Inspection Rating
Outstanding-- ADEK
Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
Gafat Al Nayyar, Zakher, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
1 year / Pre-Prep
Foundation Stage 1 (age 3-4). EYFS-based early years in the Pre-Prep School.
1 year / Pre-Prep
Foundation Stage 2 (age 4-5). EYFS learning ahead of Key Stage 1.
1 year / Pre-Prep
Year 1 (age 5-6). Key Stage 1 within the Pre-Prep School.
1 year / Pre-Prep
Year 2 (age 6-7). Completing Key Stage 1.
1 year / Prep School
Year 3 (age 7-8). Key Stage 2 in the Prep School with specialist teaching.
1 year / Prep School
Year 4 (age 8-9). Broadening the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | Pre-Prep | 3-4 | 54,006 | - |
| FS2 | Pre-Prep | 4-5 | 54,006 | - |
| Year 1 | Pre-Prep | 5-6 | 63,925 | - |
| Year 2 | Pre-Prep | 6-7 | 63,925 | - |
| Year 3 | Prep School | 7-8 | 67,092 | - |
| Year 4 | Prep School | 8-9 | 67,092 | - |
| Year 5 | Prep School | 9-10 | 67,092 | - |
| Year 6 | Prep School | 10-11 | 70,038 | - |
| Year 7 | Senior School | 11-12 | 70,038 | - |
| Year 8 | Senior School | 12-13 | 70,038 | - |
| Year 9 | Senior School | 13-14 | 78,649 | - |
| Year 10 | Senior School | 14-15 | 82,582 | - |
| Year 11 | Senior School | 15-16 | 82,582 | - |
| Year 12 | Sixth Form | 16-17 | 82,582 | - |
| Year 13 | Sixth Form | 17-18 | 85,489 | - |
Estimate total annual fees for your family
Figures are Brighton College Al Ain's discounted 2026/27 rates, charged below the ADEK-approved cap (FS1 AED 55,090 up to Year 13 AED 90,630 ADEK-approved). Tuition covers the curriculum, 80+ co-curricular activities, careers guidance and transport to sports fixtures, but excludes uniform (~AED 470), devices, food and optional school transport (~AED 6,500/year).
Tuition payable termly in advance.
Language
English
Early Years (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 in a nurturing Pre-Prep School, building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and a love of learning.
Teaching Approach
Play-based EYFS moving into structured Key Stage 1 teaching.
Key Stage 2 in the Prep School with specialist teaching, the enriched Brighton co-curriculum and UAE Ministry of Education subjects.
Teaching Approach
Specialist subject teaching with a broad enrichment programme.
Key Stage 3 followed by the two-year I/GCSE programme. 2023 I/GCSE: 95% pass, 23% at Grade 9.
Teaching Approach
Subject-specialist teaching leading to I/GCSE qualifications.
A purpose-built 28-acre campus in the Zakher area of Al Ain (Gafat Al Nayyar), with a 450-seat auditorium, an IAAF-accredited full-size athletics track, a 25-metre swimming pool, all-weather football pitches, a sports hall, science labs, and music and art studios.
A 450-seat auditorium for performances, assemblies and events.
Cutting-edge science laboratories.
Classrooms and ICT suites with up-to-date technology.
A well-resourced college library.
Dedicated music studios and practice rooms.
Studios for visual art and design.
A full-size, IAAF-accredited athletics running track.
A 25-metre swimming pool for lessons and competition.
All-weather floodlit football pitches.
An indoor sports hall for PE and indoor sports.
Specialist inclusion provision led by a Director of Inclusion.
On-site clinic with qualified nurses.
Optional bus service across Al Ain (billed separately).
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.
Acting Head of Senior School / Deputy Head (Whole College)
Acting Head of Prep School
Deputy Head (Head of Pre-Prep)
Head of Sixth Form
Head of MoE Subjects
Director of Inclusion
Brighton College Al Ain
AED 54,006 - 85,489/yr