Lagos is set to welcome a world-class British educational institution as Wellington College International partners with Rendeavour to establish its first African campus in Alaro City. The coeducational day and boarding school, scheduled to open in September 2027, will accommodate 1,500 students aged 3 to 18, offering the rigorous English National Curriculum alongside specialized programs in AI, entrepreneurship, sports, and arts.
This landmark development addresses the longstanding trend of Nigerian families sending children abroad for quality education by bringing Wellington’s renowned academic excellence closer to home. The Lagos campus will mirror the values of its UK flagship institution – Kindness, Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Responsibility – while incorporating Nigerian educational traditions.
Strategically located in Rendeavour’s 2,000-hectare Alaro City development, just 45 minutes from Victoria Island, the school will feature state-of-the-art facilities designed by award-winning British architects MICA. The campus forms part of Alaro City’s mixed-use ecosystem that includes residential areas, commercial hubs, and 150 hectares of green spaces within the Lekki Free Zone.
James Dahl, 15th Master of Wellington College, emphasized the institution’s commitment to shaping Africa’s future leaders: “Our collaboration with Rendeavour will establish nothing less than the very best school in Africa, providing transformative 21st-century education.”
Rendeavour CEO Stephen Jennings highlighted the project’s significance for urban development: “World-class cities require world-class education. This isn’t an imported concept but an embedded institution within our community vision.” The $5 billion Alaro City development already hosts over 90 businesses and represents one of Nigeria’s largest foreign direct investment projects.
Yomi Ademola, Managing Director of Alaro City, described the partnership as a “transformative milestone” for Lagos State, positioning Alaro City as the educational and economic hub of “New Lagos.” The school will join Wellington’s global network of eleven institutions across China, Thailand, and India, known for producing graduates who gain admission to Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League universities.
With Scott Bryan, a 25-year veteran of British international education, appointed as Rendeavour’s Director of Education, the project signals a new era of premium educational options in Nigeria. The development comes as Lagos prepares for the opening of its new international airport opposite Alaro City, further enhancing the area’s connectivity and appeal.
Parents interested in the Wellington College International Lagos can find more information at the Alaro City website as preparations continue for the 2027 opening. This venture represents a significant leap in Nigeria’s educational infrastructure, offering families an elite British curriculum without leaving the country.