Dr Adam England Appointed Principal Of Rugby School Nigeria

Dr Adam England will become the founding Principal of Rugby School Nigeria with effect from 10 March 2025.

Dr England has 20 years of education leadership experience in the UK and Africa, most recently as Director General of Ecole International Ruban Vert in Libreville, Gabon.

Rugby School Nigeria will open in September 2025, offering a two-year A level programme for day students from the age of 16. In September 2026 the School will expand to include day and boarding students aged 11 to 18.

Dr England holds degrees in English and French from the University of Warwick and Swansea University, along with a doctorate in English Literature. He was Chair of the Independent Schools Council of Wales and is an experienced school design consultant.  He speaks fluent French, and some Arabic, and is a keen rugby player and coach.

‘I am delighted to be returning to Lagos and to becoming Principal of such a prestigious school as Rugby,’ he said. ‘Before then I shall be spending some time at Rugby School England, absorbing its “Whole Person Whole Point” philosophy and its global approach to teaching and learning.  I have no doubt that the parents and children of Lagos, and more widely in Nigeria, will be excited about the opening of Rugby and all the educational opportunities it will offer.’

Rugby School Nigeria is  on a purpose-built campus in Eko Atlantic City in Lagos, a modern urban space with reliable transport, secure utilities, a beautiful landscape and ocean-side surroundings.

Dr Neil Hampton, CEO of Rugby School Group, ‘said: ‘Led by Dr England, we are confident that Rugby School Nigeria will deliver the exceptional education that we have provided in England for centuries, and now also offer in Thailand and Japan.’