10 new schools to open in Dubai
Ten new schools set to open in September will give greater choice to parents across all communities in Dubai, the educational quality assurance and regulatory authority of the Government of Dubai, has said. Knowledge and Human Development Authority, says that these schools will offer IB, UK, Indian, US, Canadian and French curricula, and are expected to meet growing demand for high-quality education. They will add to the diversity of Dubai’s private schools sector. Announcing the new schools, Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, Director-General of Knowledge and Human Development Authority, KHDA, said, "Every new school that opens in Dubai gives parents more choice for their children’s education. That Dubai continues to attract high numbers of new schools and new residents speaks to the growth of our economy, and to the trust that parents and school operators have in the quality of education offered here. We’re happy to welcome our new schools into an education culture based on collaboration, innovation and wellbeing."
Kalthoom Al Balooshi, Executive Director of Education Development at KHDA, said, "The new schools opening this September are committed to serving their communities and enabling the success and wellbeing of their students. The schools will offer high-quality teaching and learning across a variety of locations, price points and curricula, and will help to meet the need for more school places in Dubai."
The average rate of enrolment in Dubai’s private schools sector has increased by 6.6 percent annually over the last 10 years, with 72 new schools opening since 2007. Data from the KHDA report Capacity to Grow shows that new schools typically fill 60 percent of places after four years of operation, and 80 percent after seven years.
