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Rugby School Nigeria

Nigeria, Lagos

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NGN 37,350 - 58,920
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 885
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2025
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Rugby School Nigeria is the newest international branch of the Rugby School Group, located in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. Affiliated with Rugby School UK, it operates on the British curriculum for pupils aged 11–18 and follows Rugby's Whole Person, Whole Point philosophy. The campus opened in September 2025 with Sixth Form (Year 12) and offers boarding from 2026, with the Senior School for ages 11–16 launching in September 2026. Founding Principal Dr Adam England leads the school, which has sister schools in Thailand and Japan. The 56‑classroom campus houses science laboratories, an adaptive learning department, a library designed to promote higher‑order thinking, and on‑site sports facilities with boarding houses planned. Core subjects include Mathematics, English, and the Sciences, with History and Geography and French as the modern language studied throughout, continuing at IGCSE and A Levels. Enrichment activities, partnerships with universities, STEAM Week, sport, debate, and the Rugby 360 community service programme broaden the learning beyond the timetable.

The Essentials

Rugby School Nigeria has 885 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Situated within the Eko Atlantic City development on Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

Stages
Senior School (ages 11-16) and Sixth Form; overall ages 11–18.

Type
The school is a day and boarding school.

Additional learning support
The school has a counsellor and a SENDCo to provide additional support for students who may need support (based on their PASS assessment data).

Country affiliation
Affiliated with Rugby School UK.

School day structure
The school year follows a three-term pattern: Advent (Autumn Term, September–December), Lent (Spring Term, January–March), Trinity (Summer Term, April–late June).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Day and boarding school for students aged 11 to 18. The campus is located in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. Boarding facilities will be introduced from September 2026, with boarding houses on site.

Governance and Ownership
Rugby School Nigeria is part of the Rugby School Group and is its third international sister school. The school will follow the Rugby School Group's British curriculum ethos. It is located in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos.
Fees

Annual tuition at Rugby School Nigeria ranges from NGN 37,350 to NGN 58,920 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fee

- A non‑refundable registration/application fee is payable at the time of application; the amount is set by the school and is charged to cover admissions administration.

Tuition fees (headline figures)

- Day pupils (headline Sixth Form / A‑level pricing): £12,450 per term (VAT inclusive), equivalent to £37,350 per academic year.

- Boarding pupils (headline full‑boarding pricing): £19,640 per term (VAT inclusive), equivalent to £58,920 per academic year (this is the upper headline full‑boarding figure reported).

- Naira equivalents reported for the headline categories are shown in local currency where available: headline day‑pupil annual equivalent ~₦76,000,000; headline boarding‑pupil annual equivalent up to ~₦120,000,000.

Tuition by year group (structure and what is available now)

- The school opened with Year 7 (age 11+) and Sixth Form (Year 12) cohorts. Specific published per‑year fees for every single year group (Year 7–Year 13) are not provided as a single public schedule; headline day and boarding figures above apply to the cohorts in operation and the school's three‑term billing model.

Per‑term / per‑year presentation

- Fees are presented both per term and per academic year; the school operates on a three‑term academic year (Advent/Autumn, Lent/Spring, Trinity/Summer). Tuition can therefore be understood and billed in per‑term amounts or as the annual total shown above.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is organised in three terms; fees are expressed per term and per annum. Payment is made on the termly billing cycle (three payments per year) unless other arrangements are agreed with the school's finance office. Parents are expected to settle term fees in advance of each term.

- The registration/application fee is non‑refundable at the point of application.

Boarding fees and arrangements

- Boarding is offered as part of the school's programme; boarding provision was scheduled to be introduced for the wider age range from September 2026. Headline full‑boarding totals up to the annual figure shown above. Boarding options (weekly, full, flexi) and any separate boarding add‑ons or meal‑plan breakdowns are administered through the school.

Other costs and typical extras

- Uniform and personal kit: uniform and sports kit are additional to tuition and are paid separately by parents. The school maintains uniform and equipment requirements and a laptop specification policy for students' learning devices.

