The Chelis Group is a family of businesses with a shared interest in education and human development. Each company within the group brings its own specialism, audience and contribution to the wider learning ecosystem, and together they reflect a single belief: that education is one of the most powerful tools available for transforming lives and communities.
This article introduces the group, the companies that make it up, and the principles that guide its work.
Who we are
The Chelis Group is a Nigerian organisation whose companies work across educational resources, publishing, school consultancy, international education placement and Montessori education. Rather than operating as a single business, the group is a collection of specialist companies, each with its own identity and focus.
What connects them is a common commitment to quality education, to the people who deliver it, and to the children and students who benefit from it.
The companies within the group
Chelis Bookazine Ltd
Chelis Bookazine Ltd supplies international and national educational books to schools, bookstores, teachers, students, parents and organisations. Access to suitable, high-quality books is one of the foundations of effective teaching and learning.
Chelis Education Consult
Chelis Education Consult is an international education placement firm that supports students who wish to study at universities abroad, at undergraduate, postgraduate and other levels.
Chelis School Consultancy
Chelis School Consultancy provides consultancy, training and school improvement services for school owners, administrators and teachers, including curriculum development and staff recruitment support.
Chelis Publications
Chelis Publications publishes educational books in a range of genres, including students’ books, workbooks, teachers’ books and children’s reading books.
Chelis Montessori Center
The Chelis Montessori Center focuses on promoting authentic Montessori education through materials, books, resources and teacher education.
Neo-Montessori Life
Neo-Montessori Life is a Montessori magazine available in print and digital formats, created to raise awareness of Montessori education and its practice.
What guides our work
Across every company in the group, a few principles shape how we approach education.
- Purpose. Education, learning and development remain at the centre of everything we do.
- Connection. Complementary expertise is more valuable when it is brought together.
- Progress. We stay open to better ideas, new opportunities and continuous improvement.
These principles reflect the group’s broader aim: to use innovation in education to meet real needs with practical, cost-effective solutions, from the early years through to adult learning.
Why a connected group matters
Education does not happen in isolation. A child’s learning is shaped by the books they read, the teachers who guide them, the school environment around them and the support available at home. Schools, in turn, depend on good resources, trained staff and sound leadership.
By bringing specialist companies together, the group can view education from several angles at once. A school seeking new learning materials may also be thinking about teacher training. A family exploring early years options may want to understand Montessori principles. Connected expertise makes it easier to respond to those needs in a joined-up way.
What you can expect from News & Insights
Through this News & Insights section, we will share perspectives on education and learning, practical guidance for schools, teachers and parents, and updates from across the group. Topics include quality educational resources, Montessori education, teacher professional development and school improvement.
How the companies complement one another
Consider how the different parts of the group relate to a single school. The school needs reliable books and learning materials for every class. Its teachers benefit from training and guidance on curriculum and classroom practice. Its leaders may be planning improvements to teaching, staffing or the learning environment. Some of its families may be exploring Montessori approaches for younger children, while older students may be considering university study abroad.
Each of these needs sits with a different specialist company, but they all connect to the same goal: helping learners make good progress. Seeing education as a connected system, rather than a series of separate transactions, is what gives the group its purpose.
Conclusion
The Chelis Group exists to bring complementary strengths together in support of quality education. Whether you are a school leader, a teacher, a parent or a student, we hope our companies and this publication will be useful to you.
To learn more about any of our companies, visit Our Companies or get in touch with our team.
