Brighton College vs GEMS Dubai American Academy
Brighton College and GEMS Dubai American Academy are both in Barsha & Quoz in Dubai. KHDA rates Brighton College Very good (2023-2024) and GEMS Dubai American Academy Outstanding (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Brighton College AED 70,539 to AED 117,933 (2026-2027); GEMS Dubai American Academy AED 66,185 to AED 93,300 (2026-2027), and GEMS Dubai American Academy starts lower.
| Brighton College | GEMS Dubai American Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Very good (2023-2024) | Outstanding (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 70,539 to AED 117,933 (2026-2027) | AED 66,185 to AED 93,300 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | UK (13 Y) | American |
| Area | Barsha & Quoz | Barsha & Quoz |
| Students (2023-2024) | 1,027 | 3,088 |
| Teachers | 85 | 244 |
| Ages | 3 to 18 | 4 to 18 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 13 | KG 1 to Grade 12 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English, Arabic | English |
| Accreditation | BSO,COBIS,BSME | NEASC/IB |
| External examinations | GL,IGCSE,GCSE,AS,A,ABT,ISBT | AP,IBDP |
| Opened | 2018 | 1998 |
Sources: KHDA inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Fee years are shown when verified; differences are only calculated for the same verified year. Full profiles: Brighton College · GEMS Dubai American Academy · methodology
