Brighton College

Q: Where is Brighton College Dubai L.L.C located in Dubai?

Brighton College Dubai L.L.C is located in Barsha & Quoz , on a purpose-built campus in Al Barsha South between Hessa Street and Umm Suqeim Street. The college serves families across Al Barsha , Dubai Hills Estate , Arabian Ranches , Motor City, The Lakes , and Emirates Living communities via Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road .

Q: What curriculum does Brighton College Dubai L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications within the heritage tradition of Brighton College UK.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Brighton College Dubai L.L.C?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13 , providing continuous education from age 3 to 18 years.

Q: Who is Brighton College Dubai L.L.C best suited for?

Brighton College Dubai L.L.C is best suited for families seeking premium British independent school education with strong academic outcomes and pastoral excellence. The college attracts residents of Al Barsha , Dubai Hills , Arabian Ranches , and The Lakes who value the Brighton College UK heritage and ethos of curiosity, confidence, and kindness.

3.9

2023-2024Very good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

71K - 118K AED

Location

Al Barsha

About Brighton College

Last updated 4 October 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology

Brighton College Dubai is a British school established in 2018 in Al Barsha. As part of the prestigious Brighton College family, the school delivers the UK National Curriculum to students from FS1 through Year 13.

The school welcomes 1,027 boys and girls aged 3 to 18. Students progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage, primary Key Stages, and secondary education within a coeducational environment designed to support academic achievement at every level.

Academic programmes prepare students for IGCSE, GCSE, and A-Level examinations. The school holds BSO, COBIS, and BSME accreditation, reflecting its commitment to British educational standards. KHDA has awarded Brighton College Dubai a "Very Good" rating in its 2023-2024 inspection.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 70,539 to AED 117,933. The campus serves families from Al Barsha First, Al Barsha South, and surrounding residential communities.

Location

Al Barsha 2

Latest from Brighton College

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

20 Sept 2026Exam results
100% of EPQ pupils achieve A* grades
The school announced that its Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) cohort achieved a 100% A* grade rate. Pupils researched topics including trust in the NHS, ethics and law in medical decision-making, the science of dissociation, and stem cell therapies for Parkinson's disease.
Source: Instagram
16 Sept 2026Award
Brighton College Dubai B team wins WSG Golf 2026 Team Event
The school's B team was named winner of the WSG Golf 2026 Team Event, an international golf competition, which the school describes as a brilliant achievement on the international stage.
Source: Instagram
16 Sept 2026Exam results
Brighton College Dubai posts strong scores across all PISA 2025 domains
Brighton College Dubai has reported its PISA 2025 outcomes, scoring 541 in Science, 537 in Mathematics and 529 in Reading, along with 538 in Environmental Science and 555 in Computational Problem Solving, placing it above the Dubai private-school average in every domain.
Source: Instagram
2 Sept 2026Award
Brighton College Dubai shortlisted in five Education Achievement Awards categories
The college announced it has been shortlisted in five categories at the Education Achievement Awards, with nominations recognising pupils, staff and initiatives across teaching, sport and pastoral care.
Source: Instagram
27 Aug 2026Award
Brighton College UAE top school group in Which School Advisor table 2024–2026
Brighton College schools in the UAE are ranked the top-performing school group for the third consecutive year in the Which School Advisor Results Table, based on A Level (A*-A) and GCSE (9-8) results across 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Source: Instagram

Brighton College fees 2026-2027

2026-2027

Grade Level	2025-2026	Annual Fees 2026-2027	Est. Monthly
FS 12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	70,539 AED	70,539 AED	~5,878 AED
FS22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	88,174 AED	88,174 AED	~7,348 AED
YEAR 12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	94,786 AED	94,786 AED	~7,899 AED
YEAR 22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	94,786 AED	94,786 AED	~7,899 AED
YEAR 32026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	94,786 AED	94,786 AED	~7,899 AED
YEAR 42026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	94,786 AED	94,786 AED	~7,899 AED
YEAR 52026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	100,298 AED	100,298 AED	~8,358 AED
YEAR 62026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	100,298 AED	100,298 AED	~8,358 AED
YEAR 72026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	100,298 AED	100,298 AED	~8,358 AED
YEAR 82026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	100,298 AED	100,298 AED	~8,358 AED
YEAR 92026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	112,421 AED	112,421 AED	~9,368 AED
YEAR 102026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	117,933 AED	117,933 AED	~9,828 AED
YEAR 112026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	117,933 AED	117,933 AED	~9,828 AED
YEAR 122026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	117,933 AED	117,933 AED	~9,828 AED
YEAR 132026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24	117,933 AED	117,933 AED	~9,828 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Brighton College "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 3 times since 2021-2022.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Very effective leadership, leading to strong understanding of school performance and continuous improvement
Outstanding student social responsibility, leadership, positive behaviour, and strong values
High-quality teaching, accurate assessment, and well-designed curriculum supporting very high achievement
A very safe and supportive environment with valued partnerships between parents, students, and staff
Governors' provision of high-quality staff, excellent facilities and resources supporting effective learning

