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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Arabic
Typical class size 8
Strengths Academic Excellence, Character Education, British Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Brighton College Al Ain is a British independent school in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, led by Head Master Oliver Bromley-Hall. It serves students from Nursery/FS1 through Year 13, offering the UK curriculum enriched and adapted to the local context. The school has been rated Outstanding in every category by ADEK and Outstanding by British Schools Overseas. In 2025 it was named British International School of the Year, and 59% of A Level university offers came from Russell Group institutions. Over 80 college-provided co-curricular activities are included in the fees. Guiding values are curiosity, confidence, and kindness.
Brighton College Al Ain has 863 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.
Location
Brighton College Al Ain is in Gafat Al Nayyar, in Al Ain, the second-largest city in Abu Dhabi emirate. Al Ain is near the Oman border and known as the Garden City of the Gulf.
Stages
Four stages: Pre-Prep (Nursery/FS1 to Year 2), Prep (Year 3-5), Senior (Year 6-11), and Sixth Form (Year 12-13). Students progress through IGCSE to A Level qualifications.
Type
Brighton College Al Ain is a private co-educational day school. It is part of the Brighton College family, connected to Brighton College in the UK.
Country affiliation
The school is part of the Brighton College family, originally established in Brighton, England in 1845. It brings the Brighton College educational ethos to Al Ain.
Fees
Annual tuition at Brighton College Al Ain ranges from AED 52,689 to AED 83,404 for 2026/27.
Annual Tuition Fees (2025-2026, AED)
The school offers College Discounted fees below the ADEK-approved maximum:
FS1 - AED 52,689 (ADEK approved: 55,090)
FS2 - AED 52,689 (ADEK approved: 57,310)
Year 1-2 - AED 62,366 (ADEK approved: 67,800)
Year 3-4 - AED 65,456 (ADEK approved: 71,160)
Year 5 - AED 65,456 (ADEK approved: 74,300)
Year 6-8 - AED 68,330 (ADEK approved: 74,300)
Year 9 - AED 76,731 (ADEK approved: 87,490)
Year 10-11 - AED 80,568 (ADEK approved: 87,490)
Year 12 - AED 80,568 (ADEK approved: 90,630)
Year 13 - AED 83,404 (ADEK approved: 90,630)
Fees include tuition, standard curriculum (sports and arts), over 80 co-curricular activities, career guidance, and transport for sports fixtures. Additional costs may apply for trips, food, transport, exam fees, devices, and uniforms.
A 5% referral discount per family is available (up to three families).
Academics
Brighton College Al Ain teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school follows the UK curriculum, enriched and adapted to the Al Ain context. Students take IGCSE and A Level examinations. The curriculum is designed around the school's core values of curiosity, confidence, and kindness.
Exam Results
59% of A Level university offers in 2025 were from Russell Group universities.
Higher Education Progression
59% of A Level students received university offers from Russell Group institutions in 2025, demonstrating strong progression to leading UK universities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Kindness is one of the school's three core values alongside curiosity and confidence. The pastoral approach emphasises developing the whole child.
Admissions
Admissions
1. 2. Book a campus tour or attend an information session. 3. Submit an application for the relevant year group. 4. A referral programme offers 5% discount per family referred (up to three families).
FAQs
What is the ADEK rating?
Brighton College Al Ain is rated Outstanding in every category by ADEK.
How much are the fees?
College Discounted fees range from AED 52,689 (FS1) to AED 83,404 (Year 13). Fees include tuition, sports, arts, 80+ co-curricular activities, and career guidance.
What exam results does the school achieve?
59% of A Level university offers in 2025 were from Russell Group universities. The school was named British International School of the Year 2025-2026.
What is included in the fees?
Tuition, standard curriculum (sports and arts), over 80 co-curricular activities, career guidance, and transport for sports fixtures are all included.
Is there a referral discount?
Yes, a 5% referral discount is available for each family referred, up to three families.
Who is the Head Master?
Mr Oliver Bromley-Hall is the Head Master.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students from Nursery/FS1 (age 3) through Year 13 (age 18).
How many co-curricular activities are offered?
Over 80 college-provided activities are included in the fees, spanning academic, creative, sporting, and personal development areas.
What awards has the school won?
British International School of the Year 2025-2026, British School of the Year Al Ain 2025, and shortlisted for MENA School of the Year 2025.
How do I apply?
Contact admissions at +971 (0)3 713 3918/4 or email admissions@brightoncollegealain.ae. Campus tours are available.
