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Brighton College Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 50,830 - 80,780
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1900
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 24

175 Das St, Al Muntazah, Zone 1, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Brighton College Abu Dhabi has 1,900 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
Brighton College Abu Dhabi is located at 175 Das Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The College campus sits in Bloom Gardens in Khalifa Park, behind Al Bateen Airport. The eight-acre, purpose-built site features state-of-the-art facilities, including numerous classrooms and specialist spaces for learning and the arts, plus extensive sporting facilities. Pupils travel to school via an Emirates Transport bus network with door-to-door routes across Abu Dhabi.

Stages
The school is organised into Pre-Prep (Nursery FS1 to Year 2), Prep (Year 3 to 6), Senior School (Year 7 to 11) and Sixth Form (Year 12 to 13). This structure provides continuity of educational philosophy across phases while allowing progression and challenge within each stage.

Type
Brighton College Abu Dhabi is a co-educational school serving both boys and girls aged 3–18. It operates as a day school; boarding facilities are not offered at the Abu Dhabi campus (boarding is available at Brighton College's UK campuses).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Brighton College Abu Dhabi represents a highly international community, with pupils from over 70 nationalities. The most common nationality is British, and the local-to-international pupil ratio is roughly 27% local to 73% international.

Additional learning support
The school offers Inclusion and EAL (English as an Additional Language) support, with an assessment during admissions to determine language needs and a team of dedicated EAL specialists providing in-class and targeted sessions. The approach includes fully individualized programmes, inclusive culture, and tailored interventions to ensure access to the curriculum for pupils with diverse learning needs.

Country affiliation
The College is part of the Brighton College family and bases its British independent school ethos on Brighton College UK, indicating a United Kingdom affiliation. This UK connection is stated in materials that describe the school's British-inspired education and its links to Brighton College UK.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation stated for Brighton College Abu Dhabi. Islamic Studies and Arabic MOE offerings exist within the UAE curriculum for Years 7–13, aligning with local standards where applicable.

School day structure
In Early Years, the day runs from 7:20 AM to 1:30 PM. General timings for older year groups are not published on a single official daily schedule, but third-party sources indicate early starts around 7:50 AM and a typical finish around 3:00 PM for older pupils. The academic year runs August to July with term dates published by the school.

Bus service
Emirates Transport provides the school bus service for Brighton College Abu Dhabi, with door-to-door collection and drop-off directly at home. Buses are operated by qualified drivers and supported by bus attendants, and are equipped with GPS, a video surveillance system, a panic button and RFID monitoring. Enrollment and termly payment are handled through the admissions team.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Brighton College Abu Dhabi ranges from AED 50,830 to AED 80,780 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees
- A registration/deposit is charged when an offer is accepted: a fee equal to 5% of the annual tuition is payable to secure a place; this amount is applied against the tuition for the year.

Tuition fees (Annual and term breakdown by year group) — amounts shown in AED
- Nursery (FS1): Annual AED 50,830 — Autumn term AED 20,332; Spring term AED 15,249; Summer term AED 15,249.
- FS2: Annual AED 52,880 — Autumn term AED 21,152; Spring term AED 15,864; Summer term AED 15,864.
- Year 1: Annual AED 62,610 — Autumn term AED 25,044; Spring term AED 18,873; Summer term AED 18,873.
- Year 2: Annual AED 62,610 — Autumn term AED 25,044; Spring term AED 18,873; Summer term AED 18,873.
- Year 3: Annual AED 62,610 — Autumn term AED 25,044; Spring term AED 18,873; Summer term AED 18,873.
- Year 4: Annual AED 62,610 — Autumn term AED 25,044; Spring term AED 18,873; Summer term AED 18,873.
- Year 5: Annual AED 62,610 — Autumn term AED 25,044; Spring term AED 18,873; Summer term AED 18,873.
- Year 6: Annual AED 68,560 — Autumn term AED 27,424; Spring term AED 20,568; Summer term AED 20,568.
- Year 7: Annual AED 68,560 — Autumn term AED 27,424; Spring term AED 20,568; Summer term AED 20,568.
- Year 8: Annual AED 68,560 — Autumn term AED 27,424; Spring term AED 20,568; Summer term AED 20,568.
- Year 9: Annual AED 68,560 — Autumn term AED 27,424; Spring term AED 20,568; Summer term AED 20,568.
- Year 10: Annual AED 80,780 — Autumn term AED 32,312; Spring term AED 24,234; Summer term AED 24,234.
- Year 11: Annual AED 80,780 — Autumn term AED 32,312; Spring term AED 24,234; Summer term AED 24,234.
- Year 12: Annual AED 80,780 — Autumn term AED 32,312; Spring term AED 24,234; Summer term AED 24,234.
- Year 13: Annual AED 80,780 — Autumn term AED 32,312; Spring term AED 24,234; Summer term AED 24,234.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition may be paid annually or in three termly instalments (Autumn, Spring, Summer) matching the term amounts shown above. Fees invoices are issued per term; fees are payable in full for the term as invoiced.

