Sport for All

Football is a core sport in our programme. Starting from Year 3, both girls and boys can join our football teams. From Year 3 through to Year 11, football is integrated into the Physical Education curriculum for all pupils. Each season, we have multiple teams who participate in the ADISSA, ADSG and BSME events. This reflects our commitment to providing ample opportunities for participation and competition. Notably, this academic year, our U15 girls' team won the World Schools Football Cup in Barcelona.

Swimming is an integral part of the curriculum at Brighton College, with lessons commencing from FS2 and continuing through to Sixth Form. Pupils regularly participate in galas and competitions. Swimming sessions are run by specialist instructors in our 25-metre pool. Here, pupils learn various strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Additionally, swimming squad sessions are available from Year 3 onwards, offering further skill development and pupils participate competitively in ADISSA, ADSG and BSME events.

A very popular physical activity at Brighton College Abu Dhabi our pupils have the opportunity to take part in dance throughout the academic year. The highlight of dance is both the Festival of Movement and the BSME Dance competition. Boys and girls are taught by an expert group of teachers from across the Prep and Senior Schools and they also take part in a number of workshops led by dance professionals.

During the winter months, pupils from Year 1 to Sixth Form take part in athletics, which includes activities such as sprinting, javelin, long jump, high jump, shot put and relay races. Each year, parents are invited to celebrate the achievements of our pupils at our annual Sports Day. For the Senior School this takes place at Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium. Our pupils regularly compete against some of the best young athletes from across the Middle East at the BSME Games.

Pupils from Year 3, can participate in our netball programme which focuses on enhancing fundamental skills such as hand-eye coordination, agility, teamwork, and strategic thinking. We have numerous teams from U9s to U19s for girls, that regularly participate in ADISSA and BSME events. In the past we have hosted both the U13 and U15 BSME netball tournament at Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium.

Brighton College Abu Dhabi's PE and Games curriculum is designed for pupils from Nursery to Sixth Form. Through a variety of activities and sports, pupils develop fundamental movement skills, learn the importance of regular exercise, and develop their understanding and application of tactics as well as an appreciation for officiating and coaching. The curriculum aims to instil a lifelong love for physical activity and healthy competition while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils. In the Senior part of the College pupils are also given the opportunity to study for academic qualifications in PE at both GCSE and A Level.

A developing sport at Brighton College Abu Dhabi, yet a sport in which we have been very successful in the BSME Open during the last few years, in both the individual and team categories for both boys and girls. Pupils have the opportunity to join the CCA which takes place weekly offsite at a local Golf Club. A number of pupils who have a recognised EGF handicap are able to take part in the BSME Open and represent the College across the region.

Starting from Year 6, our volleyball programme is very popular. It is a core sport in the BSME events, and we have teams from U13s to U19s for both boys and girls. We have been particularly successful in both the BSME Games and BSME stand alone Tournaments in volleyball. Our dedicated programme, hardworking pupils and exceptionally talented team of PE teachers,  have been a key drivers in its success and popularity.

An emerging sport at Brighton College Abu Dhabi as it increases in popularity across the Emirate and further opportunities for participation and competition arise. We have links with Abu Dhabi Harlequins and the current club Captain is a member of our teaching staff. We play touch rugby in the Prep School and this develops into contact rugby in the Senior School. We participate in the ADISSA competitions and pupils playing for external clubs participate in regular national competitions such as Dubai 7s.

This is a very popular sport, and we have teams from U11 to U19 for boys. Pupils have represented the UAE teams in cricket in various age groups and we are very proud of those pupils who have achieved this accolade. Pupils have the opportunity to take part in the weekly CCA and utilise the facilities at the Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium for more sports specific training.

Basketball is the fastest-growing sport at Brighton College Abu Dhabi. We have teams from U11s to U19s for both boys and girls who participate in ADISSA at different times of the academic year. This has recently expanded to the ADSG for our U13 teams.