Brighton College Mathematics Programme Breaks Records in the UAE
Brighton College Dubai and Brighton College Abu Dhabi are transforming the landscape of advanced mathematics education in the UAE. These leading British curriculum schools have created a structured acceleration pathway for high-performing students, helping them complete IGCSE and A-Level mathematics years ahead of schedule.
In the 2024–25 academic year, more than 20% of Year 11 students across both campuses completed their GCSEs early—an achievement that underscores Brighton College’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence.
Success Stories at Brighton College Dubai
Brighton College mathematics success stories are making headlines. At Brighton College Dubai, 23.5% of Year 11 students completed their GCSEs early. Among them, Ibrahim Chatha stands out as a prodigy. He achieved a Grade 9 in IGCSE Mathematics by Year 8 and Grade 9 in Further Pure Mathematics by Year 9. He then completed A-Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics by Year 11—earning top scores of A* A* and raw marks of 594/600 and 571/600, respectively.
Another standout, Rudayna Yassin, achieved a perfect score of 200/200 in GCSE Further Pure Mathematics, the highest globally. She is on track to attain A* grades in both A-Level Maths and Further Maths.
Meanwhile, Year 9 student Hassan Lakhani earned a Grade 9 in IGCSE Further Pure Mathematics with 191/200 and is on track to complete six A-Level modules by Year 10.
BCD’s students also outperformed Dubai private school averages in the TIMSS 2023 Mathematics assessment, reinforcing the strength of its academic foundation.
Empowering Future Mathematicians: Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Brighton College mathematics acceleration is also evident in Abu Dhabi. Since launching its early advancement programme in 2016, Brighton College Abu Dhabi has seen remarkable results. In 2024, 21% of Year 11 students sat for GCSE Mathematics early, while 25% of Year 9 students are currently doing the same.
Two standout students, Woojin Lee and Juwon Kang, earned Grade 9s in IGCSE Mathematics in Year 9. They have since progressed to Further Maths and GCSE Statistics. With 23% of pupils securing Grade 9s in 2024, and 50% achieving Grade 9s in Further Maths, Brighton College Abu Dhabi consistently surpasses international benchmarks.
A Culture of Data-Driven Excellence
The Brighton College mathematics model is built on personalisation, deep learning, and data-led teaching. Question-level analysis sheets help tailor support for every learner. Educators use rigorous strategies to stretch students beyond the curriculum.
Aidan Walsh, Deputy Head of Mathematics at Brighton College Dubai, said:
“Mathematics at Brighton College is not just about early acceleration; it’s about cultivating deep understanding, problem-solving skills, and a genuine passion for the subject. The success of pupils like Ibrahim, Rudayna, and Hassan demonstrates the power of tailored learning pathways and the dedication of our teaching staff.”
Abdul Wahab, Deputy Head of Mathematics at Brighton College Abu Dhabi, added:
“Our structured approach ensures that mathematically gifted children are continuously challenged and supported. The results speak for themselves.”
Shaping the Future of Mathematics in the UAE
Brighton College Dubai and Abu Dhabi are redefining expectations for mathematics education across the UAE. Through innovation, early opportunity, and expert support, both schools are nurturing a generation of thinkers, problem-solvers, and leaders—well before their time.
Whether it’s achieving global top scores or completing A-Levels years early, the Brighton College mathematics programme continues to set the gold standard.
About Brighton College Dubai
Brighton College Dubai is a co-educational independent school that offers a distinctively British education to pupils aged from three to 18 years old. As the sister school of Brighton College UK, Brighton College Dubai has strong and tangible links to England’s ‘School of the Decade’, as named in the Sunday Times Parent Power League Table 2020.
Since launching its purpose-built campus in Al Barsha South in 2018 the College has been crowned by Schools Compared Top School Awards as ‘Best New School in the UAE 2018-2024’, whilst Which School Advisor credits the College for delivering “quite possibly the most outstanding early year’s practice in the UAE”. In addition, the College was recently graded as ‘Very Good’ by the KHDA and achieved ‘Outstanding’ in all areas of a recent British Schools Overseas report and has also celebrated outstanding GCSE and A-Level results. Talk Education describes the College as “One of the most desirable schools in the city”.
Brighton College Dubai is operated by Bloom Education, a Bloom Holding subsidiary, and delivers the highest standard British curriculum in the UAE, as well as inspiring pupils to appreciate and value local heritage and cultural diversity. As well as Brighton College Dubai, Bloom Education operates a Brighton College campus in Al Ain, rated Outstanding by ADEK and another in Abu Dhabi, renowned for its outstanding GCSE and A Level results.
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About Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Brighton College Abu Dhabi is rated ‘Very Good’ by ADEK and stands as one of the top British-curriculum schools in the Middle East, catering to pupils aged 3 to 18 years old. Operated by Bloom Education, the school consistently delivers exceptional academic results, offers a wide array of co-curricular activities, provides outstanding pastoral care and fosters a strong sense of community at its core.
Recognised as one of the ‘Top 10’ private schools in the Middle East in the 2024 Spear’s Schools Index in partnership with Thuso, Brighton College Abu Dhabi is part of the renowned Brighton College family of Schools and serves as the sister school to England’s ‘School of the Decade’ (The Sunday Times).
Brighton College Abu Dhabi equips its pupils with the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve excellent GCSE and A-Level results, ensuring that its alumni secure placements at leading universities across the globe. The Class of 2023-24 held over 100 offers from Russell Group Universities and went on to study at universities including Exeter, Manchester, UCL, Leeds, Durham and King’s College London. Beyond the UK pupils attend prestigious institutions including Berkley, Dartmouth, UCLA, Purdue, University of Toronto, University of Geneva and Rome University of the Arts.
The school’s consecutive recognition as the ‘British School of the Year’ by LUXLife Private Education Awards in both 2022 and 2023 underscores its ongoing success.
Bloom Education, a Bloom Holding subsidiary, delivers the highest standards of a British curriculum education in the UAE and is committed to inspiring its pupils to appreciate and value local heritage and cultural diversity.
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Further Reading:
- Brighton College Abu Dhabi Welcomes Mr Barney Durrant as Headmaster for 2025
- Brighton College Al Ain Earns Dual Outstanding Status from BSO and ADEK
- Brighton College Dubai Student Sets UAE National Swim Record and Wins Gold at World School Games