Brighton College Abu Dhabi
- A Level
- British
Per yearabout USD 13.8K–22K
AED 50.8K–80.8K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Co-educational British-style independent school in Abu Dhabi for pupils aged 3 to 18, from Nursery to Sixth Form, part of the Brighton College family of schools.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- A partner school of Brighton College International Schools. See all 14 schools of Brighton College International Schools
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
A Level · British
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery (FS1) | AED 50,830≈ USD 13.8K |
| FS2 | AED 52,880≈ USD 14.4K |
| Year 1 | AED 62,610≈ USD 17K |
| Year 2 | AED 62,610≈ USD 17K |
| Year 3 | AED 62,610≈ USD 17K |
| Year 4 | AED 62,610≈ USD 17K |
| Year 5 | AED 62,610≈ USD 17K |
| Year 6 | AED 68,560≈ USD 18.7K |
| Year 7 | AED 68,560≈ USD 18.7K |
| Year 8 | AED 68,560≈ USD 18.7K |
| Year 9 | AED 68,560≈ USD 18.7K |
| Year 10 | AED 80,780≈ USD 22K |
| Year 11 | AED 80,780≈ USD 22K |
| Year 12 | AED 80,780≈ USD 22K |
| Year 13 | AED 80,780≈ USD 22K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery (FS1) | AED 50,830 (about USD 13.8K) |
| FS2 | AED 52,880 (about USD 14.4K) |
| Year 1 | AED 62,610 (about USD 17K) |
| Year 2 | AED 62,610 (about USD 17K) |
| Year 3 | AED 62,610 (about USD 17K) |
| Year 4 | AED 62,610 (about USD 17K) |
| Year 5 | AED 62,610 (about USD 17K) |
| Year 6 | AED 68,560 (about USD 18.7K) |
| Year 7 | AED 68,560 (about USD 18.7K) |
| Year 8 | AED 68,560 (about USD 18.7K) |
| Year 9 | AED 68,560 (about USD 18.7K) |
| Year 10 | AED 80,780 (about USD 22K) |
| Year 11 | AED 80,780 (about USD 22K) |
| Year 12 | AED 80,780 (about USD 22K) |
| Year 13 | AED 80,780 (about USD 22K) |
Source: school website (brightoncollege.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton College Abu Dhabi (this school) | AED 50,830 (about USD 13.8K) | AED 80,780 (about USD 22K) |
| Abu Dhabi Grammar School Canada | AED 23,350 (about USD 6.36K) | AED 49,190 (about USD 13.4K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
| The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi Khalifa City | AED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K) | AED 41,370 (about USD 11.3K) |
Source: school website (brightoncollege.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Playdate, Entry assessment, Eal test
- Open days
- 2026-10-31
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
- Service
Exam results
- A Level · Top grades
- 44%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
Sports
- Swimming
- Gymnastics
- Netball
- Football
- Volleyball
- Karate
- Dance
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
- Visual arts
- Photography
After-school activities
- Drama
- Football
- Karate
- Chess
- Music
- Swimming
- Choir
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Cooking
- Photography
- Volleyball
- Book Club
- Model United Nations
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
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- Accreditations
- BSO
- Memberships
- COBIS
- Inspection
- British Schools Overseas (BSO) · Outstanding in every category
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Supports every pupil regardless of language level or learning need, with individual plans and dedicated EAL specialists.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Built on a British independent school approach and part of a wider Brighton family of schools across several countries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Food options
Separate dining rooms by phase, plus two on-campus cafes offering salads, sandwiches and drinks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
Pupils belong to one of four houses (Chichester, Fenwick, Hampden, Ryle), which support pastoral care and leadership activities.
- Chichester
- Fenwick
- Hampden
- Ryle
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Teaches GCSE and A Level, with a yearlong Brighton College Diploma in Year 9 linking classroom and wider world learning.
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Geography
- History
- Psychology
- Mandarin
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports 2025 results with 44% of graduates achieving A*-A grades, placing it among the top schools in Abu Dhabi.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Special educational needs (SEN)
Welcomes pupils with a range of learning and physical differences, with bespoke learning plans and access adjustments.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Places pupils based on an English screener and provides in-class help and separate EAL sessions from specialists.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Offers a dedicated counselling service plus weekly talk sessions and mindfulness activities for pupils, staff and parents.
- Counselling service
- Walk and Talk
- Tea, Toast and Talk
- Mindful Monday
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Marks 15 years since the school opened in Abu Dhabi.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
An eight-acre campus with classrooms, specialist teaching spaces, sports facilities and a dedicated arts wing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes a shaded 25-metre pool, a toddlers' pool, a fitness suite and a full-size 4G pitch.
- 25m swimming pool
- Toddlers' pool
- Fitness suite
- Long jump pit
- 4G astro pitch
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Beyond general classrooms, has specialist spaces such as a design centre, photography darkroom, recording studio and music rooms.
- Design centre
- Photography darkroom
- Recording studio
- Music classrooms
- Art studios
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
A 500-seat theatre and a large dance studio host productions, concerts and cultural events.
- 500-seat theatre
- Dance studio
- Drama studio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
Emphasises arts education and performance across music, drama, dance and visual arts, using dedicated studios and a theatre.
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
- Visual Arts
- Photography
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Runs over 150 lunchtime and after-school clubs and sports activities each week, led by professionals.
- Chess
- Football
- Swimming
- Karate
- Gymnastics
- Choir
- Cooking
- Book Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, including volunteering, physical challenges and desert and mountain expeditions.
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Lists winner and finalist awards from 2022 to 2025 across categories including art, wellbeing and trips.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Cites a 2024 British Schools Overseas inspection report and a quote from the ADEK Inspectorate.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Admission involves a playdate for Nursery to Year 2 and an assessment for Year 3 to Sixth Form, arranged by the admissions team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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