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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
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
Hi Dubai
19-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Higher Education Enrolment Surges as International Student Numbers Rise
Student enrolment at Dubai's private higher education institutions has reached an all-time high, growing by 20% in the 2024–25 academic year and bringing the total student body to over 42,000. The surge reflects Dubai's rising status as a global education hub. According to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), 41 private institutions are currently operating in Dubai, including 37 international campuses. The growth supports the emirate's Education 33 (E33) strategy, which aims to position Dubai as a top destination for future-focused learners. International student enrolment climbed by 29% compared to the previous year, with foreign students now comprising 35% of the total. Dubai is targeting 50% international representation by 2033 under the E33's City of Students initiative. Emirati enrolment also rose significantly, growing by 22%, as more UAE nationals choose local private universities for their academic paths. '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,' said Her Excellency Aisha Miran, Director General of KHDA. Four new international universities opened in Dubai this academic year, representing China, India, Russia, and Italy. The city's institutions now offer 706 programmes, with the highest enrolment growth seen in information technology, engineering, and health and medicine. The upward trend in student numbers aligns with Dubai Plan 33, which seeks to build a world-class education ecosystem that fuels the emirate's social and economic development. News Source: Dubai Media Office
