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Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai's KHDA announces pause on some school inspections for 2025-26
No inspections will be conducted for Dubai private schools during the 2025-26 academic year, the emirate's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced on Friday, May 16. 'The decision – part of an evolving approach to supporting quality education in the emirate – applies to all private schools, except for those in their third year of operation, that will be subject to a full inspection,' KHDA said in a statement shared with Khaleej Times. '(We) will continue to monitor school performance through targeted visits focused on specific areas related to educational quality and ongoing development. These visits will be informed by feedback from the school community and aligned with the Education 33 strategy's priorities,' KHDA added. 'Dubai's private schools have consistently demonstrated resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to students' learning and wellbeing,' Fatma Ibrahim Belrehif, CEO of the Education Quality Assurance and Compliance Agency at KHDA further explained. She noted: 'The suspension of inspections next year will allow for greater collaboration and reflection on how we define and support quality in education. Through targeted visits and ongoing engagement with schools, we will ensure that every child in Dubai continues to receive a high quality education that aligns with (our) goals.' Self-evaluation forms All schools, however, are expected to continue administering external benchmark assessments to monitor and report students' academic progress. Schools will also be required to provide regular updates through their self-evaluation forms (SEF). According to Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB), SEF outline the improvement process of a school, where they are asked to respond to specific questions about their 'provision for special educational needs, early years formation, innovation, the UAE National Agenda, social studies and students for whom English is an additional language (EAL).' All schools must complete the KHDA self-evaluation online document at least two weeks before their inspections. Meanwhile, KHDA early this month approved private schools in Dubai to raise school fees for next academic year on the basis of Education Cost Index (ECI) of 2.35 per cent. In Dubai, for-profit schools can increase their fees based on their individual school grade as per the results of the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB), and the ECI which is calculated on a regular basis. Any fee increase can only be implemented for a particular academic year and cannot be carried forward to the upcoming academic years.
Dubai Eye
19-05-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Dubai's higher education sector sees record growth
Student numbers at Dubai's private higher education institutions are soaring to new heights, with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announcing a 20 per cent jump in enrolment for the 2024–25 academic year. A record 42,026 students are now enrolled across 41 institutions, with 37 of them being international campuses. They are offering an expanding range of programmes designed for future-focused learners, aligning with Dubai's ambitious Education 33 strategy. International students, those who came to Dubai specifically to study, saw a sharp 29 per cent increase, now making up 35 per cent of all enrolments. Dubai is aiming to raise that figure to 50 per cent by 2033, as part of its 'City of Students Game Changer' initiative to become a global hub for higher education. Emirati enrolment also hit a record, rising 22 per cent, showing strong local confidence in Dubai's private education offerings. The KHDA's Director General, Aisha Miran, said the growth reflects growing trust in the quality and relevance of education in Dubai. She highlighted that universities are preparing students for the jobs of the future, supporting both Dubai Plan 33 and the city's drive toward a knowledge-based economy. Four new international universities opened their doors this academic year, from China, India, Russia and Italy. Dubai's private higher education institutions offer 706 programmes, with degrees in business, information technology, engineering, media and design, and humanities being the most popular among students. Notably, information technology, engineering, and health and medicine degree programmes saw the biggest enrolment spikes. Student enrolment at higher education institutions licensed and regulated by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai continued its record-breaking growth, rising by 20% in the 2024–25 academic year. — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 19, 2025
Arabian Business
19-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai now has more than 42,000 students enrolled at 41 private higher education institutions
Dubai continues to establish itself as a hub for higher education, with record-breaking student numbers, according to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Student enrolment at Dubai higher education institutions licensed and regulated by the KHDA continued its record-breaking growth, rising by 20 per cent in the 2024–25 academic year. A total of 42,026 students are now enrolled at 41 private higher education institutions in Dubai – the highest number to date. Higher education in Dubai Of these institutions, 37 are international campuses, offering a growing and diverse range of academic programmes to meet the needs of future-focused learners, in line with the goals of the Education 33 (E33) strategy. The number of international students, those who have come to Dubai specifically to study, continued to rise, with a 29 per cent increase in enrolment compared to the previous year. International students now make up 35 per cent of the total student body at private higher education institutions in Dubai. Under E33's City of Students 'Game Changer' project, Dubai aims for international students to make up 50 per cent of the total student body by 2033. The target that reflects the emirate's commitment to becoming a global hub for quality higher education. Emirati student enrolment also grew by a record 22 per cent during the academic year, reflecting the growing appeal of Dubai's private higher education sector and its diverse programme offerings for UAE nationals. Aisha Miran, Director General of KHDA said: 'The continued growth of Dubai's private higher education sector reflects the trust that students and their families place in the quality, relevance, and diversity of learning opportunities available in our cities. 