Brighton, a coastal town in the southeast of England , is known for its piers, seating areas and alternative vibes. It has long enjoyed a reputation as a calm and welcoming city, home to the country's largest gay communities. On sunny summer days, crowds of tourists leave London, which is just an hour away by train, to relax on the beach and enjoy the many pubs, restaurants, nightclubs that make Brighton the best vacation spot for miles around. Trendy, vibrant and exciting, Brighton is a thriving multicultural hub, big enough to have everything an expat could want, yet small enough to stay cozy.
Brighton is not only a seaside city for relaxation and hen parties: it is a well-equipped, infrastructurally developed place for a permanent life, which offers parents and children a variety of educational options. The city has private and public schools, and the country's leading universities are located.
Schools and education
Brighton has a number of public and private schools , both primary and secondary. Total works:
- 39 public elementary schools
- 9 public high schools
- 6 special schools
- 5 private primary schools
- 5 private secondary schools.
Notable educational institutions
- Located in Brighton, Varndean College is considered one of the best Sixth Form College in the country, that is, it specializes in preparing high school students for admission to universities. In total, almost 1,500 people from 16 to 18 years old are studying here today - both British citizens and foreigners (the latter about 70 people are representatives of more than 15 nationalities).
- Brighton College - Modern British inspection boards value the college's education and services. The school is characterized by outstanding academic performance, the interest of students, teachers in the educational process, a varied program of additional and extracurricular activities. After graduation, 98% of graduates enter British universities: 24% of them opt for art, 31% master engineering and scientific professions, 10% choose medical specialties.
Top 10 schools in Brighton
- Lancing College
- Brighton College
- Bellerbys College Brighton
- Christ's hospital school
- Cottesmore Preparatory School
- Kings College Brighton
- Varndean College
- Roedean School
- Worthing College
- Handcross Park School .
Brighton Universities
Brighton is renowned as a multicultural student city thanks to its two universities.
University of Sussex
The University of Sussex is a leading research university near Brighton with staff and students from over 100 countries active in community service. The University of Sussex is a leading institution of higher education and research in the South of England, the first of a new wave of British universities, founded in the 1960s and receiving a Royal Charter in 1961.
More than 75% of research in Sussex is classified as World Leading (4 *) or Internationally Excellent (3 *) in terms of originality, relevance and rigor. The University of Sussex is one of the best universities in the UK: today it is ranked 14th in the UK and 111th in the world (according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings).
Scientific achievements of the University of Sussex:
- Sussex History has received the highest rating in the UK for the quality of research materials.
- Applications for English language programs in Sussex climbed from 31st to 9th in the UK.
- 84% of the University's research results in the field of psychology were rated as the highest possible score - 4 *.
- Sussex Geography has the highest 4 * rating of research across the UK.
- The university ranked 36th (among multidisciplinary educational institutions) in terms of the average point average (GPA).
- More than 16 thousand students study at the University of Sussex, of which about a quarter are masters. 76% are from the UK or EU, 24% are international students.
- Creative thinking, learning diversity, intellectual challenges and interdisciplinarity are fundamental to education in Sussex.
- The university provides teaching and learning programs based on current research that are attractive to students of all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
University of Brighton
The University of Brighton has campuses both in the city and in nearby cities. It was founded in 1859 and is one of the leading research centers in the UK, ranking 76th in the UK in the Complete University Guide. Starting small in the 1850s, the University of Brighton has evolved over the years into a complex and diverse institution on the south coast of England.
Core values of the University of Brighton:
- Inclusiveness
- Sustainability
- Creativity
- Partnership.
Students are part of a dynamic, diverse, creative community that supports partnerships and benefits the community.
The University of Brighton has been part of the city of Brighton and Hove since 1859, starting as an art school at the Royal Pavilion and gradually evolving into the diverse and inclusive institution it is today.
About 19,000 students and 2,600 employees study and work on 4 campuses in Brighton and Eastbourne. Various subjects are taught here: medicine, engineering, psychology, illustration, sports, English literature.
