Brighton College
Brighton College is another boarding school in Brighton, England, offering education to boys and girls aged 3 to 18. The school is divided into three sections: Brighton College (senior school for ages 11 to 18), Brighton College Preparatory School (ages 8 to 13, located next to the old school), and the Pre-Prep School (ages 3 to 8).
Recognized for its excellence, Brighton College was named England's Independent School of the Year in 2019. It achieved the fifth rank in the country for average A-level results in 2018, with an impressive 99% of grades falling within the A*–B range. In 2023, the school continued its success, with 80% of A-level candidates achieving A*/A grades.
Brighton College established international campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Bangkok, Dubai, and Singapore to expand its reach. In 2023, a prep school for children aged 2–13 was opened in Kensington, central London.
Boarding is a growing option at Brighton, with the number of boarders tripling in the last decade. The boarding facilities, designed by leading interior designers, have received awards. Boarders enjoy an entire evening program after study sessions, participating in activities like dance lessons, sports, mindfulness, films, and board games.
Brighton College's pastoral system is based on houses, with 15 divided by gender. Both male and female staff can be associated with any home. Each cabin accommodates 48 to 85 pupils and is overseen by a housemaster or housemistress (HMM) and a team of personal tutors. Matrons and housekeeping staff contribute to the well-being of boarding houses. House prefects, appointed from the Upper Sixth Form (Year 13), mentor younger members, and a head pupil represents the house at events and competitions.
Detailed information:
- Address: Eastern Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 0AL, United Kingdom
- Founded: 1845
- Phone: +44 1273 704200
- Mail: seniorsch@brightoncollege.net
- Ages: 11-18 years old
- Tuition fees:€14,000 - €17,250
- Website: https://www.brightoncollege.org.uk/
