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326,000 students from 187 nationalities, an increase of 4.5% over last year
32,327 Emirati male and female students.. 60% of them study the American curriculum
The report “An overview of the private schools sector in Dubai”, issued by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai, showed an increase in the number of private schools in the emirate to 216 during the current academic year 2022-2023 with the opening of 4 new schools, as well as an increase in students enrolled in schools Private schools in Dubai increased by 4.5% during the same academic year, compared to the end of the last academic year, with a total of 326,000 students.
The periodic report issued by the authority indicated that Dubai continues to diversify the curricula available through its private schools with a total of 17 curricula, which highlights the emirate’s commitment to providing high-quality education based on international standards. The report indicated that the British curriculum is ranked first in terms of the number of students, as more than 36 percent of students enroll in private schools that apply the British curriculum, while the Indian curriculum ranks second in terms of the number of students, as about 26 percent of students enroll in it. It is followed by the American curriculum with 15% of students, and the International Baccalaureate curriculum with 7%, while 4% of students enroll in the SABIS educational curriculum, a curriculum that combines the International Baccalaureate and the British curriculum.
The report stated that the number of Emirati students enrolled in private schools in Dubai amounted to 32,327 male and female students, more than 60 percent of whom enrolled in the American curriculum, followed by the British curriculum with 24 percent. The report also revealed that 16,418 male and female students of determination are enrolled in private schools in the emirate.
Dr. Abdullah Al Karam, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai, said: “Recording positive and sustainable growth rates in the number of male and female students shows the trust of parents in private schools in Dubai to give their children an education based on quality of life and take confident steps towards the future within an integrated system characterized by With transparency and clarity.
He drew Dr. The generosity that the multiplicity of educational curricula applied reflects the diversity of cultures and nationalities that characterizes Dubai society, and at the same time reinforces the keenness of all schools to provide education based on international quality standards and focuses on empowering all students with future skills. He added: We are grateful to school leaders, teachers, parents and students for their continued support of high-quality education in Dubai.
