Award-winning schools from the United Kingdom are set to host the highly anticipated UK Boarding Schools Week in Abuja and Lagos this January, offering Nigerian families insights into world-class educational opportunities abroad.
The exhibition, organized by Mark Brooks Education in collaboration with the UK’s Department for Business and Trade, will take place at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, and The Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, from Thursday, January 16 to Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Marking 17 years of fostering educational connections between the UK and Nigeria, the event will showcase top-tier boarding schools renowned for academic excellence, pastoral care, and inclusive environments for Nigerian students.
Participating institutions 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.
Head of Concord College, Dr. Michael Truss, commended Nigerian students for their outstanding performance, saying, “Nigerian students thrive here, consistently achieving top A-level grades and securing admissions to prestigious universities.”
Diana Cree of Lancing College praised Nigerian students for their determination and leadership qualities, adding, “Three Nigerian upper-sixth students have excelled in academics, sports, and debating, earning leadership roles.”
Henrietta Lightwood from Cardiff Sixth Form College highlighted the impressive academic progression of Nigerian students, citing examples of admissions to MIT and Cambridge University.
Mark Brooks, Founder of Mark Brooks Education, emphasized the exhibition’s role in helping parents secure outstanding education for their children.
“These events allow families to explore how UK schools can support academic and personal growth. Many schools now have Nigerian students serving as head boys or girls, reflecting their impact and success,” he said.
The exhibition promises parents and guardians a comprehensive platform to engage directly with school representatives and chart pathways to exceptional educational futures for their children.