Brighton College Al Ain Sixth Form Scholarships

SIXTH FORM ACADEMIC

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Message from the Head Master

Brighton College Al Ain is a special place, offering an educational experience characterised by exceptional academic outcomes, a love of learning for its own sake and a profound commitment to our shared values of confidence, curiosity and kindness. Here at Brighton College Al Ain, every child is encouraged to discover their talents and passions. Our dedicated and talented staff nurture our pupils as individuals, helping them develop into well-rounded human beings, furnished with the knowledge, skills and character to pursue and achieve their ambitions, whatever they may be.

As you will see from this website, ours is a leading school in the Middle East which combines outstanding academic achievement with pastoral care of the highest order. Results at A level and GCSE and inspection judgements have been consistently outstanding. As a sister school of Brighton College, the UK’s top co-educational school, we offer our pupils an outstanding, all-through education from 3 – 18.

We strongly endorse the best traditions of British independent school education and links with Brighton College UK and the other schools in the Brighton family are fundamental and well established. Common to all Brighton Colleges is the firm conviction that all pupils have skills and talents that must be discovered and developed, not only in the classroom but in sports, arts, community and service based activities. It is for this reason that Brighton College Al Ain pupils are offered a wide and eclectic variety of co-curricular opportunities, so that they become rounded and kind human beings who can make a real contribution to society once they leave.

A real sense of what we do and how vibrant and energetic an organisation this is will be gained if you are able to visit us. When you do, I shall look forward to meeting you in person.

Mr Oliver Bromley-Hall Head Master

“The quality of teaching and education at Brighton College Al Ain is exceptional. Throughout my 8 years at the College, my teachers went above and beyond to support me and ensure I achieved the grades I needed to secure a place at my first choice

Univeristy, UCL.’’

Ghalia - 3 A*s at A Level

Introduction to our scholarship opportunities

Introduction to our scholarship opportunities

From August 2024, Brighton College Al Ain will be offering Academic Scholarship opportunities to pupils who wish to study in our Sixth Form (starting in Year 12). These will be made available to both internal and external candidates.

This initiative makes Sixth Form places at Brighton College Al Ain, a member of one of the world’s leading schools groups, available to talented and ambitious young people from the city of Al Ain.

At Brighton College Al Ain, we want every young person to have the chance to pursue their academic interests, passions and aspirations within a supportive and stimulating environment.

Our aim is to provide opportunities for local pupils for whom our pastoral care and academic rigour will offer a life-changing opportunity.

With outstanding academic opportunities, an amazing range of activities and sport on offer and continual support in developing practical life skills, the Sixth Form experience at Brighton College, Al Ain is one that will allow pupils the opportunity to enjoy the opportunity of challenging themselves and to provide the foundation for securing places at leading universities, both in the UAE and around the world.

“Achieving these grades would not have been possible without the constant support and encouragement I received at Brighton College. I am now ready to study Business Analytics at the University of Amsterdam.’’ Melis - 3 A*s at A Level

Reasons to choose Brighton College

Sixth Form at Brighton

focusses on your individuality, while supporting you in every way to achieve your potential. We offer an unrivalled opportunity for you to join a diverse group of pupils, from a range of different backgrounds, in a school environment that is a perfect stepping stone to university and the working world.

Making a Difference

Every young person hopes that they will be able to contribute something meaningful to the wider society, and our expectation is that each of our pupils will demonstrate a deep desire to make a difference to their community, both in Al Ain and much further afield. We hope that habits and attitudes learned at Brighton College set you very much as part of society, not apart from it; engaged with the issues and needs of the world, using your talents and skills to be a force for good within it.

Beyond Brighton

Every Brighton College Sixth Former is given quality university and careers guidance across the two years. Pupils are supported through the opportunity for work experience placements in Year 12 and then via focused sessions on a range of university application processes in Year 13. Our support continues into university and beyond, allowing you to connect with people already in their chosen career, opening doors and opportunities worldwide.

College Al Ain for Sixth Form

Our A-level results speak for themselves – we are consistently one of the top performing schools in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The support we give you goes beyond our time with us, focusing also on facilitating your next steps, whether taking up a place at a top university, or creating career opportunities in global companies.

Every term at Brighton College is packed with a huge variety of afterschool activities. These include a variety of sporting clubs, the highly popular Medical Society, Model United Nations and a whole host of other activities.

Our world-class teachers will help you get the most from your studies, through the tutorial support and in regular informal conversations about your next steps. You will have the chance to excel academically, and be able to explore in depth the subjects you really enjoy. You are not alone on this journey, a journey which can present challenges, rather we will support and guide you in navigating the vitally important years of your education.

Our pupils have a life-long connection to Brighton College, and we are proud to have a vibrant global community of thousands of past pupils and staff. The Old Brightonians network offers a wide range of active sports clubs, societies and events, and has a dedicated online platform, Brighton College Connect, for professional networking and reconnection.

Results and University Success Co-curriculum

Academic Support

Brighton College Connect

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I am eligible to apply?

These Scholarships are aimed first and foremost at talented and ambitious young people from the local area for whom our pastoral care and academic rigour would offer a life-changing opportunity. The Scholarship programme is aimed at young people entering year 12 who would be excited by the opportunity to continue their education with us, with a view to accessing a place at a leading university.

What does the Scholarship include?

The scholarships will attract a fee concession. Any concession offered will be means tested, meaning some awards may be honorary.

How do I make an application?

You can make an application by completing our Sixth Form Scholarship form, which can be found on our website: www.brightoncollegealain.ae

“My teachers at Brighton College truly believed in my academic potential. It was due to the school’s strong support and its fantastic teaching that I was able to achieve the grades I needed to pursue a career in Medicine in the UK’’

Dania - 4 A*s at A Level

Questions

Is there an assessment process?

Once you have registered, you will be invited to attend our assessment and interview day at the College prior to entry. All candidates will sit a Verbal Reasoning Test (45 minutes), a Maths Paper (60 minutes) and a General Paper (90 minutes), consisting of equal sections in Reading, Writing and Scientific Reasoning.

You will be asked to prepare a 5 minute presentation, on an academic topic of your choosing, to a panel of teachers, followed by questions and an interview by the panel. This will be an opportunity to get to know you better as a person and to answer any questions you may have about studying at Brighton College, Al Ain.

What are the academic entry requirements?

You should be on a trajectory to achieve outstanding grades in your GCSEs, with predicted grades of 9s across all subjects taken. Grades lower than 9 will be considered on a case by case basis.

I’m not sure whether I meet the above criteria. What should I do?

To find out more information, please contact Mr Andrew Kenning, akenning@brightoncollegealain.ae, our Head of Sixth Form, who will be pleased to answer any questions you might have, or arrange for you to have a tour of the College.