Brighton College Dubai follows a grading system where grades are assigned as follows:
Section
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Grades
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Early Years
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FS1 – FS2
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Prep School
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Year 1 – Year 6
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Senior School
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Year 7 – 13
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Brighton College Dubai follows the English National Curriculum, guiding students toward International GCSEs and A-levels. The school emphasises a well-rounded education, combining engaging lessons with various extracurricular activities to help students thrive.
Early Years (FS1 - FS2)
In the Early Years Foundation Stage, the curriculum follows the UK framework while adding touches to Dubai's local culture. It focuses on building young children's curiosity, confidence, and essential skills.
Communication and Language
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Physical Development
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Personal, Social, and Emotional Development
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Literacy
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Mathematics
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Understanding the World
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Expressive Arts and Design
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Prep School (Grade 1 - Grade 6)
For Years 1 to 6, Brighton College Dubai follows the National Curriculum Key Stages One and Two, integrated with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). This approach supports rigorous learning and builds meaningful connections between subjects, emphasising independent inquiry and a love of learning.
Core Subjects
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- English
- Mathematics
- Science
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Foundation Subjects
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- International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
- French
- Music
- Physical Education
- Arabic
- Islamic Education (for Muslim students)
- Moral, Social, and Cultural Studies
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Senior School Syllabus (Grade 7 - Grade 13)
In the Senior School, students continue their broad general education in Years 7 to 9, with increasing depth in subject disciplines. The curriculum combines traditional and innovative education methods to inspire lifelong learning.
On the other hand, in Years 10 and 11, students prepare for International GCSEs, studying nine subjects, including core subjects and electives.
In the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13), students pursue A-level courses, usually selecting three or four subjects. This allows them to specialise and master their areas of interest.
Years 7–9
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- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Humanities through the 'Story of Our Land' course
- Modern Foreign Languages (options may include French, Spanish, or German)
- Creative and Performing Arts (Art, Design and Technology, Drama, Music)
- Physical Education
- Arabic
- Islamic Education (for Muslim students)
- Moral, Social, and Cultural Studies
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Years 10–11 (IGCSE)
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- English Language and Literature
- Mathematics
- Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- One Modern Foreign Language
- Additional subjects chosen from options like History, Geography, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education, and Computer Science
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Years 12–13 (A-Level)
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- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- History
- Geography
- Economics
- Business Studies
- Modern Foreign Languages
- Art and Design
- Music
- Drama and Theatre Studies
- Physical Education
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Scholarship Opportunities at Brighton College Dubai
Brighton College Dubai offers scholarships to Senior School students with outstanding academic talent and dedication. Applicants should have a strong academic record, demonstrate consistent progress, and display ambition and a passion for learning, both in and beyond the classroom. These scholarships offer fee concessions of up to 100%, with recipients expected to act as role models within the school community.