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Brighton College
Independent school · Brighton and Hove
| Address | Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AL |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11–19 |
| Pupils | 1450 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01273704200 |
| Website | https://www.brightoncollege.org.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Tue 20 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 9 Dec 2026 |
| Hilary 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
| Hilary 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Trinity 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Tue 4 May 2027
INSET days: Fri 28 Aug 2026, Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 21 Oct 2026, Thu 22 Oct 2026
Pupil induction day Wednesday 2 September. Half terms begin 5pm on the date given (Tue 20 Oct, Thu 11 Feb, Fri 28 May); term resumes 8.20am on the Monday given. Terms end 12.30pm. 22 Oct is a Support Staff INSET day. A boarding exeat begins Friday 18 September 5pm (end not stated). Trinity boarding exeat begins Friday 30 April (except fixtures); boarders return Monday 3 May (bank holiday), term resumes Tuesday 4 May. Boarders return the day before each start.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Tue 19 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Thu 9 Dec 2027 |
| Hilary 1 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Thu 10 Feb 2028 |
| Hilary 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 17 Mar 2028 |
| Trinity 1 | Mon 10 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 30 Jun 2028 |
Exeats: Thu 13 Apr 2028 to Mon 17 Apr 2028, Fri 28 Apr 2028 to Tue 2 May 2028
INSET days: Fri 27 Aug 2027, Tue 31 Aug 2027, Wed 20 Oct 2027, Thu 21 Oct 2027
Pupil induction day Wednesday 1 September. Half terms begin 5pm on the date given (Tue 19 Oct, Thu 10 Feb, Fri 26 May); term resumes 8.20am on the Monday given. Terms end 12.30pm. 21 Oct is a Support Staff INSET day. A boarding exeat begins Friday 17 September 5pm (end not stated). Easter weekend begins Thursday 13 April 5pm (Good Friday 14 Apr, Easter Monday 17 Apr, boarders return 17 Apr); term resumption day after Easter not stated. Trinity boarding exeat begins Friday 28 April; term resumes Tuesday 2 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Yr 7 - Lower 3rd, day (incl VAT and price support) | £9,612.00 |
| Yr 8 - Upper 3rd, day | £10,466.00 |
| Yr 9 - 4th Form, day | £12,648.00 |
| Yr 9 - 4th Form, weekly boarding | £18,511.00 |
| Yr 9 - 4th Form, full boarding | £21,965.00 |
| Yr 10 - Lower 5th, day | £12,824.00 |
| Yr 10 - Lower 5th, weekly boarding | £18,605.00 |
| Yr 10 - Lower 5th, full boarding | £22,283.00 |
| Yr 11 - Upper 5th, day | £12,906.00 |
| Yr 11 - Upper 5th, weekly boarding | £18,687.00 |
| Yr 11 - Upper 5th, full boarding | £22,424.00 |
| Yr 12 - Lower 6th, day | £12,906.00 |
| Yr 12 - Lower 6th, weekly boarding | £18,957.00 |
| Yr 12 - Lower 6th, full boarding | £23,046.00 |
| Yr 13 - Upper 6th, day | £13,259.00 |
| Yr 13 - Upper 6th, weekly boarding | £19,087.00 |
| Yr 13 - Upper 6th, full boarding | £23,187.00 |
Registration fee: £300.00
Deposit: £2,500.00
UK pupils. Amounts include VAT and 2026/27 transitional price support; underlying fees excl VAT also published (e.g. Yr 7 £8,280). Deposit shown is Lower School (Yrs 7-8); Senior day £3,500, Senior boarding £8,500. Entrance fee £120 (incl VAT). Brighton College Prep School fees excluded.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 7, Year 9, Year 10, Year 12
Year 7: apply via the Admissions Portal ideally by early October, optional Taster Days, then an Orientation Day in early January with maths and English assessment and interview, plus ISEB Pre-Tests; offers by end of January. Year 9 (13+, main entry): ISEB pre-tests in Year 6, then an Orientation Day in February of Year 6 with interviews and English and Maths; offers early March of Year 6.
- ISEB Pre-Tests (maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning)
- Orientation Day with maths and English assessment and interview
Registration deadline: Thu 1 Oct 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
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