“Application fee is N2m”: This Primary School in Lagos Allegedly Charges N42m Annually Per Pupil

Cursory:. Charterhouse Lagos has introduced a groundbreaking two-million-naira application fee for parents seeking admission for their children. Successful applicants will pay an annual tuition fee of N42 million. Dr. Dípò Awójídé emphasized the school’s significance in bringing prestigious education to Nigerian elites and contributing to the education sector’s growth and development.

Charterhouse Lagos has set a new standard in education by announcing a two-million-naira application fee for parents interested in enrolling their children in the primary school. Registration for the September 2024/25 academic session has already begun, as stated on the school’s website.

Parents wishing to apply must complete a detailed application form and submit a non-refundable fee of N2,000,000. Successful applicants will then be required to pay an annual tuition fee of N42 million, or N31.5 million for “founding students” who will receive a discount of approximately N10 million.

Reacting to the fee, an X user, SisiYėmmié.com, @Sisi_Yemmie, expressed surprise and questioned the assumption that she could afford such an amount. Management consultant Dr. Dípò Awójídé, commenting via his X handle, @OgbeniDipo, stated that Charterhouse Lagos is aimed at the elite, representing about 1% of the population. He compared the fees to Charterhouse UK, which charges over £47,535 per year, equivalent to over N60 million.

Awójídé emphasized that Charterhouse, with a history spanning over 400 years, has educated UK royals, prime ministers, and leading professionals. He highlighted the significance of Charterhouse Lagos, stating that it brings prestigious UK education to the Nigerian elites, thus saving foreign exchange as fees are charged in naira.

Furthermore, he revealed that Charterhouse is constructing its first African school in Lagos on 70 hectares of land valued at $150 million. This investment, according to Awójídé, is not only beneficial for the elite families but also contributes positively to Lagos, Nigeria, and the education sector, attracting significant investments and positioning Nigeria as a hub for quality education.

In his words: “I hear Charterhouse is building its first African school in Lagos on 70 hectares of land worth $150 million.”

He added: “The elite now have the opportunity to send their children to a prestigious UK school, get to see them regularly, and even save on travel tickets.

“Lagos and Nigeria are attracting huge investments, and we should be proud of it. Other African elites would instead send their children to Lagos to be close to family. This investment is a plus for Lagos, Nigeria, and our education system.”

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