UK Schools To Host Exhibition In Abuja, Lagos

Some  award-winning schools based in the United Kingdom (UK) will this month host the popular UK Boarding Schools Week in Abuja and Lagos.

The exhibition slated for Transcorp Hilton, Abuja and The Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, respectively will be held between Thursday, 16 January to Sunday, 19 January 2025.

According to a statement from the organisers,  Mark Brooks Education in association with the UK’s Department for Business and Trade, the event set out to  celebrate 17 years of  connecting Nigerian families with some of the finest educational, independent and state opportunities in the UK.

“Families are invited to explore schools offering exceptional academic results, boarding facilities, pastoral care, and a proven commitment to welcoming Nigerian girls and boys. It will also celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of Nigerian students at leading UK schools.”

The participating UK based 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.

Sharing his testimony on Nigerian students in the UK, Dr. Michael Truss, Head of Concord College emphasised the remarkable success of Nigerian students, stating, “Nigerian students will 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, representing Lancing College, noted the increasing reputation of Lancing in Nigeria and highlighted the drive and achievements 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.”

Henrietta Lightwood from Cardiff Sixth Form College shared a similar exciting experience as he noted that “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 student from Nigeria has recently progressed to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, while another is now studying engineering at Cambridge.”

Mark Brooks, Founder of Mark Brooks Education and co- organizer said the scheduled event provides an ideal opportunity for parents to discover how they can invest in an outstanding education for their children.”

He further noted; “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 are an ideal opportunity for parents to discover how they can invest in an outstanding education for their children.”