Wellington College International, a leading British education provider, has joined forces with Rendeavour, Africa’s largest new city developer, to establish a world-class coeducational day and boarding school in Alaro City, Lagos.
The new school, Wellington College International Lagos, will open in September 2027 and accommodate 1,500 students aged 3 to 18.
This landmark partnership is set to redefine education in West Africa, offering academic excellence, holistic development, and cutting-edge facilities within a fully integrated urban environment. As the first African member of the Wellington College Education network, the Lagos campus will deliver the English National Curriculum, including A-levels, while blending global best practices with Nigerian educational strengths.
James Dahl, the 15th Master of Wellington College, highlighted the synergy between both partners.
He said, “Wellington College’s proven track record as the UK’s leading coeducational day and boarding school, aligned with Rendeavour’s status as Africa’s largest city builders, will ensure that Wellington College International Lagos swiftly establishes itself as nothing less than the very best school in Africa. Through collaboration with other schools in our pioneering global family and our network’s positive approach, Wellington College International Lagos will provide our students with a truly transformative 21st-century education, enabling them to thrive and to help serve and shape a better world.”
Rendeavour’s Alaro City, located 45 minutes from Victoria Island and adjacent to the future Lagos International Airport, is a 2,000-hectare smart city development featuring residential, commercial, and recreational zones.
The new school campus, designed by British firm MICA Architects, will become a central pillar of the city’s long-term vision.
Stephen Jennings, Founder & CEO of Rendeavour, emphasised the significance of integrating education into modern city-building.
“At Rendeavour, we believe that every world-class city must offer access to world-class education. Wellington College International Lagos will deliver exactly that, not as an imported ideal, but as an embedded institution within the communities we are building. By aligning one of the world’s most respected educational brands with our vision for integrated urban living, we are laying the groundwork for a generation of leaders who will thrive locally and compete globally.”
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to nurturing future-ready students equipped for the demands of a rapidly evolving world. Sir Anthony Seldon, Founding Director of Wellington College Education, noted, “In the age of generative AI and a rapidly changing world, Wellington College Education aims to take a global lead and to shape thinking about what education should look like as we enter the middle phase of the 21st century. Schools must ensure that all students have the skills and opportunities to flourish in a global, more agile society, and our schools are best placed to provide these. Wellington College International Lagos will be at the very heart of this educational revolution in Africa and, with its world-class facilities, teachers, and holistic vision for education, it will be the school to which all others aspire.”
For Alaro City, this collaboration signals a deeper integration of world-class education into its DNA. Yomi Ademola, Chairman of Rendeavour West Africa and Managing Director of Alaro City, said, “Great cities are not defined solely by their infrastructure or economy, but by their ability to nurture talent and shape future generations. The arrival of Wellington College International marks a transformative milestone in the evolution of Lagos State, affirming Alaro City’s role as the centre of the New Lagos and a catalyst in shaping the future of urban Africa. It signals a new era where excellence in education is integrated into the DNA of city-building, not as an afterthought, but as foundational.”
Scott Bryan, who brings over 25 years of international educational experience, has been appointed as Rendeavour’s Director of Education to oversee this and future education projects across its portfolio. Wellington College International Lagos will champion the five core values of the Wellington network — Kindness, Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Responsibility — and aim to become a benchmark for educational excellence in Africa.
