Brighton College Dubai

British curriculum, Al Barsha Second, FS1–Year 13

Latest documents: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24, Parent Report 2023–24Source B: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only, Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27Source C: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

2023–24

Earlier reports

  1. 2022–23, Good, Full Inspection Report
  2. 2021–22, Good, Full Inspection Report
  3. 2020–21, Good, KHDA school directory (opens in a new tab)

Wellbeing Dubai focus area

Very good

2023–24

Inclusion Dubai focus area

Very good

2023–24

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Parent Report 2023–24

    Summary only

    Checked 16 September 2026.

    Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Overview

The school

Curriculum
British
Year groups
FS1–Year 13
Gender
Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Report wording: Boys and girls
Languages of instruction
English, Arabic
Founded
2018
External examinations
GL, IGCSE, GCSE, AS, A, ABT, ISBT Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Accreditation
BSO, COBIS, BSME Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

Students and staff

From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.

Students, 2024–⁠25
1,194 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
Largest nationality group
British Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.

Leadership

Principal at the 2023–⁠24 inspection
Simon Crane Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Appointed 1 Oct 2019, as the report prints it.
Principals since 2021–⁠22
No change of principal
Simon Crane, 2021–22 to 2023–24

Contact

Address
Al Barsha Second

Around the school

The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.

© OpenStreetMap contributors

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    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Quality

KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

KHDA visits schools again from 2026–27. A full inspection gives a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)

  1. OverallOverall performance

    Very good

    Up from Good Earlier: Good in 3 reports.

  2. WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing

    Very good

    First rated in 2023–24

  3. InclusionProvision for students of determination

    Very good

    Up from Good Earlier: Good in 1 report and Acceptable in 1 report.

  4. LeadershipLeadership and management

    Very good

    Up from Good Earlier: Good in 2 reports.

Checked 16 September 2026.

Ratings by phase, 2023–24KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.

AreaFoundation StagePrimarySecondaryPost-16
TeachingTeaching for effective learningVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
AssessmentVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
CurriculumCurriculum design and implementationVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptationVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protectionOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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KHDA in brief

KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only

Students’ achievement

There are improvements to students' attainment in Islamic education in Primary, in Arabic ,as a first language ,in Primary, Secondary and Post 16, in Arabic, as an additional language in Secondary, in mathematics in Post-16 and in science in Primary and Secondary. Progress is improved in mathematics in Secondary. It remains at the very high levels in the other phases of the school in English, mathematics and science.

Personal and social development

Across all phases, students continue to be very respectful, kind and are curious about their learning. They continue to appreciate the religious values of their host country and have a strong knowledge of the culture and heritage of the UAE. This is particularly strong in Post 16. They take responsibility in their school and, through that, they rapidly develop leadership skills

Teaching, curriculum and care

Teaching quality remains high in the Pre-Prep and Prep sections and has been elevated to the same standard in the Senior and Sixth Form. Enhanced assessment and performance tracking now provide teachers with detailed insights into each student's initial capabilities, allowing for tailored planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning. This approach is facilitating swift advancement for various student groups.

Wellbeing

Well-being is a high priority. The well-qualified well-being team provide high-quality training for staff. Governors and leaders are now encouraging students to contribute their own initiatives. A parent, staff and student well-being committee has been created. Staff report they fell valued, heard and supported. Most students confidently demonstrate an awareness of their own well-being. There is a mentoring programme in Secondary and this provides support for examination year students. The classroom cultures promote a sense of belonging among most students.

Inclusion

The school is inclusive. Students of all abilities are welcomed. There is a highly experienced and qualified inclusion team. They accurately assess students' needs and write detailed individual education plans, which are shared with the child's parents. Parents appreciate the high quality support their children receive. The curriculum for these students is adapted and modifications are made by class teachers. Skilled learning support assistants successfully support the learning in and out of lessons. Progress is carefully tracked, enabling them to make very good progress.

Leadership and management

Leaders are highly capable. They are well-guided by the Brighton College values. The school knows itself well and successfully improves school performance. Parents are supported to be partners in their child's learning and contribute to the school's direction. The school is very well guided by its Governors. Staff recruitment and training is very effective. High quality premises, facilities and resources contribute to the school's continuing rapid improvement journey.

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    Parent Report 2023–24

    Summary only

    Page 1

    Checked 16 September 2026.

    Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.

School year

31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days

First midterm break
12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 20265 days
National Day
2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
Winter break includes New year’s day
14 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 202719 days
Eid al-Fitr
8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Spring break
5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 20275 days
Eid al-Adha
17 May 2027 to 18 May 20272 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting

Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).

Source Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Academics

Academic outcomes, Brighton College Dubai

Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.

SubjectFoundation StagePrimarySecondaryPost-16
Islamic EducationNot in this reportGoodAcceptableAcceptable
ArabicNot in this reportAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
EnglishVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
MathematicsVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good
ScienceVery goodVery goodVery goodVery good

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)

Subjects over the years

KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.

Subjects over the years, Brighton College Dubai

Islamic Education, by inspection report

Rated2021–222022–232023–24
Islamic Education attainmentPrimaryWeakAcceptableGood
Islamic Education attainmentSecondaryWeakAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education attainmentPost-16Not in this reportAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education progressPrimaryAcceptableGoodGood
Islamic Education progressSecondaryAcceptableGoodGood
Islamic Education progressPost-16Not in this reportGoodGood

International and benchmark tests

The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.

KHDA's verdicts, 2023–24

AspectWhole schoolEmirati cohort
Registration RequirementsMet FullyMet Fully
International and Benchmark AchievementOutstandingGood
Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacyVery goodGood
Overall school standards in the National Agenda ParameterOutstandingNot in this report

Registration requirements: Met Fully

  • In the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) test, the school's score of 611 was in the high international band and exceeded the school's targets by 64 points.
  • The 2023 National Agenda Parameter (NAP) tests show that over a two-year period, student’s performance in English, mathematics and science improved from very good to outstanding.
  • On the average of the three subjects, the performance of Emirati students was maintained at good.
  • The school administers the New Group Reading Tests (NGRT) three times each year and monitors the results very carefully.

Earlier reports

  • 2022–23: Progress in international assessment — is above expectations

Recognised by UAE universities?

UAE universities ask for the Ministry of Education’s equivalency of the Grade 12 certificate. For this school’s curriculum, the student needs:

  • British: five IGCSE or GCSE passes (grade E or 3) and one A level or two AS levels (grade E).

Arab students also need Arabic, and Muslim students Islamic Studies, in each of the last three years.
KHDA attests the certificate first. Ask the school which body accredits it.Source Ministry of Education, equivalency service, read 24 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)

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School life

Sports and activities

What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.

Ball sports

  • Football · with 20 teams representing the school and approximately 180 pupils—both boys and girls—actively participating
  • Basketball · with teams competing across all year groups from Year 3 to Year 13, fielding a boys and girls team for all years
  • Netball · for students from Year 3 to Year 13
  • Volleyball · Sixth Form PE program
  • Cricket · compete in the mixed gender DASSA leagues, participating in quick cricket for the Prep School and U13 & U15 Tapeball for the Senior School · Cricket Club
  • Rugby · contact rugby · from Years 3 to 7

Water sports

  • Swimming · lessons commencing from FS1 and continuing through to Sixth Form · swimming squad sessions

Racket sports

  • Badminton · Sixth Form PE program

Individual sports

  • Athletics · Running
  • Martial arts · karate
  • Golf
  • Yoga & fitness · Fitness

Dance

  • Ballet
  • Dance (other) · Dance · through the vibrant CCA (Co-Curricular Activities) program

Theatre

  • Drama · LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts) courses · LAMDA lessons (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts)
  • Musicals · musical shows

Music

  • Choir & singing · choir

Art & design

  • Photography & film · Photography

Science & technology

  • Coding
  • Science & engineering club · Astrophysics · Science Club

Debate & strategy

  • Debate & public speaking · Debate
  • Model United Nations · Model United Nations (MUN) events
  • Chess

Award programmes

  • Duke of Edinburgh / IAYP · Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award · Duke of Edinburgh award schemes
    ·

Facilities

  • Swimming pool

Also mentioned: Arabic Creative Writing, Run for a Reason, Tabletop’ sales, Sheikh Zayed Initiative

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-23

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    School website, read 23 September 2026

    Checked 23 September 2026.

What the school offers

As the 2023–24 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.

