16 | Wealth & Finance Q4 2024 British School of the Year 2024 - Al Ain Located in Zakher on a purpose-built, 28-acre campus complete with the latest facilities in the heart of Al Ain, which is nicknamed the ‘Garden City’ as a result of its array of green spaces, the award-wining British school Brighton College Al Ain offers a vibrant and challenging learning environment for pupils from ages 3 to 18. Following a British curriculum that culminates in outstanding GCSE and A-Level results, this institution more than does justice to the Brighton College name and leading worldwide reputation. Since the first student cohort graduated back in 2018, staff here have proudly helped over 120 pupils achieve places at more than 50 prestigious institutions across 15 different countries. For example, this year alone, over 50% of their sixth form pupils received offers to study medicine, with many of these talented individuals even securing places at prestigious Russell Group universities including Cambridge, Bristol, Aberdeen, and Imperial College London. These impressive statistics represent a significant increase from the country’s typical 25% average of students going on to study medicine, reflecting both the exceptional talent and unwavering determination of its pupils. Offers for further education also extend beyond the UK, with many students gaining entry into esteemed institutions worldwide, such as California State University and the University of Toronto, to name just a couple. Integral to the best-in-class reputation Brighton College Al Ain has carved for itself is the recognition that the wellbeing of its pupils is at the very heart of their educational success. It is for this reason that the school has a pastoral care system in place to ensure that every one of its students feels safe, supported, and valued. Thanks to this nurturing environment, pupils are afforded the opportunity to thrive both personally and academically, as well as being empowered to navigate the challenges of both school life and the world beyond. “We also prioritise mental and emotional health through mindfulness workshops and wellbeing sessions, helping pupils to build emotional resilience and confidence. ” The community at Brighton College Al Ain is equally as special, and, reflecting the city in which it is based, is rich in diversity and brings together pupils from various nationalities. This fosters mutual respect and ensures that cultural awareness is achieved in the process. In a similar vein, the school integrates international benchmarks into its curriculum whilst also maintaining a strong sense of local identity. This is seen through adherence to such initiatives as the National Identity programme, which strives to seamlessly blend the UAE’s cultural heritage with British values, helping pupils understand their own history whilst also celebrating the diversity of their peers. Alongside the academic rigour the school prides itself on, there is also a strong emphasis placed on global citizenship right across Brighton College Al Ain. Through volunteering trips to Nepal and Umrah pilgrimages to Mecca, pupils are able to engage in meaningful community service, cultivating responsibility, empathy, and compassion. Additionally, the school’s week-long ‘Make a Difference’ initiative sees its entire community participate in charitable activities, reinforcing the importance of giving back to society. Aside from the hard work and dedication of its pupils, Brighton College Al Ain is equally distinguished through the calibre of its teaching staff, with these professionals being the driving force behind the reputation for academic excellence the school today enjoys. All of these world-class teachers are afforded continuous growth opportunities through a suite of professional development programmes, an undertaking which also guarantees that pupils receive teaching that is both inspirational and tailored to their individual needs and interests. This commitment to personalised and inspirational teaching is central to the educational experience provided at Brighton College Al Ain – one where every pupil is encouraged to develop their unique talents and work hard to reach their full potential. As well as comprising its mission statement, this goal is also on display across the school’s values. Brighton College Al Ain’s core values – curiosity, confidence, and kindness – are embedded in every element of school life and have been chosen in order to inspire pupils to approach learning new things with enthusiasm, as well as to embrace innovation and practice kindness in every interaction. Such a forward-thinking approach, along with pupil-led initiatives, not only foster a supportive community where every child is Brighton College Al Ain stands apart for its seamless blend of British academic tradition and the multicultural richness of the UAE. As the only school in Al Ain to ever be rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in three consecutive inspections (2016, 2018, and 2023), Brighton College Al Ain is committed to fostering curiosity, a love of learning, and a foundation of knowledge that prepares pupils for success beyond the classroom.
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