'Our universities are equipping students with the skills and mindset needed for emerging industries and the jobs of tomorrow, ensuring that graduates are not only employable, but future ready. 'These achievements support the ambitious goals of Dubai Plan 33 and its social and economic agendas, and the E33 strategy, to build a world-class education ecosystem that attracts global talent, nurtures local potential, and powers the knowledge economy. 'Through our education system, we are shaping a future where Dubai leads in learning, innovation, and impact.' Four new international universities opened in Dubai during the 2024-25 academic year, from countries across the world including: China India Russia Italy Private higher education institutions in the Emirate offer 706 programmes, with degrees in business, information technology, engineering, media and design, and humanities being the most popular among students. Information technology, engineering, and health and medicine degree programmes saw the highest increase in student enrolment since the last academic year. Key findings of the KHDA report, include:
TAG 91.1
19-05-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
Dubai's higher education sector sees record growth
Student numbers at Dubai's private higher education institutions are soaring to new heights, with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announcing a 20 per cent jump in enrolment for the 2024–25 academic year. A record 42,026 students are now enrolled across 41 institutions, with 37 of them being international campuses. They are offering an expanding range of programmes designed for future-focused learners, aligning with Dubai's ambitious Education 33 strategy. International students, those who came to Dubai specifically to study, saw a sharp 29 per cent increase, now making up 35 per cent of all enrolments. Dubai is aiming to raise that figure to 50 per cent by 2033, as part of its 'City of Students Game Changer' initiative to become a global hub for higher education. Emirati enrolment also hit a record, rising 22 per cent, showing strong local confidence in Dubai's private education offerings. The KHDA's Director General, Aisha Miran, said the growth reflects growing trust in the quality and relevance of education in Dubai. She highlighted that universities are preparing students for the jobs of the future, supporting both Dubai Plan 33 and the city's drive toward a knowledge-based economy. Four new international universities opened their doors this academic year, from China, India, Russia and Italy. Dubai's private higher education institutions offer 706 programmes, with degrees in business, information technology, engineering, media and design, and humanities being the most popular among students. Notably, information technology, engineering, and health and medicine degree programmes saw the biggest enrolment spikes. Student enrolment at higher education institutions licensed and regulated by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai continued its record-breaking growth, rising by 20% in the 2024–25 academic year. — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 19, 2025
ARN News Center
19-05-2025
- Business
- ARN News Center
Dubai's higher education sector sees record growth
Student numbers at Dubai's private higher education institutions are soaring to new heights, with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announcing a 20 per cent jump in enrolment for the 2024–25 academic year. A record 42,026 students are now enrolled across 41 institutions, with 37 of them being international campuses. They are offering an expanding range of programmes designed for future-focused learners, aligning with Dubai's ambitious Education 33 strategy. International students, those who came to Dubai specifically to study, saw a sharp 29 per cent increase, now making up 35 per cent of all enrolments. Dubai is aiming to raise that figure to 50 per cent by 2033, as part of its 'City of Students Game Changer' initiative to become a global hub for higher education. Emirati enrolment also hit a record, rising 22 per cent, showing strong local confidence in Dubai's private education offerings. The KHDA's Director General, Aisha Miran, said the growth reflects growing trust in the quality and relevance of education in Dubai. She highlighted that universities are preparing students for the jobs of the future, supporting both Dubai Plan 33 and the city's drive toward a knowledge-based economy. Four new international universities opened their doors this academic year, from China, India, Russia and Italy. Dubai's private higher education institutions offer 706 programmes, with degrees in business, information technology, engineering, media and design, and humanities being the most popular among students. Notably, information technology, engineering, and health and medicine degree programmes saw the biggest enrolment spikes. Student enrolment at higher education institutions licensed and regulated by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai continued its record-breaking growth, rising by 20% in the 2024–25 academic year. — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 19, 2025
