Thank you for considering Brighton College Al Ain for your child’s education. We understand that selecting the right school in Al Ain for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. Navigating the application process, especially when considering an international move, can feel overwhelming.
At Brighton College Al Ain, we are here to make the journey easier and ensure your child’s educational experience starts smoothly. Our application process is designed to be straightforward, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Below, you will find all the information you need to complete your child’s application, along with detailed instructions. If you need assistance at any point, please don’t hesitate to contact us — we’re always happy to help.
STEP BY STEP
Step 1: Application Form
Click the button below to complete an online application for your child.
Step 2: Documentation
Please supply supporting documents for your child's application by email or in person.
The documents required are as follows:
- Pupil's passport copy
Pupil's UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copies (if already based in the UAE)
Last academic years' school reports
Medical, Education Psychologist Report, IEPs (where applicable)
*UAE residence visas and Emirates IDs can be supplied at a later stage if you are yet to relocate to Al Ain.
Step 3: Assessment
The College carries out admissions assessments both on-campus and online for overseas applications/ during temporary closures. After reviewing the documents provided, the Admissions team will contact you to either:
Invite your child to attend Stay & Play sessions (FS1/FS2)
Arrange a class visit/entry assessment at the College (Year 1 - Year 13)
*For overseas applications, we require the current school’s contact details to carry out the online assessment.
Step 5: Decision
Once your child's admissions assessment is complete, the College will communicate the admissions' decision in 5-7 working days.
If your child successfully secures a place, we will require further documentation as follows:
1 x student passport size photograph on white background
Birth Certificate and Immunization records
Parent's passports, UAE Residence Visa, Emirates ID
Family book (UAE Nationals only)
Prior to the first day of attendance pupils must submit a Transfer Certificate (TC) and their final school report, signed and stamped by a school official (for Year 2 and above only).
Step 6: Offer
Once the offer is accepted, we require a registration fee of 5% of the total tuition fee which can be paid directly in the College, by cash or cheque. A bank transfer is also acceptable, however, a copy of the transfer slip should be sent by email to finance@brightoncollegealain.ae and admissions@brightoncollegealain.ae.
Enter your child's date of birth to see their main entry points.
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Please check that the date of birth you have entered is correct and contact our Admissions team if you think something is not right.
In order to comply with the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) regulations, all pupils must submit a Transfer Certificate (TC) from their current school. This must be submitted prior to the first day of attendance.
The TC needs to be completed on the school’s official letterhead paper, signed by the school Principal and stamped.
Please refer to the below table for clarification on the required attestation from your home country.
| Location | Attestation required by Ministry of Education |
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- Canada (except Quebec) - North America - Western Europe - Australia |
School Principal's signature and school stamp |
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- Middle East (excl. the UAE) - South and Central America - Asia - Former Soviet States - Eastern Europe - Africa - New Zealand |
1. School Principal's signature and school stamp 2. Ministry of Education in current school's location 3. UAE Embassy in current school's location 4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in current school's location 5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE
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| GCC Countries |
1. School Principal's signature and school stamp 2. Ministry of Education in current school's country |
| Another Emirate in the UAE |
1. School Principal's signature and school stamp (TC must be in Arabic) 2. Ministry of Education in current Emirate |
| Another School in Abu Dhabi |
1. School Principal's signature and school stamp (TC must be in Arabic) 2. Ministry of Education in current school's location (ADEK)
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The best way to experience what life is like at Brighton College Al Ain is to join us at an Open Morning, where you will have the chance to talk to pupils and teachers about what makes our school such a special place and to answer any questions you have about life at the College.
