Brighton College Dubai

The Brighton College Family of Schools

Brighton College was among the first UK independent schools to bring its distinctive approach to education overseas. Since the opening of Brighton College Abu Dhabi in 2011, our ambition has been to ensure each new school is recognisably and authentically Brighton. Today, Brighton College International (BCI) schools span the globe: Abu Dhabi (2011), Al Ain (2013), Bangkok (2016), Dubai (2018), Singapore (2020), London (2023), Hanoi (2023), Bangkok Vibhavadi (2025), and will open in Madrid, Rome and Lisbon in 2027. 

Brighton College UK

Awarded School of the Decade by the Sunday Times, Brighton College is consistently ranked in the top 10 schools in England. Alongside exceptional results, it has received numerous accolades: Most Forward-Looking School in Britain (The Week), Top School in Britain for STEM (The Week), Best Sixth Form in Britain (The Week), and Best 125 Private Schools Across the Globe (Carfax Education). 

Brighton College International (BCI)

BCI ensures the Brighton DNA thrives across all schools. Led by Principal and Group CEO Richard Cairns, BCI supports curriculum, admissions, operations, and professional development while giving Heads the autonomy to adapt to local contexts. Heads collaborate at the annual Brighton Heads’ Conference, and teachers and pupils across the family benefit from shared webinars, guest speakers, and joint initiatives. Alumni worldwide are connected through Brighton College Connect. 

Curiosity, Confidence and Kindness

Every Brighton College school nurtures curiosity, confidence and kindness. Academic excellence is matched by an emphasis on character, co-curricular participation, and contribution to the wider community. Visitors consistently remark on the warmth, politeness, and self-assurance of our pupils – the hallmarks of a Brighton education. 

Brighton College Dubai

Brighton College, one of the UK’s top schools, opened its fourth sister school in Dubai in September 2018, following in the footsteps of Brighton College Abu Dhabi (2011), Brighton College Al Ain (2013), Brighton College Bangkok (2016), Brighton College Singapore (2020) and Brighton College Vietnam (2023). Brighton College Dubai was awarded the highest grade of “Outstanding” in its first British School Oversees (BSO) inspection in November 2022.  Please click here to view our website. 

Brighton College Dubai aspires to become one of the leading schools in the UAE and within the Middle East. Set in a prime location, it educates pupils across the 3 to 18 age range on a striking campus in the centre of Dubai, one of the world’s most innovative and exciting cities. BCD offers its pupils a world-class British education in a co-educational setting, leading to GCSE and A-level studies, and entry to the world’s leading universities. 

We are currently seeking to appoint experienced, well-qualified, and inspirational teachers to join us. Staff will be given many opportunities to contribute to the life of the school, both in and out of the classroom. It is expected that all colleagues will support one another as part of an exceptional and hardworking team, with the united goal of ensuring that every child reaches their potential both academically and socially, by pushing boundaries and broadening horizons. Our position as a member of the Brighton College family of schools will create opportunities for teachers for ongoing professional development and career progression. 

Brighton College Dubai is proud to be a First Place Winner in the Education Category of the Emirates Labour Market Award 2024 and a Diamond-Classified Company in UAE MOHRE. The College has also been shortlisted as Best British International School in the World and named Best New School in the UAE 2018–2024 by Which School Advisor and Schools Compared. 

Pre-Prep and Preparatory

From FS1 to Year 6, pupils receive an exceptional education in a nurturing, world-class environment. With specialist teaching, outstanding resources, and a focus on creativity alongside academic excellence, every child is celebrated and inspired to thrive. 

Senior and Sixth Form

In the Senior School (Years 7–11), pupils experience a broad curriculum balancing core subjects with creative and innovative courses such as The Story of Our Land. At GCSE, independence and critical thinking are developed in preparation for A-Levels. In the Sixth Form (Years 12–13), pupils specialise in three or four A-Levels and/or BTECs, supported by personalised guidance. This ensures they leave with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed at top universities and beyond.