227 private schools in Dubai apply 17 educational curricula

Private schools in the Emirate of Dubai recorded a growth in the number of students by 6% for the current academic year 2024-2025, according to the periodic report of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai, which indicated the opening of 10 new private schools in the current academic year, bringing the total number of private schools in Dubai to 227 schools, receiving 387,441 students belonging to 185 nationalities.

Targets and indicators

The opening of these new schools, and the growth in the number of students enrolled in the private school education system in Dubai, is in line with the indicators of the Education Strategy 33, which aims to open at least 100 new private schools by the year 2033, and contribute to enriching the diversity of the educational scene in Dubai, and meeting the educational needs of citizens and residents of the emirate. By providing high-quality education, based on the quality of students’ lives, and compatible with different cultures.

Attractive destination

Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai, Aisha Abdullah Miran, said: “Dubai continues to consolidate its position as an attractive international destination for families seeking quality education with international standards, and the preferred destination for international teachers looking to contribute to shaping future generations, as this reflects the expansion in the opening of new schools.” And the continued growth in the number of students in general, and the number of Emirati students in particular, the strength of the educational system in the Emirate of Dubai, and its competitiveness at the regional and international levels.”

She added: “Education Strategy 33 will contribute to enhancing growth opportunities in this vital sector, by creating paths for lifelong learning, ensuring that every learner has the opportunity that supports his growth and development in a rapidly changing world, in addition to building an inclusive society that includes everyone and empowers learners.” “To acquire the necessary skills within an educational system that anticipates the future, promotes innovation, and meets the goals of the Dubai 2033 Plan and its economic and social agendas.”

Diverse approaches

The private school system in Dubai includes 17 diverse educational curricula, and the British curriculum comes first in terms of student numbers, attracting more than a third of students at a rate of 37%, followed by the Indian curriculum at a rate of 26%, then the American curriculum at a rate of 14%, and the International Baccalaureate curriculum. by 7%, and the British curriculum – the International Baccalaureate by 4%.

Emirati students

33.2 thousand Emirati students enroll in private schools in Dubai, and the American curriculum is the first choice for Emirati families, followed by the British curriculum and the International Baccalaureate. “Education Strategy 33” focuses on empowering Emirati students, by providing a world-class education that enhances the quality of students’ lives and establishes the principle of life-long learning. life.

According to the report, Dubai continues to strengthen its position as an attractive and preferred international destination for international teachers, as private schools in Dubai host 27,284 male and female teachers, an increase of 9%, compared to the last academic year, which reflects the success of the Emirate of Dubai in attracting distinguished teachers from all over the world. Its location is a major destination for educators looking to develop their careers.

The private schools data report in Dubai comes within the Authority’s initiative to launch periodic reports, aiming to make information related to this vital sector available, and to provide the educational community and those concerned with all updates about it, and systematic analyzes that are of interest to those in charge of the educational process on a regular basis, and based on the great care that the Dubai government pays to the data. Which constitutes the basis of accurate planning for the future, and in accordance with the directives of the wise leadership to deal with data and information in a scientific manner that supports development trends within various sectors.