The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced that there has been a 3.5% growth in students in private schools in Dubai since the beginning of the last academic year.
Over 10,000 new students have enrolled, with 289,019 students enrolled in the various schools in total.
There are currently 215 private schools in Dubai, of which 21 schools were opened within the last three years.
In a survey taken by 70,000 parents last year by KHDA, 87% of parents were satisfied with the quality of education their children are receiving.
Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Director-General of KHDA said, “Growth, strength and possibility have long been hallmarks of Dubai’s private school sector. The growth in student enrolment shows the confidence that parents have in the ability of Dubai schools to provide high-quality education in all circumstances. The sustained development of the emirate’s school sector reflects the energy, resilience and dynamism that Dubai has been able to maintain. Consistent with the Expo 2020 theme of opportunity, our education sector continues to offer families and investors new possibilities.”