Outrage As Primary School ‘Charterhouse Lagos’ Charges N42 Million Annually Per Student

A new primary school in Lagos, called Charterhouse, is making waves with its hefty price tag of ₦42 million per student annually.

This eye-popping cost has stirred a frenzy on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), sparking intense discussions among Nigerians.

Charterhouse School, known for catering to the rich people in the UK, is set to open its doors in Lagos this year, targeting children aged five to eight.

Promising to provide “an unparalleled advantage to develop and achieve their academic and social potential,” the school is positioned to offer a premium education experience.

With slogans like “Privilege, Prestige, Presence,” and “Inspired by Britain, delivered in Lagos,” Charterhouse Lagos aims to attract elite families in the upscale area of Lekki.

However, it’s the staggering tuition fee that has ignited heated debates.

Prospective students must undergo a rigorous registration process to be eligible to apply, accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of ₦2 million. This fee does not cover tuition.

According to a screenshot shared on X, annual tuition fees reach ₦42 million, with a discounted rate of ₦31.5 million available for “founding students” eager to seize the promised “social potential” for success.

Scheduled to commence operations in September, the school has already attracted applicants willing to pay the hefty application fee.

However, the high cost has drawn widespread criticism and sparked lively discussions across social media platforms.

Below are some of the most notable reactions to Charterhouse Lagos’s staggering price tag.

The school is probably Charterhouse Lagos https://t.co/bWzG9z7tdC pic.twitter.com/uaeyimLN9U

— Adesegun (@marshalladedeji) April 16, 2024

https://twitter.com/TJ_Adisa/status/1780176595732308178

This is Charterhouse Lagos. It’s the first British independent school in West Africa. One of the most prestigious British academic institutions. It’s mainly for very rich people, Expatriate kid, Diplomats kids and the 1% of the 1%

— DUCHY👨‍🍳 (@chefduchy) April 16, 2024

Almost 11m naira discount. What a steal. 😆 https://t.co/s2DdtUotlD

— Obii 🖤 x (@ObiiOutLoud) April 16, 2024

Even if I had the money, I wouldn't spend that amount on any child's education. I'd rather enroll the child in a more affordable school and use the saved money to support their chosen career after graduation. Many of us attended cheap schools, and that didn't hinder our success…

— Lagos Cinematographer (@naturalboifilmz) April 16, 2024

Geez! I hope they establish businesses for the students before they graduated from the school 😳

— BolaTITO ✨ (@mirab_clothiers) April 16, 2024

No matter how much you have, paying 42M is not for education.

— Gabriel ET. (@01percentman) April 16, 2024

I have always told parents that the quality of education your child is getting is directly proportional to the salary of the lowest paid teacher in that school.
If you are paying 42m/annum and the salary of the lowest paid teacher is 50k/month, that is the quality of education…

— Sammy UgoNabo (@Sire_Sammi) April 16, 2024

So I was poor all along and I didn't know.

— Seun Osewa 🇳🇬 (@seunosewa) April 16, 2024

Nigerian businessmen get mind Sha.
How on earth did they arrive on this price point? 🤔
Also, I will like to see their general staff wage bill. How much they pay from their Principal to the last man/woman cleaner.

— Illumina (@C_CDon) April 16, 2024

Maybe it's the entire tuition from Primary school, Havard till he gets married and they'll build a house for him to move into. Nice investment.

— Peterrock 🌖: Web & UX/UI designer (@PeterROCK_) April 16, 2024

My 3 kids = 126million per year https://t.co/HecVdElurT pic.twitter.com/YJGEiux53N

— SisiYėmmié.com 🌶 (@Sisi_Yemmie) April 16, 2024