Brighton College Al Ain
About Brighton College Al Ain
Brighton College Al Ain is a private, co-educational British all-through school in the Zakher area of Al Ain (Gafat Al Nayyar), part of the Bloom Education group and a sister to the UK's Brighton College. Opened in 2014 on a purpose-built 28-acre campus, it teaches the UK National Curriculum, enriched and adapted to the UAE, from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13 (ages 3-18), leading to I/GCSE, A Level and BTEC Level 3 qualifications. It is the only school in Al Ain ever rated Outstanding across the board by both ADEK (Outstanding in 2015-16, 2017-18 and 2022-23) and the UK's British Schools Overseas framework (Outstanding in every area, April 2025), and was named British International School of the Year at the Independent School of the Year Awards 2025. The college serves more than 860 students with 102 teachers at a low 1:8 student-teacher ratio, and in 2025 some 59% of its A Level pupils' university offers came from the UK's Russell Group.
Fees read from the school's published 2026-27 fee schedule; ADEK rating from its 2022-23 inspection report. Last checked 30 June 2026. How Talem verifies →
Annual tuition fees
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
The school publishes two columns for 2026-27 side by side: the fee ADEK has approved, and the lower fee the college actually charges. The price shown here is the discounted one, which the school offers on the approved fees for the academic year 2026/2027 with no eligibility condition attached, so it is what a family pays. The approved figure is shown beside it. Tuition covers the standard curriculum including sports and arts, more than eighty co-curricular activities, careers guidance and transport to sports fixtures. It does not cover laptops or tablets, uniform, school transport, food, optional trips, or examination entry fees, which are charged per subject.
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ADEK Rating
ADEK 2022–2023 inspection
Stages & pathways
Pre-Prep School
FS1-Year 2Early Years (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 in a nurturing Pre-Prep School, building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and a love of learning.
Prep School
Years 3-6Key Stage 2 in the Prep School with specialist teaching, the enriched Brighton co-curriculum and UAE Ministry of Education subjects.
Senior School
Years 7-11Key Stage 3 followed by the two-year I/GCSE programme. 2023 I/GCSE: 95% pass, 23% at Grade 9.
Sixth Form
Years 12-13A Levels and BTEC Level 3 with university and careers guidance. 2023 A Level: 100% pass, 32.4% A*-A; in 2025, 59% of offers came from Russell Group universities.
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Facilities
450-Seat Auditorium
A 450-seat auditorium for performances, assemblies and events.
Science Laboratories
Cutting-edge science laboratories.
ICT-Equipped Classrooms
Classrooms and ICT suites with up-to-date technology.
Library
A well-resourced college library.
Music Studios
Dedicated music studios and practice rooms.
Art Studios
Studios for visual art and design.
IAAF-Accredited Athletics Track
A full-size, IAAF-accredited athletics running track.
25m Swimming Pool
A 25-metre swimming pool for lessons and competition.
School leadership
Oliver Bromley-Hall
Head Master
Head Master of Brighton College Al Ain since June 2023; joined the college in 2015 and previously served as Deputy Head and Acting Head of the Senior School.
Victoria Shillingford
Acting Head of Senior School / Deputy Head (Whole College)
Matt Brant
Acting Head of Prep School
Tessa Wilde
Deputy Head (Head of Pre-Prep)
Andrew Kenning
Head of Sixth Form
Dr Anas Jrab
Head of MoE Subjects
Karen Roberts
Director of Inclusion
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Where we are
Gafat Al Nayyar, Zakher, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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