Dubai has been moving rapidly in terms of global-trade (Imports & Exports), seeing an astonishing growth in several sectors including F&B, transport, real estate, and much more. What about school enrollments? Yes, Dubai has taken it all!
We present you some impressive stats to support that: Dubai’s private schools have recorded the highest-ever enrollment count, topping more than 300 thousand applications and resulting in a 4.9% growth from September 2021.
Which means that a total of 303,262 students are enrolled in Dubai’s private schools, an increase from 289,019 in September 2021.
With approximately 210 schools offering 18 different curriculum, the United Kingdom curriculum (35%) is a top priority for students followed by the Indian curriculum (26%) & then the United States curriculum (16%)
Moreover, the students studying in private schools represent a total of 187 nationalities, which shows the vast cultural diversity of the emirate’s student community.
Key Dubai Private school stats:
• 210 schools
• 18 curriculums
• 32,890 Emirati students
• 187 student nationalities
Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, Director General of KHDA expressed:
“The record number of students reflects the trust and confidence that families place in schools. Furthermore, the school leaders and teachers have come together and collaborated to work towards Dubai’s aspiration to provide every student with a high-quality education grounded in well-being.”