Boarding / Residential provision
- Brighton College Abu Dhabi operates as a day school and does not offer boarding; a school bus service is provided for pupils from Nursery to Year 13.

Other costs and incidental charges
- Uniform and sports kit: items are purchased from the school's official supplier, Zaks (store details and online ordering available). Parents should budget separately for uniform purchases.
- Meals / catering: school lunch and catering services are provided by the College's catering partner; meal accounts are managed via an online payment portal and are charged in addition to tuition.
- Transport (school bus): bus service fees are charged termly and must be paid in advance; bus fees apply whether or not the service is used every day. Bus fees are an additional cost to tuition.
- Examination fees and optional activity costs: examination board fees, optional trips, some extra‑curricular activities and some outside providers' costs are charged in addition to tuition where applicable.
- Textbooks: textbooks are provided without a separate charge as part of the College provision.
- Additional SEN / specialist support: if a pupil requires learning support beyond the College's standard provision, additional charges may be applied subject to ADEK regulations and approval.

Refunds and deposits
- The registration/deposit equal to 5% of the annual tuition is applied against tuition for the year (i.e., refunded or offset as described above when the place is accepted).
- Bus fee refunds: bus fees are paid termly in advance and refunds are not available if a child stops using the service during the term.

Fee payment options and instructions
- Cheque: payable to Brighton College Abu Dhabi.
- Bank transfer: bank details (First Abu Dhabi Bank, account name Brighton College Abu Dhabi, IBAN and SWIFT) are provided for direct transfers; parents are asked to reference pupil name/ID and to forward transfer confirmation to the Finance team for reconciliation.
- Card / online payments: credit or debit card payments can be made via a secure payment link issued on request by the Finance team.
- The College requests that term fees and any additional service fees (bus, meals, examinations) are settled prior to the pupil's first day of each term in line with normal billing practice.

Practical notes
- Fees shown are in AED and cover the standard tuition provision; extras (uniform, transport, meals, examination charges, optional trips and specialist external services) are charged separately as noted above.

(If an item above requires further documentary detail for your database entry, the figures and policies above are taken from the College's published fee and admissions information.)
Academics

Brighton College Abu Dhabi teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Brighton College Abu Dhabi delivers the Brighton College Curriculum, which is based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales and leads to International GCSEs and A-levels, with ADEK accreditation and alignment to the local context. The Pre-Prep follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage before entering the England National Curriculum, and the Prep years (Years 3–6) build on that foundation to prepare pupils for secondary teaching. In the Senior School (Years 7–11), the programme centers on the GCSE/IGCSE pathway, with compulsory subjects (Mathematics, English Language, English Literature or Second Language English, and Science – Double Award) and a wide range of optional subjects; MOE Arabic and Islamic Studies are offered where appropriate, and a non-examined Physical Education course is available. From Year 10, pupils undertake GCSE/IGCSE across core and elective subjects, including Art & Design, History, Business Studies, ICT, Drama, Geography, French, and Spanish. The Sixth Form (Year 12–13) offers A-levels, with most pupils taking three A-levels over the two years, supported by careers guidance and a broad enrichment programme. Across all phases the curriculum is complemented by a comprehensive co-curricular programme designed to develop independent learning and prepare pupils for leading universities.
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Admissions

Admissions
0. Year Group Calculator and entry points. Enter your child's date of birth to see the main entry points for each year group. Entry points are aligned with the Abu Dhabi education framework. The language of instruction is English, with language support available for pupils for whom English is an additional language. The academic year runs from August to July, and term dates are confirmed by ADEK.

1. Step 1: Application Form. Submit an online application for your child via the online portal. The application is completed by following the Apply Now flow. This starts the admissions process.

2. Step 2: Documentation. Supply the child's most recent school report and a clear coloured photo of the child. Provide copies of the child's, mother's and father's visas, Emirates IDs and passports. If documents are not yet available, upload a note stating documents are pending to allow submission. ADEK eSIS registration is required after deposit; attestation requirements depend on country of origin.

3. Step 3: Entry appointment with Admissions. After submitting the online application, Admissions will contact within 1-2 school days to arrange the child's entry appointment or advise the next step. Year 2–Year 13 CAT4 entry appointments are on Tuesdays at 9.00am on campus or online on Mondays at 12.00pm UAE time for overseas applicants, including a written piece and an interview with the Head of School. Year 1 entry sessions are on Thursdays 8.50am–9.20am with Pre-Prep Teachers on site. Nursery to FS2 play sessions are on Wednesdays 2.00pm–2.20pm on campus, with video submissions for overseas pre-prep applicants possible.

4. Step 4: Offers and decisions. At the end of the CAT4 or play-session week, a decision is emailed on Friday. An offer letter includes the admission handbook and how to accept by deposit payment; deposit instructions and ADEK eSIS registration are included. On completion of payment and eSIS registration, a start date and class assignment email is issued.
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