This month, a number of British award-winning schools will host UK Boarding Schools Week in Abuja and Lagos.
The exhibition, organised by Mark Brooks Education in collaboration with the UK’s Department for Business and Trade, will take place at the
Transcorp Hilton in Abuja and The Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi, Lagos, from Thursday, January 16, to Sunday, January 19.
According to a statement from the organisers on Sunday, the event marks 17 years of connecting Nigerian families with top-tier educational opportunities in the UK.
The exhibition will showcase schools renowned for exceptional academic results, boarding facilities, pastoral care, and a strong commitment to welcoming Nigerian students.
“Families are invited to explore schools offering outstanding academic results, world-class boarding facilities, and a proven commitment to welcoming Nigerian boys and girls. The event will also celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of Nigerian students at leading UK schools,” the statement read.
Participating schools include Aldro Preparatory School, Bromsgrove School, Cardiff Sixth Form College, Concord College, Glenalmond College, Lancing College, Malvern St James Girls’ School, and Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate.
Others are St. Peter’s School, York, The King’s School, Canterbury, and Wellington School.
The head of Concord College, Dr. Michael Truss, highlighted the remarkable achievements of Nigerian students, stating, “Nigerian students absolutely thrive and have a fantastic time here at Concord. Our experience is that they do very, very well, achieving top A-level grades and securing places at leading universities.”
Diana Cree of Lancing College also praised the drive and accomplishments of Nigerian students.
“They come with charm, warmth, and determination. Three Nigerian upper-sixth students have risen to leadership roles and excelled in academics, sports, and debating,” she said.
Similarly, Henrietta Lightwood from Cardiff Sixth Form College emphasised the contributions of Nigerian students, stating, “Nigerians contribute so much to school life, and they are attracted to Cardiff for its academic results and access to top universities.
“For example, one Nigerian student recently progressed to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, while another is now studying engineering at Cambridge.”
The founder of Mark Brooks Education and co-organiser of the event, Mark Brooks, described the exhibition as an opportunity for parents to invest in their children’s education.
“These schools demonstrate a strong commitment to Nigerian families, with many having a Nigerian student as their head boy or head girl in recent years. These events provide parents with the chance to explore how they can secure an outstanding education for their children,” he said.
