More than 27,000 Dubai private school teachers return to work on Monday

Dubai's private schools will see over 27,000 teachers return to work on Monday, marking the final phase of preparations before students resume their education for the new academic year. This move follows a meticulous planning process that included reviewing academic schedules, setting up classrooms and facilities, and finalizing arrangements for the opening week.

According to data from Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority for the year 2025, women constitute 78% of the private-school teaching staff, with men accounting for the remaining 22%. This data also highlights the international composition of Dubai’s private education sector, with Indian teachers forming the largest nationality group, followed by those from Britain and Egypt.

Irish teachers come in fourth, with a diverse range of other nationalities represented as well. The majority of the teaching workforce is employed in primary schools, accounting for 48% of the total, while secondary education employs 34% and pre-primary education 11%. The period preceding students' return is crucial for staff meetings, professional development, and aligning diverse teaching backgrounds on common policies and procedures.