UK boarding schools are coming to Nigeria to give parents and students direct access to admission pathways, academic programmes and study opportunities in the British education system.
This follows plans by leading British boarding schools to meet Nigerian families in March during UK Boarding Schools Week 2026, with exhibitions scheduled to take place in Abuja and Lagos.
The events are designed to showcase boarding school programmes, admission requirements and learning opportunities available to international students seeking education in the United Kingdom.
The exhibitions are organised by Mark Brooks Education, led by Mr Mark Brooks, a UK Department for Business and Trade Export Champion with more than 17 years of experience advising Nigerian families on education choices.
Brooks said in a statement on Wednesday that the programme allows parents and students to interact directly with school leaders and gain a clearer understanding of the academic pathways offered within the British boarding school system.
“This programme enables parents and students to meet school heads, explore academic pathways and gain first-hand insight into British boarding education,” he said.
“Families attending will be able to speak directly with schools offering outstanding academic results, strong pastoral care and vibrant co-curricular programmes, all within welcoming international communities.”
The Abuja exhibition will hold on March 4 at the Transcorp Hilton, while the Lagos exhibition is scheduled for March 7 at The George Hotel, Ikoyi.
Some schools will also hold pre-arranged meetings and a smaller follow-up exhibition on the afternoon of March 8.
According to Brooks, the exhibitions are part of a wider programme that includes school visits, student presentations, leadership workshops and parent engagement sessions in Abuja and Lagos.
Participating schools include Bromsgrove School, Canford School, Cardiff Sixth Form College, Dean Close School, Downside School and Lancing College.
Other schools are Milton Abbey School, Stamford School and Wellington School.
Mr Alex Battison, Head of Wellington School, said Nigerian families have long been part of the school’s international community.
Mr Michael Punt, Head of Bromsgrove School, said West African students were drawn by the range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Ms Henrietta Lightwood, Global Director at Cardiff Sixth Form College, said Nigerian families place strong emphasis on academic performance and access to universities.
Attendance at the exhibitions is free, with registration recommended through the organisers’ website at https://www.markbrookseducation.com/exhibition/.
