Charterhouse Lagos: A global education rooted in Nigeria
John Todd, Director of Education, Charterhouse Lagos in conversation with Fiona Murchie
14 November 2025
About This Episode
In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Charterhouse Lagos, one of the most exciting new additions to Africa’s international education landscape. As the first Charterhouse school on the African continent, it brings over 400 years of British educational heritage to Nigeria, reimagined for the future of global learning. Our guest, John Todd, Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos, shares his insights on the vision, achievements, and ambitions behind this landmark project. With a distinguished career spanning continents and cultures, John has played a pivotal role in shaping every aspect of the school from design and recruitment to curriculum and community. Charterhouse Lagos represents a new chapter in Nigerian and African education, one that blends academic excellence, character development, and community spirit to prepare students for a global future rooted in local pride.In our discussion, we cover
- The journey and vision behind Charterhouse Lagos
- Curriculum, facilities, and life on its world-class Lagos campus
- How the school blends British heritage with Nigerian and international perspectives
- The importance of community, care, and character development through boarding
- Preparing students for leading universities and emerging vocational pathways worldwide
- Charterhouse Lagos’s wider mission to shape the future of education in Nigeria and across Africa Learn More Visit Charterhouse Lagos
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