Rugby School Nigeria Commences Classes In September, Says Management\u00a0, , <\/p>\n
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Sunday Aborisade in Abuja\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Rugby School, located in Eko Atlantic City in the heart of Lagos, will officially be opened in September, in fulfillment of its pledge to commence academic activities\u00a0 in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
This is contained in a statement by the institution\u2019s management and made available to journalists on Saturday.<\/p>\n
It explained that: \u201cYear 7 (age 11+) classes will officially open this September 2025, launching alongside the previously announced Sixth Form (Year 12) A Level programme at the school\u2019s purpose-built campus in Eko Atlantic City in the heart of Lagos.\u201d<\/p>\n
The statement noted that the school\u2019s world-class project management and construction teams kept to the timeline.<\/p>\n
It added that the facilities would be ready to welcome pupils at both entry points in time for the new academic year.<\/p>\n
Part of the statement read: \u201cThe Year 7 curriculum will offer a broad, balanced and forward-thinking education grounded in the values of the Rugby Learner Profile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cPupils will study a full range of academic and creative subjects \u2013 including English, mathematics, sciences, humanities, arts, languages and personal development \u2013 with a strong emphasis on curiosity, confidence and character.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFacilities will include well-equipped classrooms, a library, sports facilities, swimming pool and a performance auditorium.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Principal of Rugby School Nigeria, Dr Adam England, the statement added, restated commitment to the September date for the commencement of academic activities .<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cWe are thrilled to be welcoming our first Year 7 pupils this September, alongside our pioneering Sixth Form cohort.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a major step towards realising our vision for Rugby School Nigeria \u2013 a school shaped by Rugby\u2019s \u2018Whole Person, Whole Point\u2019 philosophy, where young people are challenged, supported and inspired to grow in every sense.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are only just beginning. In September 2026, we\u2019ll be opening boarding and the full range of year groups, creating an extraordinary environment for learning and life.\u201d<\/p>\n
The statement further explained that Rugby School Nigeria brings the ethos and academic excellence of Rugby School United Kingdom to a new generation of pupils in West Africa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWith a focus on academic challenge, innovative teaching, and individual growth, the school is set to offer a truly world-class education in a uniquely Nigerian context,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n
, Education \u2013 THISDAYLIVE, April 19, 2025, 11:14 am<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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