Brighton College
Brighton, United Kingdom
"A leading independent day and boarding school in Brighton"
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About Brighton College
Brighton College is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Brighton, East Sussex, founded in 1845. The senior school teaches ages 11 to 18 and offers A Levels or the IB in the Sixth Form. It was named Top School of the Year for A-levels 2025 by The Sunday Times. NOTE: this is a school, not a degree-awarding university.
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Not a university, so not in the QS World University Rankings. Named Top School of the Year for A-levels 2025 by The Sunday Times.
Accreditations & Memberships
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Key Facts
1845
Founded
Independent school
Type
11-18
Ages
Over 1,200
Pupils
Day, weekly and full
Boarding
Popular Programs
A Levels
IB Diploma
GCSE
Sport
Music and Arts
Application Details
Registration Fee (intl)
GBP 390 (2024-25)
Main Entry Points
Year 9 and Sixth Form
Sixth Form Entry
Interview and assessments
Intakes
September
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
Child Student visa
Post-Study Work
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Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
GBP 390 (2024-25)
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Career Outcomes
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Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Campus & Location
Brighton College's main site is on Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 0AL. The Brighton College Prep School is on a separate site.
Campus Details
Senior
school on Eastern Road
Separate
prep school site
Campus Forecast
Mild maritime climate
Winter 3-8 C
Summer 14-21 C
Rain through the year
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Boarding houses
Weekly and full boarding
Sixth Form boarding house
Dining
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Health & Wellness
Pastoral care rated excellent by ISI
Activities & Clubs
Sport
Music
Drama and Art
Robotics Club
Entrepreneurship Challenge
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
Over 1,200
International Students
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Year 9 Day (per term, 2024-25)
GBP 10,110
Year 9 Weekly Boarding (per term)
GBP 17,730
Year 9 Full Boarding (per term)
GBP 21,670
Registration Fee (intl)
GBP 390
Intakes & Deadlines
Main entry is September, into Year 9 or the Sixth Form. Sixth Form entry is by interview with senior teachers plus assessments in verbal reasoning, English, maths and two chosen subjects.
Scholarships at Brighton College
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These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Sixth Form: at least six GCSEs at A*-B or equivalent, with A or A* in subjects chosen for A Level or IB.
Postgraduate
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English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Registration form
Latest school reports
Reference from current school
Recent photograph
Application Process
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Register
Register your child and pay the international registration fee.
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Assessment
Sit the entry assessments and interview for the year group.
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Receive offer
Get an offer from the College.
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Accept & deposit
Return the Acceptance Form and pay the deposit.
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Visa
Apply for a Child Student visa with the CAS issued by the school.
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Arrive
Join the College at the start of the September term.
Campus & Location
Brighton College's main site is on Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 0AL. The Brighton College Prep School is on a separate site.
Sixth Form
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Sixth Form
A Levels (Sixth Form)
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Sixth Form
IB Diploma (Sixth Form)
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