- Examinations, external assessment fees (IGCSE/A‑level exam entries), optional trips, specialist materials, and some co‑curricular extras are additional costs and are charged separately when applicable. These items are billed either per term or as separate one‑off charges.

Refunds and cancellations

- The registration/application fee is non‑refundable. Refunds or pro‑rata reductions for tuition where a pupil leaves part‑way through a term or academic year, and the precise refund/cancellation terms, are governed by the school's finance and admissions terms and handled by the school's finance office. Parents should note that one‑off enrolment or capital levies and deposits (if applied) are managed according to the school's published finance terms.

Accepted payment methods and banking arrangements

- The school works with banking partners and has engaged with commercial banks to provide banking/payment facilities for parents. Common payment routes for international and Nigerian schools of this type include local bank transfer (Naira), international bank transfer (SWIFT), and card‑based online payments; specific accounts, card options, or payment portal details are provided by the school's admissions/finance team when a place is offered.

Practical summary for parents

- Expect to pay a non‑refundable registration/application fee when you submit an application.
- Expect headline term and annual totals to be presented for day and boarding pupils; day headline and boarding headline figures are the principal published price points.
- The school operates a three‑term billing cycle; detailed breakdowns for year‑specific tuition, boarding‑type add‑ons, uniform and exam charges are provided through the school's finance office at offer/acceptance.
Academics

Rugby School Nigeria teaches British Curriculum for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
Senior School covers ages 11–16. Years 7–9 offer a broad, balanced curriculum with core subjects (Mathematics, English, the Sciences) and humanities (History, Geography), plus Creative subjects (Music, Art, Drama, Design Technology) and a modern language. Language study (French) runs throughout, alongside PSHE, financial literacy, physical education, and library skills. From Years 10–11 the curriculum moves to IGCSE with a wide range of subjects and elective options. The Sixth Form provides A Levels with subject choices including English Literature, Mathematics and Further Mathematics, the sciences, History, Geography, French, Art, Economics, Business Studies, PE and Computer Studies; A Levels are taught over 42 periods per fortnight (49 with Further Mathematics) and are assessed by linear examinations, with May–June public exams and results in mid-August. Enrichment activities and collaborations with universities supplement the core curriculum.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes with highly qualified teachers provide individual support.

Exam Results
A Levels are graded on an A*-E scale. A Level courses are assessed through linear examinations; some subjects include coursework, but most do not. Public examinations take place in May and June, and results are published in mid-August.

Higher Education Progression
The Sixth Form focuses on progression to leading universities; A Levels are recognised by UK universities and are widely recognised by US, Canadian and European universities, with offers typically based on three A Level grades. Enrichment, careers programmes and university collaborations further support progression to higher education.

Gifted and Talented
Enrichment activities include national and international competitions, collaborations with universities and lectures by visiting speakers to challenge and extend capable students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Whole Person, The Whole Point is Rugby School Nigeria's central philosophy. Education goes beyond academics to develop students intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially. There is a universal focus on wellbeing as part of daily school life and pastoral care. The Floreat PSHE programme supports mental health, resilience, and social skills as part of the curriculum. The school emphasises character, leadership, and confidence through co-curricular activities and community involvement.

Mental Wellbeing
The Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy (September 2025) promotes positive mental health and wellbeing for every student and staff member and outlines responses to mental ill health. It provides support for students and their peers and includes training for staff to recognise warning signs. Lead roles include the Designated Safeguarding Lead/Head of Pastoral and the Wellbeing Counsellor, with liaison to the School Nurse. Disclosures are handled with confidentiality, and parents are involved where appropriate. Management of concerns can involve risk assessments, reintegration plans, and collaboration with external health professionals.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Safeguarding Information for Visitors, and a Safer Recruitment and Selection policy. The school has a Designated Safeguarding Lead/Head of Pastoral and a Wellbeing Counsellor to manage safeguarding and wellbeing, with safeguarding checks for staff in recruitment. The policies outline reporting processes, confidentiality, and parental involvement as part of safeguarding practice. The school also has a School Attendance Policy and other safeguards to ensure student safety on campus.
Parent Experience

