Nigeria’s Most Expensive School Set to Launch in September, Outcry Arise Over N42 Million School fees
Charterhouse Lagos, the most expensive school in Nigeria, is set to launch in September, sparking contoversy over the high cost of tuition fees. As the first British independent school in West Africa, Charterhouse Lagos is part of the prestigious Charterhouse family of schools. Charterhouse Lagos boasts top-notch educational standards.
Charterhouse Lagos, the most expensive school in Nigeria, is set to launch in September, sparking contoversy over the high cost of tuition fees.
The school, which is Chinese-owned but British-managed, is reported to have an exorbitant admission fee of N2 million, with an annual tuition fee of N42 million.
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As the first British independent school in West Africa, Charterhouse Lagos is part of the prestigious Charterhouse family of schools. Charterhouse Lagos boasts top-notch educational standards. However, the staggering cost of attending the school has left many Nigerians questioning its accessibility and inclusivity, with some suggesting that it may only cater to the elite class, particularly politicians.
Critics have expressed concerns that the school will only cater for the children and grandchildren of politicians and wealthy individuals who have neglected to invest in the public education system.
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One critic remarked, “You see, some of your leaders who refused to invest in education in your states will definitely have their children and grandchildren enrolled in the school.”
They questioned the value of such expensive education, wondering what could possibly justify the high fees. Another added, “Sometimes I wonder what they teach them in these kinds of expensive schools. This is expensive.”
Charterhouse Lagos promises a strong British influence in its curriculum and management, the school aims to offer a unique educational experience that is unparalleled in the region.