Brighton College Abu Dhabi

🎓 Brighton College Abu Dhabi – A British Beacon in the Capital

📍 Location: Bloom Gardens & Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
🏫 Grades: FS1 to Year 13 (All-through)
🎓 Curriculum: UK National Curriculum, EYFS, IGCSE, GCSE, AS & A Levels
💰 Fees: AED 48,900 – AED 77,720 (Avg.. ~AED 65,000)
👫 Gender: Co-educational
📊 Rating: Outstanding (ADEK)
🌍 Nationalities: 60+ (25% Emirati, 22% British)
📅 Academic Year: August – July
🏢 Established: 2011
🏢 Operator: Bloom Education
🇬🇧 UK Affiliation: Brighton College UK (Spear’s Top 100 Schools)

🏆 Excellence Rooted in Tradition

Opened in 2011, Brighton College Abu Dhabi (BCAD) is a leading British curriculum school located in the elegant Bloom Gardens community on Abu Dhabi Island. A proud sister school to Brighton College UK, which was named the "UK’s School of the Decade", BCAD brings a rich academic heritage, modern innovation, and a commitment to holistic student development to the UAE capital.

With over 1,825 students from more than 60 nationalities, BCAD is more than a school — it's a vibrant, inclusive community.

📘 Curriculum & Learning Pathway

From Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Sixth Form, Brighton College offers a rigorous, well-rounded British curriculum tailored to students' interests and abilities.

👨‍🏫 Key Academic Stages:

• 🧸 Pre-Prep (FS to Year 2)

• 📚 Prep School (Years 3–8)

• 🎓 Senior School (Years 9–11)

• 🎓 Sixth Form (Years 12–13)

Students enjoy a broad curriculum with Arabic and Islamic studies taught in accordance with UAE guidelines, alongside enrichment subjects such as:

• 🌍 Mandarin,

• 🏛️ Latin,

• 🎨 Performing Arts,

• ⚙️ STEM,

• And more than 25 A-Level options.

BCAD also features a House system in the Senior School that supports student well-being, leadership, and pastoral care.

🏅 Accolades & Recognition

Brighton College Abu Dhabi consistently ranks among the region’s elite schools:

• 🥇 Rated “Outstanding” by ADEK since 2018

• 🏆 Winner of Top Schools Award for Performing Arts (2021–22)

• 📊 Ranked #10 for A-Levels in Abu Dhabi

• 🌐 Featured in Spear’s Top 100 Private Schools worldwide

🏟️ Facilities & Campus Life

BCAD provides an inspiring campus designed to foster creativity, athleticism, and innovation. Highlights include:

• 🏊 Olympic-sized swimming pool

• ⚽ Full-size AstroTurf pitch

• 🏛️ Renovated performing arts theatre

• 🧪 Science and design technology labs

• 🎼 Music suites and art studios

The school places strong emphasis on drama, dance, and sports, ensuring students are well-rounded individuals.

💬 Parent & Community Feedback

Parents consistently praise BCAD for:

• Exceptional teacher quality (mainly UK-trained)

• Warm, supportive pastoral care

• Strong academic results in GCSEs and A-Levels

• Holistic development that nurtures character, creativity, and confidence

💵 Tuition Fees

Brighton College Abu Dhabi sits in the premium school tier, with fees aligned to the quality of education and UK alignment: