Brighton College Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $12,000–$22,000/yr published in AED, US$ equivalent.
- 40 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at FS1 and FS2: 7:50a.m. Year 1 to Year 6: 7:30a.m Year 7- Year 12: 7:15am..
- Accreditations: COBIS listed accreditations.
40 (British)
Not published
Rolling
COBIS
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Brighton College Dubai
At Brighton College Dubai, we focus first on the thing that matters most - your happiness. We know that young people only flourish when they are treated with love, kindness and respect. So we celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, whether that person be shy or confident, sport, scholarly or both. We just want pupils to be true to themselves, happy in their own skins and kind to one another.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: strong
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,000–$22,000 |
| Annual tuition (AED) | Dirham 64175-Dirham 105773 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $20,850(+23%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $23,350 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 67th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Sister school of Brighton College UK. British curriculum, IGCSE/A-Level. KHDA Very Good. Premium campus in Al Barsha South.
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
Our first cohort of Year 11 pupils are taking their exams this academic year.
Arabic, French and Spanish.
Brighton College Dubai is committed to an inclusive approach, ensuring that every pupil, regardless of their individual learning profile, has every opportunity to be truly independent and choose their own path. All pupils are supported through carefully tailored programmes of study, advice and support when needed, and the recruitment of expert teachers and senior leaders.
Yes.
Yes, English Language Support is part of our transition and support to our pupils.
FS1 and FS2: 7:50a.m. Year 1 to Year 6: 7:30a.m Year 7- Year 12: 7:15am. – FS1 and FS2: 14:20 ( 13:20 on Thursday) Year 1 and Year 2: 14:20 ( 13:20 on Thursday) Year 3 to Year 6: 14:40 ( 13:40 on Thursday) Year 7 to Year 12: 15:00( 15:00 on Thursday)
Yes. https://www.brightoncollegedubai.ae/life-at-brighton/school-services/catering
Yes.
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Barsha, Dubai Hills, Motor City, JVC
At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class size: Not published
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: British
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