Brighton College Abu Dhabi and Brighton College Al Ain are delighted to announce their newly appointed Head Mistress and Head Master, respectively, for the new academic year.
Simon Corns, who has led Brighton College Abu Dhabi for almost five years, under which time the school has achieved Outstanding status from ADEK and year on year excellent GCSE and A-Level results, will be moving to Brighton College Al Ain as the new Head Master following Dr Ken Grieg’s retirement.


In both roles, she successfully supported the growth and development of the school and her pupils and colleagues alike
Helen Wilkinson will be joining Brighton College Abu Dhabi as the new Head Mistress. Originating from Le Régent International School, Crans Montana, in Switzerland; an independent international boarding and day school affiliated with the prestigious Institut Le Rosey. At the school, she had two key roles: Head of Secondary School and Head of Academics. In both roles, she successfully supported the growth and development of the school and her pupils and colleagues alike. Her extensive educational experience significantly impacted the school, and her sense of purpose and direction demonstrated her ability to listen, reflect, and implement a clear, compelling strategic direction and common purpose.