Our Preparatory School is for children aged 2-11, starting with an Early Years curriculum where children learn through play, up to Year 6, where boys and girls enjoy specialist teaching and develop a greater sense of independence.

Brighton College Abu Dhabi delivers the Brighton College Curriculum, which is based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales, leading to the award of International GCSE and A-level. The school provides a deep, broad and balanced curriculum that consistently offers rich, varied and highly engaging lessons and extra-curricular opportunities to allow all children to develop their skills and abilities to their full potential.

The school’s leadership and governance ensures that the curriculum:

• Fulfils all ADEK and accreditation curricular requirements;
• Is broad, deep and balanced;
• Provides an authentic Brighton College education (in line with the local cultural context);
• Prepares pupils fully for the next stage of their education, and ultimately the world’s leading universities;
• Facilitates individualised provision and, where necessary, individualised curriculum pathways;
• Allows all pupils to progress rapidly and therefore achieve the highest possible academic standards;
• Allows all pupils to develop independent learning skills; allows all pupils to be consistently stretched and challenged.

High quality curricular provision provides seamless continuity and progression throughout the Prep School. By 11 years of age, Year 7 pupils are well prepared for entry into the Senior School. The curriculum is creative and child-centred, with a focus on rigour and high levels of pupil achievement, in support of the College’s aims.