Brighton College Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Brighton College Dubai is part of the Brighton family of schools — Brighton College UK was named Sunday Times School of the Decade — extending British independent-school pedagogy to ages 3-18 in the UAE. The school topped WhichSchoolAdvisor's UAE A-Level (A*-A) and GCSE (9-8) rankings in 2024 and 2025. Annual tuition runs $12,000-$22,000 USD (true cost ~$20,850, +23% above published). Admissions are open; best suited to British-curriculum families targeting strong A-Level results.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $12,000–$22,000/yr published annual range.
- 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 verified.
40 (British)
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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,000 – $22,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 64175-Dirham 105773 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $20,850(+23%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $23,350 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 89th percentile(premium tier) |
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
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Sister school of Brighton College UK. British curriculum, IGCSE/A-Level. KHDA Very Good. Premium campus in Al Barsha South.
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