Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1940+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70+ |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
27% local : 73% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as Additional Language program |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Spanish, Mandarin, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Pre-Prep:
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| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
The College achieved 17% of grades at A*, 44% at A*–A grades, and 68% at A*–B in A Levels. In GCSEs the pupils achieved 54% of grades 9 - 8, 72% of grades 9 - 7, 87% grade 9-6, and 96% grade 9-5. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The school has an Inclusion Department |
| Learning support offered |
The Inclusion Department has well qualified, dedicated teachers working in designated areas throughout the College. Each working area is resourced to meet the requirements of each pupil’s specific needs providing personalised intervention and support. The department works in consultation with class or subject specific teachers and conducts assessments, where appropriate, to identify areas of specific need. Pupils are monitored rigorously at regular intervals and progress is fed back to pupils, parents and teachers. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:50am |
| School finish time |
1:30pm (FS1 and FS2)
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| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Pupils have access to the main Dining Room which serves a range of hot and cold food at break for Prep and Senior pupils. Senior pupils also have access to two cafes serving salads, sandwiches and drinks. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Brighton College offers over 200 different activities. Some of them are: gymnastics, netball, football, swimming, ballet, jazz dance, modern dance, book club, cookery, craft club, reading club, choir, Model United Nations |
| Sports activities included |
The Sports Department at Brighton College is built on the principle of sport for all, with a strong emphasis on enjoyment, personal progression. Our core sports include football, netball, swimming, athletics, touch rugby, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and cricket. Sport is an integral part of life at Brighton College, where every pupil enjoys a rich and varied programme of physical activity. From dynamic PE lessons to a diverse and extensive co-curricular offering, our pupils are encouraged to discover and develop their sporting passions. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Our eight-acre campus has been thoughtfully designed to make the most of every available space, offering state-of-the-art facilities to support both academic and extracurricular activities. Beyond academics and sports, the campus provides purpose-built playgrounds and outdoor learning environments equipped with innovative resources to enhance pupils’ experiences. Our Expressive and Creative Arts wing is a true highlight, featuring a theatre, a large dance studio, a drama studio, and dedicated teaching spaces. The wing also houses four music classrooms, instrumental practice rooms, a recording studio, two spacious art studios, a photography darkroom, and a cutting-edge design centre outfitted with modern product design equipment, including a laser printer. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
The sports centre houses a large sports hall, an outdoor 25-metre shaded swimming pool and 'toddlers' pool, changing facilities and a modern fitness suite. Outside Brighton College has a full size 4G astro pitch and many dedicated shaded play areas zoned for different age pupils. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Brighton College Abu Dhabi offers its pupils a vibrant and challenging learning environment, and a distinctive British independent school ethos which reflects the values and dynamic culture of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
The Brighton College academic curriculum is designed to impart a foundation of knowledge and body of skills with which to understand and question the world we live in and to prepare us, through an innovative approach to education, for the world we are likely to inhabit in the future. In short, Brighton College strives to turn out well-educated, tolerant and intellectually curious men and women who are ready to take a full, active and positive role in the life of our country and of our world. |