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Data and Statistics

We provide statistics and data to support the private education community in Dubai.
 

As part of the implementation of the Government of Dubai's Open Data initiative, we provide data on education institutions and the whole education system in Dubai.

We share our data on DubaiPulse, the central hub for open data in Dubai. However, below you'll find key statistics and our educational data.

Facts and Figures

Early Childhood Centers (ECCs)

Source: Infographic on Early Childhood Centers in Dubai – Published in July 2024
Number of Early Childhood Centers
274
Number of Early Childhood Centers
New Early Childhood Centers
25
New Early Childhood Centers
Number of children enrolled
27490
Number of children enrolled
Enrolment growth
16%
Enrolment growth

KG-12/13

Source: Dubai Private Schools Snapshot 2022-2023 – November 2022
Total Number of Private Schools
216
Total Number of Private Schools
Total Number of Students
326001
Total Number of Students
Curricula
17
Curricula
Enrolment growth from June 2022
4.5
Enrolment growth from June 2022
Emiratis
32327
Emiratis

Higher Education Institutes in Dubai

Source: The latest infographic on higher education providers in Dubai (April 2024 Edition)
Students Enrolled
34893
Students Enrolled
Male
56%
Male
Female
44%
Female
Graduates
7679
Graduates

Training Institutes

Source: Landscape report
June 2021
Total Number of Training Institutes
1167
Total Number of Training Institutes
Total Number of Courses Approved by KHDA
70504
Total Number of Courses Approved by KHDA

OPEN DATA ACCESS

As part of the implementation of the Government of Dubai’s Open Data initiative, KHDA has released data on education institutions and the education system as a whole. The aim of the Open Data program is to make data accessible to researchers, investors and service developers and to create opportunities for collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship.

All Open Data, available on the KHDA Website, are not intended to be used for profit. Users are requested to be aware of the policy of usage as per Dubai Data Law, and be aware of any updates.

Our responsibility

  1. KHDA allows access to items available through Open Data and grants the right for others to make use of the items free of charge..
  2. KHDA is not responsible for any damages resulting from the use or misuse of Open Data items published on the Website. KHDA does not guarantee the continued availability of any data items.
  3. KHDA will ensure that the release of data items will respect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to students or other members of the education and human development sectors.
  4. KHDA does not assume any responsibility for the users of Open Data items, whatsoever.

Data-usage conditions

  1. Users of Open Data are fully responsible for the reuse of data items published on KHDA's website.
  2. Users must not alter the original Open Data or their source.
  3. Users are not permitted to use the data for political purposes, for supporting illegal activities, or any other activity that has a negative impact on culture or the traditions of Dubai or the UAE.
  4. Users must attribute KHDA as the source of the data.

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Page last updated 01 October 2024