Brighton College

Celebrating the best A-level and GCSE results in Abu Dhabi (A*-A) - Which School Advisor

We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 and Year 13 and their fantastic A-level results. This year, a quarter of all grades achieved by our Sixth Formers were A* and over half of them were A*-A. At GCSE, the pupils have triumphed this year and have achieved exceptional results with 40% of pupils scoring Grade 9s, 58% of pupils achieving Grade 9 - 8 (A*),

Our Head Mistress, Mrs Wilkinson, said “What a wonderful set of results for all our pupils! These grades truly reflect their hard work, commitment and determination. We are delighted that these results will enable our pupils to go on making a difference and that they have the foundations they need to succeed". Read more about our results here

Best Alevel and GCSE results at Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Best Alevel and GCSE results at Brighton College Abu Dhabi

Celebrating the best A-level and GCSE results in Abu Dhabi (A*-A) - Which School Advisor

We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 and Year 13 and their fantastic A-level results. This year, a quarter of all grades achieved by our Sixth Formers were A* and over half of them were A*-A. At GCSE, the pupils have triumphed this year and have achieved exceptional results with 40% of pupils scoring Grade 9s, 58% of pupils achieving Grade 9 - 8 (A*),

Our Head Mistress, Mrs Wilkinson, said “What a wonderful set of results for all our pupils! These grades truly reflect their hard work, commitment and determination. We are delighted that these results will enable our pupils to go on making a difference and that they have the foundations they need to succeed". Read more about our results here

Rated one of the top15 schools in the Middle East

The Spear's 2022 Schools Index has confirmed Brighton College Abu Dhabi as one of the top 3 schools Abu Dhabi.

Compiled in partnership with Carfax Education Group, Brighton College Abu Dhabi was also named as one of the ‘Top 15 schools in the Middle East’ and ‘Top 100 Schools in the World, with its focus on “preparing pupils to be curious and confident.”

Brighton College Abu Dhabi ranked top 15 schools in the Middle East
Brighton College Abu Dhabi ranked top 15 schools in the Middle East

Rated one of the top15 schools in the Middle East

The Spear's 2022 Schools Index has confirmed Brighton College Abu Dhabi as one of the top 3 schools Abu Dhabi.

Compiled in partnership with Carfax Education Group, Brighton College Abu Dhabi was also named as one of the ‘Top 15 schools in the Middle East’ and ‘Top 100 Schools in the World, with its focus on “preparing pupils to be curious and confident.”

Top School for Theatre, Dance, and the Performing Arts

We are thrilled that we have won the School Compared Top Schools Award for Theatre, Dance, and the Performing Arts.

The Performing Arts play a pivotal and integral role in the all-round education of the pupils at the College. It is considered as an activity worthy of great dedication in its own right, but also as a vitally important vehicle to nurture the creativity, passion and individuality of each child at the College. Artistic endeavour encourages our pupil body to be curious, courageous and original and in doing so enliven and complement the academic life of the College in a very special way.

Dance at Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Dance at Brighton College Abu Dhabi

Top School for Theatre, Dance, and the Performing Arts

We are thrilled that we have won the School Compared Top Schools Award for Theatre, Dance, and the Performing Arts.

The Performing Arts play a pivotal and integral role in the all-round education of the pupils at the College. It is considered as an activity worthy of great dedication in its own right, but also as a vitally important vehicle to nurture the creativity, passion and individuality of each child at the College. Artistic endeavour encourages our pupil body to be curious, courageous and original and in doing so enliven and complement the academic life of the College in a very special way.

Outstanding all round – ADEK Inspection

We are delighted that we have been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in our last inspection report (2018/2019).

The report shows that in every one of ADEK’s six performance standards – Pupils’ Achievement; Pupils’ Personal and Social Development; Teaching and Assessment, Curriculum; Protection, Care, Guidance and Support; and Leadership and Management – Brighton College Abu Dhabi was graded ‘Outstanding.’ This is the highest possible ranking, and ADEK made many warm comments in their review.

Read more on our inspection page.

Brighton College Abu Dhabi rated outstanding by ADEK
Brighton College Abu Dhabi rated outstanding by ADEK

Outstanding all round – ADEK Inspection

We are delighted that we have been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in our last inspection report (2018/2019).

The report shows that in every one of ADEK’s six performance standards – Pupils’ Achievement; Pupils’ Personal and Social Development; Teaching and Assessment, Curriculum; Protection, Care, Guidance and Support; and Leadership and Management – Brighton College Abu Dhabi was graded ‘Outstanding.’ This is the highest possible ranking, and ADEK made many warm comments in their review.

Read more on our inspection page.

Curiosity, Confidence and Kindness.

Three core elements underpin all that we do at Brighton College Abu Dhabi, and indeed all the Brighton Schools: curiosity, confidence and kindness.  We promote curiosity and a love of learning from the earliest age when boys and girls join us at 3, right through to our leavers at 18, which is one of the reasons they do so well in examinations and go on to some of the top universities around the world. Academic interest on its own is not enough though, and results, excellent as they are, do not tell you much about the richness of a Brighton education.

Meeting our pupils does though; all visitors comment on their confidence and politeness as they engage with everyone and anyone and are unfailingly great company. This confidence – the right sort of confidence – arises from their being encouraged to participate in lessons and co-curricular activities such as drama, music, sport and debating, in which they learn to cooperate and show each other mutual respect and kindness. 

Pastoral Care

Prep Pupils in science lab at Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Prep Pupils in science lab at Brighton College Abu Dhabi

Curiosity, Confidence and Kindness.

Three core elements underpin all that we do at Brighton College Abu Dhabi, and indeed all the Brighton Schools: curiosity, confidence and kindness.  We promote curiosity and a love of learning from the earliest age when boys and girls join us at 3, right through to our leavers at 18, which is one of the reasons they do so well in examinations and go on to some of the top universities around the world. Academic interest on its own is not enough though, and results, excellent as they are, do not tell you much about the richness of a Brighton education.

Meeting our pupils does though; all visitors comment on their confidence and politeness as they engage with everyone and anyone and are unfailingly great company. This confidence – the right sort of confidence – arises from their being encouraged to participate in lessons and co-curricular activities such as drama, music, sport and debating, in which they learn to cooperate and show each other mutual respect and kindness. 

Pastoral Care

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About the College

Brighton College Abu Dhabi offers pupils a vibrant and challenging learning environment, and a distinctive British independent school ethos which reflects the values and dynamic culture of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates. The College is open for pupils from Nursery to Year 13.


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