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
UK–Nigeria Trade Partnership Strengthens at Kensington Palace: ETIP Reception Highlights Education, Investment and State Visit Momentum
“It’s a historical moment for us all.” Those words from Dr Jumoke Oduwole (Nigeria’s Honourable Minister Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment) perfectly captured the significance of this week’s…
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British Education in Focus at UK–Nigeria Trade Reception, Kensington Palace
I’m honoured to be attending the UK–Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) Business Reception this evening at Kensington Palace, held in the historic State Apartments.The event brings together senior…
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The first DBT- led Education Trade Delegation to Mauritius – 4th & 5th May 2026
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), in partnership with the British High Commission in Mauritius, are excited to be leading a focused education trade delegation to Mauritius.This high-level mission…
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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.
“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.”
“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.”
“Right from selecting the sixth form that was the best fit for my daughter, to providing the required support throughout her studies, Brooks Education has been a crucial and trusted source of personalised advice and practical guidance throughout the journey. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone starting this journey.”
