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If you're ready to elevate your football skills and join the British Grammar Schools Football Academy, click the button below to sign up now.

The British Grammar Schools Football Academy

At British Grammar Schools in Kurdistan (BGS), we are proud to be the regional partners of the prestigious Brooke House College Football Academy in the United Kingdom. This exclusive collaboration provides our students with world-class football training and direct pathways to professional and collegiate-level opportunities.

A Groundbreaking Opportunity for Young Footballers

For the first time in the Kurdistan Region—and Iraq as a whole—BGS Football Academy players have the opportunity to compete in the United Kingdom’s youth football leagues, playing alongside some of the most prominent youth football teams in the country. This partnership ensures that our student-athletes:

Receive elite coaching and training aligned with UK academy standards.
Compete at an international level, gaining exposure to professional scouts and clubs.
Develop their technical, tactical, and physical skills through a structured and competitive training programme.
Experience a dual-focus approach, balancing high-level football training with a top-quality British education.

Pathways to Success

Through this collaboration, BGS Football Academy offers aspiring footballers a clear pathway to potential professional careers, scholarships at international universities, and access to the global football industry.

By combining academic excellence with professional sports training, BGS ensures that students develop both their athletic and intellectual potential, preparing them for success on and off the pitch.

What the British Grammar Schools Football Academy Offers Students

At British Grammar Schools in Kurdistan (BGS), our Football Academy provides a unique opportunity for students to develop their football skills while receiving a high-quality British education. Through our partnership with Brooke House College Football Academy, we ensure that student-athletes receive professional-level training alongside their academic studies, preparing them for future careers in football or higher education.

Balanced Education and Training

Students in the Football Academy follow a full academic schedule, attending normal classes during the day before participating in intensive training sessions after school hours.
Our programme ensures that student-athletes maintain strong academic performance while developing their football skills.

Exclusive Football Experiences

Every year, students have the opportunity to travel to major football stadiums, attend professional football matches, and visit key national and local landmarks.
These experiences provide inspiration, exposure, and first-hand insight into the world of professional football.

Professional Scouting and Career Pathways

Scouts from various professional clubs regularly attend academy matches, offering students a platform to showcase their talent.
Players invited to trials at professional football clubs receive support and guidance, ensuring that all processes align with FA and FIFA regulations.
The academy has strong ties with English and European professional teams, including clubs from the Premier League to the National League, increasing the chances of progression into professional football.

At BGS Football Academy, we are committed to developing well-rounded student-athletes, providing them with top-tier coaching, competitive opportunities, and direct pathways to professional football. Whether pursuing a career in football or higher education, our students graduate with the skills, discipline, and experience to succeed at the highest level.

Brooke House College Football Academy

Brooke House College has been a leader in private education in England for over 50 years, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The college provides a high standard of education while fostering a culture of discipline, leadership, and ambition.

Brooke House College Football Academy

Established in 2008, the Brooke House College Football Academy has grown into a premier football development programme, now training over 200 players aged 11 to 19 from diverse backgrounds. The academy offers a world-class football training environment, preparing student-athletes for professional careers and university pathways.

To date, over 60 academy graduates have signed professional contracts, while many others have gone on to represent their national teams at youth and senior levels. This success highlights Brooke House College’s ability to nurture talent and provide direct pathways into elite football.

In 2023, the football academy was recognised by the Independent Schools Association (ISA)—an organisation founded in 1878—for its outstanding accomplishments in sport. Competing against 650 ISA schools, the academy’s recognition underscores its national and global impact in elite sports training.

Through its partnership with British Grammar Schools in Kurdistan, Brooke House College extends its world-class football training and education model to the region, offering unparalleled opportunities for aspiring footballers to excel both academically and athletically.

Get in Touch

We understand that choosing the right football academy for your child is an important decision. If you would like to learn more about the British Grammar Schools Football Academy, our team is happy to answer any questions about training schedules, academic balance, scouting opportunities, and player development pathways.

For more details or to register your child, click the button below and take the first step towards an exciting football journey at BGS.