Dubai is set to open 39 private schools and nurseries in H2 2024!
September is right around the corner, this means the end of the summer season, slightly more traffic on the roads and we welcome a whole bunch of new families into town!
Just ahead of this period, developers work above and beyond their schedules to build the city's next family-friendly community to accommodate the rising level of relocations and newcomers to the city. Seeing that the city has some of the best educational facilities and systems to provide, including safety, tax-free incomes, and exceptional quality of living, these relocations come as no surprise.
As the new academic year approaches, Dubai’s education sector has also taken note of the growing population and is gearing up for significant growth. The emirate is set to welcome 39 new private schools, nurseries, and universities adding more than 16,000 seats to its private education facilities.
This expansion is part of a broader initiative by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) to enhance the quality and accessibility of education across the city.
Expanding into the city’s newest school systems
Among the new openings, we can expect five UK-curriculum schools, including the Dubai British School in Jumeirah and the GEMS Founders School in Dubai South. These schools are going to cater to families who are looking for British-style education and are spread across different neighbourhoods in Dubai’s southern neck to serve a diverse student population.
Additionally, a new French curriculum school named Lycée Francais Jean Mermoz South is set to open in Al Barsha South, providing more options for families interested in a French education.
To make things better, the early childhood sector is also going to see substantial growth, with 29 new early childhood centres (ECCs) due to open in September. These centres will primarily offer the UK Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and the first ECC in Dubai to offer the Chinese curriculum.
Other higher educational opportunities
The growth isn’t limited to primary and secondary education. There is also a lot in the pipeline for higher education students coming in.
With this will come the introduction of four new KHDA-licensed institutions. These include SKEMA Business School from France, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics from Russia, and Symbiosis International University from India, all of which will offer bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Additionally, the Neohorizon School of Business, a partnership between the UAE and China, will offer a specialised master’s degree in business.
The KHDA’s efforts ensure that every child in Dubai has access to the best possible education. This growth aligns with Dubai’s broader goals of becoming a global hub for education, attracting students and educators from around the world.
Now, isn’t that something impressive?
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