Languages besides English

  • Arabic · as a first language in Primary, Secondary and Post 16

Courses after 16

  • Smooth pathways to follow from one phase to the next

Facilities

  • Premises

External examinations

  • GL
  • IGCSE
  • GCSE
  • AS
  • A
  • ABT
  • ISBT

Support for students of determination and the gifted

  • Effective use is made of the support available from learning support assistants (LSAs) p. 19
  • Robust assessments, with the support of external agencies, accurately identify students of determination and those with gifts and talents. p. 21
  • This leads to the prompt development of individualised learning plans (IEPs) for students of determination. p. 21
  • This level of planning for students with gifts and talents, is an emerging feature. p. 21
  • The highly experienced and qualified inclusion team ensure very effective provision, across the school. p. 22
  • Skilled LSAs successfully support the implementation of student’s IEPs. p. 22

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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On the school's website

What the school says about itself on brightoncollegedubai.ae, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. The site's name beside a line opens that page.

Exam results

Where leavers go

School buses

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-22

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    School website, read 22 September 2026

    Checked 22 September 2026.

Fees

Tuition across 15 year groupsNote 1

AED 70,539 to AED 117,933Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27

Year group

Fees for Brighton College Dubai
Compare with

Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.

Annual tuition by year group, Brighton College Dubai, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26

Year group2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–272025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Foundation Stage
FS1AED 70,539AED 70,539
FS2AED 88,174AED 88,174
Primary
Year 1AED 94,786AED 94,786
Year 2AED 94,786AED 94,786
Year 3AED 94,786AED 94,786
Year 4AED 94,786AED 94,786
Year 5AED 100,298AED 100,298
Year 6AED 100,298AED 100,298
Secondary
Year 7AED 100,298AED 100,298
Year 8AED 100,298AED 100,298
Year 9AED 112,421AED 112,421
Year 10AED 117,933AED 117,933
Year 11AED 117,933AED 117,933
Post-16
Year 12AED 117,933AED 117,933
Year 13AED 117,933AED 117,933

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

    Tuition for 15 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26

    Tuition for 15 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.

What a year costs, 2026–27

Choose a year group above to see KHDA's total for it, what the school requires you to buy, and the services you can add.

Findings

8 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 3 development points, 1 recurring across the last 3 reports.

Group by

Checked 16 September 2026.

Leadership and self-evaluation

Note 1

1 strength

  • Strength

    Very effective leadership, leading to very good understanding of the school’s performance, and effective and continued improvements

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5

Personal development and wellbeing

1 strength, 1 development point

  • Strength

    Students’ outstanding social responsibility and leadership, supported by excellent attitudes, strong values and very positive behaviour

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6

  • Development required

    Enable students to lead, monitor and review wellbeing initiatives.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 10, paragraph 9

Teaching

1 strength

  • Strength

    The high-quality teaching, accurate assessment, well-designed and adapted curriculum, that support very high achievement in most curriculum areas

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7

Health, safety and safeguarding

1 strength

  • Strength

    The establishment of a very safe and supportive environment, in which the partnerships between parents, students and staff are valued

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8

Governance

1 strength

  • Strength

    Governors’ provision of high-quality staff, excellent facilities and resources, that support very effective learning

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9

Islamic Education

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 3 reportsNote 2

    Raise achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic to at least match that in other subjects.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11

Reading and literacy

1 development point

  • Development requiredEmirati students

    Improve the reading proficiency of Emirati students and performance in the NAP tests to bring results into line with those of their fellow students.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 6

Findings from 1 of 3 reports

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    Recurring counts the school’s last 3 reports, 2021–22 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.

History

3 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2021–22 to 2023–24.

History of Brighton College Dubai
Rating

Overall rating by academic year, newest first

  1. 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
  2. 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
  3. 2023–24Very goodUp from GoodNote 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  4. 2022–23GoodSame as 2021–22Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  5. 2021–22GoodSame as 2020–21Full Inspection Report 2021–22 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  6. 2020–21GoodFirst reportReport not online
  7. 2018–19 and 2019–20No inspection.
  8. Opened in 2018–19. No reports before this year.

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.

Snapshots by year

Students and staff by academic year, Brighton College Dubai

YearStudentsTeachersTeacher turnover
2024–251,194Not availableNot available
2023–2497685Not available
2022–237227217%
2021–225746018%
2020–21352Not availableNot available
2019–20275Not availableNot available
2018–19122Not availableNot available

Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.