Brighton College Abu Dhabi is a British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / A-Levels / IB Diploma school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from $13,841 to $21,996 USD.
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About
Brighton College Abu Dhabi is a co-educational British international day school for pupils aged 3 to 18, located on an eight-acre purpose-built campus in Bloom Gardens, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi. The school is part of the Brighton College family with strong links to Brighton College UK, and delivers a British curriculum from EYFS through to A-levels and the IB Diploma, serving a highly international community of over 70 nationalities. It is governed by Bloom Education and accredited by ADEK, with a comprehensive co-curricular programme and dedicated Inclusion and EAL support aimed at preparing pupils for leading universities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Brighton College Abu Dhabi is part of the internationally recognised Brighton College family from England, combining British independent school traditions with international-mindedness. The school serves pupils from over 70 nationalities on an eight-acre, purpose-built campus in Bloom Gardens, Khalifa Park. It offers a curriculum from EYFS through to A-levels and the IB Diploma, supported by a comprehensive co-curricular programme designed to prepare pupils for leading universities worldwide.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| FS2 | AED 14,400~$ 3,924 |
| Year 1 | AED 17,049~$ 4,646 |
| Year 2 | AED 17,049~$ 4,646 |
| Year 3 | AED 17,049~$ 4,646 |
| Year 4 | AED 17,049~$ 4,646 |
| Year 5 | AED 17,049~$ 4,646 |
| Year 6 | AED 18,668~$ 5,087 |
| Year 7 | AED 18,668~$ 5,087 |
| Year 8 | AED 18,668~$ 5,087 |
| Year 9 | AED 18,668~$ 5,087 |
| Year 10 | AED 21,996~$ 5,993 |
| Year 11 | AED 21,996~$ 5,993 |
| Year 12 | AED 21,996~$ 5,993 |
| Year 13 | AED 21,996~$ 5,993 |
| Nursery (FS1) | AED 13,841~$ 3,771 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 50,830 - 80,780.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online application via the school's online portal. 2. Supply documentation including the child's most recent school report, a coloured photo, and copies of child's, mother's and father's visas, Emirates IDs and passports. 3. Admissions contacts within 1-2 school days to arrange an entry appointment: Year 2–Year 13 pupils attend a CAT4 session with a written piece and interview with the Head of School (Tuesdays on campus or Mondays online for overseas applicants); Year 1 sessions on Thursdays; Nursery–FS2 play sessions on Wednesdays. 4. A decision is emailed on Friday at the end of the assessment week. An offer letter includes deposit instructions and ADEK eSIS registration details; a start date and class assignment are issued upon completion.
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School Day
In Early Years the day runs from 7:20 AM to 1:30 PM. For older year groups, early starts are around 7:50 AM with a typical finish around 3:00 PM. The academic year runs from August to July with term dates confirmed by ADEK.
Student Life
Pupils are allocated to co-educational Houses led by a Housemaster or Housemistress. Senior School houses: Chichester, Fenwick, Hampden and Ryle. Prep School houses: Hosn, Bithnah, Fujairah and Jahili. Pre-Prep School houses: Futaisi, Saadiyat, Yas and Lulu. Pupils compete across a wide range of house events including singing, swimming, entrepreneurship and Tug-o-War.
Uniform is compulsory for all pupils. The official uniform supplier is Zaks; items can be purchased at the Zaks store in Al Mushrif Mall (level 1, near Pappa Roti) or ordered online via the Zaks website.
Catering provided by Emirates Taste Catering Services. Meals prepared daily using high-quality ingredients, free from artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, texture-altering chemicals, additives, trans-fats, GMOs or preservatives. An online portal allows parents to register and top up the pupil's food and beverage account.
Wellbeing & Safety
Pupil wellbeing is described as central to school life. Wellbeing is overseen by the Head of Early Years and Deputy Head (Pastoral). A Local Advisory Board member serves as Lead Counsellor. The school emphasises emotional development, PSHE and the Pelican Pathway of values in Pre-Prep, with pastoral structures supporting mental health across all phases.
A Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is published as part of the school's downloadable policy suite, alongside a Wellbeing Policy, Safer Recruitment Policy and Health and Safety Policy. The school provides explicit safeguarding documentation for review by families and staff.
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School Background
Governed by a Board of Governors chaired by Carlos Wakim. The proprietor is Bloom Education. The school is part of the Brighton College family of international schools with links to Brighton College UK.