Brighton College Dubai

Al Barsha South, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLicensed
  • British
  • A Level

Per yearabout USD 19.2K–32.1K

AED 70.5K–118K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

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About

Part of the Brighton College family of schools, offering Nursery (FS1) to Year 13 in Al Barsha South, Dubai.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    British · A Level

  • Ages

    Ages 3–18

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Grades
FS1 – Year 13

Fees

Source: Official records

2026-27 school year

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

GradePer year
FS 1AED 70,539≈ USD 19.2K
FS2AED 88,174≈ USD 24K
Year 1AED 94,786≈ USD 25.8K
Year 2AED 94,786≈ USD 25.8K
Year 3AED 94,786≈ USD 25.8K
Year 4AED 94,786≈ USD 25.8K
Year 5AED 100,298≈ USD 27.3K
Year 6AED 100,298≈ USD 27.3K
Year 7AED 100,298≈ USD 27.3K
Year 8AED 100,298≈ USD 27.3K
Year 9AED 112,421≈ USD 30.6K
Year 10AED 117,933≈ USD 32.1K
Year 11AED 117,933≈ USD 32.1K
Year 12AED 117,933≈ USD 32.1K
Year 13AED 117,933≈ USD 32.1K
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
Brighton College Dubai · Annual tuition by grade
per year
FS 1AED 70,539 (about USD 19.2K)
FS2AED 88,174 (about USD 24K)
Year 1AED 94,786 (about USD 25.8K)
Year 2AED 94,786 (about USD 25.8K)
Year 3AED 94,786 (about USD 25.8K)
Year 4AED 94,786 (about USD 25.8K)
Year 5AED 100,298 (about USD 27.3K)
Year 6AED 100,298 (about USD 27.3K)
Year 7AED 100,298 (about USD 27.3K)
Year 8AED 100,298 (about USD 27.3K)
Year 9AED 112,421 (about USD 30.6K)
Year 10AED 117,933 (about USD 32.1K)
Year 11AED 117,933 (about USD 32.1K)
Year 12AED 117,933 (about USD 32.1K)
Year 13AED 117,933 (about USD 32.1K)

Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
Brighton College Dubai · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
Brighton College Dubai (this school)AED 70,539 (about USD 19.2K)AED 117,933 (about USD 32.1K)
Arcadia British SchoolAED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K)AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K)
Pristine Private SchoolAED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K)AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K)
The Winchester School Jebel AliAED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K)AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K)
Al Diyafah High SchoolAED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K)AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K)
Greenwood International SchoolAED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K)AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K)

Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · 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: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Entry process
Entry assessment, Interview
Scholarships
Yes
Sibling discount
5% for 2nd and 3rd child, 10% for 4th child, 15% for 5th and subsequent children

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
  • Performing arts
  • Sport
  • Service
  • Outdoor education

Exam results

A Level · Top grades
33%

Student support

Source: Read from the school's website

English support (EAL)
Yes
Gifted programme
Yes

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

  • Atrium
  • Science labs

Sports

  • Netball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Running
  • Swimming
  • Fitness
  • Basketball
  • Athletics

Arts

  • Drama
  • Choir
  • Photography
  • LAMDA

After-school activities

  • Photography
  • Drama
  • Netball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Science Club
  • Running
  • Choir
  • Swimming
  • Fitness
  • Basketball
  • Chess
  • Arabic Creative Writing
  • Debate
  • Athletics

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Accreditation and memberships

Source: Read from the school's website

Accreditations
BSO, COBIS
Memberships
COBIS
Inspection
bso · Outstanding

The essentials

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Additional learning support

    Describes a graduated support system (Waves 1–3) and an inclusion team with SENCos. Gifted pupils are identified and given individual plans where needed.

    • Graduated support (Waves 1–3)
    • Gifted and talented identification
    • Individual Education Plans

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Curriculum

    Broad general education in Years 7–9, then GCSEs in Years 10–11 leading to A-levels. Includes Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies.

    • Story of Our Land
    • Arabic
    • Islamic Studies
    • Social Studies
    • GCSE
    • A-level

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Exam results

    Publishes 2026 A-level results, with the share of A* and A*-A grades. The school group is listed as a top performer in UAE rankings.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Wellbeing

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Special educational needs (SEN)

    Identifies needs early and provides graduated support, from universal adaptive teaching to individualised specialist help, led by the inclusion team.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • English as an additional language (EAL)

    Assesses English at entry using the Bell Foundation framework and offers graduated support, including short-term intensive help, with regular reviews.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Safeguarding

    States welfare and safety as the top priority, with staff guidance and designated safeguarding leads across each phase.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Academic and intellectual

    Academic clubs include science, debate, chess and Arabic creative writing, with subject clubs and academic clinics in Senior School.

    • Science Club
    • Debate
    • Chess
    • Arabic Creative Writing

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Arts and creative

    Offers drama, choir, photography and LAMDA courses for creative and performance skills.

    • Drama
    • Choir
    • Photography
    • LAMDA

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Community and service

    Runs 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

  • Lifestyle and wellbeing

    Offers sports clubs such as netball, football, swimming, basketball and athletics, plus fitness activities.

    • Netball
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Running
    • Swimming
    • Fitness
    • Basketball
    • Athletics

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website

Al Barsha, Al Barsha South, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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