What the school was asked to improve

Raise achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic to at least match other subjects
Enhance students' memorisation and recitation skills, particularly in upper phases
Improve students' understanding of Sirah through more references to the life of the Prophet
Provide more opportunities for problem-solving in everyday contexts, particularly for lower-attaining secondary sets
Consolidate consistently high-quality teaching across all subjects
Improve students' use of self- and peer-assessment

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1-25), inspected 26 to 29 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 83 performance indicators rated in both reports, 30 improved, 0 declined and 53 kept the same rating.

Students

786 → 1,027

+241 (+31%)

Teachers

72 → 85

+13 (+18%)

Students of determination

99 → 99

unchanged

Emirati students

27 → 34

+7 (+26%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Primary: Weak → Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Secondary: Weak → Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Post-16: Weak → Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment · Secondary: Weak → Acceptable
Mathematics — Attainment · Post-16: Good → Very good
Mathematics — Progress · Secondary: Good → Very good
Mathematics — Progress · Post-16: Good → Very good

and 22 more

Did Brighton College act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 4 show an improvement.

Raise students' achievements in Islamic education and Arabic to good levelsImproved
Islamic Education — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Primary): Weak → Acceptable · Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Secondary): Weak → Acceptable · Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Post-16): Weak → Acceptable
Increase very good and outstanding teaching by matching work to ability, using clear objectives, and checking progress regularlyImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Secondary): Good → Very good · Teaching for effective learning (Post-16): Good → Very good
Refine assessment procedures through coordinated data collection and analysis, and use the information to guide curriculum planningImproved
Assessment (Primary): Good → Very good · Assessment (Secondary): Good → Very good · Assessment (Post-16): Good → Very good · Curriculum adaptation (Primary): Good → Very good
Ensure middle leaders monitor and frequently evaluate teaching quality in their subjectsImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Secondary): Good → Very good · The effectiveness of leadership: Good → Very good · School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Good → Very good

Performance standards by year (85 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Weak	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Weak	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Post-16	Weak	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Weak	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary	Good	Very good
Learning skills	Post-16	Good	Very good
English — Attainment	Post-16	-	Very good
English — Progress	Post-16	-	Very good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	Very good	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	Very good	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Good	Very good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Primary	Good	Very good
Assessment	Secondary	Good	Very good
Assessment	Post-16	Good	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Good	Very good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Very good	Outstanding
Care and support	Primary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Good	Very good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Good	Very good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Very good	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Good	Very good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Brighton College Dubai received an overall Good rating. Personal development and safeguarding were outstanding, with strong teaching and progress in English, mathematics, and science, especially in Foundation Stage and Primary. Arabic and Islamic education showed weaker attainment, and teaching consistency and assessment use across phases require further improvement.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Strong arrangements for keeping students safe and promoting healthy lifestyles
Rapid progress in all areas of learning for children in Foundation Stage
Numerous leadership opportunities supporting students' outstanding personal development
High-quality resources and outstanding facilities for teaching and learning
Well-designed curriculum that prepares students effectively for their next stage of education

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' achievements in Islamic education and Arabic to good levels
Increase very good and outstanding teaching by matching work to ability, using clear objectives, and checking progress regularly
Refine assessment procedures through coordinated data collection and analysis, and use the information to guide curriculum planning
Ensure middle leaders monitor and frequently evaluate teaching quality in their subjects

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2-20), inspected 27 to 03 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2021-2022Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brighton College Dubai L.L.C located in Dubai?

Brighton College Dubai L.L.C is located in Barsha & Quoz, on a purpose-built campus in Al Barsha South between Hessa Street and Umm Suqeim Street. The college serves families across Al Barsha, Dubai Hills Estate, Arabian Ranches, Motor City, The Lakes, and Emirates Living communities via Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road.

What curriculum does Brighton College Dubai L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications within the heritage tradition of Brighton College UK.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Brighton College Dubai L.L.C?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13, providing continuous education from age 3 to 18 years.

Who is Brighton College Dubai L.L.C best suited for?

Brighton College Dubai L.L.C is best suited for families seeking premium British independent school education with strong academic outcomes and pastoral excellence. The college attracts residents of Al Barsha, Dubai Hills, Arabian Ranches, and The Lakes who value the Brighton College UK heritage and ethos of curiosity, confidence, and kindness.

How much are Brighton College fees in 2026-2027?

