Educational consultancy for families & schools
Placing exceptional students from Africa and beyond into outstanding British boarding schools.
UK Department for Business & Trade Export Champion. BSA Certified Agent.
Find the perfect UK boarding school
The prospect of sending a child to school in the UK from overseas is extremely exciting, but there are inevitable complexities in selecting the right school. The choice is vast, the possibilities endless, and for your son or daughter to thrive in their chosen school – much will depend on selection you make.
Mark Brooks and his team hold extensive knowledge of many UK boarding schools and the unique characteristics of each one. From the initial enquiry we work hard to get to know your family and to understand your child. On this basis, we will draw up a short list of the best fit schools and make introductions on your behalf. We remain on hand throughout the registration process to guide you through the acceptance stage and introduce you to entrance exam, interview and visa specialists if required.
UK Boarding Schools Exhibitions
UK Boarding Schools Week exhibition and networking reception held in Abuja, Lagos, Ghana and South Africa throughout the year. Meet representatives of UK Leading UK boarding schools. Organised by Mark Brooks Education in association with the UK's Department for Business and Trade.
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Celebrating 15 years
Mark has been working in Nigeria for over 15 years. He has recruited Principals for some of the most prestigious schools and helped parents to find outstanding UK boarding schools for their children. With the support of the UK’s Department for Business and Trade and the British High Commission.
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Latest news from Mark Brooks Education
Lagos Private Wealth Conference
I’m delighted and honoured to have been invited back for the third consecutive year to speak at the Lagos Private Wealth Conference next week. It is Africa’s premier gatherings of…
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UK–Mauritius Education Reception Highlights Growing Global Partnership Opportunities
It was a pleasure to bring together leaders from across the education sector this evening at the UK–Mauritius Schools & Global Partnerships Networking Reception kindly hosted at Dukes House, London.…
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Lagos in Motion: A Week of Education, Partnership and Possibility
A packed and productive first programme in Lagos for the Department for Business and Trade Schools & Skills Mission to Nigeria last week. We visited a number of school projects…
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Exhibitions & Events
Alongside our annual programme of UK Boarding Schools Week exhibitions we run events throughout the year including networking receptions for heads and parents in the UK and Africa.
UK Boarding Schools Week Exhibition – Exhibition & Private Consultations
Lagos
The George Hotel, Ikoyi
Saturday 19 September 2026 -
Sunday 20 September 2026,
4pm - 7pm
“I really wanted to thank you Mark as parents – we have not met a counsellor like you. It struck me how you facilitated the whole process with your personal touch. It was a delight and great pleasure to meet you. We truly appreciate your support. Thank you very much.”
“Mark Brooks and his team provided a genuine, supportive and efficient service to help us gain a last-minute place at an outstanding boarding school.”
“Mark is highly responsive, expeditious and informative in setting the options before his clients and then guiding them through to a decision that best suits their needs.”
