The emphasis on unique learning experiences at Brighton College Abu Dhabi impressed the judges and helped to secure the school a finalist’s place in the pre-prep school category in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2o22. Read their full entry below.
Brighton College Pre-Prep provision provides innovative opportunities for every child to grow and feel a sense of achievement and pride. We carve out truly unique learning experiences for our youngest children, through planning play-based, experiential, real-life learning activities.
As well as ensuring every child succeeds academically, we place a strong focus on wellbeing and social and emotional security. We have embedded a strong sense of social responsibility and self-discipline due to the impact of living daily by our 5C’s – Consideration, Curiosity, Courtesy, Cooperation and Common Sense. Children confidently demonstrate these behaviours and praise their peers for doing the same. Through our innovative curriculum, we encourage children to learn to be learners, by taking risks, exploring and asking questions. Children are actively encouraged to challenge themselves through warm, engaging interactions with their teacher, sensitive teaching and a nurturing environment.

We promote and encourage a learning environment in which the pupils see the value of mistakes as learning opportunities so that they are resilient, confident and always prepared for the next stage of the educational...