Annual tuition at Brighton College ranges from AED 70,539 (FS 1) to AED 117,933 (Year 10) for 2026-2027, across 15 year groups, or about AED 5,878 to AED 9,828 a month. All 15 grade fees are unchanged from 2025-2026. Figures are annual tuition from the school's official fee schedule. Confirm extras such as transport and uniform with the school.

What is Brighton College's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Brighton College "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 3 times since 2021-2022.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Brighton College in 2023-2024?

Brighton College Dubai is a very good school with outstanding personal development and highly capable leadership. Teaching, curriculum, and assessment are strong across all phases, supporting very high achievement in English, mathematics, and science, while attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic remains comparatively weaker. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: very effective leadership, leading to strong understanding of school performance and continuous improvement; outstanding student social responsibility, leadership, positive behaviour, and strong values; high-quality teaching, accurate assessment, and well-designed curriculum supporting very high achievement; a very safe and supportive environment with valued partnerships between parents, students, and staff; governors' provision of high-quality staff, excellent facilities and resources supporting effective learning.

What was Brighton College asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic to at least match other subjects; enhance students' memorisation and recitation skills, particularly in upper phases; improve students' understanding of Sirah through more references to the life of the Prophet; provide more opportunities for problem-solving in everyday contexts, particularly for lower-attaining secondary sets; consolidate consistently high-quality teaching across all subjects; improve students' use of self- and peer-assessment.

Has Brighton College improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 30 of the 83 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 53 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Primary) from Weak to Acceptable, Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Secondary) from Weak to Acceptable. Enrolment went from 786 to 1,027 students (+31%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 4 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS1 to Year 13

Age

3 to 18

Students

1,027

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English, Arabic

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Simon Crane

Since 1/10/2019

Opening year

2018

Teachers

85 (+31 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

BSO,COBIS,BSME

Curriculum examinations

GL,IGCSE,GCSE,AS,A,ABT,ISBT

Last inspection: 26 to 29 February 2024

About Brighton College

Last updated 4 October 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology

Annual tuition fees range from AED 70,539 to AED 117,933. The campus serves families from Al Barsha First, Al Barsha South, and surrounding residential communities.

Latest from Brighton College

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

20 Sept 2026Exam results

100% of EPQ pupils achieve A* grades

The school announced that its Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) cohort achieved a 100% A* grade rate. Pupils researched topics including trust in the NHS, ethics and law in medical decision-making, the science of dissociation, and stem cell therapies for Parkinson's disease.

Source: Instagram

16 Sept 2026Award

Brighton College Dubai B team wins WSG Golf 2026 Team Event

The school's B team was named winner of the WSG Golf 2026 Team Event, an international golf competition, which the school describes as a brilliant achievement on the international stage.

Source: Instagram

16 Sept 2026Exam results

Brighton College Dubai posts strong scores across all PISA 2025 domains

Brighton College Dubai has reported its PISA 2025 outcomes, scoring 541 in Science, 537 in Mathematics and 529 in Reading, along with 538 in Environmental Science and 555 in Computational Problem Solving, placing it above the Dubai private-school average in every domain.

Source: Instagram

2 Sept 2026Award

Brighton College Dubai shortlisted in five Education Achievement Awards categories

The college announced it has been shortlisted in five categories at the Education Achievement Awards, with nominations recognising pupils, staff and initiatives across teaching, sport and pastoral care.

Source: Instagram

27 Aug 2026Award

Brighton College UAE top school group in Which School Advisor table 2024–2026

Brighton College schools in the UAE are ranked the top-performing school group for the third consecutive year in the Which School Advisor Results Table, based on A Level (A*-A) and GCSE (9-8) results across 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Source: Instagram

Grade Level

2025-2026

Annual Fees 2026-2027

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

70,539 AED

~5,878 AED

FS22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

88,174 AED

~7,348 AED

YEAR 12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

94,786 AED

~7,899 AED

YEAR 22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

94,786 AED

~7,899 AED

YEAR 32026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

94,786 AED

~7,899 AED

YEAR 42026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

94,786 AED

~7,899 AED

YEAR 52026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

100,298 AED

~8,358 AED

YEAR 62026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

100,298 AED

~8,358 AED

YEAR 72026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

100,298 AED

~8,358 AED

YEAR 82026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

100,298 AED

~8,358 AED

YEAR 92026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

112,421 AED

~9,368 AED

YEAR 102026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

117,933 AED

~9,828 AED

YEAR 112026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

117,933 AED

~9,828 AED

YEAR 122026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

117,933 AED

~9,828 AED

YEAR 132026-2027Year checked 2026-09-24

117,933 AED

~9,828 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Brighton College "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 3 times since 2021-2022.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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