in Nigeria in September this year in the Eko Atlantic City of Lagos State.

In a deal sealed by Nick Bacon, Chairman, Governing Body of Rugby School and Mr Ronald Chagoury, Chairman of Eko Atlantic, Rugby School Nigeria will initially offer a Sixth Form programme for day students aged 16 and above, emphasising academic excellence and a diverse range of xtra-curricular activities, to prepare students for entry to the world’s leading universities.

According to a statement, “from September 2026, the school will expand to include day and boarding students from age 11 to 18. The collaboration “marks a significant milestone to expand its educational philosophy on an international stage, having recently opened sister schools in Thailand and Japan.

In anticipation of Rugby School Nigeria’s launch, Chairman of the Governing Body of Rugby School, said: “We are thrilled to bring our educational expertise to Nigeria, a country rich in culture, talent and ambition where we have enjoyed strong ties for many decades. Rugby School Nigeria will embody the values, boarding ethos andstandards that have defined Rugby School for centuries while embracing the opportunities of its dynamic location in Africa.”

The statement further noted that the “collaboration is a significant step in nurturing future leaders, aligning with our commitment to creating globalconnections, and positioning Rugby School Nigeria in Eko Atlantic City at the forefront of educational excellence inWest Africa.”