Brighton College Al Ain
- British
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 15K–24.7K
AED 55.1K–90.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Brighton College Al Ain is a British independent school in Zakher, Al Ain, serving pupils from Nursery (FS1) to Year 13 and following the UK curriculum adapted to the local context.
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
British · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2013
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
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 |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 55,090≈ USD 15K |
| FS2 | AED 57,310≈ USD 15.6K |
| Year 1 | AED 67,800≈ USD 18.5K |
| Year 2 | AED 67,800≈ USD 18.5K |
| Year 3 | AED 71,160≈ USD 19.4K |
| Year 4 | AED 71,160≈ USD 19.4K |
| Year 5 | AED 74,300≈ USD 20.2K |
| Year 6 | AED 74,300≈ USD 20.2K |
| Year 7 | AED 74,300≈ USD 20.2K |
| Year 8 | AED 74,300≈ USD 20.2K |
| Year 9 | AED 87,490≈ USD 23.8K |
| Year 10 | AED 87,490≈ USD 23.8K |
| Year 11 | AED 87,490≈ USD 23.8K |
| Year 12 | AED 90,630≈ USD 24.7K |
| Year 13 | AED 90,630≈ USD 24.7K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 55,090 (about USD 15K) |
| FS2 | AED 57,310 (about USD 15.6K) |
| Year 1 | AED 67,800 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Year 2 | AED 67,800 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Year 3 | AED 71,160 (about USD 19.4K) |
| Year 4 | AED 71,160 (about USD 19.4K) |
| Year 5 | AED 74,300 (about USD 20.2K) |
| Year 6 | AED 74,300 (about USD 20.2K) |
| Year 7 | AED 74,300 (about USD 20.2K) |
| Year 8 | AED 74,300 (about USD 20.2K) |
| Year 9 | AED 87,490 (about USD 23.8K) |
| Year 10 | AED 87,490 (about USD 23.8K) |
| Year 11 | AED 87,490 (about USD 23.8K) |
| Year 12 | AED 90,630 (about USD 24.7K) |
| Year 13 | AED 90,630 (about USD 24.7K) |
Source: school website (brightoncollegealain.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton College Al Ain (this school) | AED 55,090 (about USD 15K) | AED 90,630 (about USD 24.7K) |
| Al Ain English Speaking School | AED 23,630 (about USD 6.43K) | AED 48,220 (about USD 13.1K) |
| Manor Hall International School | AED 25,700 (about USD 7K) | AED 36,500 (about USD 9.94K) |
| Al Ain British Academy | AED 42,320 (about USD 11.5K) | AED 63,400 (about USD 17.3K) |
| Grace Valley Indian School | AED 5,340 (about USD 1.45K) | AED 13,250 (about USD 3.61K) |
| Our Own English High School Al Ain | AED 8,550 (about USD 2.33K) | AED 16,820 (about USD 4.58K) |
Source: school website (brightoncollegealain.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · 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 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Eal test
- Open days
- 2026-10-29
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Service
Exam results
- A Level · Top grades
- 58%
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Track
Sports
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Football
Arts
- Performing arts
After-school activities
- Drama
- Chess
- Brighton Singers
- Swimming
- LAMDA
- Science
- Ballet
- Drumming
- Art
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Water Polo
- Badminton
Request a school tour
Sign in to request a tour. You can follow its status on your page.
Sign in to requestAccreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- BSO
- Memberships
- COBIS
- Inspection
- ADEK and British Schools Overseas · Outstanding
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Provides individualised support, bespoke learning plans and targeted interventions, with adjustments for pupils with varied learning needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
House system
Pupils belong to one of four houses: Chichester, Fenwick, Hampden and Ryle. Houses support pastoral care, leadership roles and inter-house competition.
- Chichester
- Fenwick
- Hampden
- Ryle
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Overseen by a Board of Governors and part of the wider Brighton College family of schools, with a Local Advisory Board.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Follows the UK curriculum adapted to the local context. Senior pupils study GCSE and A Level subjects, with a broad range of options from Year 6 onwards.
- Mathematics
- English
- Science
- Geography
- History
- Psychology
- Business Studies
- Computing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports a 100% A Level pass rate for the Class of 2026, a share of top-grade results, and progression to universities in the UAE, UK and Europe.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils take an English screener at admission, then receive in-class help and dedicated sessions outside the classroom from EAL specialists.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Offers a counselling service, mindfulness sessions and weekly open-talk activities, plus a wellbeing committee with pupils, staff, governors and parents.
- Counselling Service
- Walk and Talk
- Tea, Toast and Talk
- Mindful Monday
- Wellbeing Committee
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
A diverse community that emphasises charity, service and responsibility toward local and wider society through events and pupil initiatives.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Purpose-built campus of about 28 acres in Zakher with extensive green spaces.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Arts and creative
Offers drama, ballet, choir, drumming, art and LAMDA courses as creative activities.
- Drama
- Ballet
- Brighton Singers
- Drumming
- Art
- LAMDA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Over 50 clubs and activities run weekly, including swimming, football, gymnastics, water polo, badminton and gardening.
- Swimming
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Water Polo
- Badminton
- Gardening
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, with expeditions including desert camping, volunteering and skills challenges.
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Teaching is in English, and Arabic is offered as a GCSE subject.
- Arabic (GCSE)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
States it was rated Outstanding in every category by ADEK and British Schools Overseas inspections.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Application runs through an online form, document submission and an assessment on campus or online, with a decision within 5-7 working days.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Similar schools
Al Ain British AcademyBritish · IGCSE · A Level
AED 42.3K–63.4K (about USD 11.5K–17.3K)
Al Ain English Speaking SchoolBritish · A Level
AED 23.6K–48.2K (about USD 6.43K–13.1K)
- Al Ain Juniors School
IGCSE · A Level
AED 8.18K–17.4K (about USD 2.23K–4.74K)
- Manor Hall International School
American · AP
AED 25.7K–36.5K (about USD 7K–9.94K)
Schools in the same city with a similar curriculum and fee level. Not a ranking.
More in this city · Al AinUpdated 2026-11-06
Are you school staff?
Add these yourself in the school portal.
- Principal and admissions introductions
- Class size and teacher ratio