Brighton College (Singapore), for children aged 18 months to 11 years, will draw upon the strengths of its parent school in the UK, established in 1845 and awarded Independent School of the Year 2018-19 by the Sunday Times, and Cognita, a growing family of diverse yet connected schools spanning eight countries. The partnership involves Brighton College leading the educational philosophy, school ethos and curricula, while Cognita will lead the day-to-day operation of the new international school, with governance by a joint board.Brighton College is the UK’s leading 3–18 co-educational school, with Oxford and Cambridge its top two university destinations for recent past pupils. Currently, 105 former pupils are studying at the two universities, with several more at American Ivy League universities. Brighton College combines traditions of hard work, courtesy and good manners with an innovative UK-based curricular and co-curricular blend of education, for which Brighton College has been named, “the most forward looking school in the UK” by The Week for the last two years.Richard Cairns, Head Master of Brighton College in the UK, said the partnership with Cognita will bring many benefits for the new school in Singapore, “Collaboration and the sharing of best educational practice are central to Cognita’s philosophy. The ability for Brighton College (Singapore) to connect with Cognita’s extensive global network of over 70 schools across three continents is a powerful advantage. These connections will enrich the experience of students as well as staff, helping foster a dynamic and successful school that offers a great fit with Singapore and both the Brighton and Cognita groups.”Michael Drake, Cognita’s CEO for Asia, added, “The possibilities from two great educational organisations coming together are truly exciting. We are delighted to be introducing this leading British educator to complement our successful US and Australian schools in Singapore. We look forward to the positive impact Brighton College will have here in Singapore.”Brighton College (Singapore) will be led by Paul Wilson, who joins from Brighton College in the UK where he has spent the last eight years and currently leads academic, co-curricular and pastoral areas for the College.  Commenting on his appointment, Paul said, “My family and I are delighted to be moving to Singapore, establishing a school in such a dynamic and successful country is a very exciting opportunity. My vision for Brighton College in Singapore is for a forward-looking school that prioritises emotional well-being and fosters a life-long love of learning; a school where pupils look to the needs of their classmates, but are also engaged with their local community and are aware of global issues; a school where pupils are resilient, confident and grateful for their opportunities; and a school where teachers stoke the children’s natural curiosity, fuelling their desire to investigate and understand the world around them. It is a privilege to put these fundamentals in place, enabling pupils to take full advantage of the next stage of their education.”

About Brighton College

Established in 1845, Brighton College is one of England’s leading independent schools for girls and boys aged 3-18. The College regularly achieves the best A-level and GCSE results of any fully co-educational school in the UK, whilst ensuring children enjoy a wealth of co-curricular opportunities. Brighton College and its four existing sister schools in the UAE and Thailand work closely together and deliver exceptional results for boys and girls.

About Cognita

Launched in 2004, Cognita is a family of diverse yet connected schools spanning eight countries. With 73 schools in Europe, Latin America and Asia, Cognita employs 7,000 teaching and support staff in the care and education of more than 45,000 students. Together, Cognita schools provide a uniquely global education that goes beyond grades to develop all-round academic excellence – equipping young people with the confidence and resourcefulness that prepares them to grow, thrive and find their success in a fast-changing world. 

For more information about Brighton College (Singapore) please visit Relocate Global’s Guide to International Education & Schools 2018/19

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