N2m For Application: Charterhouse Lagos Fees for Primary Classes Surfaces, Worth Millions
- Arguably the most expensive primary school in Nigeria, Charterhouse Lagos is trending as news of its fees resurfaced
- The Charterhouse Lagos website revealed that the application fee during registration of new students was N2 million
- Legit.ng compiled the fees worth millions across the primary and secondary classes in the school
Charterhouse Lagos became a subject of discussion as news about its fees resurfaced on social media.
Charterhouse Lagos is the first British independent school in West Africa and part of the prestigious Charterhouse family of schools.
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According to information on the school's website, the application fee for new students to register at Charterhouse Lagos is N2 million.
In April 2024, the school faced criticism for its tuition fees, which were reportedly as high as N42 million per year, along with a non-refundable registration fee of N2 million.
Charterhouse Lagos, operating in the Lekki area, has been tagged as the most expensive in the state.
Legit.ng observed that the school fees of students vary based on their classes.
While most schools in Nigeria describe their class using “primary” grade, Charterhouse Lagos uses “Year” to differentiate theirs.
Charterhouse Lagos fees for Year 1 - 9 students
The annual tuition fees for Year 1 and Year 2 students are N16.1 million, while those for Year 3 and Year 4 students are N17.15 million.
Year 5 and 6 students are to pay N18.2 million for school fees.
The fees for secondary school students, which make up Years 7 and 8, are N21.7 million, while the fees for Year 9 are N24 million.
Charterhouse Lagos shares fees for boarding facilities
The school has two boarding plans, which include weekly boarding and full boarding, both with different prices.
According to the school’s website, weekly boarding costs N5 million, while full boarding costs N7 million.
In a related story, Nigerians had questioned Charterhouse Lagos' high fees as the videos of the primary school and its facilities went viral. The debate resurfaced on Thursday, January 2, 2025, following a video shared on X.
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions.
@OyinAtiBode tweeted:
"It's still way too expensive."
@GladysGodwin15 tweeted:
"Where they still torture themselves to death?"
@Danscojack tweeted:
"Milking Nigerians with packaging as always. Ire o."
@OAAdeniji wrote:
“There is no way anyone in Nigeria, earning in Naira, will be paying N42 million per year for a secondary school student, no matter what they are being taught. This is more than outrageous.”
Evolution of Charterhouse Lagos in Nigeria
Legit.ng reported that Charterhouse Lagos evolved into a premier educational institution by 2024, with significant milestones, including visits from UK dignitaries and the official launch event.
The Huntington Education Group's dedication and strategic planning, beginning with their first board meeting in China, have been pivotal in this transformation.
The journey led to the welcoming of founding students in September 2024 and the first Christmas Tree Lighting in December 2024.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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