Join us at our next College Open Morning on Saturday 30 January 2027 or at our next Prep Open Morning on Saturday 6 February 2027.
An Outstanding Boarding Experience in the Heart of Brighton
Brighton College offers weekly and full boarding from Year 9, with our six boarding Houses providing a welcoming and supportive home from home at the heart of the College community. Our dedicated House staff know every pupil as an individual, offering care, guidance and encouragement throughout their time here.
Located moments from the sea in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities, Brighton College was named UK Boarding School of the Year 2025 & 2026 by The Sunday Times.
Welcome from our House Parents
Boarding at Brighton College is built around a warm, supportive family environment that promotes a strong sense of belonging and where every pupil feels known, valued and at home.
Each pupil joins one of our six boarding Houses, where a dedicated team of House staff creates a warm, supportive home from home and a strong sense of belonging. By getting to know every boarder as an individual, they provide the care, guidance and encouragement pupils need to grow in confidence, independence and make the most of life at Brighton College.
Days are busy, with lessons, sport, music, activities and time with friends, but the Houses are also somewhere pupils can relax, talk and simply feel at home.
We would be delighted to welcome you to Brighton College and show you what boarding life here is really like.
Chris and Hannah Kulin
Boarding House Master and House Mistress
UK Boarding School of the Year
Brighton College was delighted to receive an unprecedented three accolades in The Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2025, which included UK Boarding School of the Year 2025. The esteemed award is based on a range of criteria, above and beyond facilities and results.
As a boarding school in Brighton, pupils enjoy the best of city and coastal life, with the beach just a stone’s throw away and the South Downs National Park close by. Our boarders enjoy stylish and luxurious living areas, as well as the school’s state-of-the-art facilities, which create the ultimate environment for pupils to live, learn and grow.
A New Chapter in Brighton Boarding
An exciting new chapter is beginning at Brighton College, with two beautiful new boarding houses opening in 2028.
The houses will feature stylish bedrooms, inviting social spaces and wonderfully light, airy common rooms, creating a welcoming environment where pupils can feel at home, enjoy time with friends and make the most of boarding life.
Together, they will be home to 150 boarders aged 13 to 18, offering new opportunities for friendships, shared experiences and unforgettable memories.
Be among the first to experience our brand-new boarding houses.
Boarding that Works for your Family
Brighton College offers both weekly and full boarding from Year 9, giving families the flexibility to choose the experience that works best for them. Whichever option they choose, pupils become part of one of our six boarding Houses, with a warm home from home, dedicated House staff and all the opportunities of life at Brighton College.
Weekly Boarding
Weekly boarding at Brighton offers the best of both worlds and is hugely popular with families from London, as well as Berkshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. With no Saturday school and prep completed during the week, pupils can return home on Friday and enjoy three nights with their families before coming back on Monday morning. Our dedicated bus routes make this weekly journey easier for families.
There is plenty of flexibility beyond that regular routine. Weekly boarders are welcome to stay on Friday night if they have a Saturday sports fixture, remain at school to enjoy a packed weekend of activities with our full boarders, or return on Sunday for prep, music practice or to settle back in before the week begins.
Full Boarding
Our lively community of full boarders enjoys a varied programme of activities, sport and trips throughout the evenings and weekends.
Saturdays might include swimming, cookery, beach volleyball, football or basketball, alongside sports fixtures and debating competitions. Sundays bring trips and activities such as go-karting, bouldering, creative workshops and cultural visits to London.
There is also time for study and music practice, with dedicated in-house tutors available throughout the weekend when pupils need them. Regular events, from open mic nights to Boarders Got Talent, bring the whole boarding community together.
Care and Wellbeing
The happiness and wellbeing of every boarder is at the heart of life at Brighton College. Our House staff know pupils as individuals, giving them a trusted team to turn to and helping them feel supported, settled and at home.
Boarders also have access to our Health and Wellbeing Centre, with qualified nurses available 24 hours a day, alongside dedicated wellbeing support.
Food plays an important part in boarding life too. Our catering team understands the importance of fuelling inquisitive minds, while mealtimes provide a chance for pupils and teachers to come together, share their day and unwind.
Our chefs create a wide variety of fresh, nutritious dishes, supported by our dedicated Nutritionist, who helps pupils make healthy choices and understand the importance of good nutrition.
Evening and Weekend Activities
Every evening and weekend, the school belongs to our boarders and is a wonderfully dynamic place to be.
A wide range of exciting activities are available, which complement and enhance academic life and take full advantage of the excellent facilities within the College. This includes our School of Science and Sport, which has its own gym, yoga studio, cinema, pool and rooftop running track. Dance lessons are also available to all at our Dance School.
Our boarders enjoy a vast array of fun and educational activities to choose from. From pizza evenings, film nights in our beautiful cinema, cookery classes, escape rooms, barbeques, jewellery making, beach trips, sea swimming, crazy golf and beach yoga to large-scale performances such as Boarders Got Talent and Battle of the Bands, there is something for everyone to get involved in.
Our Award-Winning Spaces
In each of our six senior school boarding Houses we focus on the importance of communal spaces. Each House has a newly refurbished common room, and boarders also have access to their own café in the evening.
Boarding Life
An Award-Winning Independent Boarding School in Brighton
At Brighton College, boarders enjoy a supportive home from home, outstanding opportunities and the independence to make the most of school life. Explore our Admissions pages to find out more about entry points, the application process and joining our boarding community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of boarding does Brighton College offer?
Brighton College offers weekly and full boarding from Year 9.
Weekly boarding allows pupils to enjoy school life from Monday to Friday before returning home for an extended weekend. Full boarding offers a home from home throughout the week and weekends, with a varied programme of activities, sport and trips.
Both options provide the same welcoming House environment, supported by caring house parents and with access to the College's outstanding facilities.
How flexible is weekly boarding?
Weekly boarding is designed to work around family life. Pupils can head home on Friday or stay at school for Saturday sports fixtures and weekend activities. They are also welcome to return on Sunday evening to prepare for the week ahead or return on Monday morning.
With no Saturday school, pupils have the flexibility to enjoy more time at home while still making the most of boarding life.
How do weekly boarders travel to and from Brighton College?
Brighton College is well connected to London and the South East, with direct train services and a dedicated Home to School bus network supporting weekly travel.
Our Admissions team can help families explore the most convenient travel arrangements.
Can we visit the boarding Houses before applying?
Absolutely. Attending an Open Morning is a wonderful way to explore our boarding Houses, meet pupils and staff, and experience boarding life at Brighton College.
Come and Discover Boarding at Brighton College
The best way to experience what life as a boarder is like at Brighton College is to join us at an Open Morning, where you will have the chance to explore our boarding Houses, talk to pupils and teachers about what makes our school such a special place, and to answer any questions you have about boarding life here.