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9/8/25, 10:37 AM UAE Private K12 Education Market Size & Share Analysis - Industry Research Report - Growth Trends
Market Size (2030) USD 17.35 Billion
Growth Rate (2025 - 2030) 10.90% CAGR

Market Concentration Medium
Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

UAE Private K-12 Education Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The UAE private K-12 education market size reached USD 10.34 billion in 2025 and is projected to climb to USD 17.35 billion by 2030,
registering a 10.90% CAGR over the forecast period. Robust expansion is powered by sustained expatriate inflows, Vision 2030-aligned
privatization policies and higher disposable incomes that enable families to favor premium schooling options. Demand is most
pronounced in Dubai, where a rigorous quality-assurance regime under the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)
continues to attract international operators while maintaining curriculum diversity.
Across the UAE private K-12 education market, early-years capacity additions, rapid EdTech adoption and foreign ownership allowances
in education free zones have further elevated investor condence, evidenced by multiple nine-gure capital injections from global asset
managers. Even so, tuition-fee inflation and regulatory fee caps pose affordability challenges for middle-income households, nudging
operators to explore mid-tier and blended-learning propositions that balance cost with quality.

Key Report Takeaways
By geography, Dubai commanded 58.21% revenue share in 2024, while Ajman is projected to expand at a 10.13% CAGR
through 2030.

By curriculum, the British curriculum captured 38.22% of the UAE private K-12 education market share in 2024, and the CBSE
curriculum is forecast to post a 7.76% CAGR between 2025-2030.

By source of revenue, the primary segment accounted for 39.36% of the UAE private K-12 education market size in 2024,
whereas kindergarten is advancing at a 9.32% CAGR to 2030.

By nationality, expat students dominated the landscape, accounting for 90.88% of the UAE K-12 market share in 2024; however,
the K-12 market size for local students is projected to expand at a 9.84% CAGR through 2030.

UAE Private K-12 Education Market Trends and Insights

Drivers Impact Analysis

DRIVER (~) % IMPACT ON CAGR GEOGRAPHIC RELEVANCE IMPACT TIMELINE
FORECAST

Expat-family population growth & +2.8% Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Medium term (2-
premiumisation 4 years)

Source: Mordor Intelligence

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