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
Overall rating
Earlier reports
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
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
- 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
- Extra-curricular activities
- Football, Basketball, Netball, Volleyball and more, 24 confirmed
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
- Teachers
- 85 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 99 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 34 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- British Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 1 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
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
- Phone and email
- +971 4 387 1111headmaster@brightoncollegedubai.ae
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source C: KHDA school directory 2026–27
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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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
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)
OverallOverall performance
Up from Good Earlier: Good in 3 reports.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Up from Good Earlier: Good in 1 report and Acceptable in 1 report.
LeadershipLeadership and management
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.
| Area | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeachingTeaching for effective learning | ||||
| Assessment | ||||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | ||||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | ||||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
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).
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Academics
Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education | Not in this report | |||
| Arabic | Not in this report | |||
| English | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| Science |
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 DubaiIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2021–22 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | |||
| Islamic Education attainmentSecondary | |||
| Islamic Education attainmentPost-16 | Not in this report | ||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | |||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary | |||
| Islamic Education progressPost-16 | Not in this report |
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
| Aspect | Whole school | Emirati cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Requirements | Met Fully | Met Fully |
| International and Benchmark Achievement | ||
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | ||
| Overall school standards in the National Agenda Parameter | Not 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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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
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
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Facilities
- Swimming pool
Also mentioned: Arabic Creative Writing, Run for a Reason, Tabletop’ sales, Sheikh Zayed Initiative
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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
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
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
- «In 2024, we placed among the top 3 schools in Dubai for A-level results.*» brightoncollegedubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «In 2026, Brighton College Dubai's fourth ever cohort of graduates achieved fantastic A-level exam results.» brightoncollegedubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «This year's cohort achieved impressive outcomes, reaching a new high with A* grades soaring to 33% and A* emerging as the most common grade awarded.» brightoncollegedubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «An impressive 61% of all grades were at A*–A, with an outstanding 87% at A*–B, and an exceptional 98% of grades at A*–C, reflecting the exceptional talent, determination and hard work of Brighton College Dubai’s pupils, alongside the dedication, expertise and commitment of its teaching staff.» brightoncollegedubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Where leavers go
- «40 Separate offers from Russell Group universities» brightoncollegedubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Last year's graduates headed to Imperial College London, the Sorbonne in Paris and the University of Hong Kong, along with a total of ten Russell Group universities in the UK.» brightoncollegedubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «The results reflect the academic excellence, ambition and determination of the Class of 2026, with many pupils taking up their first choice offers from some of the UK’s most prestigious universities, including the University of St Andrews, University College London (UCL), King’s College London, the University of Bristol, the University of Manchester, University of Exeter, London School of Economics (LSE) and the University of Edinburgh.» brightoncollegedubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «As they embark on the next stage of their journey, they will pursue degrees spanning a broad range of disciplines, from medicine at Saint Andrews, to law at University of Bristol, biomedical sciences at UCL and architecture at University of Manchester, with a record number of pupils progressing to study Medicine this year.» brightoncollegedubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School buses
- «We are pleased to be working with Arab Falcon to provide a safe, efficient and reliable bus service for Brighton College Dubai pupils.» brightoncollegedubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Our school buses are RTA-approved vehicles and each bus is led by a qualified and trained driver and a female bus attendant.» brightoncollegedubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Buses have seatbelts, GPS, Video Surveillance System and a panic button, as well as RFID technology to monitor each child’s journey to and from school.» brightoncollegedubai.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
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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
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 group | 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27 | 2025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | ||
| FS1 | AED 70,539 | AED 70,539 |
| FS2 | AED 88,174 | AED 88,174 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 94,786 | AED 94,786 |
| Year 2 | AED 94,786 | AED 94,786 |
| Year 3 | AED 94,786 | AED 94,786 |
| Year 4 | AED 94,786 | AED 94,786 |
| Year 5 | AED 100,298 | AED 100,298 |
| Year 6 | AED 100,298 | AED 100,298 |
| Secondary | ||
| Year 7 | AED 100,298 | AED 100,298 |
| Year 8 | AED 100,298 | AED 100,298 |
| Year 9 | AED 112,421 | AED 112,421 |
| Year 10 | AED 117,933 | AED 117,933 |
| Year 11 | AED 117,933 | AED 117,933 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Year 12 | AED 117,933 | AED 117,933 |
| Year 13 | AED 117,933 | AED 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.
Leadership and self-evaluation
Note 11 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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Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
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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 DubaiOverall rating by academic year, newest first
- 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
- 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
- 2023–24Up from GoodNote 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- 2022–23Same as 2021–22Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2021–22Same as 2020–21Full Inspection Report 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)
- 2020–21First reportReport not online
- 2018–19 and 2019–20No inspection.
- 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
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 1,194 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 976 | 85 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 722 | 72 | 17% |
| 2021–22 | 574 | 60 | 18% |
| 2020–21 | 352 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 275 | Not available | Not available |
| 2018–19 | 122 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Sources
Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.
Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English
- Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)
Not online: the 2020–21 report. The timeline takes that year’s rating from KHDA’s open data.
Parent Reports · PDF, English
A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.
Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English
KHDA school directory · web page, English
KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2020–21 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)