Brighton College, Dubai
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$17K – US$29K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 3–18
Students: ~1,500
Location: Al Barsha, Dubai
Updated February 2026
In Brief
British franchise with strong exam results and BSO Outstanding; fee premium and British-heavy demographic. KHDA Very Good (Arabic/Islamic drag).
Brighton College Dubai is co-ed British independent style: blazers, house system, strong IGCSE/A-Level results (2025: 45% 9-8 at IGCSE, ~50% A*-A at A-Level). BSO Outstanding.
Second most expensive day school in Dubai; 58.5% British passports. Al Ain Road location; sixth form smaller than some rivals. Leadership stable under Simon Crane since 2019.
What parents value
- –Strong exam results; BSO Outstanding. Small-ish roll; Brighton Diploma breadth. High SEND inclusion; transparent results.
Points of consideration
- –KHDA Very Good not Outstanding. British-heavy demographic. Location and traffic; historical facility-delivery frustration.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 3 | 17,474 |
| FS2 | 4 | 18,113 |
| Year 1 | 5 | 19,306 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 20,430 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 20,538 |
| Year 4 | 8 | 20,538 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 20,613 |
| Year 6 | 10 | 20,613 |
| Year 7 | 11 | 23,384 |
| Year 8 | 12 | 24,953 |
| Year 9 | 13 | 25,399 |
| Year 10 | 14 | 26,030 |
| Year 11 | 15 | 27,971 |
| Year 12 | 16 | 27,971 |
| Year 13 | 17 | 28,801 |
Fees converted from AED. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 143 |
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Academic Results
GCSE: 40% A -A (9-8). A-Level: 47% A -A (2024 results). The school is ranked among the Top 3 schools in Dubai for A-Levels.
Extra Curriculars
Sports: Football (20 teams), Basketball, Netball, Swimming, Cricket, Athletics, Rugby, Volleyball, and Tennis. Arts: Art, Design and Technology, Photography, Drama, and Music. Clubs/Teams: 74 sports teams in 2025-2026, 301 competitive fixtures played, and 10 national and international sports competitions.
Campus size: 42 acres. Facilities include a 25m swimming pool, football pitches, hard courts, indoor court, gymnasium, running track, dance studio, science labs, design & technology lab, art room, Sixth Form common room, and a parent cafe. Our Spaces.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- KHDA DSIB Very Good 2023-2024
Accreditations
- BSO/COBIS Outstanding 2025
Memberships
- BSME, COBIS
Student Body
Enrolment: Total enrollment of 976 students (based on published data). Nationalities: Represents 70 different nationalities. Class size: Not published (though Sixth Form is described as having 'small' classes, with external sources mentioning averages of 8-9).
Leadership
School leadership
Contact the school for details.