As the founding Head of the Prep School, I take great pride in the nurturing environment we have created at Brighton College Dubai. I believe a pupil’s Prep School experience lays the foundation for their future—shaping who they are and inspiring who they aspire to become. We are committed to ensuring that pupils make the most of their time with us by fully engaging in the wide range of challenging opportunities available. These experiences allow them to excel academically, thrive emotionally, and grow socially, all while cultivating a lifelong passion for learning.
A great Prep School education builds confidence—not only in knowledge but also in self-awareness. I encourage our pupils to develop a deep understanding of themselves: their values, priorities, and identity, so they can become the best versions of who they are.
I warmly invite you to visit our Prep School and experience first-hand the vibrant, supportive, and aspirational community we have cultivated.
Sarah Brannon
Head of Prep School
Brighton College Prep School has the following aims:
- To develop a lifelong attitude of kindness in all aspects of their life, to live with integrity and create an understanding of how to enhance their wellbeing and that of others.
- To inspire a love of learning through an innovative and challenging skills-based curriculum which encourages curiosity and enquiry about the changing world.
- To enthuse children with the confidence and desire to go beyond their own learning potential in academic and co-curricular areas of school life.
- To provide opportunities for children to build and maintain positive and healthy relationships and to understand the importance of contributing to their local and global communities in a meaningful way.
- To create positive working partnerships with parents for the good of the child to enable them to become the best versions of themselves.
At Brighton College Dubai, we inspire a love of learning in every pupil through a dynamic, innovative curriculum that encourages creativity, confidence, and curiosity. Pupils are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves.
Our curriculum extends beyond the National Curriculum for England, ensuring pupils meet Key Stage 2 attainment targets while also fulfilling KHDA requirements for Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies. The curriculum is delivered in such a way that it can be personalised to the individual needs, interests, purposes and abilities of the learners through robust assessment and data analysis.
Pupil well-being is central to our ethos. Class teachers deliver most lessons, building strong relationships with pupils to understand their individual needs, motivating and inspiring them to thrive academically and personally.
In all core subjects there is an emphasis on academic rigor and high standards through a research informed, inquiry-based curriculum, which is designed to enable our pupils to gain an in-depth understanding of concepts and skills.
Literacy: there is a strong reading culture across the Prep School where out puils are taught reading skills, have exposure to quality texts and have time to read for pleasure.
Numeracy: our mastery maths programme emphasises fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving, with a focus on real-life mathematical language to deepen understanding.
Science: the science curriculum focuses on helping our pupils comprehend the fundamental concepts in science through experimental and inquiry-based learning.
Arabic Language: when studying Arabic, pupils develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. It enables them to express themselves and communicate in Arabic.
Islamic Education gives pupils a clear, thorough understanding of Islamic teachings, moral behaviour and Islamic etiquette.
Moral Social and Cultural Education: teaches our pupils to be responsible and engaged global citizens, with a strong moral compass and a deep understanding of the world around them. This approach will build rea-world connections to their learning, as well as knowledge about Emirati culture.
In Key Stage 2, pupils build independence and prepare for future stages of learning. Specialist teaching is introduced from Year 3 and 4, with PE, swimming, computing, music, French and drama and then in Years 5 and 6 a range of additional specialist subjects are introduced including Art, DT and Spanish . Academic progress is closely monitored through standardised assessments and teacher evaluations.
In Year 5, pupils begin transitioning to Senior School with a more mature classroom setup and uniform. By Year 6, they are well-prepared and confident for the next stage of their education.
Our globally minded curriculum develops critical thinking, adaptability, and deeper understanding. Using the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), pupils engage in inquiry-based, relevant learning experiences that spark their curiosity and enthusiasm.
Brighton College Dubai equips pupils to be confident, compassionate, and successful contributors to society, fostering a lifelong love of learning in a supportive and inspiring environment.
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