Dubai schools get 7,300 new students in 3 months

Dubai - New data also showed that 25 per cent of university students have come to Dubai specifically to undergo education

Student enrolment in Dubai’s private schools has increased by 7,300 students in the last three months — a rise of 2.6 per cent, according to fresh data released by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

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A total of 286,588 students are currently enrolled in Dubai schools, which includes 138,917 girls and 147,671 boys.

Parents in the emirate continue to exercise their choice on how their children learn, with 50 per cent of students engaged in full-time distance learning and the other 50 per cent opting for blended learning (a combination of distance and face-to-face learning).

New data also showed that 25 per cent of university students have come to Dubai specifically to undergo education. A total of 28,166 students are currently enrolled in 36 higher education institutions in Dubai for the 2020-21 academic year.

Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Director General of KHDA, said, “Dubai’s private education sector has remained resilient despite the current global circumstances. Families continue to move to Dubai knowing they can choose between distance and face-to-face learning for their children, and that they will have access to high-quality education for both modes."