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
A pleasure to be back in Lagos last week for the Lagos Private Wealth Conference, where I had the opportunity to lead a panel discussion on "Why UK Education Still…
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UK Boarding Schools Week 2026
Families considering a UK boarding school education are invited to attend UK Boarding Schools Week at The George Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Saturday 19 September 2026. Meet leading British schools,…
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Webinar: Preparing for Selective UK Boarding School Admissions
Families considering selective UK boarding schools are invited to join educational consultant Mark Brooks and tutor Fenella Chesterfield on Thursday 18 June at 11:00am (UK & Nigeria time) for a…
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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
“Mark Brooks Education, our knight in shining armour. We are touched beyond words by your warm support and patience through the school selection process and ensuring that we have all necessary information required in choosing the right school for Oba. We are indeed one happy family and our heart is still smiling. Mark and Sarah you are simply the best.”
“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 provided an end-to-end service. Their experience and in-depth knowledge of the British educational system helped to ensure they recommended schools that suited our son’s personality and potential. Professional, candid and thorough, we highly recommend them to any family looking to send their child to school abroad.”
