UAE schools attract families from new markets but British demand still strong
Schools in the UAE are seeing growing demand from families arriving from a wider range of countries, as the country's international population continues to expand. British and Indian families are still among the largest sources of applications, but school heads told The National they were also seeing increased interest from countries including Turkey, Spain, Singapore, Russia and the US. “What is…
UAE schools are witnessing a surge in applications from families hailing from diverse countries, as the nation's expatriate population continues to expand. British and Indian families remain the top sources of applications, but the UAE's appeal is attracting attention from other nations, including Turkey, Spain, Singapore, Russia, and the US.
Dino Varkey, chief executive of Gems Education, highlighted that the school's demographic profile remains broad while experiencing growing interest from newer markets. Luz Barrios, head of admissions at The Arbor School in Dubai, echoed this sentiment, noting that British and Indian families continue to represent the majority of applications, but there has been an increase in admissions from Spain, the United States, Russia, and Turkey.
British families continue to play a significant role in school demand, especially in Dubai, where about 240,000 British nationals reside. The UAE's education sector has also demonstrated strength, as evidenced by the recent Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) rankings, with the UAE ranking first among Arab countries in reading, mathematics, and science.
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