UAE Private K12 Education Market Size

UAE Private K12 Education Market Analysis

The UAE Private K12 Education Market size is estimated at USD 6.67 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 9.58 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The K-12 private education market report covers the education market of private institutions providing education services from kindergarten to grade 12. The market's growth is due to factors like the increasing expatriate population, increasing enrollments, improved quality of education, and the growing shift from public schools to private schools. Currently, most Emirati and expat students in the United Arab Emirates are enrolled in private schools, and this trend is expected to grow, as there are over 16 curricula provided by private schools, displaying higher-than-average educational outcomes compared to public schools. The UAE private education market is highly consolidated and the most mature market among all the GCC countries, but it has the potential to grow further.

The education sector in the United Arab Emirates is developing and has enormous growth potential. Furthermore, the government’s emphasis on improving the education system and significant expenditure on this sector over the past few years has created a strong base for its growth. Owing to the increasing demand for high-quality services, the private international education sector is estimated to have the highest growth rate in the region during the forecast period. The sizable school-age population and the country’s focus on improving curricula, teaching methods, recruitment, training, and development of teachers are some of the factors for the growth of the private education sector.