History
Rugby School Nigeria is the newest international branch of the Rugby School Group. It is located in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, a landmark urban development. It opened in September 2025 with Sixth Form (Year 12) and will offer boarding from 2026, while the Senior School for ages 11-16 will launch in September 2026. Founding Principal Dr Adam England leads the school, guided by Rugby School UK's Whole Person, Whole Point philosophy. It has sister schools in Thailand and Japan.

Community
Rugby School Nigeria actively builds partnerships and engages with the Lagos educational and professional community. It hosts partnerships with organizations such as United Bank for Africa to support banking facilities and explore educational collaborations. It welcomed the British Deputy High Commission during the lead-up to opening, underscoring diplomatic and governmental engagement. Media coverage and school events, including features on TV and engagement with the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, highlight ongoing community activity.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus at Eko Atlantic City includes purpose-built classrooms, science laboratories, sports facilities, and boarding houses. There are 56 classrooms and an adaptive learning department, and a library designed to develop higher-order skills. Wide corridors help pupils arrive at class focused.

Sports Facilities
Sports pitches are on site.

Academic Facilities
The school has 56 classrooms, science laboratories, an adaptive learning department, and a library.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sport and debate are highlighted as activities, with STEAM Week and other extracurricular events featured in school communications.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum for Years 7–9 and IGCSE years 10–11. Core subjects include Mathematics, English, and the Sciences, with History and Geography among the humanities. Language learning is integral, with every pupil studying a foreign language and French included as a modern language. The school supports intellectual growth through a rich enrichment programme, including participation in national and international competitions and lectures by visiting speakers.

Arts & Creative
The school teaches Music, Art, and Drama as core creative subjects within the curriculum, alongside Design Technology. Creative arts are integrated into the Years 7–9 and IGCSE programs, with dedicated facilities supporting practical work. Pupils study Music, Art, Drama, and Design Technology as part of the broader arts offering. They have opportunities to develop creative work through regular projects and presentations.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches every pupil to study a foreign language, developing confidence in global communication. French is offered as the modern language in the curriculum. Language study runs through Years 7–9 and continues at IGCSE, with French listed among the subjects on offer. The course content includes practical language work and cultural context.

Community & Service
The school runs Rugby 360, a community action and service programme that forms part of the Upper School experience. The programme engages students in community-oriented activities and service projects as part of the overall education. Through Rugby 360, students develop social responsibility and leadership as they participate in service initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
A wealth of enrichment opportunities supplements the formal curriculum in the Sixth Form and Upper School. The careers programme provides guidance and preparation for university applications and future careers. The enrichment programme and Rugby 360 contribute to leadership development and real-world understanding.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is part of the timetable, with a focus on fitness and movement. PSHE (physical, social, health and economic education) supports personal development and wellbeing. Library skills support independent learning and research. The Rugby Learner Profile underpins wellbeing and character development.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the main language of communication. English Language and Literature is taught. French is taught as a Modern Language in the Year 7 curriculum (French – Language Acquisition). Every pupil studies a foreign language.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Express interest and begin the admissions process by registering to schedule a tour of Rugby School Nigeria and to secure a date for entrance assessments. The Admissions Office can be contacted at +234 (0) 9 130 333 000, and families should register to arrange a school tour and set assessment dates for their child(ren). 2. Entrance assessments consist of two components and an interview with the principal: a CATs test (cognitive ability test) that assesses reasoning in four areas and helps predict potential KS3/KS4 grades, and a PASS test (wellbeing attitudinal survey) that helps personalize provision. Assessments can be conducted virtually or physically, and an interview with the principal is part of the process. 3. Intake and class availability: the main intake is in September, with January and April entry possible if there is space in the relevant year group. From September 2026, all classes will be available to Day and Boarding Students.
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